Labyrinths seems to be popping up everywhere I go at the moment! There are several very close to my home in Cornwall, so I thought I would share how I have been using this fascinating symbol to support my birth work. Since ancient times, the …
Birth Cornwall DoulaWalking the Labyrinth
Birth Doula Pregnancy SupportWhy I love being a birth doula
There are a lot of things I love about birth work; it is my ‘ikigai’ which is a Japanese term broadly meaning ‘your life’s purpose’ or your reason for being. So, you can see how it might be difficult for me to limit what I …
Cornwall DoulaPartners, Dads and Doulas
It can be really challenging for Dad’s and birth partners to see their loved one in labour, in a situation they may never have experienced before and one in which they may feel fearful of or out of control. It can be hard to know …
Cornwall DoulaBreathing Space
As a busy Mum of three young children, taking time out away from home in Cornwall and spending time just being ‘me’ is not always easy. Self-care is really important in life, especially if you are preparing your body and mind to grow and birth …