Charlotte's Story - BBA/Freebirth & Suspended Service with The Importance of A Doula
In this episode, I sit down with Charlotte - a former client and now close friend - to share her deeply personal journey from a traumatic first birth to an instinctive, empowering second experience. During her pregnancy, Charlotte focused on rebuilding trust in her body, exploring her birth options, and finding her voice within a system that can often feel overwhelming for expectant mothers.
Who Were You Before You Had Children?
What’s actually radical is that we’ve been conditioned to believe birth belongs in a hospital, strapped to a machine, under fluorescent lights, and surrounded by people who might not even know your name. So, let’s bust some myths.
Here's What I've Learnt This Week
Now let me tell you something, there’s something about buying a car - or trying to return one - that reveals exactly how women are expected to behave.
Be agreeable. Don’t question the expert. Don’t push too hard. Don’t be difficult. And whatever you do, don’t raise your voice.
This Time Five Years Ago…
That first birth experience - bringing him to my chest in our living room - completely changed the course of my life. He reminds me every single day why I chose to leave the old path behind and do this work. Because every woman I have the joy, honour and pleasure of supporting deserves to feel this powerful…
Preparing for your postnatal period
If you’re wondering how to feel prepared for postpartum recovery, what’s normal when it comes to newborn behaviour, and how to approach feeding your baby, this conversation covers it all.