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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.
Maya Ocean’s Birth Story
Written just days after the birth of her daughter Maya, this is an honest, raw and deeply moving account of a positive hypnobirthing experience — complete with a posterior baby, a Group B Strep diagnosis, and more than a few wobbles. Proof that a positive birth isn't about perfection; it's about feeling informed, supported, and in control.
The Best Year of My Life?
Everyone says the year you have a baby is the best year of your life — but is "best" really the right word for it? An honest, heartfelt reflection on the first year of motherhood: the sleepless nights, the identity shifts, the moments of pure joy, and why some experiences don't need a superlative. They just need to be lived.
The Truth About Hypnobirthing
Forget the crystals and the chanting — hypnobirthing is far more practical (and far less woo-woo) than you might think. At its core, it's a toolkit of breathing, relaxation and mindset techniques that help your body do what it's perfectly designed to do. Here are five things about hypnobirthing that every pregnant woman deserves to know.
My Hypnobirthing Journey
From sceptic to convert to qualified teacher — this is the story of how hypnobirthing completely transformed one woman's relationship with birth. Jem shares her pregnancy fears, her first hypnobirthing class (crystals very much not included), Maya's birth, and the moment she knew she had to share this with every pregnant woman she could find. The beginning of Bright Births.