by Eleanor Hayes | Oct 15, 2021 | Birth Story & Review, Rewind
I had a very personal and traumatic experience. Although I do not wish to disclose the details, the aftermath affected me greatly. I was anxious when out in public places. While my anxiety affected me, I wasn’t ready to deal with the issuethat had caused the anxiety.... by Eleanor Hayes | Oct 13, 2021 | Birth Story & Review, Rewind
I decided to do the Rewind Technique with Eleanor after a recent incident had left me reeling. In the days following the event I felt I was in shock, unable to function in the normal way and experiencing symptoms of fight or flight almost constantly. My mind kept... by Eleanor Hayes | Sep 29, 2020 | Baby, Birth to 6 months, Newborn
How to wind a baby … Birthzang’s Amazing Baby Burp Technique! How to wind a baby is one of the first questions about handy baby techniques my mums ask, and many have enjoyed the benefits of Birthzang’s Amazing Baby Fart Expulsion Technique for years.... by Eleanor Hayes | Sep 29, 2020 | 6 - 12 months, Baby, Birth to 6 months, Newborn
The Ultimate Guide to Help Your Baby Fart and Stop Them Crying Quickly find out how to help your baby release trapped wind in a few easy steps It might sound daft but helping your baby to fart can be a game-changer. Newborn babies seem so easy, but all too often... by Eleanor Hayes | Jun 12, 2020 | Labour & Birth
There is lots of talk in pregnancy around writing a birth plan and it stirs up lots of debate. On the one hand, some people feel it is most important to just “go with the flow” and be as flexible as possible and therefore feel that creating a birth... by Eleanor Hayes | Apr 6, 2020 | Labour & Birth
The recent Coronavirus outbreak has had a huge impact on maternity services and expectant parents around the world. Routine pregnancy appointment and scans have been cancelled or limited to the mother attending alone meaning she is having to leave her birth partner at... by Eleanor Hayes | Nov 15, 2019 | Labour & Birth
Clary sage oil (or to use its Latin name Salvea Sclarea) is a popular choice for people hoping to kick-start labour, or enhance it once it has begun. I have written previously about how you can use clary sage oil safely in labour. Using this sweet-smelling essential... by Eleanor Hayes | May 22, 2019 | Birth Story & Review
We both felt a bit apprehensive. Our first labour went really well, but this pregnancy has seemed harder and we have been worried our “luck” might be changing. We decided to do a second active birth course with Eleanor. We did our first course 3 years ago... by Eleanor Hayes | May 22, 2019 | Labour & Birth
So many women feel fed-up at the end of their pregnancy. On the one hand, you feel as if you have been pregnant for 6 million years and frankly another day is too much! On the other hand, you feel really sure that you want to let things happen as naturally as... by Eleanor Hayes | Mar 22, 2019 | Baby
Being a bad parent is a bit of a social media joke. Blogs and memes abound with stories of giving our kids chips, depending on the netflix babysitter and being inconsistent with our reward charts. We joke about it to normalise it. Perfect parents don’t exist. We all... by Eleanor Hayes | Feb 6, 2019 | Birth Story & Review
We were feeling a mixture of excitement about the prospect of meeting our new baby as well as anxiety about how the birth might go, having previously experienced a difficult birth with our first son. I really warmed to Eleanor’s informal, irreverent, and down to earth... by Eleanor Hayes | Sep 19, 2018 | Pregnancy
Yoga in pregnancy is really beneficial whether you are a complete beginner, or have a long-standing practice. It is highly advisable to find a yoga class for pregnancy as it will be tailored to the needs of your body in pregnancy, and also help prepare you for labour... by Eleanor Hayes | Aug 3, 2018 | Birth Story & Review
Hi Eleanor, I have a moment now and can give you the good news: our second daughter was born Wednesday evening at 10 after 24 hours of contractions via c section again, because those 24 hours got me exactly from 3 to 4cm dilated and there was no energy left in my body... by Eleanor Hayes | Jul 19, 2018 | Baby
Baby Led Weaning Babyzang1 was weaned with the “traditional” puree method, but it was stressful and messy and when it was babyzang 2’s turn we went down the baby-led weaning route. It was so wonderful! The stress was nil, the worry was so much less... by Eleanor Hayes | Jun 8, 2018 | Labour & Birth
People who have had a baby understand that approaching labour in blissful ignorance with zero preparation does not put you in the best position to facilitate an amazing birth. Don’t get me wrong, you can absolutely birth with no preparation, but in my experience the...