Kirstie BroughtonApr 294 min'Birthy' Workshops & Packages!This year I have been really busy working on adding extra packages and services to my offerings via Breathe Birth Yoga. I love to teach...
Kirstie BroughtonMay 2, 20212 minHolding Space – What does this mean?When I first became a doula I didn’t know what was meant by ‘holding space’. I now know it means a variety of things but I still find it...
Kirstie BroughtonMar 11, 20216 minTop tips: Labour and Birth ProgressionOnce labour starts the latent phase/early labour can go on for days, and birth can seem like a long way off. You may have been told that...
Kirstie BroughtonFeb 12, 20216 minMyth Busting: The reality of having a newbornWe all hear stories about new borns crying all night and then sleeping in the day or having to change nappies every 5 minutes, exhausted...
Kirstie BroughtonJan 27, 20214 minYou can say no to a vaginal exam!How to know when I’m in established labour, without a vaginal exam There are many reasons why a person may not want a vaginal exam during...
Kirstie BroughtonJan 14, 20213 minWhat is the Bishops score?Lots of people have never heard about the Bishops score, let alone know what it is. If you’re a regular follower of mine you’ll know that...
Kirstie BroughtonDec 30, 20203 minUntitledWell what can I say about 2020! It’s been such a tough year for a lot of people. I’ve always been a homely person, I like peace and quiet...