We've been through births, second births, marriages, house moves, bereavements and more birthday parties than a retired clown, but my 10 woman ante-natal group still runs strong after 5 years and 21 babies. Whether its being part of a big group, or finding a best mum mate, peer support as a new mum can be invaluable in helping you adjust to motherhood. So after reflecting on my pre birth friendships last week, this week I'm reflecting on what helps make mum friendships work.

In an interview with Natural Childbirth's Elizabeth Jones, I was asked about daisy, family and PND ...

Here is just a short extract

By Elizabeth Jones 07 Feb 2012

Julie Long founded Daisy Birthing in 2004 and since then has gone from strength to strength. Having had five children herself, trained as a HypnoBirthing practitioner and in pregnancy yoga, Julie was in an excellent position to launch her unique approach to antenatal preparation. Daisy Birthing offers antenatal classes which combine traditional active birth with unique birth movement sequences, affirmations and relaxations. It is a complete antenatal education class ideal for any expectant mother with instructors across the UK.