The term doula was first associated with childbirth back in the late 1960’s & it remains the connection that most people make when they hear the word, but over recent years, the doula world has grown!

Doula, comes from a Greek word, meaning ‘Devoted servant or caregiver’.

Charlotte talks about what exactly a doula is and what it is they do…

“When are you starting weaning?”

Often the conversation will start to turn towards introducing your baby to solid foods around baby turning 4 months or so (maybe even earlier!) and you begin to think about what this all means and WHEN do you actually start doing this?

Becoming pregnant can be exciting and daunting in equal measures. You will be looking for answers to the many questions you have. There is a wealth of information to call on and everyone will have an opinion on how to have a successful pregnancy and birth - with some comments not always welcome!

If you are thinking about trying to become a parent with the help of a sperm or egg donor, fertility treatment or surrogacy, you are far from alone. Research suggests that around one in ten births in the UK are the result of donor conception or fertility treatment, and that the number of babies born to surrogates may have doubled over the last few years. These ‘alternative’ routes to parenthood have helped countless people to have children when they might not have been able to otherwise. However, they can also create enormous emotional strain, and the sometimes complex legal implications do not help. So, what do prospective parents need to know about the law?

The first 3 months (or 4th Trimester) with baby can be a roller coaster ride of experiences and emotions. You are learning to be a parent and baby is learning what the world outside the womb is all about. It is all new and this can lead to numerable challenges. The good news is these challenges are normal and it can be very reassuring to know, you're not the only one experiencing them.

Christmas is meant to be “the most wonderful time of the year”, but for many Christmas brings with it a time of dread for one reason or another. Sometimes this can involve financial difficulties, the stresses of family visiting and staying and the pressures of arranging a “perfect” Christmas.

I’m a doula. “A what?” I hear you ask, “A jeweller?”. This is often the response I get when I meet someone new and they ask me what I do. So, what is a doula, and what does a doula do?

Many of us are experiencing the return to routine as our children return to school, playgroup and nursery following the summer holiday break. After what is often a very enjoyable summer, the routine can put us back into bad habits for family life.