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Hypnobirthing
What will you learn on a Hypnobirthing course with me?
What is happening to your body and your baby during pregnancy, labour and birth.
About the physiology of labour and how your hormones, muscles and your environment can all impact your experience.
Relaxation and breathing techniques that will help you to remain focused and in control throughout your birth ( These techniques can be used throughout pregnancy and after your baby is born to encourage relaxation and calm )
About your choices. Understanding your choices for pregnancy and birth is crucial for informed decision making. Ensuring you are prepared and confident to make the best choices for your unique journey.
How powerful it is to feel in control throughout your birth, regardless of its course.
If you have a birth partner I will ensure they too are empowered and educated. It is equally important for the birth partner to understand the female body and the birthing process.
As an educated and supportive partner allows you to focus entirely on yourself and your baby during labour, providing the assurance that there is someone who understands your needs, preferences and is dedicated to supporting you throughout the journey.
This will empower you with the tools to have a positive birth experience!
Birth Doula
According to the package you choose, we may meet up to 4 times before early labour starts, you will know what to expect in early labour and know when to contact me. I will be there by your side as soon as you want me there.
Although I believe that birthing is physiological, I do not believe in only one way of birthing. Homebirth, freebirth, vaginal, caesarean, water birth, VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean), HBAC (home birth after caesarean) are all different ways your baby can come into this world.
I will fully support any decision you make, I only wish for a positive experience for you.
I have an in-depth understanding of how we birth physiologically, how to recognise the different stages of labour and how I can best support throughout. Experience enables me to give useful and practical tips to you and/or your birth partner to help keep the environment calm.
Support during labour looks different for everyone, when we meet we will discuss your likes and dislikes. For example; You will tell me if you would like me to read positive affirmations to you, if you would like me to massage or show your birth partner how to massage your lower back during labour. You may want me to hold your hand and coach you through or you may wish that I just be silently- present. I am open minded and hold no judgments or biases, birthing is primal and exhilarating.
I will hold a protected and safe space for you to birth your way, unapologetically!
I will stay with you until you give birth to your baby, I will support you to have skin to skin with your baby and then when you are ready, with a little nod of your head in agreement, I will leave you in your oxytocic bubble to soak up the sweet smell and love of your new addition 🤍
Postnatal Doula
My role as postnatal doula varies according to your individual needs. I can provide bespoke and flexible support for you, baby and immediate family.
Below are some examples of what postnatal support can look like :
Emotional and physical support for you during this incredibly special time
Look after your baby while mothers/fathers/parents are catching up on rest/ sleep / work or anything you want to do.
Feeding support. I support parents who wish to breastfeed, to get feeding off to a great start and help them to identify that their baby is feeding effectively. If there are challenges to feeding we work together on solving the issues, I am patient and provide tips I have learnt along the way, either in my personal experience, in my role in the Infant Feeding team or in my training towards a qualification as a Lactation Consultant- I allow space for parent and baby to learn the new techniques together.
Parents who chose to bottle feed are supported to feed using a paced and responsive manner which enables their baby to have a safe and comfortable feed. Using a paced technique reduces the risks associated with bottle feeding.
I can help to get babies ready for the day, bathe and generally care for them. I have three children of my own and can juggle a few at a time!
If a baby is asleep/ content in their bouncer etc or with their mother I can do household errands such as light cleaning and tidying up.
I am a great cook! I support you in preparing nutritious meals for the whole family.
Anything you feel will help make things smoother and less stressful for you, I can help!
My work/home life is flexible so I can offer a variety of days and times that will suit your needs.