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Can you eat in labour?For most people, yes.And considering labour is one hell of a physical workout, it makes sense that...
05/09/2026

Can you eat in labour?

For most people, yes.

And considering labour is one hell of a physical workout, it makes sense that your body might need fuel.

Some people won’t fancy food at all once labour gets going. Others will be absolutely starving. Both are fine.

What we don’t love is blanket “you’re not allowed to eat” rules with no explanation.

If someone recommends you stop eating, you can ask why.

What is the actual concern in your situation?

Is it based on your individual circumstances, or is it just routine policy?

Because policy is not the same thing as law, and you’re allowed to be part of decisions about your own care.

If you do want to eat, think easy, energy-giving foods you actually fancy. Toast. Fruit. Cereal bars. Yoghurt. Something small and manageable rather than forcing down a massive meal between contractions.

And keep drinking too. Labour is thirsty work.

Were you encouraged to eat during labour, told not to, or did food become the absolute last thing on your mind?

Hollywood has lied to you.For most people, labour does not start with a dramatic gush of water followed by immediate scr...
03/09/2026

Hollywood has lied to you.

For most people, labour does not start with a dramatic gush of water followed by immediate screaming and a mad dash to hospital.

Only around 10 to 15% of labours begin with the waters breaking first.

More often, contractions start first and the waters break later in labour.

Sometimes they don’t break until right near the end.

And sometimes a baby is even born with the amniotic sac still intact.

So if you’re sitting at 40 weeks staring at your pants waiting for the big movie moment, you might be waiting a while.

Labour can start in loads of different ways.

Knowing what’s actually normal can save you a hell of a lot of unnecessary panic.

Did your labour start with your waters breaking, or did something else happen first?

Not all healthcare professionals are built the same.Some are fu***ng brilliant.They listen.They explain.They respect you...
01/09/2026

Not all healthcare professionals are built the same.

Some are fu***ng brilliant.

They listen.
They explain.
They respect your choices.
They make you feel safe, supported and involved in what’s happening.

And then there are the ones who seem to forget there’s an actual human being attached to the notes in front of them.

A title does not automatically make someone right.

And it definitely doesn’t give them permission to speak to you like s**t.

You are allowed to ask questions.

You are allowed to ask for another opinion.

You are allowed to say, “That doesn’t sit right with me.”

You are allowed to say no.

Listening to expert advice matters. But being an expert in your own body matters too.

Good care should feel like a conversation, not an order.

And if someone is trying to bulldoze you, shame you or dismiss you, you do not have to quietly accept it.

Save this for the day you need reminding.

The birthing phase of labour is where things can get VERY primal.And one of the biggest things people don’t realise?Bein...
28/08/2026

The birthing phase of labour is where things can get VERY primal.

And one of the biggest things people don’t realise?

Being 10cm doesn’t necessarily mean you immediately need to start pushing.

For some people there’s a bit of a pause between full dilation and that overwhelming, involuntary urge to bear down. Sometimes called the “rest and be thankful” phase.

If you and baby are well, sometimes your body just needs a bit of bloody time.

Then the urge comes.

And when it does, it can feel less like “I think I’ll push now” and more like your body has completely taken over.

You might grunt.
You might moo.
You might feel like you desperately need a poo.

And yes, you might actually poo too. Nobody in the room cares. Promise.

This is why knowing what birth can actually look and feel like matters.

Because when something feels wild but you know it can be normal, it’s much easier not to panic.

Did you experience that uncontrollable urge to push? Or did you need coaching?

Tell us below.

Pain and suffering are not the same thing.Birth can be intense. It can hurt. It can feel huge.But pain on its own doesn’...
26/08/2026

Pain and suffering are not the same thing.

Birth can be intense. It can hurt. It can feel huge.

But pain on its own doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong.

The bit that can make everything feel completely overwhelming is pain mixed with fear, panic and having no bloody clue what’s happening.

That’s why birth prep matters.

Not because it guarantees you a painless birth.

Not because it gives you control over every single thing that happens.

But because understanding what your body is doing, knowing your options, learning ways to cope and having a birth partner who actually knows how to support you can make a massive difference to how birth feels.

You can go into birth thinking, “What the f**k is happening to me?”

Or you can go in recognising what’s happening and knowing what you can do next.

That matters.

Comment TASTER and we’ll send you the link to book our free birth prep session.

14/08/2026

Think a birth ball is just for the gym? Think again.
From pregnancy to labour to those early newborn days, a birth ball can make you more comfortable, help your baby into a great position, and even shorten labour.
It’s one of the cheapest, most versatile tools you can have in your pregnancy toolkit.
Comment UFO to get the link to buy your birth ball at our store and start using it right away.

12/08/2026

Walking into your midwife appointment fully prepared for battle… only for them to be absolutely bloody lovely.

We talk a LOT about knowing your rights, understanding your options and being prepared to advocate for yourself. And for good reason. Maternity care is inconsistent, and unfortunately there will be times when you need to question what’s being recommended or stand firm in a decision you’ve made.

But we also need to talk about the other side of it.

There are some fu***ng brilliant midwives out there.

Midwives who listen to what you actually want. Who explain the evidence rather than trying to scare you into a decision. Who respect your choices even when they’re different from what they’d choose themselves. Who find ways to support you rather than immediately telling you why something can’t happen.

Sometimes you go into an appointment with your BRAIN questions ready, your birth partner briefed and a whole imaginary argument rehearsed in your head… and your midwife just says, “Yep, absolutely. Let’s see how we can make that work.”

Well. Now what am I supposed to do with the argument I’ve been practising in the shower?

Being informed isn’t about going into every appointment expecting a fight. It’s about knowing enough to recognise when you’re being properly supported and having the confidence to speak up when you’re not.

And when you find one of those midwives who makes you feel heard, respected and safe? Tell them. They deserve to know.

Had an absolute legend of a midwife? Tell us about them in the comments and TAG THEM if you can.

08/08/2026

SAME STORY. DIFFERENT ADVICE. DIFFERENT OUTCOMES.

This is one of the most frustrating things about maternity care. Two people can have almost identical circumstances and be given completely different advice depending on their hospital, trust, consultant or even who happens to be working that day.

One person is told, “You’ll need to be induced.” Another is told, “Let’s talk through your options.” One person is told they can’t use the birth pool, while someone with the same risk factor is happily climbing into one.

And that tells us something pretty bloody important. A lot of the things you’re told you “have to” do or “aren’t allowed” to do aren’t always as black and white as they sound.

There may be genuine risks that need discussing, and there may be evidence that makes one option more appropriate than another. But recommendations, guidelines and hospital policies are not the same thing as somebody else making the decision for you.

You still have choices.

Ask why. Ask what the evidence says. Ask about the benefits and risks. Ask what your alternatives are. Ask what happens if you choose not to follow the recommendation.

Sometimes simply hearing somebody else say, “I had the same thing and I was offered a choice” is enough to make you realise there might be another conversation to have.

You don’t need to fight your maternity team. You need good information, proper conversations and support to make decisions that feel right for you.

Want to start understanding your options BEFORE you’re trying to make decisions in labour?

Comment TASTER and we’ll send you the link to our FREE Hypnobirthing session

📸: Jo | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿UK Birth Photographer There’s something about stepping into a birth pool for the first time.For so many p...
07/08/2026

📸: Jo | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿UK Birth Photographer

There’s something about stepping into a birth pool for the first time.

For so many people it’s almost instant.

Your shoulders drop.

Your breathing slows.

The contractions often feel more manageable.

You finally feel like you can relax instead of fighting every wave.

Warm water won’t make labour pain disappear, and it isn’t a magic fix. But for lots of people it provides incredible comfort. It supports your body, takes the pressure off your joints, gives you the freedom to move more easily and can help create a calmer, more private birth space.

Whether you’re planning a home birth, birth centre or hospital birth, it’s worth asking whether a birth pool is available. Even if you don’t end up using it, having the option can make a huge difference.

Did you use a birth pool?

Would you recommend it to someone else?

Tell us what it was like for you below.

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