Home Birth Panels - Conditional Compliance?
Birth panels are a worrying and increasing method of 'caregiving' that are not only being used in my local trusts but all over the UK. From the outside, this 'safety' focused approach seems like a good idea, right - individualised discussions about individuals - to ensure personalised care.
Is Hustle Mode Ruining Your Parenting Experience?
I learned early on that being independent and needing less from others made life easier – for everyone else. And it got praised. I was a good girl. So grown up. So helpful.
And to be honest, I wore that badge with pride. But then I became a mother. And then I started my own business. And that same drive – the one that made me unstoppable before – began to feel like an anchor.
Dark Days in the Doula World
These past few weeks have been particularly heavy, and I feel it’s important to share what’s been unfolding – because it doesn’t just affect doulas. It affects the women and families we walk alongside, and it speaks to something much bigger about how women’s rights are held (or eroded) in birth.
Infant Sleep and Development Debunked
In this episode, I’m joined by Sara from The Lifestage Lab to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface of your baby’s sleep patterns. We dive into the science of infant brain development, why night waking is biologically normal, and how understanding your baby’s stage of development can ease the pressure so many new mums feel.
Understanding the infant brain and parenting little ones
This episode is a powerful reminder of what’s truly normal in early development. We explore how modern parenting pressures can disconnect us from our instincts - and how understanding child development and emotional regulation can help you feel more grounded and confident.