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This is my home office where I have built my business, where I write and talk to people from across the country. Recently, I have been reflecting on my approach when working with parents. Birth can be complicated and emotional, it can be unpredictable, challenging and amazing. It can make you dig deep, having to keep going when you think you can't and make decisions you didn't think you'd have to make. The reality of birth is that it may be different to your expectations. I went to a baby group today, to meet the mums and to talk about getting involved in maternity research. Involving parents in research is a huge focus of my work now, building on the research work I have been part of for 10 years. Planning for rest is important for mums, whether in pregnancy and the baby days or with older children and teenagers. As a birth doula I tried not to make assumptions about a woman's needs in labour. The importance of safe spaces for parents...

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