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A quick guide on what to look for in a postpartum midwife and how to choose one.

I chose hypnobirthing as the foundation of my work because I know how powerful and effective it is. Hypnobirthing gives you a deep, embodied practice of how to calm your mind, work with your body, and navigate the natural, physiological process of birth. However, it is clear to me, and has been for quite some time, that hypnobirthing alone isn’t enough.  While hypnobirthing is a transformative tool for managing pain, reducing fear, and empowering parents, it doesn’t fully prepare you for the...

In a recent Instagram reel (ok- I admit it, I was doom scrolling), journalist Emma Barnett shared a sneak peek of her upcoming book, Maternity Service: A Love Letter to Mothers from the Frontline of Maternity Leave. Her words (eloquently and articulate) stopped me in my tracks. The word "leave" in the context of Maternity Leave is misleading, isn’t it? We often think of “leave” as time away from work, a break, a pause. But in reality, there is no "leave" when it comes to matrescence,...