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06/09/2026

Our other bloopers were far less cute and far more sweary 🫣

31/08/2026

Has your midwife or doctor told you about the OASI Care Bundle? It aims to reduce the chance of a 3rd or 4th degree tear but ignores the evidence on home birth and warm compresses.

Full blog incoming, now we've told you it's in progress 😅

09/08/2026

Did you know that not all second degree perineal tears need stitches? (Feat. The swallows of a feeding baby!)

Research has shown no difference in outcomes relating to pain or healing time in the immediate postnatal period & up to 8 weeks postpartum. (According to a 2011 Cochrane review - more research is needed).

There is of course nuance - some second degree tears will need suturing and will benefit from it - notably when they're actively bleeding or when the edges do not line up naturally.

But in the absence of bleeding and where the edges DO line up - the benefit of stitches is more questionable.

You might find it helpful to see your tear yourself with a mirror, to help guide your decision making and can ask for this wherever you give birth.

For a full breakdown on perineal tears - head to the website to read our blog on it 🤓

Did you have stitches? Or decide to let your tear heal naturally? Did you know that no stitches was even an option? And did anyone ever explain the 'why' to you? Share your experience in the comments! ⬇️

08/07/2026

We probably won’t offer to break your waters at home and there’s more than 3 reasons why, but swipe through for the short version! ➡️

It’s something that’s offered when your labour progress has been deemed to be slow and this is usually ‘diagnosed’ on vaginal examination where there’s been no cervical change since a previous check.

The issue with this is that research shows that not all women and birthing people are going to dilate at exactly the same time. Some labours are longer and some labours are shorter - and neither of these things automatically mean there’s a problem. We also know that some labours ‘plateau’ - or slow down and this is actually a rest period, which also isn’t a problem.

Most of our clients opt out of routine vaginal examinations in labour. There are other tools we can use if we or you have concerns about labour progress - biomechanics, rest, hydration - none of which involve fingers in your f***y!

A 2013 Cochrane review concluded that in spontaneous labours - even where labour appears prolonged - breaking the waters doesn’t shorten the ‘first stage’ of labour and possibly increases the chance of caesarean section.

It’s not a benign procedure. It carries its own risks including: increased pain, possible fetal distress due to loss of the equalising pressure, slight increase risk in infection and in very rare scenarios, cord prolapse.

We offer you individualised care, to fiercely support your choices and be by your side for one of the most transformative experiences of your life.

Book an intro chat - the link’s in the bio 🔗

05/07/2026

With so much attention given to pregnancy and birth, it can feel like you’re left high and dry by maternity services after your baby arrives…

Not on our watch. Good, supportive and unhurried postnatal care at home makes a world of difference to your postnatal experience and how you step into parenthood.

Here, Johanna shares her experience of postnatal care with us. Swipe through to hear it in her own words ➡️

Looking for care like this? Book your free intro chat, link in bio.

30/06/2026

We hear this myth being spouted as a reason for 'post dates' induction all the time. To be quite honest, it's nothing short of coercion 🤷🏻‍♀️

There's no evidence to suggest that a placenta will suddenly fail overnight at a certain gestation - it would be a bit of a design flaw.

This is not to say that placental insufficiency doesn't exist - it does, but it's a complex condition that doesn't just appear overnight, it's something that will have usually been detected earlier on in your pregnancy.

We cannot recommend enough reading 'In Your Own Time' by Dr Sara Wickham - which looks at the history and evidence behind induction, exploring due dates and questioning the rationale for recommending induction of labour for specific scenarios eg. For post dates, for 'older' women, those with a higher BMI or where a big baby is suspected.

If you're looking for informed, positive and dare we say it, enjoyable, pregnancy care - book your free intro cha today. The links in the bio 🙌

27/06/2026

Nesting 🪺

Towards the end of pregnancy you might experience a sudden urge to reorganise all of your kitchen cupboards, or decide that your front door needs painting IMMEDIATELY or give your home the best clean it's ever had.

These are nesting behaviours, hormonally driven and thought to potentially be down to rising levels of prolactin. It's you getting your space ready for your new baby and it can look different for everyone.

Did you notice yourself nesting in pregnancy? What did it look like for you? Tell us in the comments ⬇️

23/06/2026

Here are some things we love about home birth that can’t be measured by research, but are incredibly valuable to your experience!

Can’t tell you how much joy it brings us to tuck someone up in bed or on their sofa, snuggling their new baby 🙌

Did you have a home birth? Or plan one? What was your favourite thing about it? Tell us in the comments ⬇️

20/06/2026

Your right to bodily autonomy doesn't stop when you become pregnant.

It’s protected by law, thanks to the Human Rights Act 1998.

You can accept everything offered to you, decline it all or sit somewhere in the middle. YOU get to choose.

It’s not uncommon for us to hear that families didn’t know they could decline care, ask questions or make choices that go against medical advice.

If you want to learn more about your rights in pregnancy and birth, head to Birthrights - they're an incredible charity dedicated to exactly this, with loads of free info and an advice line if you ever need support.

And if you're after care where upholding your rights is standard, the link's in our bio for a free intro chat ✌️

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