Magical Baby Moments

18/07/2025

26/10/2024

There's an important nuance in making birth and health decisions which doesn't always get mentioned.

That is:

It's not always about a yes/no, accept/decline dichotomy.

Often, there is a middle ground.

This middle ground is about making decisions as and about an individual within their own context and according to need.

Just not routinely.

Or based on what the guideline says.

If you're making decisions about your health or birth, you might want to bear this in mind.

Declining an intervention doesn't always mean an absolute 'no.'

You can say, 'I want to wait and see.'

Or, 'I don't want routine intervention / induction / screening just because I have a risk factor, but I'll consider things that are right for me or my individual circumstances.'

Your body, your baby, your decisions.

I have a longer explanation of this in a blog post for those who would like to know more.

It's at https://www.sarawickham.com/riffing-ranting-and-raving/deciding-to-decline-or-deciding-to-wait-and-see/

I hope it makes the decisions that are right for you.

There's also a lot more on this in my book, "What's Right For Me? Making decisions in pregnancy and childbirth."

More info at www.sarawickham.com/me

15/10/2024

Teaching hypnobirthing and empowering couples for a calm and comfortable birth gives me immense satisfaction.

It’s feedback like this confirms that what I do resonates with them. It’s clearly information they are not getting from the NHS.

30/09/2024

Imagine warming up for a sporting event or some sort of activity that you haven’t tried before.

Do you think you will do well if you’re in an exposed, semi-public place full of strangers who are getting in the way of your body being able to do its thing, shaming you for its size, and expressing doubt in your ability?

How about if you were instead getting ready in a warm, safe, quiet place where the people around you are cheering you on, following your cues, and telling you that you’re amazing and can do this?

It’s the same with birth.

Find out more in my book on Plus Size Pregnancy, at https://www.sarawickham.com/plus

24/09/2024

24/09/2024

Ready to welcome a new couple to hypnobirthing this evening. No cold and airy church hall. I invite couples into my home to help them feel more relaxed.

If you’d like to prepare for a calm and confident birth? Learn about informed choice and having the tools to help you achieve the birth that you want. Get in touch.