As I trained with 121 Midwives working across Cheshire & the Wirral to support women and families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, I got to work alongside some of the most incredible midwives. These were practitioners who deeply believed in continuity of care, the art of watching and waiting, and the profound power of simply being with women. This experience allowed me to see first hand the magic of sitting with someone without rushing to "do" things. Of course, midwives always have...

This is Clare’s story, a journey of strength, patience, and deeply listening to her body and her baby. Navigating the maternity system in Cheshire, Clare stayed true to what felt right for her. Throughout the process, I worked closely with the Eden Team at Leighton Hospital, communicating with the midwives to ensure Clare’s wishes were heard and followed every step of the way. While this may not have been the birth plan we originally worked for, seeing how empowered and beautiful her...

Mama Magic – the clue is in the name The prenatal work After not having the home birth I had hoped for with my first baby because of her breech presentation, I was absolutely determined that I wanted a HBAC (home birth after caesarean) with my second. I wanted to experience the power of physiological birth and I wanted to feel that overwhelming, surreal sense so many women speak about after giving birth naturally. Our first hospital appointment was extremely disappointing. A male trainee...