Born to Birth Cornwall

24/02/2026

Key phrases for your birth partner to say...
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1. Can you drop your shoulders any more?
2. Do my hands feel cool on your neck?
3. You keep your eyes shut and breathe; I'll call triage.
4. Do you remember that amazing holiday we went on?

Each of these things can help labour progress & you to manage the sensations of it with more strength and positivity.

Want to know why?
Want to learn more tools like this?

Join the 'Brilliant Birth Partners' workshop on Sunday March 29th (2 to 5pm) in Threemilestone.

For details & booking info head to www.borntobirthcornwall.co.uk/group-antenatal-classes-cornwall

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23/02/2026

22/02/2026

Here's a hill I'll die on: your birth partner can make or break your birth.

The reason is simple.

When your in labour, or waiting for your c-section, you're at a pretty vulnerable time. Your mind & body are doing things that feel intense and without the right kinds of support, at the right time, it's really possible for the overwhelm to win.

Adrenaline will rise.
Oxytocin will drop.
Things will not go as well as they could

Trust me when I say that the right support, at the right time, can counteracts this & can turn even the most intense birth journey into an ultimately positive one.

But, if a birth partner is going to be able to give the right support, they need to...

- know what that support is
- feel confident in giving you what you need
- believe that they can do what you're trusting them to

And that doesn't happen by accident.
Which is why I am running this workshop.

Sound good? We'd love you to join us...
This workshop is suitable for expectant parents who are:

✅ expecting a baby (or multiples!), be that their first or their fourth!
✅ planning to give birth with NHS midwifery and/or obstetric support
✅ preparing for a spontaneous or induced labour, or c-section delivery
✅ want to feel calm, confident and in control of their birth experience
✅ are ready to do the work to feel that way

Spaces are limited to 6 birth teams & booking is essential. Grab your space here:

https://www.borntobirthcornwall.co.uk/group-antenatal-class-cornwall

22/02/2026

Looking for a new class to try with your child?

is now at the Family Space 🧘

Join us every Tuesday morning for a playful movement session & introduce them to a healthy, active lifestyle.

www.bookwhen.com/thefamilyspace to book 🌱

21/02/2026

When your birth partner knows what to do to help, birth works so much better.

That's why I run birth partner workshops (and the next one is on Sunday 29th March in Truro)

Filled with practical, hands-on tasks to build knowledge and confidence, these three-hour workshops cover three of the most beneficial ways a birth partner can help make birth work well...

♥️ EMOTIONALLY
Knowing how to recognise when you need them, and now beat to meet your needs in the moment.

💪PHYSICALLY
Working with aromatherapy, counter pressure, massage, positioning & breathwork to ease intensity.

💬 ADVOCACY
Having the confidence and legal knowledge to ask the questions & navigate the maternity system to stay in control of your birth.

This isn't a coincidence or guess.

The 'Brilliant Birth Partner' workshop has evolved from years of teaching antenatal & working as a doula in the birth space: featuring the elements of birth prep that are proven to help - time and time again - it is aimed at expectant parents who want to know how to make their own birth better.

First baby or fourth.
Vaginal delivery or C-section.
Spontaneous or Induced.

The 'Brilliant Birth Partner' workshop will give you both the tools you need to meet your baby calmly, confidently and on your terms.

Sound good? With space for only six birth teams, spaces on this workshop are limited and booking is essential.

📆 Sunday 29th March, 2-5pm
📍, Threemilestone, Truro
💰£65 per couple (resources & refreshments included)
📓 www.borntobirthcornwall.co.uk/group-antenatal-class-cornwall

20/02/2026

New parents bring their little babies to the Nest for the first time for many reasons...

- to get out of the house in a gentle way
- to meet others & have a grown up conversation
- because they've seen the pictures
- because they want a decent flapjack & hot drink

BUT they come back because it makes them feel like this...

'The Nest is warm, friendly and the perfect place to recharge... It's rapidly becoming my favourite part of the week! ' (Anon)

'There was zero pressure to talk or do anything if you didnt want to... Its very relaxed and yes some people know eachother already so that can seem harder to mingle but even if you just sat and said nothing, by the end you would have joined in and felt welcome ' (Molly)

'Everyone is so friendly. Gemma goes out of her way to make you feel very welcome and offer support. It's a chance to meet other mums and have a good chat while enjoying a lovely homemade treat and coffee!' (Lucy)

The Nest isn't a baby group: it's a space for new parents to come, take a breath and find the community that makes maternity leave better.

Sound good?

'The Nest welcomes parents of babies from birth to just-about-crawling to each of our two Thursday sessions at The Family Space in Threemilestone.

Spaces are limited to keep the warm, welcoming vibes going so booking is essential...

www.borntobirthcornwall.co.uk/the-nest

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18/02/2026

FYI: it won't be raining at 'The Nest'.

Bring you and your baby into a warm and welcoming space filled with the chatter, connection and chill time that will give you a proper break.

Thursday (tomorrow) at 1pm
The Family Space
Book via the link in bio or on the original post

16/02/2026

You know that you need to rest. But when pregnancy & labour (and postpartum) are heavy on the stress & light on the sleep, how are you meant to get it?

In three simple steps.
1. Stop thinking about rest as being sleep.
2. Start thinking about rest as ways to relieve your nervous system.
3. Start threading these nervous system resets into your life.

Schedule them in your Google calendar.
Build them into your birth plan.
Decide what you'll do in the waiting rooms.

Find these moments of relief and reset wherever and whenever you can get them, to reduce the stress hormones and make things easier.

I promise you, when you find the resets that work, labour and life will feel so much more manageable.

Gemma x

15/02/2026

'The Nest' is a simple thing for a simple reason: when you've got a tiny baby to look after, your needs are pretty straightforward.

That's not a guess. As a doula, I spend my life supporting people to navigate pregnancy, birth & postpartum and the years have taught me that this is no time for jazz hands & loud music.

Your needs are basic but fierce: that's why I build this 'The Nest' around them.

♥️ A warm & welcoming space.
👁️‍🗨️ People who get it & who want to chat.
🥞 Coffee & homemade cake to make you smile.
🙏🏼 Reliable support that tells you that you're not alone.

Sound good?

'The Nest' appears at every Thursday (10am and 1pm sessions) and welcomes parents of babies from birth to just-about-crawling. There's no minimum age: if you're ready to come, we're ready to meet you.

Limited spaces: bookings are essential...

www.borntobirthcornwall.co.uk/the-nest

15/02/2026

💛 Pregnant and ready to feel prepared for birth?

Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, you deserve to feel confident, informed, and supported — and that’s exactly what our FREE online workshop, Preparing for Your Positive Birth, is here for.

In just 60 interactive minutes, you’ll discover practical tools, realistic techniques, and gentle guidance to start your journey toward a positive birth experience — whatever your priorities, however your birth unfolds.

✨ Free | Online | Limited spaces
👉 Reserve your spot now: www.borntobirthcornwall.co.uk/positive-birth-prep-free
📣 Tag a parent-to-be who needs this!

14/02/2026

"I booked my first Nest at 4.45am the night before my c-section - I knew I'd want somewhere safe to come in three weeks time..." (Amy)

The Nest exists for this: those tender first days, weeks and months of parenthood before the puppet shows, ball pits and messy play take over. There will be plenty of time for that, but right now you're craving...

- a calm and comfortable safe space
- time to unload the hopes, fears & worries
- the opportunity to get reliable answers & support
- the chance to chat, laugh & rant with adults that get it

That's what the Nest is for.
That's what the Nest does, week after week.
That's why people come back month after month.

Got a baby from birth to just-about-crawling? We'd love to meet you at one of our two Thursday sessions at in Threemilestone, Truro.

'The Nest' is intentionally small to keep the warm & welcoming vibes going so booking is essential.

www.borntobirthcornwall.co.uk/the-nest