I know Megan from my mother’s group (for our oldest babies). I remember we had a catch up and it was the first time I had seen everyone after having my youngest. I was showing off my double pram (as we do!) and Megan was taking a particular interest in it. I gave her a knowing wink and she announced to everyone “I just found out I’m pregnant… and we’re having twins!” – turns out I had no idea!
Nicky had a plan and knew what she wanted her birth to be like. She is the perfect example of why making a plan is not about getting exactly what you wish for, but knowing how to advocate for yourself and make the right choices for yourself when things don’t go to plan.
Once you opt for a caesarean, it is often easy to feel like that was your final choice in your birth. Realistically, there are still choices to make around your caesarean which you may not know about!
Here is my birth story. The first one. The one that made me a mum! I gave birth to Jamie just over 2 years ago… far out that has gone fast!
This story has been written by Amy.* Amy was a client of mine who used the birth class while it was in development. She had hoped for an epidural, but it was not meant to be!
Did you know that you don’t have to go to the hospital to have your baby? Just because you have private health insurance, doesn’t mean you have to go through an obstetrician. Just because you don’t, doesn’t mean you have to go to your nearest public hospital!
I know when I decided to do my doula training, most people I had talked to had never even heard of them! So what exactly do doulas do and how can we help?