by Ruth Dennison | Aug 7, 2018 | Birth, Breastfeeding, Doula, parenting, Visually impaired parents
I remember when I was contacted by a first time father of a newborn. He said him and his fiancé was currently in hospital and as breastfeeding had not gotten off to the best start due to the lack of support, mixed opinions and suggestions they thought it would be...
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 | 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 30, 2017 | Birth, Dancehall Doula Workshop, Doula, Nutrition, parenting, pregnancy
I am happy to tell you all that Dancehall Doula Workshop will soon be accessible in the comfort of your homes. For all the mothers who are out of area, at work and/or struggle to find time to schedule in your antenatal classes to help you get the support, education...
by Ruth Dennison | Jul 24, 2017 | Birth, Doula, parenting, post-birth, pregnancy
I am very happy to announce I have completed my Doula training process with Doula UK and am now a Recognised Birth and Postnatal Doula. It has been a journey for me after doing my first Doula prep course with Nurturing Birth facilitated by Sophie Brigstocke in May...