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Navigating Birth Trauma: Your Ally Post-Report

Navigating Birth Trauma: Your Ally Post-Report

https://www.theo-clarke.org.uk/birth-trauma 1. Understanding The Recent Birth Trauma Report May 13, 2024, marked a milestone in the journey toward improving maternal care by releasing a comprehensive Birth Trauma report in the UK. This extensive document sheds light...

The Last Days of Pregnancy: A Place of In-Between

The Last Days of Pregnancy: A Place of In-Between

I can't tell you how much this article and its words mean to me. Perhaps it is the Germanic in me! Please enjoy reading, hopefully with your favourite drink and in your favourite space. Spare a little time to connect with yourself.The last days of pregnancy are a...

05th May 2024 – International Day of the Midwife

05th May 2024 – International Day of the Midwife

05th May 2024 - International Day of the Midwife Celebrating Midwives: Fostering Connections, Attentive Listening, and Empowering Women Midwives play an invaluable role in healthcare, often acting as the first and main point of contact for women during the prenatal...

What does it mean to have birth choices?

What does it mean to have birth choices?

Antenatal education is critical in preparing expectant parents for childbirth, equipping them with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the journey of pregnancy, labour, and the postnatal period. Below are key aspects of antenatal education and how it...

An earlier than expected arrival

An earlier than expected arrival

A Hypnobirthing in Berkshire and Surrey storyI thought I would just let you know that our little boy arrived on Sunday night, 9 days early, weighing 7lb 13oz! Things started off at about 5 am on Sunday morning, as I had a bloody show which had quite a lot of fresh...

How strong do you think you are?

How strong do you think you are?

https://www.activestills.media/ How strong do you think you are? I'd like to introduce Michelle, this blog came about because of a post she recently put on Facebook.  I like to think of her as a friend though strictly speaking, she was my kids Crossfit coach...

You want WHAT photographed?

You want WHAT photographed?

Err..wait.....Birth Photography......Why? So let me try and explain what is right about Birth Photography. You may have heard about it and instantly dismissed the idea as perhaps a moment of eww...and yes it is a relatively new concept in the UK.  But I do then often...

Announcement

Announcement

Announcement - It is with great sadness but with great excitement that from 11 October 2018, Erika from WondrousBirth will be running under her new company name ErikaTownendBirth.  Having relocated over a year ago it was inevitable that this time would...

Featured in The Telegraph

Featured in The Telegraph

Featured in The Telegraph. Birth Photography in the UK - Link I thought it would be worthwhile posting this link again even though it's going back to 2014.  It's still relevant and some might say more relevant as we see the rise of birth photography here in the UK....

“My why”

“My why”

"My Why" by A Mum's Voice Grab a drink, take 5, have a read of my conversation with Antonia! Antonia writes: I was really thrilled to meet Erika Townend at a Birth, Bump and Babies event in Surrey.  As with lots of incredible women, I am meeting these days I soon...

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