by Eleanor Hayes | Nov 19, 2013 | Birth Story & Review
“The Birthzang workshop was very useful to understand the process of labour and birth. We feel more confident now and believe in the power of my body to give birth.” Gemma & Jaime, November 2013 by Eleanor Hayes | Nov 2, 2013 | Pregnancy
How to Bond with your unborn baby Bonding with your unborn baby is something that everyone says we should do. But in the early days when you just feel tired, nauseous, have sore boobs and a host of other unpleasant symptoms, it can be hard to even imagine you have a... by Eleanor Hayes | Oct 23, 2013 | Labour & Birth
[toc] Should You Induce Labor How long we cook our baby continues to be an incredibly sensitive subject. The moment we reach 40 weeks there is immense pressure to talk about inducing labour and give nature a little helping hand in one of many different ways to induce... by Eleanor Hayes | Oct 9, 2013 | Birth Story & Review
“A great one-to-one workshop, which was tailored to my needs very well. Eleanor is welcoming and enthusiastic about active birth, which definitely upped my positivity that I can have my third child naturally. The workshop wasn’t prescriptive, Eleanor gives... by Eleanor Hayes | Oct 8, 2013 | Labour & Birth
Cooking Times May Vary (by 5 Weeks), or the Curse of the EDD Ah, the infinite variety of bread! I love the way you can alter the ingredients just a tiny amount and get something completely different. And you never know how long it will take to prove, or how large it... by Eleanor Hayes | Jul 4, 2013 | Birth Story & Review
“My husband and I did a one-day workshop with Eleanor. It was empowering and informative and full of really useful information. We both came away feeling really well prepared for the birth of our baby with lots of practical tools to use in different... by Eleanor Hayes | Jan 20, 2013 | Active Birth, Labour & Birth
[toc] Seven Secrets of a Joyful Birth By Dominique Sakoilsky This weekend has seen me undertake the first part of my Active Birth professional training at the Active Birth Centre in North London. Dominique Sakoilsky and Janet Balaskas have been teaching our group... by Eleanor Hayes | Jan 2, 2013 | Active Birth
Just came across this really interesting article on Janet Balaskas from 2012. I am getting excited about meeting her in 2 weeks when I start my training. She really revolutionised so much about the way we give birth – and want to give birth. ... by Eleanor Hayes | Aug 26, 2012 | Active Birth
I always scoffed at the old adage that women have to choose between a career and a family. I was born in the 70s, my mum was a feminist, and I was brought up to believe I could have anything I wanted: everything, for that matter! I had a good (state) education and...