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

Doulas, Cultural Differences, and Postnatal Care in Northern Ireland - Episode 61 This is well overdue, here we are, I am so excited to...

5 years ago I reborn and I become a mother. I know now were acts of obstetric violence

Hello everyone, Welcome to my brand new website. In this wee space, I will be sharing some thoughts or information about different topics...

There is no "humanized" episiotomy. Repeat that. by Melania Amorim

“It is important to keep in mind that our bodies must work pretty well, or their wouldn't be so many humans on the planet.“

After you give birth your baby is not the only using a nappy, because you will have a vaginal bleeding which is called lochia.

Episiotomy is a surgical procedure, which consists of making a cut in the perineum to widen birth canal to facilitate the birth of the baby.

Vernix Did you know? Vernix caseosa, more known as just vernix, is a white, cheesy-looking substance that covers the baby skin while in the