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Birth Doula Package Includes

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Postnatal Doula Package

I can provide practical and emotional support, caring for your baby and caring for you, cups of tea an empathetic ear and a hug if needed. I can help you to recognise what’s normal for a newborn, assisting you in working through the differing advice and opinions, to find what’s right instinctively for you and your newborn.

I provide support in your home environment to enable you to develop your mothering skills, in a relaxed manner.

I can provide feeding support and signpost for any concerns you may have. I will listen to your birth story and support your decisions in a non-judgemental way, we are all different.

I have a wide knowledge of various approaches and methods of childcare and will use this knowledge to help you discover how you want to do things for your family, to follow your instincts.

I can assist with light housework, laundry, meal preparation and older siblings, really whatever you need to feel comfortable and supported.

I am flexible and my role is to support you and your partner with running your household and getting to know your newborn.

£35 per hour.

Hypnobirthing

The Calm Births Course is a birth education programme designed to help you achieve a calm and gentle birth, whatever type of birth you have.

My classes are informal and relaxed, and tailored to your needs. Join in with a group or individual classes in the privacy of your own home or online.  

The course consists of three sessions of approximately 90 minutes each, there’s relaxation practice at home for you too. There is also an optional 4th session for first time parents, or those who want a refresher, covering the immediate postnatal period and how to cope, with lots of practical baby care advice.

You will learn how to take yourself away into a deep space of relaxation whenever and wherever you wish, whilst remaining in control. You will learn that birthing doesn’t need to be painful, about the physiology and hormones involved and what you can do to be in control of your birth.

The Calm births course uses a combination of Hypnobirthing techniques and practical antenatal education. I will talk you through the physical and hormonal changes that take place during the stages of labour. In trusting your amazing body and mind, you can keep that lovely oxytocin flowing with a positive mindset throughout. These tools along with other practical techniques to use include, deep relaxation, simple breathing techniques and light touch massage, my aim is to support and empower you to achieve your own beautiful birth, whatever that may look like, hypnobirthing can have such a positive impact.

I will also cover:

• How to release any fears or negative feelings you may have around birth
• How to naturally start your labour when baby is ready
• Breathing techniques for labour and to birth your baby
• A simple massage technique to avoid the chances of episiotomy
• How to stay calm and in control of your baby’s birth
• How to reduce the need for medication.

Group session £245 for you and your birth partner, private classes £295.

Walk and Talk

This is a 2 hour walk, a chance to chat, have a coffee at the park, air your concerns, get support. It could help you to gain confidence getting out and about with your baby. You can talk about all things baby, sleep, feeding, what’s normal for babies, or just chat in general, with someone who is experienced and a good listener.

£50 per session, call to book 07837764177

Birth Planning

Do you know what your options are? If you don’t, you don’t have any. This is a in-person or online session which enables you to come away with a plan containing what is important to you in a format that can be communicated easily with midwives and professions. This is a bespoke session that acknowledges your preferences and needs.

£75, call to book on 078937764177

Luna Lullabies

Are you struggling with broken sleep? Do you need to know that there is a break in sight? I am happy to offer night doula support where I come to your home and make sure baby (and you) are well taken care of all night so you can recuperate. I can also get on with some quiet tasks like folding laundry and sterilising bottles while you sleep! Night sessions can be flexible to times that suit you.

Price £50/hour, call to book on 07837764177.

Starting Solids

I offer both group and private Starting Solids sessions, designed to help you feel confident and supported as you introduce your baby to food. Together, we’ll look at the best approach for you and your baby, making sure it feels right for your family.

During the session, we will:

• Explore ideas for first foods and simple ways to get started
• Talk through different approaches, including baby-led and spoon-fed weaning
• Dispel some of the common myths around weaning
• Share tips to make mealtimes less stressful and more enjoyable
• Build your confidence so you feel prepared when the time comes

Sessions are suitable whether you’re preparing before starting weaning or are already on the journey with your baby.

Price £60 private, £20 group (minimum of 4 per group)