Preparing for Birth
The final to-do list before baby arrives
One minute you are peeing on a stick and the next you’re on maternity leave. Believe it or not, nine months fly by and before […]
Birth choices: hospital, home birth, private or public
Bringing baby into the world is one of life’s most magical moments. And living in this lucky country means we get to choose where our […]
Midwife, doctor or obstetrician?
Pregnancy is a crazy, beautiful nine-month journey, with family and friends coming along for the ride. As well as loved ones, a midwife, doctor or obstetrician […]
How to manage a fear of labour
Labour pain? It’s all in your head. Wouldn’t it be great if that were true? No more fear, no more mind-bending pain meds and no […]
The best snacks to pack in your hospital bag for labour
Some mums will tell you they chowed down on anything and everything during labour, only to bring it all up again. While others say they […]
How to make a witch hazel padsicle
A witch hazel pad, sometimes called a postpartum padsicle, is a hospital bag essential that’s easy to whip up at home, and you’ll be thanking […]
Expressing colostrum: what you need to know
Breasts change a lot during pregnancy. Tender boobs can be one of the first signs that you’re growing a little human. Then they get larger […]
Birth for HumanKIND: Free doula’s for women in need
Birth for HumanKIND offer free one-to-one doula support and education for women in vulnerable or at-risk circumstances during pregnancy, birth and after the baby comes. Birth […]
The ultimate playlist for the birthing suite
Take P!nk into the delivery room but leave Salt-N-Pepa at home! That’s the advice of American obstetrician, Dr Jacques Moritz, who has partnered with streaming […]