by Jade Gordon | Nov 10, 2022 | Podcast
Should I bother with a birth plan? In this episode I’m sharing all about birth plans, whether you should make one, what a birth plan is, the problem people have with them, the advantages and some ideas of things to put in your induction birth plan. So get as...
by Jade Gordon | Sep 7, 2022 | Musings
I remember scouring the internet for every available hospital bag list to make sure I didn’t miss anything. I felt like it was a small way to take back control of my experience. If you’re doing the same, I want to reassure you that really you need very...
by Jade Gordon | Aug 8, 2022 | Birth Story, Podcast
In this episode I’m joined by Chantalle, who shares a positive induction story from Ayrshire, Scotland. During the Covid pandemic. So get as comfy you can and enjoy. Additional Resources Gillian Jarvie offers Hypnobirthing Classes throughout East...
by Jade Gordon | Aug 2, 2022 | Podcast
In this episode I’m sharing my top tips for what to pack in your bag for an induction. Including some thing that you probably hadn’t thought of. So, get as comfy as you can, and enjoy! Resources Mentioned in this Podcast Hospital bag list – Here’s a link...
by Jade Gordon | Jul 26, 2022 | Podcast
In this episode I’m joined by Alex Heath, owner of Traumatic Birth Recovery. Alex is a hypnotherapist, doula and Traumatic Birth Recovery specialist. Birth trauma is a lot more common than people realise, in this episode we talk about what can made a birth...
by Jade Gordon | Jul 6, 2022 | Musings
The waiting time I’m referring to is the time between accepting induction and going into the appointment when they start the process. For some it’s just a short period, and induction happens straight away, but for others it’s days or even weeks. That...
by Jade Gordon | Jul 5, 2022 | Birth Story, Podcast
In this episode I’m joined by Laura, who shares a positive induction story from England. Laura also talks about her recovery following a post partum haemorrhage at the end of her induction. This is a topic that’s not often discussed but I feel it’s...
by Jade Gordon | May 31, 2022 | Birth Story, Podcast
In this episode I’m joined by Claire, who shares a positive induction story from Scotland. Claire also shares some of her fertility and loss story with us, and how her diagnosis of APS or primary anti-phospholipid syndrome meant she was able to stay pregnant in...
by Jade Gordon | May 10, 2022 | Birth Story, Podcast
In this episode I’m joined by Leanne, who shares a positive induction story from England. This is Leanne’s third birth. This is a really interesting story, which to Leanne is positive, partly because she felt like a badass as she say. But we also discuss...
by Jade Gordon | Apr 29, 2022 | Birth Story
Hey everyone! I had an amazing experience and thought I’d share with you all. Here is my brand new Edie Rose, born on international women’s day (and her sisters birthday haha) I was induced yesterday with the pessary, at 11.30 am, at 40 weeks, due to...
by Jade Gordon | Apr 19, 2022 | Podcast
In this episode I’m joined by Sophie Brigstocke, owner of Nurturing Birth, Birth and Post Natal Doula, Doula trainer and breastfeeding counsellor. Sophie has a wealth of birth related knowledge, and in this episode she shares all about birth partners and how...
by Jade Gordon | Apr 8, 2022 | Musings
Today I want to answer one of the most common questions, what do I wear in labour?! And as with many questions about birth, there’s no one right answer. In particular with induction, many people assume their only option is a hospital gown, but...