Sam The Doula (Blooming Miracle)
Bio
Childbirth Eductator since 2011
Building a resource for mothers-to-be to feel informed and confident about their choices
Stories (34/0)
Speedy Babies - Part 2 - FOR DADS
This is for any birth partner, really, but really especially for dads-to-be. If that's not you, you have two options: 1) pass this on to someone who you think could benefit, or 2) keep reading anyway. Who knows, one day you might encounter a woman giving birth in the doorway of a Waitrose, or on a plane, or in a mobile phone advert.
By Sam The Doula (Blooming Miracle)2 months ago in Men
- Top Story - September 2023
Shouting into the VoidTop Story - September 2023
A lovely idea from Kayleigh Fraser to help us all get to know one another better. You can read her challenge here: My first thought was, "what a great idea" and then my second thought was "but who is going to give two farts about random facts about me?"
By Sam The Doula (Blooming Miracle)3 months ago in Confessions
Balance
Why is Balance So Important? I always say that all of us live our lives "on a bit of a wonk". We don't sit squarely at our desk at work. We carry a bag on one shoulder, or a toddler on one hip. We cross our legs at the knees, or rest one foot when we are in a queue. We naturally favour one side over the other.
By Sam The Doula (Blooming Miracle)3 months ago in Viva
Induction of Labour Part 2: A Buffet of Choice
I recommend you read my Part 1 on induction if you haven't already. A Buffet of Choice I sometimes describe induction of labour like a buffet. There are several options on the table, and you're likely to have a combination of them. That combination will depend on your circumstances.
By Sam The Doula (Blooming Miracle)3 months ago in Viva
Induction of Labour Part 1: Who, Why, and When, and the Importance of Consent
How many women have their labour induced? At the time I did my antenatal teacher training (a decade almost to the day, as of writing this post), the statistic was 1 in 5 birthing women here in the UK would be induced. (I believe my local area had a higher rate.)
By Sam The Doula (Blooming Miracle)6 months ago in Families
