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Kirstie's Blog
Welcome to Kirstie's Blog! Here you'll discover a variety of blogs, videos, yoga tasters, and relaxation techniques designed to empower and support you. We aim to enhance your knowledge and provide valuable recommendations, resources and information for further support. Enjoy exploring!
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When Friendships Change: Finding Connection Through Life’s Transitions
A look at how friendships change during transitional phases in our life. Particularly during the perinatal period and peri-menopause.
Kirstie Broughton
Jan 65 min read
Birth Trauma in the UK: How preparation and knowing your rights can support you before, during and after birth
Birth Trauma in the UK: How preparation and knowing your rights can support you before, during and after birth.
The Essex Birth Company has two aims, one is to prevent perinatal trauma and the other is to support trauma where it has occurred.
Kirstie Broughton
Dec 15, 20254 min read
Shining a light on birth trauma
Read about the recent Parliamentary Birth Trauma Inquiry and the Make Birth Better, Birth Trauma Summit 2024.
Kirstie Broughton
May 31, 20244 min read
Moxibustion and breech babies
Do you know what moxibustion is? If you’re pregnant with a breech baby I suggest you reading on! Did you know that you don’t have to opt...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20234 min read
Birth Pool Hire
Birth Pool Hire
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20232 min read
Hypnobirthing & Antenatal. Is it right for me?
You might be wondering if a hypnobirthing course is right for you. You may be considering an antenatal course without the #hypnobirthing...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20233 min read
'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 Broughton
May 16, 20234 min read
Holding 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 Broughton
May 16, 20232 min read
Top tips: Labour and Birth Progression
Once 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 Broughton
May 16, 20236 min read
Myth Busting: The reality of having a newborn
We 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 Broughton
May 16, 20236 min read
You 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 Broughton
May 16, 20234 min read
What 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 Broughton
May 16, 20233 min read
Untitled
Well 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...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20233 min read
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