Former Midwife, Christine Duffill, came on our Nurturing Birth Doula Preparation course in 2017. In this piece she reflects on the challenges facing … [Read more...] about From Midwife to Doula – Christine Duffill
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The challenges of being a doula – a video blog
We shared our recent blog about the challenges of being a doula over on the Nurturing Birth Directory, but we reckon it merits a share here … [Read more...] about The challenges of being a doula – a video blog
Dear Natasha – a response to Grazia Editor Natasha Pearlman’s recent birth trauma article
Dear Natasha I read your Times article, now reproduced in the online Mail, with a mixture of emotions – primarily sadness that someone felt so … [Read more...] about Dear Natasha – a response to Grazia Editor Natasha Pearlman’s recent birth trauma article
What’s the deal with mentoring?
Sophie Brigstocke talks about mentoring and why it is beneficial for ALL doulas, not just those at the start of their journey. For more information … [Read more...] about What’s the deal with mentoring?
Don’t call me an expert!!!
I think I am becoming more pernickety in my old age. I really care about the language used around birth to the point that my own family tease me … [Read more...] about Don’t call me an expert!!!
MaMa Conference – Ten Highlights
I’m back home, sitting in my kitchen in London, reflecting on two extraordinary days. A bit longer if you count the night coach travels to and from … [Read more...] about MaMa Conference – Ten Highlights
Mentoring for Experienced Doulas
We asked Kath Harbisher, one of our team of Nurturing Birth mentors, and qualified counsellor, to explore the benefits of mentoring for an experienced … [Read more...] about Mentoring for Experienced Doulas
Independent Midwives removed from NMC Register – Nurturing Birth statement
Nurturing Birth is disappointed to hear that Independent Midwives at IMUK have been prevented from supporting their clients due to the NMC opinion … [Read more...] about Independent Midwives removed from NMC Register – Nurturing Birth statement
T’was the night before Christmas – what do we wish for
T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house … actually the morning before Christmas, but with tweens and teens nothing is stirring … [Read more...] about T’was the night before Christmas – what do we wish for
The myth of the “late” baby
A big shout out to the gorgeous @coral.atkinson who shared this photograph of her pregnant belly on Instagram yesterday in the hope that it is the … [Read more...] about The myth of the “late” baby
Birth on the big screen
My 11-year old daughter and I sat down to watch an episode of one of her favourite American TV dramas the other evening - something of a chore for me … [Read more...] about Birth on the big screen
Safe sleep – the UK trials the Finnish cardboard box scheme for new parents
It’s lovely to see the UK experimenting with a scheme that has been so successful in Finland for many years – a new family are given a sturdy … [Read more...] about Safe sleep – the UK trials the Finnish cardboard box scheme for new parents
Change the conversation around breastfeeding – Unicef campaign
Recently we shared our thoughts on what makes good feeding support for new families – that blog arose from our experiences working with new mothers … [Read more...] about Change the conversation around breastfeeding – Unicef campaign
Infertility and IVF – The Quiet House
On Tuesday night I was really privileged to see The Quiet House at Park Theatre, a play exploring a couple’s experiences of infertility and IVF. It … [Read more...] about Infertility and IVF – The Quiet House
What makes good feeding support – National Breastfeeding Celebration Week – June 2016
Sophie Brigstocke talks about what makes good feeding support As a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter registered with the Nurturing Birth Directory … [Read more...] about What makes good feeding support – National Breastfeeding Celebration Week – June 2016
