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What should I pack in my birth bag?

There are many blogs that have been written about what to pack in your bag for the hospital or birth centre. We often find there are a few important things missing from those lists. Of course, when packing for your labour and birth it’s important to bring the essentials such as sanitary pads, clothes for baby and diapers, but here …

What does a night doula do?

Working as a doula for nearly nine years, I’ve seen every side of this work. I began my career working almost entirely as a birth doula. I felt compelled to support pregnant people and their families through all the twists and turns that pregnancy and birth had to offer. While I still do plenty of births and love them just …