For Mothers and Fathers to Be
Science is constantly updating itself in response to new data.
Know more about what a baby needs inside the womb and the first months after birth.
Science is constantly updating itself in response to new data.
Know more about what a baby needs inside the womb and the first months after birth.
Can we prepare for birth simply by gathering more information?
We read books. We listen to podcasts. We attend birth classes.
Knowledge matters—but birth is not an exam we pass by memorising the right answers.
Birth is a physiological process that asks far more of us than our intellect. It asks us to trust a body that has its own wisdom, regulate a nervous system that naturally responds to fear and uncertainty, and practise returning to states of safety long before labour begins.
As a doula, yoga and mindfulness teacher, and Thai massage practitioner, I’ve come to believe that preparing for birth is not about learning to control the experience.
It’s about learning how to meet it.
In this article, I explore the illusion of control in modern maternity care, the way risk is communicated to women approaching 41 weeks of pregnancy, and why informed decision-making requires understanding not only the risks of continuing a pregnancy, but also the risks and benefits of intervention.
What does safety mean when both body and mind are giving birth?
In this article, we explore why autonomy, dignity and emotional support matter so much for a positive birth experience.
You might feel caught in advanced pregnancy— restless, heavy, unsure of what to do. But what if this waiting is not empty at all? What if your body is already quietly preparing for birth? This blog post invites you to discover how this liminal space is already part of labour’s unfolding.
Before you start breastfeeding, find a comfortable position. Like any new skill, this takes practice. There are very few rules but it is important that you and your baby are sitting or lying comfortably.
when we embrace birth—when we allow it to be seen, celebrated, and respected—we create a ripple effect that touches every life it reaches. It’s not just about inspiring other mothers or fathers; it’s about creating a world where birth is seen for what it truly is: a sacred, natural, and transformative act that deserves to be honored and held in its fullest light.
Birth is the motto! It can be a powerful moment in a woman’s life who sets out and manages to gather the conditions (internal and
What if we cared for mothers with the same devotion we care for babies?
Because when we take care of the mother, we are also taking care of the baby.
As a doula, I’ve witnessed how deeply intertwined the well-being of a mother and her baby truly are. In this post, I share some reflections on postpartum, the mother-baby dyad, and why those first weeks after birth deserve so much more care and attention.
For mother´s and fathers to be and all professionals assisting and supporting couples from conception to postpartum, including pregnancy and birth.
