This week has been full of music, fresh air, community and powerful chats about birth and postpartum. From climbing Cavehill to supporting mums-to-be, I’m sharing a wee round-up of life lately — plus some thoughts on doulas, birth choices, and six simple postpartum reminders that every new parent deserves to hear.

Alright, Belfast mamas-to-be, I’m about to give you a birth bag tip you won’t find on your standard hospital checklist. Pack a straw

Ah, here we are again—another International Women’s Day, another day of speeches, hashtags, and corporate pinkwashing.

But here’s the thing—birth isn’t about control; it’s about trust. Birth works best when you surrender to it, not when you try to fight it.