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Kirstie's Blog
Welcome to Kirstie's Blog! Here you'll discover a variety of blogs, videos, yoga tasters, and relaxation techniques designed to empower and support you. We aim to enhance your knowledge and provide valuable recommendations, resources and information for further support. Enjoy exploring!
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Kirstie Broughton
May 31, 20244 min read
Shining a light on birth trauma
Read about the recent Parliamentary Birth Trauma Inquiry and the Make Birth Better, Birth Trauma Summit 2024.
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20234 min read
Moxibustion and breech babies
Do you know what moxibustion is? If you’re pregnant with a breech baby I suggest you reading on! Did you know that you don’t have to opt...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20232 min read
Birth Pool Hire
Birth Pool Hire
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20233 min read
Hypnobirthing & Antenatal. Is it right for me?
You might be wondering if a hypnobirthing course is right for you. You may be considering an antenatal course without the #hypnobirthing...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20234 min read
'Birthy' Workshops & Packages!
This year I have been really busy working on adding extra packages and services to my offerings via Breathe Birth Yoga. I love to teach...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20232 min read
Give the gift of a memorable birth…for all the right reasons!
I know that a lot of people see doula support, antenatal education, #birth preparation and #postnatal planning as a luxury that only the...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20233 min read
Plotting & planning for a happy and prosperous 2022!
I can’t believe we’re now in to 2022! As I age life seems to be speeding up at a scary rate. I try to pay attention to the little things...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20232 min read
Holding Space – What does this mean?
When I first became a doula I didn’t know what was meant by ‘holding space’. I now know it means a variety of things but I still find it...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20231 min read
Pregnancy Yoga Savasana/Relaxation (6 of 6)
Hey everyone, Today is the last in the series of 6 pregnancy yoga sessions. I hope you’ve had a chance to try all 6, and maybe even...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20231 min read
Pregnancy Yoga Seated (5 of 6)
Today’s pregnancy yoga taster is the seated sequence.and this is part 5 of 6 videos in the set. This section can be practiced after the...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20236 min read
Top tips: Labour and Birth Progression
Once labour starts the latent phase/early labour can go on for days, and birth can seem like a long way off. You may have been told that...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20231 min read
Pregnancy Yoga Standing (4 of 6)
Today’s pregnancy yoga taster is the standing sequence. This section can be practiced after the warm up, all fours and kneeling sequences...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20231 min read
Pregnancy Yoga Kneeling (3 of 6)
Today is the third video in our set of 6, it’s a kneeling sequence, as part of our pregnancy yoga routine. I hope you’ve enjoyed...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20236 min read
Myth Busting: The reality of having a newborn
We all hear stories about new borns crying all night and then sleeping in the day or having to change nappies every 5 minutes, exhausted...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20231 min read
Pregnancy Yoga All Fours (2 of 6)
Today is the second in a set of 6 pregnancy yoga videos that I’ve recorded for you. Over the coming weeks I will be posting a video each...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20234 min read
You can say no to a vaginal exam!
How to know when I’m in established labour, without a vaginal exam There are many reasons why a person may not want a vaginal exam during...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20231 min read
Pregnancy Yoga Warm Up (1 of 6)
Hi everyone Thanks for taking a look at today’s pregnancy yoga taster video. Today is the first part of a series of 6 tasters. You can...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20233 min read
What is the Bishops score?
Lots of people have never heard about the Bishops score, let alone know what it is. If you’re a regular follower of mine you’ll know that...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20233 min read
Untitled
Well what can I say about 2020! It’s been such a tough year for a lot of people. I’ve always been a homely person, I like peace and quiet...
Kirstie Broughton
May 16, 20231 min read
Pregnancy Yoga taster for OFP
Today’s pregnancy yoga taster has been put together with optimum foetal positioning (OFP) in mind. To encourage your baby in to the OFP...
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