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The quiet power of early birth prep: why antenatal education should start in the first trimester
Why antenatal education in the first trimester changes how pregnancy and birth feel. Build confidence early, understand the maternity system, and prepare before fear takes root. ...more
Antenatal and Birth education ,First Trimester &Early Pregnancy
January 15, 2026•6 min read
Pregnant Again? What Early Pregnancy Feels Like the Second Time Around
Pregnant again and surprised by how different the first trimester feels? Here we take a deep, honest look at early pregnancy the second time around — physically, emotionally, and why it can hit harder... ...more
Antenatal and Birth education ,First Trimester Early Pregnancy Refresher Antenatal &Expecting Again
January 15, 2026•8 min read
Grandparents’ guide: why your birth story still shapes your family’s experience of birth
Birth stories leave lasting imprints. Here’s how grandparents can talk about their experiences in ways that build confidence, protect emotional wellbeing, and strengthen family support. ...more
Antenatal and Birth education ,Grandparents
January 08, 2026•6 min read
Emotional support in labour: what your partner really needs from you
Emotional support isn’t optional in labour, as a birth partner. Learn how emotional safety shapes labour, what your partner really needs for birth, and how to offer calm, practical support. ...more
Antenatal and Birth education ,Birth Partner
December 30, 2025•7 min read
Managing fatigue in pregnancy when you’re hypermobile (and always tired)
Fatigue in pregnancy can feel relentless when you’re hypermobile. This post explains why energy drains differently in hEDS and HSD — and what genuinely helps when rest alone isn’t enough. ...more
Antenatal and Birth education ,Hypermobility
December 23, 2025•7 min read
Morning Sickness Explained: Why early pregnancy nausea happens & what helps
Morning sickness isn’t just a morning problem. Discover why pregnancy nausea happens, what intensifies it, and practical, evidence-based strategies to help you cope through the first trimester. ...more
Antenatal and Birth education ,First Trimester &Early Pregnancy
December 18, 2025•8 min read
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