Doula

Feb 7, 20223 min

Navigating Support, Advice, Opinion and Knowledge Sharing: What's the Deal?

I have been looking at my approach to support, knowledge sharing and giving advice, in my work.

Jo Farren

Feb 1, 20223 min

This Is Going To Hurt...

So, the birth world has definitely responded to the BBCs announcement that the book 'This Is Going To Hurt' by Adam Kay, is going to be...

Jo Farren

Aug 4, 20193 min

Breastfeeding Week

This is my story. I deserve to be heard. My voice matters, too. Breastfeeding Week is here once again and placing aside the tide of...

Jo Farren

Jan 14, 20193 min

Doulas: Nurturing a New Family Dynamic

Last year I had my first experience of supporting a woman through birth and I have to say it was truly an honour to do so. This woman was...

Jo Farren

Nov 2, 20183 min

Why I do this job

Not the most inspirational post title, is it? Big companies have mission statements and vision statements: you can click on a website...

Jo Farren

Oct 17, 20184 min

Birthing Awareness Three-Step Rewind Technique

Sounds like a bit of a mouthful, doesn't it - so I wanted to blog and explain a little more about this incredible tool Being in the Doula...

Jo Farren

Oct 12, 20183 min

The Stars in the Sky

I distinctly remember someone saying to me 'it's alright for you, you've got three kids' when I was pregnant with my third baby. I didn't...

Jo Farren

Jul 8, 20183 min

It's time to talk SERIOUSLY about self care

I did a live broadcast on self care a few days ago which has turned out to be very timely. I was discussing what self-care has come to...

Jo Farren

May 21, 20183 min

On Becoming A Doula

I had been toying with the idea of doing Doula training for several years when I finally took the plunge. I had a slow recovery following...