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Offering calm, nurturing & personalised antenatal, birth & postnatal support, with birth education courses to help you feel informed, confident & supported

A birth ball is a large inflatable ball, like the yoga ones you may have seen.Sitting or leaning on it can help you move...
17/04/2026

A birth ball is a large inflatable ball, like the yoga ones you may have seen.

Sitting or leaning on it can help you move your hips gently.

This movement can:
• help baby move down
• reduce back pressure
• make contractions easier to cope with

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Side-lying, funnily enough, is when you lie on your side 😏This position can help you rest between contractions.It can al...
15/04/2026

Side-lying, funnily enough, is when you lie on your side 😏

This position can help you rest between contractions.

It can also help slow things down if labour is moving very quickly.

Resting during labour can help conserve energy.

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Some people feel contractions strongly in their lower back.This is often called back labour.The hands-and-knees position...
14/04/2026

Some people feel contractions strongly in their lower back.

This is often called back labour.

The hands-and-knees position can help reduce this pressure.

It can also help babies rotate into a better position.

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Squatting can help create more space in the pelvis.This can help the baby move down during labour.Some people squat whil...
10/04/2026

Squatting can help create more space in the pelvis.

This can help the baby move down during labour.

Some people squat while holding a partner or using support bars.

Squatting isn’t comfortable for everyone and that’s okay.

Would you try squatting during labour?





Leaning forward can help take pressure off your back during labour.Some people lean on: • a bed• a chair• their birth pa...
08/04/2026

Leaning forward can help take pressure off your back during labour.

Some people lean on:
• a bed
• a chair
• their birth partner
• a birth ball

This position can help baby move into a good position for birth.

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Many people naturally sway their hips during contractions.This gentle movement can: • reduce tension• help baby move dow...
03/04/2026

Many people naturally sway their hips during contractions.

This gentle movement can:
• reduce tension
• help baby move down
• make contractions easier to cope with

Some people sway while standing or leaning on their partner.
 
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You’re pregnant — but you don’t feel ready.And no one really prepares you for how overwhelming that can feel.A Date with...
03/04/2026

You’re pregnant — but you don’t feel ready.

And no one really prepares you for how overwhelming that can feel.

A Date with a Doula ❤️ is a 4-week, in-person birth and postpartum preparation designed to change that.

This is not a typical antenatal class.

It’s a calm, supportive space where you’ll learn:
• How your body is designed to give birth
• How to make confident, informed choices
• How to prepare for postpartum in a way that supports YOU
• How to approach birth feeling steady, not anxious

📍 Rochester, Kent
📅 July 2026 (4 sessions)
✨ Small group for personalised support

Early bird spaces are now available.

👉 Book your place: https://datewithadoula.eventbrite.co.uk

Walking during early labour can help the baby move down into the pelvis.Walking can also help you stay relaxed and distr...
02/04/2026

Walking during early labour can help the baby move down into the pelvis.

Walking can also help you stay relaxed and distracted during contractions.

Some people like to walk slowly between contractions. Others prefer to rest. Both can be helpful 🧡


Follow for simple birth education.





Many people feel less anxious about labour when they understand what happens during birth.Learning about labour can help...
01/04/2026

Many people feel less anxious about labour when they understand what happens during birth.
Learning about labour can help you:
• feel more confident
• know your options
• feel more prepared
Birth education can make a big difference.

Follow along for more birth education.





No two births are exactly the same.Some labours are fast.Some take longer.Some involve medical support and others don'tA...
31/03/2026

No two births are exactly the same.
Some labours are fast.
Some take longer.
Some involve medical support and others don't
All birth journeys are unique.

Every birth story is different 🤍





Your body releases labour hormones more easily when you feel safe.Feeling supported and calm can help contractions work ...
30/03/2026

Your body releases labour hormones more easily when you feel safe.
Feeling supported and calm can help contractions work effectively.
That’s why birth environment and support people matter so much.

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Labour doesn’t always move at the same speed.Sometimes contractions slow down or pause.This can happen for many reasons,...
28/03/2026

Labour doesn’t always move at the same speed.

Sometimes contractions slow down or pause.

This can happen for many reasons, including:
• tiredness
• stress
• the baby adjusting position

Sometimes rest and time help labour progress again.





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