by Ruth Dennison | Oct 31, 2019 | Birth, Black child, Black mother, Doula, infant loss, maternal mortality, Midwifery
We have come to the last day of Black History Month. To end this month, I thought it would be a good idea to reflect on the history of birth within the black community. Below I have attached a few videos to give you a deeper insight into what birth looked/s like in...
by Ruth Dennison | May 26, 2018 | Baby Massage, Birth, Breastfeeding, Dancehall Doula Workshop, Doula, parenting, post-birth, pregnancy, Reproductive health, Womens health
1-2-1 Doula has been awarded as one of the Top 10 UK Doula blogs and websites to follow for 2018. In this video I read out the top 10 doula blog list and share my response with...
by Ruth Dennison | May 11, 2018 | Birth, Black child, Black mother, culture, Doula, Nutrition, parenting, post-birth, pregnancy, Recovery
I will share with you today my culture background around pregnancy, birth and post-birth. My family is from Jamaica, my culture is inherited from Jamaica, I was born in the UK, which is why some of my ways are very British. My mums knowledge in Jamaican cultural...
by Ruth Dennison | Feb 2, 2018 | Birth, Doula, fit pregnancy, Nutrition, parenting, post-birth, pregnancy, Recovery, Reproductive health, Womens health
Do you know what a husband stitch is?…..it is when repairing episiotomies or tearing from birth, some providers put in an extra stitch “for daddy,” with painful consequences for women. This practice is truly happening and new parents are not being informed about...
by Ruth Dennison | Oct 15, 2017 | Baby Loss, Birth, pregnancy
We really want to hold you and kiss your little head, we want to watch you sleeping in your little cosy bed. We wanted to count your fingers, and your 10 tiny toes. We wanted to see your smile sweet baby, but you was gone too soon. We don’t know what way to turn...