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The Pelvic Health Exercises you Actually Need to be Practising During Pregnancy and after Birth.
In my work with families, I emphasise the importance of preparing for birth both mentally and physically, highlighting small, practical...
Charlotte Watson
Nov 21, 20244 min read
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Birth Story: Using Hypnobirthing during a Home Birth turned Hospital Birth with Epidural
Hypnobirthing preparation helped me feel comfortable with not being in control...and made me feel informed and empowered.
Charlotte Watson
May 21, 20247 min read
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Preparing for Birth is Like Preparing for a Marathon
I once dreamt I was stood at the London Marathon start line...and I was horrified! I'd done zero training. No prep, no plan, nothing,...
Charlotte Watson
May 10, 20243 min read
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Is Home Birth Safe? Let’s Talk About the Facts (and the Clean-Up!)
There are plenty of studies showing that home birth is indeed a safe and beneficial option for many. Make your decisions based on facts.
Charlotte Watson
Feb 5, 20246 min read
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Are Hypnobirthing classes worth it?
When I asked my clients "Do you think the Positive Birth Leeds hypnobirthing course is good value for money?" 100% answered "Yes"
Charlotte Watson
Dec 26, 20233 min read
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Exploring Postnatal Emotions: "Will I Love My Baby?" Navigating Expectations vs Reality
Will I love my baby? This was a question I asked myself throughout my second pregnancy following the birth of my my first daughter.
Charlotte Watson
May 3, 20234 min read
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7 ways to use Hypnobirthing if you're having a C-section?
YES! but I would say that wouldn’t I. In the UK 35% of all births are caesarean (NHS figures for 2021-22). There are 4 categories ranging...
Charlotte Watson
Apr 28, 20236 min read
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15 Pain Relief Alternatives to Gas & Air
Pain relief options for labour and birth.
Medical and non-medical comfort measures.
Alternatives to gas and air - Entonox pain relief.
Charlotte Watson
Mar 23, 20232 min read
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16 Pain Relief Options For Labour and Birth
If you are pregnant right now and worrying about pain during labour, you’re definitely not alone, it’s a common concern when thinking...
Charlotte Watson
Mar 22, 202312 min read
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7 Practical Tips for Creating Your Best Birth Environment
Before I get to the practical tips for boosting your birth environment, I need to talk about Oxytocin - your birth super hormone! You can...
Charlotte Watson
Feb 10, 20235 min read
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3 Birth Plan Writing Tips & Free Birth Plan Template Download
Why writing a birth plan is a really good idea and tips for how to write yours.
Free editable birth plan download.
Charlotte Watson
Feb 4, 20235 min read
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Understanding Your Birth Hormones to Help Your Birth
Understand the importance of birth hormones and how oxytocin, beta-endorphins and adrenaline can effect labour and birth.
Charlotte Watson
Oct 18, 20224 min read
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Birth Story: Adeline's Water Birth at Home in Leeds
Positive home water birth story in Leeds
Charlotte Watson
Jun 8, 20227 min read
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Birth Story: First Time Hospital Water Birth of Sophia at UCLH London
Audrey birthed her baby at hospital using a birth pool, and says preparation was key to her positive birth experience.
Charlotte Watson
Apr 29, 20223 min read
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Birth Story: Hospital Water Birth of Phoebe
The beautiful positive hospital water birth story of Phoebe, written by her mum Emma.
Emma practiced hypnobirthing throughout pregnancy.
Charlotte Watson
Apr 22, 20228 min read
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Birth Story: Arabella's Vaginal Breech Birth at St James's University Hospital, Leeds
When I was pregnant with my daughter I felt anxious about the prospect of giving birth. Fortunately, I’d also heard about hypnobirthing.
Charlotte Watson
Apr 8, 202210 min read
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Discovering Hypnobirthing: Utilizing the Power of the Mind During Childbirth.
If you've just heard of hypnobirthing, a very common fist question is "What IS hypnobirthing?", this is often accompanied by "Does...
Charlotte Watson
Feb 2, 20222 min read
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