Calm Hypnotherapy

07/10/2025

Lovely review from a fabulous first time Mam. Delighted she got to use the pool as it was something she was hoping for.

08/05/2025

Congratulations to local author Julie Kennedy on your beautiful picture book, it is a gorgeous read! Wishing you every success! It’s available on https://www.amazon.ie/Reubens-Hunt-Julie-Kennedy-Fogarty Amazon Prime Amazon.co.uk

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07/09/2024

sarawickham.com

Risk or chance: which word is less likely to evoke a stress response?

I first wrote about this a few years ago after talking to midwifery and medical students about statistics and the language that we use when we talk about evidence and decision-making.

I am concerned that, whether by accident or design, the language that is used tends to over-emphasise the potential downside in ways that range from unhelpful to downright misleading.

But almost any time we use the word risk in relation to childbirth, we could choose to use the word chance instead. The meaning stays the same but it is no longer cloaked in fear.

If you’re bothered by the way in which the notion of risk is talked about in maternity care, and would like to read about a different viewpoint, or find a resource to recommend to clients, then you might enjoy my book, What’s Right For Me? Making decisions in pregnancy and childbirth.

Like several of my other books, it was written to help women and parents to be to find their way through the information maze and work out which is the right path for them. Find out more at www.sarawickham.com/wrfm

And my article on risk language is just one of the articles and blog posts on www.sarawickham.com


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31/08/2024

Hypnobirthing will take you through the physiology of birth and help you understand how your body and mind work together in preparing you for your birthing experience.

17/06/2024

Counting dow📢💪🏾🫶🏾

One more week until our event!! We really hope you can be there to join the conversation and add your voice to the discussion on these really important topics. A great chance to meet up and share experiences. We can’t wait to see you there 💕

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06/02/2024

Another wonderful Mam sharing her beautiful birth story, so happy she had the experience she wanted 🎀👶🏼🍼👩‍🍼

01/02/2024

Have you used birth affirmations, or will you?

Birth affirmations are thought to empower your birth journey with positivity! 🌟 Birth affirmations can help reduce anxiety, boost confidence, and foster a calm mindset during labour.

We pulled together some popular ones we loved. If your looking for some pregnancy affirmations, check out another irish company

15/01/2024

Showjumping Ireland

14/01/2024

is celebrating six years in business. Thank you to all of my wonderful clients, family, friends and supporters. I have always appreciated every one of you and also every like, share and recommendation over the years!!

19/10/2023

sarawickham.com

Thought for the day:

Fruit doesn't all ripen at the exact same moment.

Even on the same tree, in the same orchard, or in the same climate/latitude.

Yes, there's a ripening season, but variation is normal in nature.

Same with labour, birth and babies.

Be an individual.

Ripen in your own time 😊

(For more evidence-based conversations about the timing of birth, see www.sarawickham.com/time)