Rise & Glow: Positive Birth Stories
One of the biggest misconceptions about birth is that it's something one person does, while the other simply watches awkwardly from the sidelines, hoping for it all to be over!
But it actually doesn't have to feel that way.
With the right preparation, your birth partner can become one of your grea...
If you've started looking for antenatal classes, you've probably realised there's a lot of choice.
NCT, NHS antenatal classes, Hypnobirthing, Happy Parents Happy Baby, Bump & Baby Club, independent birth educators...
So, how do you know which is right for you?
The truth is, there isn't a single "...
A question almost every pregnant woman asks...
âHow will I actually cope with contractions?â
I think nearly every pregnant woman wonders this at some point during pregnancy - I definitely did!
Because before youâve experienced labour yourself, itâs hard to imagine how youâll handle something that...
If youâre pregnant and living in South East London, chances are youâve heard about Hypnobirthing... and you might be wondering where to find the right course for you.
With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to choose. Thatâs why Iâve rounded up some of the most popular and trusted Hy...
Short answer? Yes. Absolutely.
One of the biggest misconceptions about hypnobirthing is that itâs only for people planning a candlelit home birth with whale music in the background.
In reality, hypnobirthing is for anyone who wants to feel calmer, more informed and more confident heading into labo...
Why Your Baby Is Biologically Wired to Need You
When youâre pregnant, so much of the focus is on birth. But very little prepares you for what comes next.
Because the truth no-one talks about is, that newborns arenât just tiny humans who sleep, feed and fit neatly into your life.
They are complete...
The Things I Judged Before I Became a Mum
By Amifa, Hypnobirthing Teacher at Rise & Glow Births
I remember about 15 years ago on the bus I fully judged a woman who opened a pack of crisps and gave it to her toddler.
Ugh, âHow could you feed something so salty to a child so young?â I thought, with...
A friend told me the story of her daughterâs birth yesterday.
It hadnât gone to plan.
But the way she talked about her experience was amazing. She was glowing. She literally lit up as she explained how she felt in control of every decision and equipped for everything that was thrown at her.
She s...
A Positive Birth Story at QEH: Li-Liâs Third Baby in Greenwich
The birth story of my 3rd baby is remarkably happy, simple and straightforward. I say that as someone who in terms of pregnancy bingo has navigated quite a lot; âoverdueâ baby, instrumental delivery, PPH, breech baby, preeclampsia and i...
Tell us a fun fact about you?â Requested the host at my doulaâs event. We had all come out on a freezing December night to celebrate 20 years of Sakli doing revitalising bodywork and producing exquisite Maou Clinique products to match. Later in the evening when she sat down next to Kemi and I, Sakl...
Speaking of velvet, Iâm still undecided about whether I should replace the 3 chocolates that were included in Sara Wickham's velvet vagina pack. I ordered the pack for my cousin. I was so excited when she told me that she is applying to study midwifery. What a vocation! To be with women (and possibl...
If you are disgusted by the fact that because I did not have time to blend my baby's food before we left the house I chewed each spoonful first before giving it to her while I waited for my son to finish his basketball session, then stop reading now. Seriously, this post is simply not for you.
Righ...
