Rosemary Scott

I want to share a simple but really powerful birth tip with you, something that can make a genuine difference to how you feel during labour and the decisions you make along the way. But don't dismiss it after birth - it could be really handy when looking after your baby especially if they become unwell or you have to consider childcare options etc. It’s called the BRAIN decision-making tool. It’s especially helpful when you’re offered choices during labour (which can sometimes feel a bit...

A Dad at school was asking the parent WhatsApp group something and I suggested he catch the teacher at pick up about it. His response really affected me: "I don't have the privilege of being at pick up." Said another way it may have come across as a complement. But to me it felt like a put down. Now maybe part of that is the constant sense that 'people' assume I don't have a 'proper job' and must have loads of free time! A huge part of why it offended me so much is because I'm not at the...

The sad reality is that preparing to give birth in the current maternity system carries a high chance of medicalised birth. Meanwhile the majority of mums-to-be in my classes are aiming to give birth in the Birth Centre at their hospital. But did you know that in March 2026 the proportions of baby's born in the Birth Centre at SASH Hospital was just 6.7% (East Surrey Hospital, UK). With a total of 341 babies born that month, just 23 babies born in the Birth Centre. This is an all time low in...