We are women—life-giving, powerful, and unstoppable. Don’t let anyone make you feel otherwise.
I could sit here and write a post all about women's rights, the maternity care crisis and the horrendous gynaecology services and how long it is taking for women in crippling pain to be seen by a gynaecologist.......I should know I am among the many thousands waiting to be seen.
The central theme for 2025 is accelerating action, which is genuinely needed across many areas for women. As someone who works in pregnancy and birth, I know that action (accelerated) is desperately needed to improve the current maternity system. There have been MANY investigations into the care provided by various trusts nationwide. The recommendations are always the same, yet change is slow.
But I wanted to focus on this—the work I have done for my whole life.
I support women through one of the most transformative moments of their lives.
A positive birth experience can shape the next stage of life—just as a traumatic one can. There’s a vast difference between feeling prepared and empowered versus hoping for the best.
My career has always centered around women; trust me—women are mighty. Birth pushes you to the edge of what you can do. Pregnancy and parenthood make you question everything. I’ve seen men watch in awe as their partners give birth, admitting, I couldn’t do that. She’s amazing. (No man-bashing here, I know it takes two to tango!)
I didn’t go into midwifery for the babies (most midwives don’t). I was drawn in by the sheer power of the female body—how we grow, nurture, birth, and feed a baby from a single cell. It’s incredible.
I often support successful women—CEOs, teachers, healthcare workers, business owners—who make confident decisions daily. But when they become pregnant, self-doubt creeps in, fear takes over, and what-ifs run wild. And I get it. You’re suddenly responsible for a whole new life. It’s overwhelming.
That’s where I come in. I help you find your confidence again. I give you the knowledge to trust yourself, to smile when someone questions your choices, and to continue doing what feels right. Why? Because you are still that woman! An adult, with full mental capacity (and the right) to make decisions and choices. However, this is an informed choice based on knowledge and information rather than one made through fear.
Most importantly, I’m here for you every step of the way. To hold your hand, lift you, and remind you that you’re not alone.
Birth isn’t just science and medicine—it’s intuition, love, support, wisdom, history, and power. Your thoughts, feelings, and instincts matter.
Whether your journey is smooth or full of surprises, I’ll ensure your birth is informed and powerful—so when you look down at your baby, you feel proud, not disempowered or traumatised.
I help women reclaim their trust in themselves.
We are women—life-giving, powerful, and unstoppable. Don’t let anyone make you feel otherwise.
Steph xx
Antenatal education and hypnobirthing are mainly unregulated, meaning that anyone can teach them (worrying, right?). I have 16 years of experience, first in the system as an NHS midwife and now out of it as a birth educator, birth doula, breastfeeding counsellor, and infant feeding specialist. I have degrees and diplomas, am registered with FEDANT, and am fully insured.
Here at Birth Nerd, I have developed Birth Preparation+. It has been designed to fill the vast hole in birth preparation. It brings together data, evidence, critical thinking, science, and knowledge…..with nuance and holds you at the centre so you can work out what is right for you.
If you would like to find out more, please feel free to drop me a message here or email steph@birthnerd.co.uk
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