On this page you will find loads of educational videos and podcasts, to keep you informed throughout your pregnancy

Brain Acronym Video

This video I talk about how to use this helpful abbreviation when making choices in your pregnancy and during the birth. It is easy to follow and you may find it to be invaluable when making informed choices.

The mythical due date! A bit of information about how many babies actually are born on this date!

It's a great idea to know a little bit about the hormones that play a key roll in the birth process, and in this installment it is the turn of Oxytocin. This hormone is produced in the brain and then contracts the uterus among other things. I am not medically trained so I don't want to give too much technical detail, but I do discuss the things that can interfere with the production of it and how to use your toolbox of tricks to get it back on track.

Birth Plan Building

Are you aware of all the choices available to you for birth? This video goes through the birth plan icons from the positive birth book. Some may resonate with you, some may not, but I hope that you find it useful.

A video showing the different birth centres available in Northern Ireland.

This is a short informational video on the role that the hormone Relaxin plays during pregnancy and birth.

How to use the rebozo and the CUB

This short video was filmed at the studio with Doula Emma with her daughter Caitlin, and they demo the rebozo scarf plus the CUB inflatable birth seat. (CUB means comfortable upright birth). A rebozo is a long scarf, used in other parts of the world regularly in birth and post-natally.

A short informational video about the hormones that can aid and also disrupt birth!

Essential Oils for Childbirth

A short video about useful oils to use during childbirth, what they are useful for, and ways that you can use them too. There are a few tips for buying there too.

Documents

Here are 4 important and useful documents, the brain acronym and the baby positions. (see videos as well)

Podcasts

Methods of pain relief

The different options available to you, and the pros and cons of all of them.

Interventions

What are the interventions that are commonly used, what are your choices and also the risks and benefits of them all.

Extra Practices

Ball exercises for the hips

The sequence of hip movements that we do on the ball, in a short easy to practice video.

Sun Salutation

This is a short video, with one round of sun salutation for pregnancy, you can do it as many times as you like. Suitable for all stages of pregnancy.

Fun Extras

Dutch Pelvis

This is a great video explaining the way the baby descends into the pelvis

Monty Python’s Birth sketch!

I love this sketch, the complete opposite of what birth is like!

Sitting Guide

The best way to sit during pregnancy, and why!

Baby positioning in the womb

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Breast feeding video

This video shows how if left to their own devices, the newborn can find their own way to the nipple for breastfeeding. They are amazing! The golden hour is very important.

Smart Rest

The best way to lie during pregnancy, and why!

Balloon and ping pong demo!