erinbetterbirth13 hours ago2 minHow painful is childbirth?On one of my courses recently I was asked “how painful is birth really?”. As someone who’s given birth three times, I’d say I can speak...
erinbetterbirth2 days ago2 minIt was a good compromise...Fasten your seatbelts because this is going to be a bit ranty... but WHY OH WHY are birthing people having to do this?! How many times...
erinbetterbirth3 days ago2 minVaginal exams - risk free or not?Let’s talk vaginal exams! It’s a topic that comes up in every course I teach, last nights being no exception! I find it hugely...
erinbetterbirth4 days ago3 minBomi’s positive birth storyI used to genuinely worry about whether I could cope with the ‘pain’ of childbirth. It was one of the reasons I took my time before...
erinbetterbirthApr 63 minBut what DOES the research say?It’s something a doctor said to me when I was pregnant with my second child... “I strongly recommend we induce you”. I’d been induced...
erinbetterbirthMar 261 minPositive birth stories - the podcastSeason 3 of the Better Birth podcast is in full swing, and this season is a bit different! All the episodes in season 3 are positive...
erinbetterbirthMar 73 minPositive birth story - NellEmma and Matt did the complete hypnobirthing course with me in 2020 to prepare for the birth of their daughter. As first time parents...
erinbetterbirthFeb 262 minPositive birth story - EzraThird time mum Sarah booked a course with me after having a stressful previous birth and seeing the effects this had on her labour....
erinbetterbirthJan 241 minThe Better Birth podcast - A chat with Rhia Lawrence - student midwifeIn this episode I chat to student midwife Rhia Lawrence about her journey to midwifery, doula-ing, placentas, modern conceptions around...
erinbetterbirthJan 181 minThe Better Birth Podcast - What is a doula?In this episode I talk to doula, Laura Scarlett, about why she became a doula, what a doula does, and her experiences of doula-ing...
erinbetterbirthDec 21, 20201 minLife in Orpington featured articleThis month I was fortunate enough to have an article published in the Life in Orpington magazine! To read my top tips for a positive...
erinbetterbirthDec 2, 20202 minUseful info for Lewisham hospitalIf you’re planning to give birth at Lewisham hospital, this is the place for you! I’ve collated as much info about the hospital and...
erinbetterbirthDec 2, 20203 minPositive birth story - MateoCristina completed the 3 hour hypnobirthing workshop with me over Zoom very early on in her pregnancy, giving her plenty of time to...
erinbetterbirthNov 20, 20201 minEssential oils for pregnancy and birthLast night I held a really informative and interesting Q&A session with the lovely Valerie Sm yth about essential oils. Essential oils...
erinbetterbirthNov 11, 20202 minUseful info for maternity services at the PRUHWith no hospital tours being offered at the Princess Royal University hospital (PRUH), I’m speaking to more and more anxious expectant...
erinbetterbirthNov 11, 20208 minH&J’s birth storyH and J were part of my September group class and completed 8 hours of hypnobirthing with me. They welcomed their son to the world at the...
erinbetterbirthOct 21, 20202 minC&N’s positive birth storyC and N have asked for anonimity but are happy for me to share their birth story. C‘s previous birth was traumatic due to a postpartum...
erinbetterbirthOct 13, 20201 minPostnatal nutrition with Georgina Corley-CadoganIn this episode, I talk to Georgina Corley-Cadogan, a nutritional therapist with 15 years experience in the food industry, about...
erinbetterbirthSep 28, 20201 minAcupuncture for pregnancy with Samina HaiderAcupuncture is a gentle and ancient holistic therapy with multiple uses in pregnancy. In this podcast, Samina Haider, acupuncture...
erinbetterbirthSep 18, 20201 minPregnancy nutrition with Georgina Corley CadoganIf you missed the very informative Q&A session with Nutritional Therapist Georgina Corley Cadogan, you can watch the recording below, or...
