I wrote our wonderful, home-birth birth story up not long after having our second baby. It was shared on our lovely Independent Midwife's website. She is no longer working as an Independent Midwife and the website is now closed, so I thought I would … [Read more...] about My homebirth story – March 2011
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Babywearing when it’s cold outside
It's definitely getting colder outside now (I think we were lulled into thinking Summer was going to carry on forever, with my two children in shorts and t-shirts on the beach only last week!). I frequently get asked about babywearing when it's … [Read more...] about Babywearing when it’s cold outside
Safety When Carrying: Busting Some Myths
Whichever type of carrier you’re using, and however young or old your little one is, safety when carrying will always be the primary concern. But how do you ensure you’re using your carrier safely? And how do you know if something is a safety … [Read more...] about Safety When Carrying: Busting Some Myths
My Babywearing Journey: Coping with Postpartum Depression
July 2017: A couple of years ago I was asked to write for another blog - part of a great campaign called No Flaws, Only Human - dispelling shame, encouraging dialogue and raising awareness for postpartum depression and other postpartum mood … [Read more...] about My Babywearing Journey: Coping with Postpartum Depression
My Baby Isn’t Keen On Their Carrier
Sometimes people come to me and say their baby isn't that happy going in a sling; that they're unsettled or fussy, or only like it for sleeping. This fantastic blog post from the lovely Rosie of Sheffield Sling Surgery gives lots of useful … [Read more...] about My Baby Isn’t Keen On Their Carrier