If you’ve been Googling birth at 2am… you’re not alone. One minute it’s breathing techniques. Then it’s birth plans. Then it’s “what if something goes wrong?” And before you know it… you’re overwhelmed. Not because you’re not prepared.But because you’ve been given too much information — and not enough clarity. Here’s the truth no one really says: You don’t need to know everything about birth. You just need to know what to do when it’s happening. The real problem with “too much information”...

There’s something that comes up in almost every class I teach. Not always straight away.Sometimes it comes out a bit later, once everyone relaxes a little. But it always comes up. “My partner just doesn’t know what to do.” And it’s not said in a dramatic way. It’s usually said quite casually… but I can hear what’s underneath it. Because what you’re really asking is: “Will he actually be able to support me when it matters?” I’ve had partners sit in my classes — lovely guys —and you can almost...

There’s something I notice when women arrive at my antenatal classes. Not panic exactly. But uncertainty. A quiet feeling of  “I think there’s more to this… but no one has really explained it.” Most women I meet are smart, capable, thoughtful people. They’ve researched prams. Compared car seats. Chosen the perfect baby carrier. But when it comes to birth? They’ve mostly been given bits and pieces. A story from a friend.A TikTok clip. Something their midwife mentioned quickly during a busy...