Before I gave birth to Adam, I had one main fear. A fast labour, like I experienced with my second baby, Olivia. I was taken by surprise and it required very different tools and techniques than a longer labour. So, I practised what I preach. I prepared for a fast labour, mentally and physically. But as I always say, these babies don't follow a plan! My labour with Adam was the exact opposite. It was long and slow. So here’s my advice to help you prepare for a longer labour. Protect your...

We talk so much about your labour environment, taking control of your birth story, owning your decisions. But if you’re planning to give birth in hospital, you might be feeling like this is all a bit out of reach. Like these things are in someone else’s hands… Perhaps more relevant to a homebirth. I had Juniper in hospital and I've attended countless hospital births as a doula. And my stand out advice is to work WITH your birth setting, not against it. Here are my top recommendations for...

Podcasts are an amazing way to prepare for birth and help enjoy your pregnancy, so here are my favourites.