Tell us a fun fact about you?” Requested the host at my doula’s 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, I’m 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...

One of the hardest things to do when you are preparing for birth is to hear your inner voice. It's hard to hear it at the best of times, but when you are pregnant the noise around you can seem even louder. Even more significantly, the fear we feel can deafen us to what we really want and sometimes e...

If you live in Lewisham, Greenwich, Catford, or surrounding areas, you might be considering Lewisham Hospital for your baby’s birth. As a maternity unit, it offers both midwife-led and consultant-led care, plus a supportive homebirth team for those who want to stay at home during labour.

So what ar...

If you’re based in Bromley, Orpington or the surrounding areas, the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) is one of the main maternity hospitals you may be considering for your maternity care. PRUH is part of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and has a well-established maternity unit ...

If you live around Woolwich, Greenwich, Plumstead or Blackheath, chances are you’ll be offered the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) for your maternity care. Lots of local families have their babies here, and the maternity unit offers both a midwife-led birthing suite and a consultant-led labour ward, ...

Updated Aug 2026.

If you're planning to give birth at Darent Valley Hospital, you'll have several options to consider, including the Midwifery-led Birth Centre, Delivery Suite and homebirth. 

Darent Valley Hospital in Dartford provides maternity care for families across Dartford, Bexley, Swanley, ...

Are you 40+ weeks pregnant and wondering why nothing’s happening yet?

Maybe people are texting daily asking, “Any signs?” Maybe your midwife is mentioning sweeps or inductions. Maybe you’re just tired and thinking… why isn’t this baby here already?!

You are not alone...and you are not overdue.

Le...

Are you pregnant and exploring Hypnobirthing options in South East London or Kent?

Maybe you’ve heard friends rave about it… or maybe you’ve just discovered it on Instagram and want to know what all the fuss is about. Either way, you’re in the right place.

Let’s walk through exactly what to expect...

Early on in my third trimester, my husband and I decided that we would like to plan for a home birth. We discussed with the community midwives and they were so supportive of our choice. A community midwife came to our home at 35 weeks to talk through the process / their guidelines etc. 

From 39+4 I...