Mia Scotland

When I am called to a birth, what do I put in my bag?  I could bring a massage roller, some aromatherapy oils, a straw… Read More »What do I bring when I am called to a birth?

I was at a wedding recently. I love weddings. I love the happiness of the couple, the excitement as we contemplate their future, the love… Read More »Treat your baby’s birth like your wedding day

“You are not allowed to do that”. We might say that to a child, but would we say that to a grown woman? Well, it… Read More »“You are not allowed to do that”

I was on the phone today talking to a women interested in hiring me as a doula. She said that one of the things that… Read More »Only a mother successfully births her baby. No-one else.

When I was getting used to being a new mum, I remember waiting each day for my husband to come home from work.  I would… Read More »Leave dad holding the baby – it might just save your marriage

“When a baby is born, a mother is born too”.

With Hypnobirthing, Nothing Works! This blog is Marie Mongan in her own words.  I haven’t written this, but I like it, so I thought I’d… Read More »With HypnoBirthing, nothing works!

Come on girls – it’s time to make friends with our labia!  This isn’t necessarily easy. In fact, even the thought of posting this blog… Read More »Making Friends with Your Fairy

Happy New Year to all of you. New Year is a time of reflection.  I’ve spent many years helping people prepare for birth, and I… Read More »Top 10 tips for birth preparation

So, I’m thinking ahead, for another year.  Making plans, visualising my future, writing my affirmations.  But I have a problem.  I find that teaching HypnoBirthing… Read More »Familiarity, passion and the obvious