Jimmy, a dad of two and a member of staff at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, tells us why he and his wife decided to have a home birth with both of their babies, and discusses the joys of being able to eat Jelly Babies in the comfort of his own home after the arrival of his daughter. 

Jonathan talks about why his wife wanted a home birth, and the calm experience of being at home with their other children who could meet the new arrival immediately.

Steph shares her experience of her first trimester and what you could possibly expect.

Emily joined the Leeds Maternity Voices Partnership because she has a passion for supporting women and their families through pregnancy, birth and the transition to parenthood

To be involved with something that would help women to feel more empowered and positive about birth

Having a positive birth is possible for the majority of women and the care they receive can greatly influence their experience. Emma shares with us her experiences.

Claire talks about what it means to be a doula and explains what it is they do