This is a question that comes up in every antenatal and hypnobirthing course I run: “Will giving birth hurt?”   or “What’s the pain like?”   and “How can I make it less painful?” From the moment you announce your pregnancy, everyone has a story to tell - friends, family, even neighbours. And often, it’s the negative birth stories that get shared the most! It’s completely normal to feel anxious, especially if you’ve never given birth before and this is your first baby. I remember thinking when...

When I first fell pregnant in 2019 I had NO idea what to really expect when it came to birth. I mean, most of my views and beliefs came from films, dramatised TV programs and traumatic birth stories I’d heard from other people. Sound familiar?!

When you’re pregnant and getting ready to have your baby, there is so much to think about - what stuff do we need, what travel system do...