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23/09/2025

Exhaustion is the quiet force in labour that nobody really talks about.

It doesn’t show up in most birth plans, books, or antenatal classes.

But in the room, it changes everything.

I’ve seen women make entirely different decisions at 3am than they would at 3pm.

I’ve seen partners reach their breaking point, too - because labour isn’t just long for the woman, it’s long for everyone.

Sometimes the most powerful choice isn’t more movement, more effort, or more “pushing through.”
It’s rest.

And sometimes, that rest comes from sleep - even if it means an epidural.

Your strength in labour is knowing when your body needs to power down so it can power back up.

💬 Did exhaustion play a role in your birth? How did you manage it? I’d love to hear your experience.

Save this as a reminder if you’re pregnant for how savour the 😴

21/09/2025

This post isn’t about ignoring medical advice or pretending risk doesn’t exist.

It’s about context.

Because numbers without context fuel fear.
When you’re told “2% chance of infection,” it sounds terrifying.

When you hear “98% chance of no infection,” it feels very different.

The risks are real, but so are the odds in your favour.

Seeing both sides matters, because it lowers unnecessary anxiety and helps you make truly informed choices.

Fear narrows your options.

Context expands them.

How have you experienced “risk talk” in pregnancy? Did it feel balanced, or did it fuel fear?

Save this for later, chances are “risk” will come up at some point!

19/09/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by birth fear? You’re not alone.

That constant mental chatter telling you you can’t do this, something will go wrong, it’ll be unbearable - it’s exhausting and it doesn’t have to dominate your pregnancy.

These 4 immediate actions that actually work:
Comment Birth Films and I’ll send you a link to some of my faves!

Fear is normal. Staying stuck in it isn’t necessary.

Your body grew this baby. It knows how to birth them too.

Save this for when fear creeps in. Share with someone who needs this reminder.

17/09/2025

“Your baby’s measuring very big.”

Most of the time? Wrong.

But the inductions and C-sections that follow? Very real.

The problem isn’t big babies.

It’s bad predictions - and the fear they create.

Inaccurate measurements and growth scans are becoming increasingly more common.

Save this if you’re pregnant, as it might happen to you, and save it if it’s already happened, so you’re prepared.

Were you told your baby was “too big”? Drop a 👇 - let’s show how common this really is.

15/09/2025

Such was my rage at the bloody Guardian article last week, it took me a while to write about it.

Why my rage? Because it blames rising birth interventions on women. For having babies when they’re too old and they’re too fat.

No I didn’t make that up.

But the numbers don’t add up:

- Maternal age barely moved in 10 years (+0.9 years)
- Obesity rose by less than 4%

Yet:
Inductions jumped way higher, and so did the c-section rate. More babies are now born through medical intervention than without it.

That’s not women’s biology breaking down.

That’s a system over-medicalising birth and protecting itself from billion-pound litigation bills.

My guess? Those litigation costs will also continue to increase.

Your body isn’t broken. The system is.

Save this. Share this. Question everything.

13/09/2025

One thing I tell all my clients, and the essential thing to have in your birth plan regarding the 2nd stage of labour, is to a) be in a comfortable position that feels right for you and b) wait for the overwhelming urge to bear down.

The NHS gives you two hours to push before they start intervening, so it’s another reason to avoid vaginal examinations. If no one knows how dilated you are, they can’t “start the clock”. Also, it is well within your rights to say you want more time, and none of your caregivers can or should rush you if you decline.

If it takes longer than their timeframes and you’re feeling the pressure, try as many different positions as possible that don’t involve lying on a bed, semi-recumbent, or with your legs in stirrups. Try all fours, squatting, side lying with a leg up on someone’s shoulder, or standing up. Draw your knees together and turn your calves out, as this will open the space your baby comes out of.

Remember, your body will push when it’s ready! Use any gap between the first and second stages of labour to your advantage, and rest!

If you’re interested in doula support, get in touch x

11/09/2025

A lot of births unfold calmly.

But sometimes, especially in hospital settings, the room flips. Fast.

The lights go on.
The team runs in.
And you’re suddenly in a completely different kind of birth.

This post isn’t about scaring you.

It’s about making sure you’re not blindsided.

Partners - you won’t be a passenger.
You’ll be the anchor.

Save this. Share it. Rehearse it.

Preparation doesn’t remove intensity -
but it does give you power.

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