Becoming a parent is often described as the most profound change in life — and yet, we rarely talk about how this shift feels for dads.

The first trimester is a time of big change, often wrapped in excitement, uncertainty, and anxiety. While much attention is given to mothers, dads also face a whirlwind of emotions — from joy and pride to worry and self-doubt.

One of the quiet truths about modern parenthood is this: many couples enter pregnancy without ever having held a baby before. 👶

Morning sickness is one of the most common symptoms of early pregnancy, often starting around week six and easing off by week 12–14. For many, it’s uncomfortable but manageable. For others, it can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and all-consuming.

(Especially Before the 12-Week Scan)

Those first weeks after seeing two lines on a test can be a mix of emotions—joy, disbelief, excitement, and often… anxiety.

It’s completely normal to feel unsettled in this in-between space.

Hypnobirthing isn’t just something you learn in a few hours and then “hope for the best” on the big day.
It’s a skill. A mindset. A practice.

Over the past months, I’ve been quietly working away on a project that means a great deal to me: a book all about the infant microbiome.

This work is deeply inspired by the incredible teachings of Toni Harman and Alex Wakeford, creators of the groundbreaking film Microbirth, which I’m proud to be qualified in.

When we think about birth preparation, most of the focus naturally falls on the birthing person. But there’s another essential player in the room—the birth partner. Whether they’re a spouse, friend, family member, or doula, birth partners are the steady presence that can profoundly shape the birthing experience.

Fear has a way of creeping into pregnancy, birth, and those tender postnatal days—sometimes loud and obvious, sometimes hidden under “what ifs” and sleepless thoughts.

After a few years away, I’m returning to birthwork—with a deeper heart, steadier hands, and more clarity than ever.

Life has taken me on a journey I didn’t expect. Navigating a divorce meant re-evaluating everything—my home, my identity, and the shape of my working life.