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From bystander to anchor | what real birth partner support looks like in labour
Most birth partners plan to “just be there” — but labour needs more than presence. Discover what active, grounded support looks like, how your calm shapes labour hormones, and the practical skills tha... ...more
Antenatal and Birth education ,Birth Partner
December 04, 2025•8 min read
Birth preparation for hypermobility: what you need to know
Learn how hypermobility affects birth and how to prepare your body, positions, pacing and environment for a safer, calmer and more supported labour experience. ...more
Antenatal and Birth education ,Hypermobility
November 27, 2025•10 min read
What happens to your body in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy — week-by-week changes explained
Your body is already working harder than ever in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Even before you look pregnant. Here’s what’s happening week by week in early pregnancy and how to support yourself. ...more
Antenatal and Birth education ,First Trimester &Early Pregnancy
November 20, 2025•7 min read
Grandparents’ guide to modern maternity care: why birth looks so different now
Birth in the UK is more medicalised than ever. Here’s why families turn to independent antenatal education — and why grandparents need to understand the realities of today’s maternity system. ...more
Antenatal and Birth education ,Grandparents
November 14, 2025•8 min read
Pregnancy with Hypermobility: Why everything suddenly hurts more
If every step, stretch or night’s sleep feels harder than it should, this guide explains why hypermobility amplifies pregnancy pain — and what you can do to move, rest and recover with more comfort. ...more
Antenatal and Birth education ,Hypermobility
November 10, 2025•9 min read
The silent partner problem: why birth partners need to step up — and how preparation changes everything
Too many birth partners are told to “just be there”, and it shows. We'll discuss how unprepared support shapes the birth experience, why attitude matters, and how real preparation transforms confidenc... ...more
Antenatal and Birth education ,Birth Partner
October 27, 2025•8 min read
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