Earth Doula Diaries | The Earth Doula

The 4th Trimester, a gentle transition to the world.

Your pregnancy is split into 3 trimesters; first, second, third. This helps us to understand how your baby is growing, what stages...

Am I allowed? Home birth in military quarters.

Easy one this one. YES. I have been a military spouse for nearly 5 years now and this is something I have unexpectedly come across. It...

Birth Pool Hire; Take the stress out of your home birth.

So you've got to read up on everything you need to do, you have to go to your antenatal course, there are still towels to sort and...

The Freebirth of Nova

After 42 weeks of waiting, this star burst into the world.

Does pregnancy care have to be expensive?

There is a class for everything during pregnancy. Yoga, pilates, breathing, relaxation, baby care, bump clubs... I could go on. And this...

When should I start practicing Hypnobirthing?

To find the answer to this question, we first need to talk about what hypnobirthing is. Hypnobirthing is full antenatal education. It is...

A whirlwind Freebirth; Wren's journey earthside.

Wren Kate Solstice is my third baby, third home birth, first free birth. The run up to this one has been different. I had been feeling...

An Open Letter from LGBTQ+ Birth Professionals

#birthaintbinary #queerbirth There has been recent discussion about ‘trans issues’ within perinatal services. We are a collective of...

New Baby Gifts That Aren't Sh*t.

So you're pregnant. You've planned a baby shower or blessing, and now you have a mountain of gifts from friends and family. This is a...

What goes on in the Apothecary?

Well, the apothecary is a fancy name for my kitchen, since this is where the magic happens! If you have seen Brave, you will remember the...

The Birth of Lake Gray

I wrote this on the 20th January, 2016, two days after my first boy arrived into our lives. It has been almost 5 years since then and I...

What on Earth is a Doula, and why might you need one?

Doulas need remembering, the art of birthing deserves protection, and that is why we are here.