A little reading never hurt anybody
The Bright Births Journal covers all things birth, from due dates to positive birth stories. Have a read, and let us know if there’s something you’d like us to cover.
Can You Use Hypnobirthing With an Epidural? (And Other Medical Birth Choices)
Think hypnobirthing means committing to an unmedicated birth? It doesn’t. Here’s how hypnobirthing techniques can still be useful with an epidural, induction, monitoring, interventions or when birth simply doesn’t go to Plan A.
Are Antenatal Classes Worth It? What You Actually Learn (and What You Don’t)
Wondering whether antenatal classes are actually worth the time and money? Here’s what a good birth class should teach you, how hospital and independent courses differ, and what to look for if you want to feel genuinely prepared, not just better informed.
How to Be a Good Birth Partner: What to Actually Do on the Day
Everyone tells the birth partner to "be supportive" and "stay calm". Nobody tells them how. Here's what to actually do, say and avoid in the room on the day, plus a sneak peek inside The Birth Partner's Playbook.
What's really in your hospital bag (the honest version)
What you actually need in your hospital bag is a lot less glamorous (and a lot more useful) than you might think. Forget the silk robe - here is an honest list of the things that genuinely save you on the day.