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How Can a Doula Support You During Pregnancy, Birth and Postnatally?
In this blog post we’ll explore what a doula is, how they can help you and how to find the best doula for you.
Valentine Gardener
Sep 18, 20244 min read
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Positive Birth Story: First time mum, breech baby who turned at the last minute!
This is the beautiful birth story of baby Harry as told by his mummy who did the Positive Birthing & Parenting hypnobirthing group...
Valentine Gardener
Nov 3, 20232 min read
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Positive Birth Story - Second time mum, Hospital Birth
It’s the kind of birth I never thought I was capable of - so different in so many positive ways from my first experience and one I...
Valentine Gardener
May 2, 20231 min read
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Positive Birth Story - Third time mum, Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)
I just wanted to say a big thank you, I feel like our sessions prepared us both really well, and I actually did get the best birth that I...
Valentine Gardener
Apr 5, 20232 min read
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Positive Birth Story - First time mum, Hospital Birth
Just wanted to get in touch to let you know about the birth of our beautiful daughter. We thoroughly made the most of our "bonus time"...
Valentine Gardener
Mar 30, 20233 min read
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THE LATE PREGNANCY WAITING GAME
So you’ve done all the birth prep, birth bag is packed and ready to go, the nursery is organised and the baby clothes are folded waiting...
Valentine Gardener
Jun 3, 20213 min read
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PRACTICAL AND EMOTIONAL PREP FOR THE 4TH TRIMESTER
Simple tips for preparing for a positive postnatal experience, in pregnancy... Can you ever really prepare for the POSTNATAL PERIOD? It’s...
Valentine Gardener
May 6, 20213 min read
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PREPARING YOUR POSTNATAL NEST
How to make your home into a relaxing environment for you and your new baby Have you thought about what it’ll be like to bring your baby...
Valentine Gardener
Apr 8, 20212 min read
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POSTPARTUM RECOVERY ESSENTIALS
Some must-have items to get your hands on to help your postnatal recovery! Navigating the minefield of what to buy for your baby (the...
Valentine Gardener
Mar 18, 20212 min read
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BONDING WITH YOUR BABY INSIDE AND OUT!
Ideas for connecting with your baby in pregnancy and in the early days and weeks... IN PREGNANCY It’s not always easy to find the time...
Valentine Gardener
Feb 11, 20213 min read
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POSITIVE BIRTH STORY: 1st-time mum, emergency Caesarean after PPROM
A beautiful birth story from a wonderful couple who did a course with me in November and got an early Christmas present when her waters...
Valentine Gardener
Jan 13, 20213 min read
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NATURAL PAIN-RELIEF OPTIONS for labour
Tools and techniques to aid relaxation and relieve pain in labour
Valentine Gardener
Dec 17, 20203 min read
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10 great Christmas present ideas for mums and mums-to-be
I don't know about you but clothes aren't as appealing when pregnant and mostly living in pregnancy leggings (SO comfortable), or...
Valentine Gardener
Dec 3, 20202 min read
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Can INDUCTION of labour be a POSITIVE EXPERIENCE?
Given that a third of women in the U.K. will be induced (often just for going over due dates) it’s no surprise that INDUCTION gets so...
Valentine Gardener
Nov 30, 20204 min read
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10 tips for surviving lockdown 2.0 for new and expectant mums
10 ideas to help you find a bit of calm and comfort amongst the unrest of lockdown 1. Focus on what you can still control and can still do
Valentine Gardener
Nov 2, 20203 min read
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How can you partner support you in the early postnatal period?
Read on for ideas from new mums on what helped them most - practically, emotionally and with baby duties in the first weeks after birth.
Valentine Gardener
Oct 5, 20203 min read
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Top Tips for Pregnancy Nutrition from Nutritional Therapist Janine McGee
Top Tips for Pregnancy Nutrition from Nutritional Therapist Janine McGee
Valentine Gardener
Sep 21, 20203 min read
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How to survive the FIRST TRIMESTER of pregnancy, physically and emotionally...
It is no secret that the first trimester can be an incredibly challenging, emotional, and even lonely time for many women, not helped by...
Valentine Gardener
Sep 14, 20204 min read
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10 TIPS FOR JUGGLING A NEW BABY AND A TODDLER
10 tips for surviving the postnatal period with a newborn and a toddler
Valentine Gardener
Jun 21, 20204 min read
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The SCIENCE of BIRTH - What facilitates labour and what gets in the way...
The SCIENCE of BIRTH - What facilitates labour and what gets in the way
Valentine Gardener
Jun 8, 20204 min read
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