Birth Preparation
In the world with so much information, gadgets and contradictions - it can be hard to tune in to the intuition and hear what feels right in the moment. And when it comes to something as natural as childbirth - you can't afford to be disconnected with yourself. So I see my role in your birth preparation is to connect you to the generational knowledge, to let the nature and your body take over and you have the most positive, calm birth.
About birth preparation with me.
As a birth doula, I've seen how not understanding childbirth process can make it quickly become overly managed, leaving women feeling out of control. I also saw firsthand how knowing too much can build up fears and interfere with getting into the right mindset to support the natural birth process. That's why I have an individual approach for women I work with to make sure they addressed their fears and doubts, while receiving every bit of knowledge they needs to feel confident, calm, and ready to let nature take its course. I believe in providing just the right amount of information – enough to empower you without leaving you feel overwhelmed or lost. After all, the best birth experiences happen when your body’s natural hormones take over and your thinking brain gets a well-deserved break.
Here's a sneak peek at what birth preparation with me includes:
- Physiology of Birth: understand what's happening in your body can help you build trust in yourself and let go of fears you might have accumulated in your lifetime.
- Comfort Measures & Partner Support: help your support team understand more about how to serve you with confidence in your birth.
- Informed Decision Making and Advocacy: learn how to make choices that are right for you and your baby, and how to protect your birth within the maternity system.
- Navigating the Maternity System: tips on getting the individualised care you deserve, without feeling like just another number.
- Interventions and Options: part of letting go the fears – knowledge is power!
- Birth Preferences/Plans: craft a birth plan that reflects your desires and priorities, with guidance and support.
- Breastfeeding Tips and Local Resources: arm yourself with essential breastfeeding know-how and connect with local support networks.
- Post-Partum Care and Signposting: navigate the postpartum period with ease, knowing where to find help and support when you need it.
* shorter workshops cover the absolute essentials of each subject area
Courses
Workshop / Refresher
6h over 2-3 sessions
£200 (Zoom or face to face)
Private course
10h over 3-4 sessions
£350 (your home)
£325 (Zoom)
Birth Preparation Retreat
Next dates TBC
start from £250
This course is designed for anyone who feel generally prepared and confident. The content of the sessions will be specifically tailored to you: debriefing the previous experience, recapping/filtering what you do know and filling in any gaps. We can organise this course in the comfort of your own home on online.
In this fully comprehensive antenatal program you will learn all that you need to know about birth to feel confident and informed throughout your journey, we will work on building your connection with your body and mind, while deepening your trust in the natural processes. My 1:1 course is tailored to your specific case and I teach in the comfort of your own home or online.
Birth Preparation Retreat is a the perfect opportunity to meet likeminded sisters in a relaxed setting and empower each other to have the most beautiful journey into becoming a mother. The retreat will provide full birth preparation (as described above), plus a private midwife, a free birth keeper and a gentle sleep coach will join us. We will also do pregnancy yoga and have maternity photoshoot...
Spaces are limited, so reserve your place with a deposit early.
Prior to booking any of my services we will arrange a call where you can ask any questions and we can get to know each other a bit. This call is non obligatory and free.