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.

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.