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Embracing the Journey: Why Giving Space to New Parents Matters
Becoming a parent is one of the most transformative experiences in life. It’s a time filled with joy, challenges, learning, and growth....
siobhan007
Aug 31, 20254 min read


Thinking About Hiring a Doula? Here Are the Questions You’re Asking (and My Answers)
Thinking About Hiring a Doula? Here Are the Questions You’re Asking (and My Answers) Hi, I’m Siobhan from The Birth Doula, and I often...
siobhan007
Aug 31, 20252 min read


The Problem with Compliance Over Consent: Why Informed Consent Matters in the Maternity System.
It can feel like you're constantly being told what to do when you enter to world of maternity care in the UK, what tests to have, when to...
siobhan007
Jul 31, 20253 min read


How to Book a Doula with Carrot Fertility Insurance.
If your employer offers Carrot Fertility benefits and you're searching for a doula who is Carrot-approved, I’m excited to share that you...
siobhan007
Jul 19, 20252 min read


The problem with vaginal examinations.
Why UK Maternity Services Need to Move Beyond Cervix-Centric Care Maternity services in the UK remain overwhelmingly cervix-centric, with...
siobhan007
May 25, 20252 min read


The Importance of The Pause
The Importance of the Pause: A Sacred Moment at Birth In the rush of modern maternity care, birth can sometimes feel like a series of...
siobhan007
Feb 17, 20253 min read


The Benefits of Hiring a Night Nanny
Bringing a new baby home is an exciting and beautiful experience, however for some parents with little to no support network, the reality...
siobhan007
Feb 15, 20252 min read


The busiest day of the year for births.
What is the Busiest Day of the year for Births in England and Wales According to the Office for National Statistics for England & Wales,...
siobhan007
Sep 26, 20241 min read


Why you shouldn't dismiss home birth as an option to consider.
Have you been met with a large intake of breath from people at the mention of considering a home birth? Or maybe you are one of those...
siobhan007
Jun 10, 20242 min read


What are the risks associated with not having the support of a doula.
Choosing not to book the support of a doula during childbirth and the postnatal period can have several potential risks and...
siobhan007
May 21, 20242 min read


Birth preferences, how to not feel sabotaged.
Creating a birth preference document is an important step in preparing for childbirth, as it allows you to communicate your wishes and...
siobhan007
Jan 19, 20242 min read


Understanding obstetric risk and who's best interest is it really in?
The journey through pregnancy and childbirth is undoubtedly one of the most transformative and vulnerable periods in a person’s life. In...
siobhan007
Jan 3, 20242 min read


The Newborn Scrunch
There's nothing quite like the sight of a newborn baby, nestled into a perfect little fetal curl, recreating the cozy haven they spent...
siobhan007
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Breaking the Taboo: Postnatal Doula Support. Its time to drop the judgment.
Breaking the Taboo: Postnatal Doula Support, why is it a secret?
siobhan007
Oct 20, 20232 min read


Birth Partner, How to be the best version.
Birth partners, how to be the best version.
siobhan007
Aug 31, 20233 min read
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