The Mama Spring

21/01/2026

If I asked my husband about hypnobirthing, he’d tell you it gave him a role during birth.

It helped him understand what was happening, know how to show up, and feel confident in how to support me.
That was an absolute gamechanger for both of us.

Birth isn’t a solo experience.
Calm is created together.

I’ve written more about this in my latest journal, What Hypnobirthing Really Is, if you’d like to keep reading.

https://themamaspring.com/what-hypnobirthing-really-is/

19/01/2026

Hypnobirthing isn’t about a perfect birth or staying calm at all costs.

It’s science-based birth preparation that supports confidence, understanding, and steady decision-making — even when things don’t go to plan.

It doesn’t promise pain-free.
It does help stop fear and overwhelm from taking over.

If this made you pause, there’s more waiting for you on my website.

18/01/2026

1 week to go... Who's coming?

17/01/2026

Tiny valentines, biggest hearts 🩷

Join me and Ruth Holdsworth Photography for My First Valentine’s Day — sensory play, keepsakes, and beautiful first memories...

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14/01/2026

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12/01/2026

When people picture a calm birth, they often think it’s about the room.

Low lights. Quiet. The “right” atmosphere.

But calm isn’t taken away just because you’re in hospital. It just changes where your control sits.

From my experience, calm comes from feeling informed, listened to, and supported. From understanding what’s happening and not feeling rushed or talked over.

That’s why calm in birth isn’t about avoiding intensity. It’s about feeling capable within it.

I’ve written more about this in my latest Journal if you want to read the full piece - https://themamaspring.com/how-to-create-a-calm-birth-environment/

10/01/2026

This idea that hypnobirthing is anti–pain relief has never sat comfortably with me.

Hypnobirthing isn’t about doing birth a certain way, or proving how “strong” you are. It’s about understanding your options ahead of time so that when things feel intense, you’re choosing from clarity rather than panic.

You can use hypnobirthing alongside gas & air.
You can have an epidural and still use breathing and grounding tools.
You can choose medication and remain calm, informed and connected to your body.

Control doesn’t come from avoiding intervention. It comes from knowing what’s available to you and feeling supported to make decisions that feel right in the moment.

You don’t need a perfect birth. You need one where you feel informed, supported and safe.

Save this if it helped reframe things for you 🩷

10/01/2026

I've got space for 2 more stalls, if anyone is interested?

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06/01/2026

Pregnant? New mum?
Pop this in your diary 💗
A morning of bump-to-baby goodness, local businesses, friendly faces and zero pressure.
Save it. Share it. Bring a friend.

Bump and baby fayre, cleethorpes Sunday 26th JanuaryCleethorpes Memorial Hall Register for Further updates Meet the Stallholders The Bump & Baby Fayre – Cleethorpes is all about calm connection and community. On Sunday 25th January 2026, we’ll be bringing together brilliant local businesses, gen...