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Blog

5 reasons I hate hypnobirthing

Hypnobirthing has real disadvantages nobody talks about – especially if you’re scared of birth. Why it can make fear worse, and what to reach for first.

14 min read
Blog

5 reasons why I love hypnobirthing

I thought it was about time that I openly thanked and appreciated hypnobirthing for how it helped me on my pregnancy and birthing journey.

8 min read
Podcast

Anxiety in pregnancy

Anxiety in pregnancy is currently estimated to affect around 15% of women. Through my work in supporting women in preparing for birth and pregnancy, anxiety is something that…

5 min read
Tokophobia

I’m scared of birth – what can I do?

Feeling scared of birth is very common and not always something to worry about. Here are 4 things you can do to help if you want to do…

7 min read