Sophie's in a field - she's fired up by a story she's just read about a celebrity not breastfeeding and the reasons she gave. Sophie talks about her desire to debunk some of the popular breastfeeding myths out there, but also the need for women and families to have...
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An interview with Jo Robertson, Birth Photographer
This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Jo Robertson, a birth photographer in Wales. In our chat I had the opportunity to ask Jo about her journey into birth photography, who uses a photographer during birth and what her ultimate ambition is. Plus, she gives a...
An interview with Laura Tilson, Osteopath
This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Laura Tilson, an Osteopath who runs a clinic for women and children in SW London. In our chat I had the opportunity to ask Laura what osteopathy is, how it benefits women in pregnancy and what kind of treatments an...
Well-meaning advice – how helpful is it? A video blog
Sophie's sharing a story she's read on a public forum from a Mum whose family are telling her to stop breastfeeding. How can doulas help when friends and family members are wading in, often given unsolicited and non evidence-based advice? Do come back to us with your...
Unrealistic expectations – instant bonding and size 6 jeans – a video blog
Sophie talks about how we can set ourselves, with the media's help, unrealistic expectations when we become parents, which can in turn promote anxiety, feelings of dissatisfaction or self doubt. Click here to watch Sophie's video on preparing for having a baby in your...
The value of doulas – a video blog
Sophie challenges a GP's recent assertions that doulas charge "extortionate prices". She considers the value of doula support, how it breaks down and how doulas can actually end up saving you money! Click here to read Nurturing Birth doula Paula Cleary's...