I’d woken up at 2am with what I thought were really bad cramps and got straight in the shower to ease it. They soon intensified and became very close together so Aaron called Wallingford who said to come in for 4am. When we arrived I was examined and was already 6cm dilated. I asked for the pool to be filled and Aaron played one of the mp3 tracks from the course. The water made me feel weightless. The whole time I was completely focussed on my breathing and tried to shut ever

It is always so special to hear it from the birth partners and I am thrilled to have received this birth story from Ian. He was absolutely incredible during his wife’s birth. I love how he had Jacqui’s back and worked with the midwives to give her more time and comfort. I love how he thinks to keep the room tidy so not to stress out Jacqui. I love how he catches her eyes and without talking, tells her that she’s got this and that he’s got her. A truly remarkable story and lov