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07/09/2026

❎ Monday Myth: A Caesarean is the 'easy way out'

Let’s leave this one behind, shall we?

A Caesarean can be planned, unplanned, or an emergency. It can bring relief, disappointment, fear, gratitude, grief... or a mixture of all of them.

But it is never the easy way out

It’s birth. It’s major surgery. It’s recovering from said major surgery while caring for a newborn. And for many mums, it’s also an experience that takes time and space to process.

Calling a Caesarean 'easy' dismisses both the physical reality and the emotional weight it can carry. It can leave mums feeling as though they need to justify their birth, their body or their motherhood.

You do not.

However your baby arrived, you gave birth. Your experience matters. And your feelings about it are valid.

Save this for a Mum who may need the reminder today 💗

04/09/2026

An overview of what you can find at The Relaxed Mama Club 💗

If you'd like to know more, drop me a DM or check out my website (link in comments) 🙏

02/09/2026

The Cascade of Intervention is often discussed as though it’s either an inevitable domino effect, or a made up phrase that's designed to frighten women.

I think the reality is a bit more nuanced than that.

A newly published Australian study examined more than 1.3 million births in New South Wales. Researchers looked at a specific sequence: induction, then epidural, then either instrumental birth or Caesarian.

They found that this cascade increased from 2004 to 2018, with the rise concentrated amongst low-risk first time mothers.

Much of that increase was associated with changing hospital practice styles, rather than changes in women’s characteristics such as age or BMI. That matters because our birth pathways are not shaped by our bodies alone. They can also be influenced by the culture, routines and protocols in the place providing our care.

This is not about calling interventions 'bad'. And it’s not about blaming women for their choices. It’s about having enough information to make decisions with your eyes open.

You can ask:

- what are the benefits for me and my baby?
- what are the risks?
- What alternatives do we have?
- What could this change about the rest of my labour?
- Is it urgent or do we have time to talk?

29/08/2026

I’m not saying 75 minutes away from the chaos of life, with stretching, moving and lying down at the end will make your pregnancy more manageable…

…but booking for the September block of Pregnancy Yoga is now open, so you can test that theory for yourself 😜

Pregnancy Yoga | Tuesday evenings 6.30pm | The Neston Club, Parkgate

Book via link bio 🙏🏼

28/08/2026

Consider this your choose-your-own-adventure guide to motherhood 🤣

Whether you’re trying to conceive, growing a tiny human, finding your feet postnatally or already deep in the beautiful chaos of mum life, there’s a Relaxed Mama Club service designed for where you are right now.

Follow your line through the carousel to find your perfect fit 👆

Which stage are you at right now? Tell me below, or send me a DM if you’re not sure which service is right for you.

26/08/2026

✨ NEW BLOCK OF PREGNANCY YOGA STARTS NEXT WEEK ✨

I don't advertise this class that often, as I'm incredibly fortunate to have a lovely full group of mamas-to-be and a waiting list... but we've had a few gorgeous august babies arrive, so there is one space available if you'd like to join us!

The September block of Pregnancy Yoga at starts on 1st September and runs every Tuesday evening at 6.30pm 💗 sessions last 75 minutes and a 4 week block costs just £40.

It's a beautiful class perfect for all mums-to-be in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy, and weaves together a mix of yoga, biomechanics and hypnobirthing to help you feel good throughout your pregnancy, and prepared for birth.

Suitable for all abilities, with no experience required. If you have pelvic girdle pain, diastasis recti or pregnancy complications - don't worry, the class is safe and suitable for you - you will have a chance to chat through it all beforehand, so that I can ensure the classes are planned with your needs in mind 🙏

If you'd like to join us, head over to https://www.therelaxedmamaclub.com/yoga and reserve your spot today.

25/08/2026

We're nearing the end of the school holidays and I’m not going to lie, I’ve found it really tough. I’ve loved the nice weather, the trips away, the days out... but it’s okay to love all of that stuff and still find it really hard.

And there’s a reason for that - as humans we all have basic needs in order for us to function and feel regulated, and when we get into intense parenting periods like the school holidays sometimes it’s harder to meet those needs. But it doesn’t mean they just go away because the kids are off school.

I found myself being absolutely exhausted by the time the kids go to bed (because apparently parenting my own children is much harder than working 🤷‍♀️) - need for rest, unmet ❎

I’ve also been really overstimulated. It’s like an assault on my senses being with my children 24 hours a day. The incessant 'mummy, mummy, mummy!' plus constantly being touched. I’m just done. I need to have a lie down in a quiet room. Need for space - unmet ❎

Having our days being dictated by the needs of small people, when we're used to being in control of our own schedule means that our need for autonomy is also going unmet ❎

And even though I'm literally never alone, I still feel lonely and crave adult connection and that’s because that’s also one of our basic needs ❎

And finally - and this is a biggie - we’ve all got a basic need for structure. I especially like routines and predictability, and I am desperate to get back into some sort of routine ❎

So if you’ve been struggling with any of these things just know you are definitely not alone and it doesn’t mean that you’re failing in your job as a parent. It just means that for this period of your life your basic human needs have been going unmet.

And the best thing we can do to help with this right now (whilst you’re still in the midst of the chaos) is to ask yourself 'which of these needs is most pressing right now?', and 'what’s one thing I can do to try and meet that need today?'

Roll on September!

24/08/2026

You don’t have to give birth lying on your back.

It might be a familiar image of birth, but it’s certainly not the only option available to you.

Upright, side lying, kneeling, forward leaning, or hands and knees positions may all offer comfort and support at different moments.

There is no one right position for birth. The most important thing is having options, feeling supported, and listening to your body.

Save this for your birth prep tool kit, and if you’ve already had your baby, tell me -which position was your favourite for labour?

21/08/2026

The worst time to learn about birth? When you're actually giving birth.

This was such an important point from my conversation with childbirth attorney Gina Mundy.

When we're in labour, particularly when things feel intense or stressful, our brains aren't exactly in prime "let me absorb a load of brand new information and carefully weigh up my options" mode.

Which is why preparation matters.

And one of the simplest ways to prepare? Write a birth plan.

Not because birth will follow the plan. Not because you need to walk into hospital clutching it and insist everything happens exactly as you've written. But because of what happens while you're writing it.

To decide what you'd prefer, you first have to understand your options. You have to learn about things you might otherwise encounter for the first time during labour. You have to talk through different scenarios with your birth partner and think about what matters to you.

The value isn't just in the birth plan. It's in becoming informed enough to write one.

And if birth takes an unexpected turn? You're making decisions from a foundation of knowledge rather than meeting every option for the very first time.

🎧 My full conversation with Gina, is available now on The Relaxed Mama Club podcast.

Send this to a mum-to-be who's been told there's "no point" writing a birth plan because birth is unpredictable. 🤍

19/08/2026

Let's talk hormones. Birth is driven by a delicate balance of hormones, and fear can easily throw this mix out of balance, causing your labour to slow or stall.

But the good news is there are things you can do to encourage the right ones to flow 🙏

Follow along for more evidence-based birth education, in bite sized chunks!

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