Better Birth Blog

Information on hypnobirthing, pregnancy and birth

One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Melanie Bearne Melanie Bearne

One Size Doesn’t Fit All

You are all different heights. You have different shoe sizes. You have had differing numbers of children and birth experiences. Your mothers gave birth to you all at different weeks. Spontaneous labour will start at different times.

You have differing physical and emotional needs.

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Want To Help A New Mum?
Melanie Bearne Melanie Bearne

Want To Help A New Mum?

Nobody needs flowers (although they can be very nice!), or more baby clothes (unless requested) or a visitor to just sit there cooing at the baby and waiting to be served a cup of tea!

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No Is A Complete Sentence.
Melanie Bearne Melanie Bearne

No Is A Complete Sentence.

'When I say NO it doesn't mean convince me!
It doesn't mean belittle me.
It doesn't mean coerce me.
You can ask why if you like, but I really don't have to tell you.
I owe you nothing.'

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