Little Tides Wellness

06/06/2026

We rarely book a holiday without making a plan.

We think about where we’re going, how we’ll get there, where we’ll stay, and what we’ll do if things don’t go quite as expected.

Yet many people approach birth without ever exploring their options or understanding the different paths birth might take.

A birth plan isn’t about controlling every aspect of labour and birth. It’s about understanding your choices, considering your preferences, and thinking about your Plan A, Plan B and Plan C.

Because if you’ve never had the opportunity to consider your options before labour begins, you may find yourself making decisions you’ve never thought about before or agreeing to things you’re later unhappy with.

Planning doesn’t guarantee the birth you want.

But being prepared can help you feel more informed, more involved, and more positive about the birth you do have.

If you’re not sure where to start with your birth plan, send me a message and I’ll share some of my top tips for creating one that works for you. 💛.

01/06/2026

Pregnancy goes so fast 🤍

So much focus is placed on preparing for your baby’s arrival, but it’s important to prepare yourself for birth too.

My pregnancy relaxation classes combine guided relaxation, breathing techniques, and birth discussions to help you feel calmer, more informed, and more confident as you approach birth.

They’re also a lovely opportunity to meet other local expectant mums and take some time for yourself each week ✨

📍 Coley Church Hall, Halifax, HX3 7SA

Booking link:
https://buytickets.at/littletideswellness

I look forward to meeting some of you soon 🤍 Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

30/05/2026

Pregnancy hormones often get blamed for everything from mood swings to food cravings, but they’re doing far more than influencing how you feel.

Throughout pregnancy, the placenta produces huge amounts of hormones that help support your baby’s growth and prepare your body for birth and feeding. These hormones increase blood flow, support the growth of your uterus and breasts, and contribute to many of the changes you experience during pregnancy.

After birth, when the placenta is delivered, those hormone levels drop dramatically. In fact, it is one of the biggest hormonal shifts the human body experiences.

For many women, this can contribute to mood changes, night sweats, tearfulness and the emotional rollercoaster of the early postpartum days.

Understanding what’s happening inside your body doesn’t make every symptom easier, but it can be reassuring to know that there are real physiological changes behind what you’re experiencing.

Your body isn’t just growing a baby. It’s constantly adapting to support pregnancy, birth and life beyond it.

28/05/2026

Pregnancy goes so fast 🤍

Between appointments, planning, and preparing for baby, it can be easy to forget to pause and take time for yourself too.

My pregnancy relaxation classes are designed to offer a calm and supportive space to relax, connect with your baby, and prepare for birth through guided relaxation, breathing techniques, and weekly birth discussion topics ✨

📍 Coley Church Hall
🕕 Fridays 6pm–7pm
📅 Starting 12th June

Booking link in bio or via:
https://buytickets.at/littletideswellness

If you’d like any more information, please feel free to message me 🤍

22/05/2026

Reaching 40 weeks can suddenly come with pressure.

More appointments. More conversations about induction. More language around being “late” or “overdue.”

And while these discussions can absolutely be important, they can also leave women feeling like their body has failed simply because labour hasn’t started yet.

But pregnancy doesn’t suddenly become abnormal at 40 weeks.
Your body and your baby are still continuing the complex process of preparing for birth 🤍

Due dates are estimates, not expiry dates.
And for many women, some of the biggest changes in preparation for labour are happening long before labour officially begins.

You deserve balanced information, support, and the space to make informed decisions without fear or pressure.

Hypnobirthing isn’t about avoiding intervention or guaranteeing a “perfect” birth, it’s about understanding your options, feeling informed, and approaching birth with confidence. ✨.

21/05/2026

This service looks to meet the whole picture of needs that have been missed by maternity services for black women. It’s great that there is more awareness of the stigma, trauma and loss being experienced and that services are addressing this.

Paths have launched an exciting year long project focusing on black maternal mental health 💜

This project aims to ensure Black women know about their services, improve awareness, break stigma and specifically support women with birth trauma and baby loss.

You can sign up to their mailing list by using the link on the poster and you can always reach out directly to us if you want to provide any feedback or need help navigating how to receive appropriate support.

Please get involved if this is applicable to you and help share this far and wide 💜

19/05/2026

“Only 2cm.”

I still remember how defeated I felt hearing those words after labouring all day.

A few hours later, I was told I was “only” 3cm.

Even though I understood that cervical checks don’t predict how long labour will last, hearing those numbers still felt emotionally difficult in the moment.

And I think that’s important to say too 🤍

But shortly after that, I got into the birth pool… and my daughter was born within a couple of hours.

It took me around 20 hours to get to 3cm, and around 3 hours to go from 3cm to fully dilated and meeting my baby.

This is why cervical checks can sometimes feel emotionally difficult.

They can tell us what the cervix is doing in that moment, but they cannot tell us how much longer labour will be, when your baby will arrive, or how quickly things may change.

Labour progression is not always linear ✨

Every woman and every birth is different.

Birth isn’t about getting everything “perfect.” It’s about feeling supported, informed, and able to keep going, even when things feel intense 🤍

Hypnobirthing can support you to feel informed, calm, and confident in your body.

Message me for a free chat to learn more ✨.

17/05/2026

“How dilated am I?” can feel like one of the most important questions in labour…

But cervical dilation is only one small part of a much bigger picture 🤍

A vaginal examination gives a snapshot in time; it cannot tell you exactly when your baby will arrive or how labour will unfold.

Progress in labour varies so much from person to person. Some people may stay at 2–3cm for hours, and then suddenly labour progresses quickly and baby is on the way. Others may dilate more gradually over time.

Being 1cm dilated doesn’t necessarily indicate how long labour will be or how quickly things may change.

Labour is rarely linear, and your body may still be doing incredible work behind the scenes ✨

Understanding birth physiology and what’s happening in your body can help you feel calmer and more confident heading into labour.

Hypnobirthing can support you to learn practical tools, understand your options, and feel more prepared for birth 🤍

Message me for a free chat to learn more.

15/05/2026

“Will asking questions make my health professionals think I’m difficult?” 🤍

So many women worry about this during pregnancy and birth.

You might not want to seem demanding.
You might not want to take up too much time.
You might worry about being judged.

But asking questions does not make you difficult.

You deserve to understand your care, your options, and what is happening with your body and your baby.

Questions can help you feel more informed, more involved, and more confident in your decisions.

Things like:
✨ “What are my options?”
✨ “What are the benefits and risks?”
✨ “Can I have some time to think about it?”
✨ “Is this urgent or do we have time?”

You are allowed to be curious.
You are allowed to want information.
You are allowed to advocate for yourself.

It’s for your midwives and doctors to make you feel safe, informed and comfortable. They should want you to ask as many questions as possible to achieve this.

Hypnobirthing can support you to learn practical tools, understand your options, and feel more confident using your voice throughout pregnancy and birth 🤍

Message me for a free chat to learn more