by Clare Burgess | Dec 21, 2025 | Perinatal Mental Health
Therapy for pregnancy supports women and their partners while going through a transformative time. Whether first time or long-standing parents, every pregnancy is different and brings up its own emotions and mental health experiences. Whether you have specific...
by Clare Burgess | Oct 16, 2023 | Stages of Labour
Birth is an adventure. We don’t know exactly how it will unfold. We can’t guarantee how you’ll feel on the day or which path it will take. Having an overview of key things to expect or ideas for each stage of labour can both help you feel...
by Clare Burgess | Aug 14, 2023 | Resolving Perinatal Anxiety
Are you pregnant after IVF? If you are then congratulations, and also, you are very normal if you are feeling a mix of emotions! The emotional journey of IVF can be hard, exhausting and like a rollercoaster. Then you finally get the good news. You are pregnant....
by Clare Burgess | Aug 14, 2023 | Resolving Perinatal Anxiety
Anxiety in pregnancy is far more common than people think. Recent reports estimate at least 1 in 5 women suffer with symptoms of anxiety and depression during pregnancy. The causes can vary, but a history of anxiety, previous birth trauma, a long IVF journey, and...
by Clare Burgess | Oct 26, 2021 | Pain relief for labour
The vagina and perineum are designed to stretch during birth and some minor tearing during birth is relatively common especially for a first-time mum. There are different types of tearing with the most common being either first or second degree tearing. These types...