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.
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.
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.
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.
If birth always went to plan, the world would be a very different place. When I think back to my three girls’ births, not one of them looked the way it did in my head. My first was a hospital induction that felt forced. My second was the most healing, empowering home birth with my…
Sometimes, something you’ve been doing your whole life finally clicks into place. That’s how The Mama Spring METHOD came to be. It’s not a business idea I dreamed up in a strategy session. It’s not a catchy acronym I invented and then tried to make fit. It’s the way I’ve always worked — in the…
If you’re considering a water birth, or you’ve heard the term but aren’t quite sure what it means, then you’re in the right place. Water births have grown in popularity in recent years, and for good reason. For many women, giving birth in water offers a more comfortable, calm, and positive experience – my own…
Where Can I Give Birth in Grimsby? First things first, most people reading this will be pregnant in Grimsby, Cleethorpes, or the surrounding areas. So, let’s think about the options for where you can give birth. The most common place is Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, but did you know that you also have the…
You may have heard the word ‘hypnobirthing’ being used, but are you wondering what it actually is or how it works? You may also be wondering ‘is hypnobirthing for me?’.If so, then I hope you will get some answers here… What is Hypnobirthing? Hypnobirthing has evolved over the last few years (even since I did…
Giving birth is a different experience for everyone and no two births are the same – I can definitely vouch for that! But giving ourselves to reflect on our birth experience after it has happened can definitely help as we prepare for another baby. The Opportunity to Reflect As you start your journey into the…