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Holding the Belly

Birth

Because the Right Support Matters

As your birth doula, I am there to offer support and guidance from the moment you hire me.

 

Working closely with my clients we can build a trusting and honest relationship and really get to know each other, allowing you to feel comfortable and confident with me by your side during one of life’s most precious events.

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The support I offer can be of benefit however you plan to give birth to your baby, whether in hospital, on a midwifery-led unit, or at home. I can be that continuous presence from the beginning - throughout your pregnancy, during your labour and birth, and into your postnatal period, offering unwavering compassionate care.

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Helping you in your birth preparation and planning, with antenatal sessions, in your own home, as well as being available for virtual support and guidance should you need it along the way.

Birth is unique and unpredictable,

 

So being aware of what could arise will enable you to feel calm and confident as you navigate your journey. Therefore, during our antenatal sessions we will explore birth physiology and how you can support this, birth hormones, and the stages of labour, along with practical comfort measures. We will go through possible interventions including induction and caesarean, discuss pharmaceutical pain relief, as well as what your birth options are, looking at the evidence to support this. By gaining this knowledge and understanding you will be able to feel clear in your decision making when it comes to what is right for you and your baby.

I will be available 24/7 once you reach 38 weeks so that once labour begins, I am able to offer you support from the moment you want or need it. It may be that I come to your home whilst you are labouring there, providing reassurance, and support with comfort measures. If you are planning to give birth in hospital or a midwifery-led unit I will be able to support you during your transfer from home and help protect your physiology as much as possible or, I can meet you at your place of birth when the time comes.

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I will remain with you for the duration of your labour and birth, helping to support you and your birth partner with any practical needs, being an emotional comfort, ensuring your birth team are aware of your birth preferences, and advocating for you should you wish me to. Once your baby is born, I will continue to protect your birth space whilst you bond with your baby, offer guidance during your baby’s initial feeds, and capture this wonderful moment with photos and video, if you wish. 

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  • Reduce rate of induction,

  • Shorten length of labour,

  • Increase parental satisfaction with birth experience,

  • Reduce risk of caesarean and instrumental births,

  • Reduce need for painkillers or epidural,

Evidence shows doula support can...

Once you are settled at home with your new baby, I will visit, offering you an opportunity to reflect on your birth, providing information about how your labour progressed and allowing you time to process your experience, whilst admiring your beautiful baby.

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My support will continue over those first few weeks via message or phone. I can hold space for you to share any thoughts and feelings as you navigate your way with your newborn and provide reassurance and information.

The Insight Hour

 

Whether you're seeking clarity on birth preparation, navigating the maternity system, understanding your options, or simply feeling overwhelmed and needing a supportive space to talk things through, the Insight Hour offers personalised support just for you. With my experience as a birth and postnatal doula, I provide:

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  • A 60-minute Zoom session: Tailored to your needs.

  • Evidence-based information: To empower your choices.

  • A compassionate listening ear: Allowing you to explore your thoughts and feelings.

  • Guidance and signposting:  A follow-up email summarising our discussion with relevant resources and information provided.

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This session is designed to meet you where you are, offering the support and information you need to feel confident and prepared on your journey.

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​£95

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The Essentials​​​

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  • Bespoke Antenatal Sessions:  2 x 2.5hr antenatal sessions in your home, giving us an opportunity to get to know each other further.

  • Get Knowledgeable: Our sessions will allow you to get to know how birth works, know your options and what could come up along the way, so you feel confident in preparing your birth preferences, as well as thinking ahead to your postnatal period.

  • Informative and Reliable Resources: You will get a welcome pack and gift, with all the information we go through in our sessions, with additional reliable and evidence based resources so that you can recap on any areas or explore further should you wish, together with the option to borrow books from my collection.

  • Continuous Personalised Support: From the moment you hire me I am available by phone, message and email should you want or need further support.

  • A Listening Ear: We can meet again prior to your birth - a chance to chat through any thoughts and feelings, whilst feeling excited for what’s to come.

  • There for You When You Need Me: I go on on-call for you from 38-42 weeks - that’s 24/7! So that I am able to offer support from the moment you need it.

  • Compassionate and Dedicated Birth Support: Once you are in labour and I come to join you, I am there for the duration, providing continuity throughout, until you are settled with your baby.

  • Post Birth Reflections: We will then meet again when I visit you in those first couple of weeks to reflect on your birth and celebrate your new arrival.

  • Ongoing Support: My support will continue via phone or message, giving reassurance should you need a listening ear or have any questions, as you navigate those first 6 weeks of life with your new baby.

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£1595

The Extended​​

 

You will get all that is included in the essentials package, along with:

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  • Taking it Deeper:  An additional 2 x 2.5hr antenatal sessions, giving you the option to either dive deeper into birth preparation and explore the postnatal period in more detail, or to incorporate a bespoke hypnobirthing course tailored to your needs.

  • More Time, More Confidence: Have the benefit of more in-person sessions to allow you to feel more prepared and confident. The hypnobirthing course comes complete with all materials — giving you powerful tools, practical skills, and a deep sense of confidence for a positive birth experience. Including a personalised hypnobirthing track written and recorded just for you!

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£1895​​​

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The Comprehensive 

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(Ideal for first time parents!)​

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You will get all that is included in the Extended Package, along with:

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  • Postnatal Care From a Familiar Face: 2 x 3hr postnatal sessions to use within the first 4 weeks after birth- providing you with the invaluable emotional and practical support from a familiar face, as you adjust to life with your newborn and recover from your birth.

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£2075​​​​

Additional sessions and support can be added to birth packages.

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Click here to find out more about what hypnobirthing offers and my courses.

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I can also accompany you to antenatal appointments, helping you to process the information being given and allowing you to feel confident to advocate for yourself. And, I’ll be there should you feel overwhelmed, offering support and reassurance.

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