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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.

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.

Feeling scared about giving birth is incredibly common. Whether it’s the pain, losing control, interventions or simply not knowing what to expect, good birth preparation can make the unknown feel much less frightening. Here’s how to prepare without pretending everything will go perfectly to plan.

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 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.

Written just days after the birth of her son Atlas Byron, this is an honest account of a positive homebirth experience. Using hypno- and calm-birthing techniques, as well as a birthing pool, private midwife and doula. Proof that a positive birth really is a team event!

Someone's mentioned hypnobirthing to you and now you're wondering: is this actually legit, or just expensive wishful thinking? I asked the same question.

Your birth partner has the power to make or break your birth experience — but only if they know what they're doing. From co-writing your birth plan to practising breathing techniques together, these five simple steps will turn your chosen person into the ultimate birthing teammate. Because a confident, prepared birth partner makes all the difference.

It might sound surprising, but birth and sex share the very same powerhouse hormone: oxytocin. The problem? Fear and anxiety hijack this natural process, making labour harder than it needs to be. Here are five strategies to get your oxytocin flowing and transform birth from something to endure into something to embrace — I promise.

Pain in childbirth is real - but it isn't the whole story. The truth? It's actually fear, not birth itself, that causes most of the pain women experience in labour. Understanding the difference between "good pain" and "fear pain", and learning how to stay calm and in control, can completely change your birth experience.