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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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2018 – 17 years since Doula UK was founded, nearly 10 years after the establishment […]

Sophie Brigstocke talks about the relationship between midwives and doulas, the question most parents ask […]

The power of story-telling is second to none when it comes to birth.  For many […]

A big shout out to the gorgeous @coral.atkinson who shared this photograph of her pregnant […]