This episode was inspired by the volume of parents who was shouting the words Fed is Best on World Breastfeeding Week. The mothers that shouted that there should not be a World Breastfeeding Week and if so why not a bottle feeding week. Learn m

How Can I Prepare For Breastfeeding?

Jun 27th, 2020 22m 36s

Doula Ruth Dennison answers the question of the week. Please do listen and learn how you can prepare for breastfeeding. Not breastfeeding?...this podcast can help you be good support to new parents who choose to. Below you will find some usef

Why Black Babywearing Week?

Jun 20th, 2020 19m 58s

This week 14th-20th June 2020, is Black Babywearing Week. Doula Ruth Dennison talks about the reasons why black babywearing week is needed. Black Babywearing Week US website: http://blackbabywearingweek.org/Black Babywearing Week UK Instagr

Do I Need An Advocate?

Jun 13th, 2020 9m 8s

Ruth talks about the benefits of having an advocate through pregnancy and birth. If you are worried or unsure about your Birth Rights, please check this website here: https://www.birthrights.org.uk/Learn more about Ruth here: https://www.1

Supporting Families in Time of Crisis, with Carmelle Gentle.

Jun 6th, 2020 28m 8s

Being in a pandemic, undergoing worldwide lockdown, which then switched to protests around the world due to a black man named George Floyd being murdered on camera by US police has brought trauma and outrage throughout the black community. Ruth

Infant Loss - A Black Mothers Story.

May 30th, 2020 1h 5m

⚠️Trigger Warning/very sensitive topic ⚠️ Ruth speaks with Stacey Anderson about the loss of her son. Stacey and her partner Anthony birthed baby Kiyan at 27 weeks Gestation. After 21 days care in NICU, baby Kiyan sadl

Do Doulas Help Prevent Postnatal Depression?

May 23rd, 2020 30m 34s

Ruth Dennison’s previous & current client Sandra speaks about her history and experiences living with depression. Sandra is a mother of two and is now currently pregnant with baby number 3. Evidence shows that having a Doula can reduce the risk

Do I Need A Birth Plan?

May 16th, 2020 14m 18s

Many expectant parents wonder if a birth plan is necessary, what they should include in a birth plan and will they get to have exactly what the want. This podcast will give you a good insight to help you decide if a birth plan/preferences is fo