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Birth Plans Without the Pressure: 3 Practical Tips
Learn why birth plans are a powerful tool for informed and confident birth. Discover the benefits of birth planning and practical tips to help you clarify your choices, support your birth partner and feel more in control, whatever direction your birth takes.
Charlotte Watson
Dec 18, 20256 min read


Why I turned down an Interview with ITV News about home birth...
Last week, I was contacted by ITV News asking to record an interview answering the question: “What are some of the reasons more women are choosing to give birth at home?” they said they were looking at the “risks and realities of home births, why more women are choosing them and what steps families should take to ensure the experience is safe and properly supported” Initially, I was really excited about this opportunity, there is loads I could say on this subject from both
Charlotte Watson
Oct 23, 20253 min read


Why hire a Doula?
Hiring a doula is about having tailor-made support to help you feel confident and truly nurtured through one of life’s biggest transitions, enabling you to thrive.
Charlotte Watson
Jul 21, 20254 min read


Discover the surprising connection between putting up Christmas decorations and boosting your birth hormones!
Here's why it's not just okay—it's good for you! Decorating for Christmas now boosts your oxytocin levels! Read how in this blog...
Charlotte Watson
Nov 7, 20244 min read


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


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


Does Hypnobirthing really work?
Discover the truth about Hypnobirthing. Does Hypnobirthing really work? Learn from study-based evidence and hear from real PBL parents.
Charlotte Watson
Jan 8, 20244 min read


Emilio's Positive Birth Story at Leeds General Infirmary Midwife Led Unit Lotus Suite
Liv and Glen, planned for a home birth, however, due to midwifery staffing, they decided to go to the Leeds General Infirmary Lotus Suite.
Charlotte Watson
Sep 27, 20237 min read


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


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 22, 20232 min read


Your Ultimate Birth Toolkit: 16 Powerful Pain Relief Options
Discover 16 powerful pain relief options to help you feel calmer, more comfortable and in control during labour. Build your ultimate birth toolkit and make confident choices that support the birth experience you deserve.
Charlotte Watson
Mar 22, 202313 min read


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


Birth Story: Adeline's Water Birth at Home in Leeds
Positive home water birth story in Leeds
Charlotte Watson
Jun 8, 20227 min read


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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