by Eleanor Hayes | Sep 27, 2016 | Birth Story & Review
I was intrigued prior to the class. I had some small insight into the subject matter and wanted to find out more. I felt like I had more to learn about labour and birth before deciding whether it frightened me or not. My husband entered the class not really knowing... by Eleanor Hayes | Aug 18, 2016 | Pregnancy
For some reason the moment a woman becomes pregnant, it seems to be acceptable to make all kinds of highly inappropriate comments about her appearance. From everyone. Close family and friends, work colleagues, neighbours, shop-keepers, all the way through to random... by Eleanor Hayes | Jul 6, 2016 | Baby, Newborn
Birthzang’s Advice to New Mums Advice to new mums As soon as you are pregnant the advice to new mums starts. What to do for morning sickness, where to buy maternity clothes, how to hide your bump/show off your bump, what to buy/what not to buy, what to pack in... by Eleanor Hayes | Mar 24, 2016 | Birth Story & Review
My previous labour and birth were straight forward. You would think this would make me feel ok about this one but no I was just really anxious it is going to be awful and really painful. After attending the active birth workshop we feel really prepared and a lot more... by Eleanor Hayes | Mar 22, 2016 | Labour & Birth
TENS Machine in Labour Most women don’t like the idea of using pain relief in labour and so any methods that are side-effect-free are a bonus. There are many things you can do in labour to minimise the pain and using a TENS Machine in labour is a popular choice.... by Eleanor Hayes | Mar 1, 2016 | Birth Story & Review
Before the workshop we felt a bit apprehensive, pretty neutral, and a bit nervous of the unknown. We really enjoyed Eleanor’s active birth workshop and found it very helpful. We were a little daunted by the fact that it was a whole day long, but Eleanor’s... by Eleanor Hayes | Feb 2, 2016 | Birth Story & Review
Before I did the workshop I felt scared and I didn’t really know what to expect. I wasn’t sure how does the labor work, what was exactly going to happen to me and my body. I had heard lots of terrifying stories from people and from internet and that made... by Eleanor Hayes | Nov 19, 2015 | Birth Story & Review
Workshop Testimonial We really enjoyed the one-day workshop with Eleanor. She was fantastically enthusiastic, but also clearly very knowledgeable about the birthing process as a whole. I found the focus on the physiological and hormonal aspects of birth really useful... by Eleanor Hayes | Nov 4, 2015 | Birth Story & Review
Eleanor was a really good teacher and is clearly very passionate about what she teaches. We started our day not really sure what to expect with on and off worries or concerns about birth including my husband not really sure about what practical things he could... by Eleanor Hayes | Nov 4, 2015 | Birth Story & Review
Before the workshop we felt worried, scared, nervous. We knew there was many things that we needed to know and prepare but we didn’t know where to start. I felt really uncomfortable with the idea of giving birth. The workshop itself was really practical and... by Eleanor Hayes | Sep 23, 2015 | Birth Story & Review
After having attended the NCT sessions and having been very disappointed about it, attending Birthzang’s Complete Birth Workshop was exactly what we needed. We decided to go for it at 36 weeks hoping that the information will remain fresh until labour and we are... by Eleanor Hayes | Sep 23, 2015 | Pregnancy
Guest blog post by Michael Cordova from Floating Point Centre in Pangbourne. This blog post first appeared here. Floatation Therapy is great for pregnant women within the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, and only after a medical clearance from their doctor. Floatation Therapy... by Eleanor Hayes | Aug 14, 2015 | Reflexology
Guest post by By Sally Earlam FMAR. BSc. RN. PGCE Association of Reflexologists – Maternity Specialist. Reflexology for crying babies – Some simple reflexology moves on the feet of your baby may help reduce crying fits. All babies cry, and some cry a lot; this... by Eleanor Hayes | Aug 14, 2015 | Reflexology
What is Reflexology? Reflexology is an ancient art that has been practiced worldwide for over 5000 years. The idea of a “reflex” is it is an area of the body that mirrors or reflects another part. The feet (and also the hands and ears) represent the entire... by Eleanor Hayes | Aug 10, 2015 | Labour & Birth
[toc] Delayed cord clamping Delayed cord clamping – or optimal cord clamping as it is starting to become known – is when a delay is made between a baby being born and its umbilical cord being clamped and cut. This delay is considered anything from around a...