Planning an HBAC isn’t brave, it’s informed
November 3, 2026
When women tell me they are planning a home birth after caesarean, the reaction they often get is: “That’s so brave.” But brave suggests you
When women tell me they are planning a home birth after caesarean, the reaction they often get is: “That’s so brave.” But brave suggests you
I have some news I wanted to share with you personally, because it feels like the closing of one chapter and the true beginning of
Oak and I – when you found me I knew I was carrying you from the day you found me, but I couldn’t quite believe
It’s Physiological Birth Week, and you might be wondering: what is physiological birth? You’re not alone. Most of us were never taught what our bodies
It’s Physiological Birth Week. Whether you’re pregnant or dreaming of your baby, I want to talk with you about where your beliefs about birth come
I was in your exact situation When I had my second baby, I had booked a homebirth with the NHS. I was a midwife in
A few weeks ago I visited a very very ancient tree in Sussex to offer my gratitude and receive some extra grounding after attending a
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What Cambodia taught me about birth I spent several months working in the field in Cambodia as a midwife for an NGO. It was one
She had the birth she always dreamed of This is a home birth story I will carry with me always. This is Imogen and Spencer’s
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High risk home birth: what are your options If you’ve been told you’re high risk, you’ve probably assumed a high risk home birth with a
When to consider a Private Midwife in Sussex (and what actually changes) I ordered some medical supplies in my local pharmacy last week, and the
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This blog is called Midwifery Musings because that’s exactly what it is: my reflections on the art and science of serving families in Brighton, Lewes, Eastbourne, and beyond as an independent midwife.
