CM

25/11/2025

Whatever is happening in the news/media, whoever is shouting the loudest ~ YOUR experience is what matters!

Birth shouldn’t feel like the system is working against you!
It shouldn’t feel like you need to justify trusting your own body.

Compassion, continuity and calm aren’t luxuries ~ they are safety!

If you’re navigating pregnancy and birth in this current climate, amongst all of the noise, just know that I’m holding space for you…..always ✨💕

09/11/2025

Everyone is talking about ‘risk’ again.
And when you’re pregnant, that word doesn’t land neutral. It lands in the body….fast!

My research explores how the concept of risk in childbirth isn’t just clinical ~ it has become a cultural story. One that has slowly taught women to distrust their physiology and expect intervention as the default.

But birth being physiological isn’t ideology. It’s biology!
Spontaneous labour, supported well, does NOT lead to poorer outcomes (Levine et al, 2021). Yet we are seeing intervention rates rise without the evidence showing parallel benefit.

If you’re pregnant right now and feeling unsettled by the media messaging ~ that makes sense. You aren’t imagining the tension. There is a mismatch between the story being told about “safety” and what the research actually shows.
You deserve information that supports informed choice ~ not fear.
Read my full published paper here ⬇️
https://www.midwifery.org.uk/blog/exploring-the-socio-cultural-aspects-of-obstetric-interventions-through-a-feminist-lens/

06/11/2025

💚 Everyone's telling you what you SHOULD do...
But what do YOU want?"

🌿The first trimester can feel like information overload. Your mum has opinions. Your friends share their stories. Google has 10 million contradicting articles.

But here's the truth: YOUR body, YOUR baby, YOUR choice.

🌿Independent midwifery care means having a trusted expert who listens to what YOU want, not what the system dictates. You deserve care that's tailored to your needs, your fears, your hopes.

What's one thing you wish someone had told you about early pregnancy? Share below 👇

05/11/2025

I offer private independent midwifery care across Devon, Somerset & Cornwall, supporting families through pregnancy, home birth AND those tender early newborn weeks.

Learn more about my approach ➡️ www.continuitymidwifery.co.uk and let’s have a chat ✨

There’s a quiet rhythm to home birth care - the kettle on, soft light, and time to breathe between contractions.
Each family I support reminds me that birth unfolds best when it’s held ~ with calm and trust.

I offer private independent midwifery care across Devon, Somerset & Cornwall, supporting families through pregnancy, home birth AND those tender early newborn weeks.

Learn more about my approach ➡️ www.continuitymidwifery.co.uk and let’s have a chat ✨