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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


Birth Story: Kathryn's Positive Birth Story at Leeds General Infirmary
I had the pleasure of supporting Kathryn and Nick with a private 1:1 hypnobirthing course, here Kathryn shares her positive birth story...
Charlotte Watson
Jun 6, 20253 min read


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


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


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


Maximizing your Positive Birth Experience: The Ultimate Guide to using Hypnobirthing with an Induction of Labour
Read the many ways hypnobirthing can help for an induction of labour birth, boosting your confidence and enhancing your birth experience.
Charlotte Watson
Jan 17, 20248 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


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


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


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


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


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 17, 20224 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


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


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


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


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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