Articles

Here I share what I have gathered through almost 2 decades of learning, teaching and supporting women and families, studying birth and listening closely to women’s experiences.

You’ll find writing about pregnancy, birth preparation, hormones, movement, breastfeeding, postnatal recovery and emotional wellbeing — alongside deeper explorations of maternity culture, autonomy and birth in the news.

My work brings together evidence, traditional wisdom, practical experience and a deep trust in women’s bodies.

Take your time here, use the index, follow what speaks to you. And if you would like someone beside you as you prepare for pregnancy, birth or the months beyond, you can explore my classes and support here in the Forest of Dean and online.

Topic Index

These articles have been categorised to the best of my ability!

Open one of the topics below to explore, continue on to explore in date order, or if you’re after something particular and can’t find it let me know here

Women’s Wellness, Wellbeing & Holistic Health, Womb Wisdom, Pregnancy Yoga, Relaxation, Support in Birth, Postnatal & Baby, Postnatal Support, Postnatal & Motherhood, Postnatal Recovery, Personal Reflections Emma Gleave Women’s Wellness, Wellbeing & Holistic Health, Womb Wisdom, Pregnancy Yoga, Relaxation, Support in Birth, Postnatal & Baby, Postnatal Support, Postnatal & Motherhood, Postnatal Recovery, Personal Reflections Emma Gleave

Why I Say Yoni…

Why do I use the word Yoni? Rooted in ancient Sanskrit, Yoni can mean source, womb, origin and place of creation. In this piece I explore why language matters, the importance of knowing our anatomical terms, and why reconnecting with pelvic wisdom can support women through birth and throughout life.

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Baby Loss, Death & Rites of Passage, Closing the Bones, Rebozo, Rites of Passage, Rituals, Women’s Wellness, Womb Wisdom, shiatsu Emma Gleave Baby Loss, Death & Rites of Passage, Closing the Bones, Rebozo, Rites of Passage, Rituals, Women’s Wellness, Womb Wisdom, shiatsu Emma Gleave

When a Pregnancy Ends: Supporting a Miscarriage Naturally

Miscarriage is not necessarily a medical event. It is a birth, a death, a physical process and an experience of grief.

This guide explores natural or expectant miscarriage, including how long you may choose to wait, signs that medical help is needed, and ways to prepare and care for your body. It also considers homeopathy, shiatsu, nourishing food, loving touch, ceremony and the importance of being properly held through pregnancy loss.

You do not have to navigate miscarriage alone.

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Wellbeing & Holistic Health, Womb Wisdom, Cycle Wisdom, Women’s Wellness, Rites of Passage, Rituals, Death, Personal Reflections, Community & Events, Herbal Wisdom, Pregnancy & Birth, Postnatal & Baby, Closing the Bones Emma Gleave Wellbeing & Holistic Health, Womb Wisdom, Cycle Wisdom, Women’s Wellness, Rites of Passage, Rituals, Death, Personal Reflections, Community & Events, Herbal Wisdom, Pregnancy & Birth, Postnatal & Baby, Closing the Bones Emma Gleave

Seasons and Cycles: A Transformational Weekend Exploring Womanhood

This past weekend, I crossed a profound threshold during an experiential workshop led by Samara Hawthorn of Wellmama CIC. Among the many powerful rituals, the women-only sweat lodge stood out as a sacred space to explore the seasons and cycles of our lives as women.

It’s hard to put into words the transformation that happens when women come together in this way. Perhaps that’s why it’s referred to as the “blood mysteries.”

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