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. I won’t tell you what choices to make. My aim is to help you understand your body, explore your options and strengthen your confidence in your own discernment.

Take your time. 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, or if you’re looking for something particular and can’t find it let me know here

Labour & Birth, Labour Interventions, Postnatal & Baby, Postnatal & Motherhood, Postnatal Recovery, Episiotomy & Tears, Traditional Remedies, Herbal Wisdom, Women’s Wellness Emma Gleave Labour & Birth, Labour Interventions, Postnatal & Baby, Postnatal & Motherhood, Postnatal Recovery, Episiotomy & Tears, Traditional Remedies, Herbal Wisdom, Women’s Wellness Emma Gleave

Caring for Tears & Stitches After Birth: Traditional Ways to Support Healing

A practical guide to caring for tears and stitches after birth, drawing on traditional postpartum wisdom and women’s lived experience. From Hypercal, calendula, green clay and seaweed dressings to peri bottles, warmth, hydration, soft stools, nourishment and rest, this article explores gentle ways to support comfort and healing in the early postnatal weeks.

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