Birth Prep
Are you setting yourself up to ‘fail’ at birth?
Birth failure or the sense of having 'failed' at birth is way too common. Maybe we should start preparing for birth disappointment and avoid it altogether.
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How to prepare for birth disappointment
Between your dream birth and your worst fears sits birth disappointment – a real risk factor for postnatal struggles. How to prepare for it, gently.
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What happens if you DON’T prepare for birth #truestory
“You’re built for this, you’ll be fine” – not great advice. What actually happens when you go into birth unprepared, and what preparing well looks like.
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The 3 things it takes for a natural birth
You want a natural birth? Here are the 3 things that a labour and delivery nurse said it takes for you to succeed at having a natural birth.
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Do I need to do pregnancy classes?
Not everyone needs to do pregnancy classes. Let me help you to decide if doing pregnancy classes the right thing for you and the birth you want.
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How fabulous do you want your birth to be?
Do you want a positive birth experience? Or how about a fabulous birth experience? Why not be bold with your birthing ambitions?
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Do I really need to prepare for birth?
Not sure whether to prepare for birth? These 5 lessons from mountain trekking will help you to decide what is right you and your pregnancy.
Podcast
Thomas Verny, Father of Prenatal Psychology
Alexia chats to the father of Prenatal Psychology, Thomas Verny, about how our thoughts and behaviour during pregnancy can affect the unborn child.
Podcast
7 signs of a woman with tokophobia
Tokophobia is an extreme fear of pregnancy and birth — and it's more common than you think. Check the 7 signs, hear real women's stories, and find out…
Birth Stories
Rebecca’s fear-free natural hospital birth
Rebecca hopes her positive hospital birth story can help others give birth without fear or pain.