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By Sophie Brigstocke, Nurturing Birth Owner and Doula Training Facilitator There’s a lot that’s said about birth plans. Are you thinking of making a birth plan but are not sure whether it’s right for you? Should you write a birth plan? A couple of years ago I decided to read the autobiographical tale “It’s Going to Hurt” by Adam Kay.  In it he recounts his journey as a junior doctor, choosing to specialize in obstetrics and gynaecology.  It was interesting, and challenging, to read his […]

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Did you know that Continuity of Care throughout pregnancy and birth makes birth safer? Since […]

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Optimal cord clamping and delayed cord clamping – what is it all about? What options […]

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Are you considering a pain relief-free birth? It can be off-putting when people dismiss this […]

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Sophie chats about birth plans after reading two very differing opinions about them recently.  What […]

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Postnatal doulas can be invaluable support to families, including when their birth didn’t go as […]

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Did you know that  doulas support ALL births? Did you know that doulas support caesarean […]

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This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Jo Robertson, a birth photographer in Wales. […]

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Sophie talks about how exciting it is that the World Health Organisation has recognised the […]

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