Have you heard of Oxytocin? if you're pregnant you NEED to know about this amazing hormone! This blog explains why and gives you valuable practical tips for boosting your natural oxytocin levels during a spontaneous, induced or caesarean birth and beyond into your postnatal recovery! Why is Oxytocin so Important During Pregnancy, Birth and Postnatal Period? Oxytocin (AKA the love hormone, or birth super-hormone as I like to call it) is released when we fall in love, experienc

In my work with families, I emphasise the importance of preparing for birth both mentally and physically, highlighting small, practical...

Will I love my baby? This was a question I asked myself throughout my second pregnancy following the birth of my my first daughter.

This blog covers: Hypnobirthing for a Caesarean Birth Practical Ways to Use Hypnobirthing for Your Caesarean Birth Writing a Caesarean birth plan Caesarean Birth Postnatal Healing Tips Caesarean Section Resources (Books, podcasts, websites, instagram / birth videos) Your chances of having a Caesarean birth: The number of babies being born by Caesarean section is rising across the globe. In 2025/26 NHS statistics reported 45% of all births in England happened via Caesarean sec

Understand the importance of birth hormones and how oxytocin, beta-endorphins and adrenaline can effect labour and birth.