Discover the magic of baby massage
👶🏻✨ Discover the Magic of Baby Massage! ✨👶🏿 Guess what? Baby massage is like the secret to your little one's happiness and development! 🌈💕 🌟Firstly...
Are Hypnobirthing & Pregnancy Yoga the same?
I was chatting with someone this week about hypnobirthing and pregnancy yoga and she genuinely felt that pregnancy yoga and hypnobirthing were...
Great breathing techniques for labour!
Breathing techniques will be the biggest tool in your birthing tool box. I always say to the parents that come to my classes that if they can only...
Consent: you can always say NO!
It's important that you give consent for any interventions that may occur during labour. One of the most important things that we speak to expectant...
Sleeping On My Tummy In Pregnancy… Is it ok?
Here at JustExhale we often get asked about sleeping on your tummy in pregnancy and the safest ways to sleep in order to be comfortable whilst also...
My top post birth tip for you…
I love sharing my tips with you and this is my top birth tip......... the first time your baby is weighed after they're born, take a photo of your...
Being in labour: 6 things you should know…
As you get closer to the end of your pregnancy you may be feeling particularly anxious about labour and giving birth. I've been thinking about the 6...
Benefits of labouring in the water!
I’ve had all 3 of my babies in the water. The feeling of stepping into the warm water when you’re in active labour is indescribable. It feels...
Baby hiccups in the womb!
Have you ever thought that your baby might have hiccups in the womb? What does it feel like? It feels a little like a quick, pulsing motion....
Weight gain in pregnancy…..
It can be so difficult to experience gaining weight in pregnancy. Especially if it's something that you were especially conscious of pre-pregnancy....
Gas and air for pain relief
Gas and air is a combination of nitrous oxide and oxygen. It's a very commonly used and effective pain relief option in childbirth. It works...
Your placenta is unlikely to fail
In the last few weeks of your pregnancy, you may find yourself having conversations with healthcare providers about your placenta and its ability to...
Should you take paracetamol in labour?
Although your midwife might suggest taking paracetamol in the early stages of labour are there any potential side effects and should you avoid it?...
Using a comb in labour can really help!
It may sound odd but a comb really can help you in labour! It's such a simple tool but it can make such a difference to your experience. I first...
Constant monitoring in labour
Electronic fetal monitoring records your baby's heartbeat during labour. It is a fairly routine hospital practice in most countries and is often...
Eat dates for an easier labour!
If there’s a way to encourage an easier labour, we’re all for it. And so, we're excited to tell you some amazing reasons to eat dates in the last 4...
IV cannulas in labour……
IV cannulas are used to provide fluids or medication that you can't take by mouth directly into your blood stream. Why might you need an IV cannula...
Listen to your hypnobirthing tracks!
Listening to your hypnobirthing tracks in preparation for birth is one of the most important parts of your birth prep! Whilst you're listening to...
Why due dates are nonsense!
Due dates are not accurate and are complete nonsense! Most pregnancies last 10 months, not 9. Due dates are based on old and poor evidence and...
You wouldn’t run a marathon with no prep….
When you think about it, giving birth is not much different to running a marathon. There's so much preparation you have to do. Months of physical...