Being a Doula in the North
The struggles and triumphs of being a birth worker in the North of England. Specifically, Newcastle upon Tyne. Once I had qualified as a...
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Anna Tait
- Oct 8, 2019
- 2 min
The close age gap
I think many parents have thoughts about when is the best time to "try again." I know many women who have said they want a small age gap...
Anna Tait
- Jul 27, 2019
- 3 min
Sex after babies and childbirth
Not that sex is the first thing most women are dying for after pushing out a baby; but it is still important and in all honesty most...
Anna Tait
- Jun 2, 2019
- 2 min
Your body after birth: What can happen?
After sending the last few months listening to pregnancy and birth podcasts and reading books, I have learnt so much about the female...
Anna Tait
- Apr 25, 2019
- 3 min
When is the right time to become a parent?
I have been thinking about this question a lot recently. No Mam, not because I want babies yet; but because I wonder if there is ever...
Anna Tait
- Mar 26, 2019
- 2 min
Review: Best Birth-related Podcast
After becoming slightly obsessed with birth and pregnancy I dived into nearly all forms of media that have connections with...
Anna Tait
- Mar 8, 2019
- 3 min
Top Tips for traveling with children
Traveling in general can be a stressful task; remembering your passport, packing the right clothes and putting all your big liquids in...
Anna Tait
- Feb 22, 2019
- 3 min
Mom Shaming: Part 3
Mom Shaming is an unnecessary aspect of being a mother/parents; when other mothers or just random/ordinary people judge and make comments...
Anna Tait
- Feb 13, 2019
- 3 min
Mom Shaming: Part 2
Appearances Mom Shaming is an unnecessary aspect of being a mother/parents; when other mothers or just random/ordinary people judge and...
Anna Tait
- Feb 6, 2019
- 3 min
Mom Shaming: Part 1
Mom Shaming is an unnecessary aspect of being a mother/parents; when other mothers or just random/ordinary people judge and make comments...
Anna Tait
- Feb 3, 2019
- 3 min
The Non-Parent
Considering I am a non parent and have yet to have my own children, I 100% have experienced awkward situations when misunderstandings and...
Anna Tait
- Jan 26, 2019
- 4 min
Things we wish we had known about CHILDBIRTH. From mothers to mothers.
Continuing on from my previous post this blog series is all details and accounts from mothers to mothers all across the world, of all...
Anna Tait
- Jan 11, 2019
- 3 min
Top 5 tips for surviving morning sickness
Hello mothers! Ah, we've heard all the stories and seen all the well played movie scenes showing us what morning sickness would/should be...
Anna Tait
- Dec 14, 2018
- 2 min
Who should be with you during your birth?
As we know/can assume labour is beautiful but strenuous; before your birth you'll find yourself choosing who is going to be with you...
Anna Tait
- Dec 10, 2018
- 4 min
Fear vs Birth
Hey Mamma's, for those of you reading we are going to discuss some of the common fears associated with birth. Everyone is different, what...
Anna Tait
- Dec 9, 2018
- 3 min
Review: Spiritual midwifery - Ina May Gaskin
Hey Mama's, for any of you who have not read Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin, I'll be reviewing it in today's post. Now I have to...
Anna Tait
- Dec 7, 2018
- 2 min
Birth Plans: Can we follow them?
The famous birth plan has made its way into the spotlight today. For those of you who may not know, a birth plan is a document with...
Anna Tait
- Dec 7, 2018
- 4 min
5 ways to prepare yourself mentally and physically for labour
Hello beautiful mamas, just a gentle reminder to take everything with a grain of salt. Not all the advice and tips you read and try will...
Anna Tait
- Dec 7, 2018
- 2 min
Delayed Cord Clamping: Is it worth it?
Just another thing to think about after popping out a baby! Clamping the Cord; now we usually see that cords are cut by the...
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