"I was fourteen when I was diagnosed with lupus (SLE) and was informed that should I want children in the future then I could face some hurdles as a result of the disease, becoming pregnant in the first instance, being one of them." Lupus can be described as a systemic autoimmune … [Read more...] about Lupus and having a baby – my birth story
Testimonials
A life-affirming gift from a Doula to a Single Mum
Katie Hickey, the Balanced Doula's life-affirming gift - When I attended the doula UK conference, as a friend of Doula UK, in 2017 I was yet to decide who I was going to do my doula training course with. I wanted to get more of a feel for the doula community first and to see if it was for … [Read more...] about A life-affirming gift from a Doula to a Single Mum
Yes, I ate my placenta by Janine Pegg
Mum and blogger Janine of The Pegglet Mama writes... “Ew that sounds absolutely dreadful! Why, on Earth would anyone do that?!”, I think was the remark I blurted out when first hearing about placenta encapsulation and consumption. I was 25 weeks pregnant with my first-born (Sophie), and I was … [Read more...] about Yes, I ate my placenta by Janine Pegg
Press Release: Why Channel 4’s ‘Be Your Own Doctor’ got it wrong about placenta pills
by Lynnea Shrief IPEN Certified placenta specialist Laura Jones graces us with her placenta wisdom on Channel 4's 'Be Your Own Doctor', (aired Monday, 24 October at 8:30pm) a program that looks at natural and alternative health remedies and treatments which they say are internet fads and have no … [Read more...] about Press Release: Why Channel 4’s ‘Be Your Own Doctor’ got it wrong about placenta pills
My Journey into Placenta Encapsulation: Sarah Marsden
My journey into placenta encapsulation stems from my own personal experience. I fell pregnant with my eldest daughter in 2011, and suffered a horrible pregnancy with her due to hyperemesis (extreme morning sickness) as well as developing a heart condition. I thought about placenta encapsulation … [Read more...] about My Journey into Placenta Encapsulation: Sarah Marsden