The Bare Birth Co

Today, I’m sending love to the mothers in the thick of motherhood, the grandmothers, the single mums, the dads doing both roles, the foster and adoptive mums, and the fur mums.

To those longing to become a mum, navigating infertility, grieving a baby, grieving their mum, or carrying complicated and estranged relationships… I see you too.

Motherhood and matrescence are not one size fits all, and this day can feel beautiful, heavy, joyful and heartbreaking all at once.

Whatever today looks like for you, I hope you feel deeply loved, supported and held. 🤍

💜Bella Grace Elaine Blanchard
Born at home in the same birth pool as her big sister, after 5 days of pre-labour.

So deeply grateful for my beautiful, supportive birth team:
❤️My incredible husband and birth partner, Matthew
🌻My amazing midwives, Geesje, Talia & Sarah (student midwife and first birth)
✨My calm and grounding doula, Jodie from Belly Blossom Yoga & Doula Services
📸My talented photographer, Bec from Bec Lawrence Photography
💕My beautiful, supportive little sister, Olivia

3 days postpartum and soaking in the slowest days, tucked up in bed, navigating feeding, letting my body gently heal.
Watching Asher and Ayla shower her with love has been the sweetest part.

Feeling so deeply held and incredibly thankful as I enter this fourth trimester. Birth photos and story to come 🤍

My final Mother Blessing 🌸🤍

Honestly, this pregnancy has felt a lot heavier than I expected. Between being unwell with HG and still showing up for work, life, and the kids, I haven’t really slowed down or taken it all in.

And if I’m honest… it’s been hard to prioritise my own wellbeing and what my body actually needs. I also find it challenging to ask to be held in this season, even when your body is urging you to ask.

So this day felt really needed.

For my Mother Blessing, each person brought a flower to create my beautiful crown, a bead for a bracelet I’ll wear in labour, and we spent time making affirmation bunting that I can carry with me into birth to read during labour 🤍

Having the space to slow down, feel supported, and actually settle my nervous system was something I didn’t even realise I needed. It made such a difference and brought me back to how important that sense of safety and support is as I head into birth.

It also brought me back to something I talk about all the time, how important your mindset is going into birth. Feeling safe, supported, and grounded isn’t just “nice to have”, it can really shape your birth experience.

There’s something really special about being surrounded by women who care for you and want to help you in this season.

Thank you to everyone who came and to my beautiful doula Jodie for creating such a safe, beautiful and grounding space 🌸💕

My final group birth class before maternity leave. 🤍

Supporting families as they prepare for birth is something I never take for granted. Thank you to every couple who has walked through the doors of The Bare Birth Co and trusted me with your journey. I’ve loved getting to know you all and watching your families grow.

And thank you especially to the couples who attended classes while I’ve been pregnant. Sharing this season alongside you, and feeling all the emotions that come with talking about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and matrescence while expecting myself, has been incredibly special.

Now it’s time for a little pause while I prepare for my own birth and soak up this beautiful season with my family.

If you’re planning a birth later this year and hoping to take a class, feel free to still reach out about future dates or joining the waitlist for when classes return. I can’t wait to be back supporting more beautiful families soon. ❤️🤰🏼🌸

Still feeling so grateful for this Jan/Feb birth class ✨

I've watched these beautiful couples arrive feeling unsure, and leave feeling calm, confident and connected.

If you’re pregnant and wanting to feel prepared rather than fearful, and for your birth partner to actually know how to support you… this is for you.

🤍 ONLY 1 SPACE LEFT in my final group Hypnobirthing class before I head on maternity leave
📅 March dates:
• 1.3.26
• 8.3.26

This isn’t just learning techniques-it’s understanding your body, protecting your birth space, and feeling genuinely supported through pregnancy and birth.

If you’ve been meaning to book but waiting for a sign… this is it.
👉 Comment “March” or DM me and I’ll send the details straight through.

✨ More than a class, it’s a little village ✨

Heatwaves can feel heavy in pregnancy, both physically and mentally.
Your body is already working so hard, and extreme heat asks even more of it.

If today feels slower, foggier, more exhausting than usual that’s not a failure.
That’s pregnancy in the heat.

Save this for later 🤍
Or send it to someone growing a baby today who might need the reminder.

Take care today 🤎
Chloe xx

I don’t share this often, but if you’ve been quietly thinking about hypnobirthing, this might be your sign 🤍

My January Hypnobirthing group class starts on the 18th, and I have *one final space available*.

This class is especially supportive if:
• this isn’t your first birth
•if you're a first time parent
• your last experience felt harder than you hoped
• you want to feel calm and more prepared
• you’re craving gentle, evidence-based guidance

You don’t need to feel fearless.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need support.

✨ Birth partners are encouraged
✨ Payment plans available
✨ Never “too late” to prepare

Book via the link in my bio
Or DM me “JAN” and I’ll help you decide if it’s the right fit 🤍

Chloe
The Bare Birth Co.

If you’re feeling nervous about birth, this is for you 🤍

You don’t need to know everything yet.
You don’t need to feel fearless.
You just need the right support.

I’m opening my final hypnobirthing classes before maternity leave, designed for mums who want to feel calm, confident and informed-not overwhelmed.

These small, in-person classes support you to:
• understand what your body is doing
• reduce fear and anxiety around birth
• feel prepared and supported
• bring your partner into the experience

✨ Jan:February & March groups available
✨ Limited spots

👉 Book via the link in my bio
or DM me BIRTH and let’s chat 🤍

As this year begins to soften and slow, I’ve been taking a moment to reflect on the journey so far 🤍

This season has held so much growth, learning, vulnerability, trust, and deep connection. It has also held pregnancy alongside business, motherhood alongside purpose, and an unexpected curveball in the form of HG. It hasn’t been the pregnancy journey I anticipated, and there have been moments where simply getting through the day was enough.

To every client who has shown patience, kindness, and understanding as I navigated this, thank you. Your grace has meant more to me than you’ll ever know.

To my doula families, I am in constant admiration of your strength. The courage, resilience, and love it takes to bring your babies into this world never fails to humble me. Watching you trust your bodies, advocate for yourselves, and meet birth with such depth and determination is something I will always hold close.Thank you for trusting me to support you during this journey.

To my hypnobirthing and birth education families, thank you for leaning in with curiosity and intention. Watching confidence grow, fears soften, and trust build during your classes, continues to remind me why this work matters so deeply.

And to those who supported The Bare Birth Co quietly, through kind messages, referrals, flexibility, and encouragement, please know how seen and appreciated you are.

This year has been a reminder that birth work isn’t about perfection.
It’s about presence.
About meeting people where they are, holding space with care, and trusting that even in slower, harder seasons, something meaningful is still unfolding. This year I've learnt so much and am excited for this next season.

Thank you for being part of this growing village 🤍
I’m so grateful for every one of you.
I'm now taking some time off until mid January, to be present with my family and focus on the rest of my pregnancy.
Wishing you all a merry Christmas 🎄

With love,
Chloe
📸 trying to embrace my changing body and final pregnancy. 23 weeks 💕

🤰🏻40+ weeks can feel like the longest chapter emotionally, physically, mentally.
If you’re here right now, waiting, wondering, questioning… this carousel was made for you. 🤍

Your baby isn’t “late.”
Your body hasn’t forgotten what to do.
There is so much quiet, powerful progress happening beneath the surface even when you can’t feel it yet.

You are doing an incredible job.
Your strength, patience and love are not going unnoticed.
And you are closer than you think to meeting your beautiful baby.

If this spoke to your heart, please save it for later or share it with another mama in the waiting room of pregnancy. 🤍

✨ Want more calm, evidence based support?
Join me at The Bare Birth Co. for birth education, hypnobirthing and gentle guidance through this season of becoming.

You deserve to feel informed, confident and held every step of the way. 🤍

*Please note this is NOT medical advice. Always speak with your care provider if you have concerns, especially if high risk or experiencing reduced movements*.