I am not a midwife. I am a teacher
A reflective journal entry on teaching birth, confidence, and why understanding matters. I’m not a midwife – I’m a teacher, and that’s exactly why this work matters.
The Truth About Hypnobirthing and Pain Relief
Hypnobirthing isn’t about avoiding pain relief — it’s about reducing fear so you can make confident, intentional choices in labour. Here’s how hypnobirthing works alongside gas and air, pethidine, epidurals and more.
How to Stay Calm at Christmas With a Newborn
Christmas with a newborn can feel loud, overwhelming and nothing like the glossy scenes online. This gentle guide shares the truths no one tells you, the small moments that matter, and the practical ways to protect your peace so you can make Christmas work for you, your baby and your little family.
The Conversation That Broke My Heart (Again)
This was a hard one to write. A conversation in the school playground reminded me just how many women walk away from birth believing hypnobirthing wouldn’t have made any difference. Not because they failed — but because our culture failed them. This reflection is here to offer truth, gentleness, and healing.
What’s Actually Happening in Each Trimester
From your first midwife appointment to feeling those tiny kicks, pregnancy is full of milestones – but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Here’s a calm, trimester-by-trimester guide to what’s happening, when to breathe, and when to start preparing for birth – especially if you’re pregnant in Grimsby.
When Should I Start Hypnobirthing?
Wondering when to start hypnobirthing? Here’s the truth: it’s never too early. From early pregnancy wobbles to the calm before birth, this guide explains why giving yourself time to prepare makes all the difference and how starting sooner can transform your whole journey.
What Hypnobirthing Really Is (and Why It’s Not About Whale Music)
I’ll take you back to the moment I first heard the word hypnobirthing — and why I nearly dismissed it completely. This Journal entry shares how my view changed, what I learned about self-hypnosis, and why it transformed every birth that followed.
What Is Hypnobirthing? And How It Actually Works (Grimsby Edition)
Wondering what hypnobirthing actually is? This Grimsby-based guide explains how mindset, hormones and simple tools work together to create a calmer, more confident birth, with practical insights from The Mama Spring.
Pregnant after Loss: Finding Hope and Support in Early Pregnancy
Pregnancy after loss isn’t simple. It’s a strange mix of fear and hope, love and protection — all wrapped up together. You might feel torn between wanting to celebrate and needing to stay guarded. This Journal entry is a gentle space for anyone walking that road, a reminder that you’re not alone and you don’t have to rush your joy.
Why don’t people talk about the pain?
When I was pregnant, I was terrified of pain — not just the physical pain of birth, but the fear and silence that surrounded it. Nobody really talked about it. In this Journal entry, I’m opening that conversation: what pain in labour really is, how control changes everything, and the tools that helped me move from panic to power.