As a qualified Childbirth Professional, former NNEB Nanny & Maternity Nurse,
now a full-time working Doula, Antenatal Educator & Hypnobirthing Teacher,
I fill a role that new mothers and families have always needed & traditionally existed through pregnancy, birth & the early weeks of parenthood. Hiring a Doula to prepare you for Birth & to support you through your Pregnancy & Labour does not mean,
you don't know how to do this. It means you want to be informed, respected, listened to, feel completely empowered, safe & protected when you birth your baby. Someone to give you continuity of care, clear information, practical & emotional support alongside comprehensive Antenatal Education & effective Hypnobirthing tools,
I will ensure you will feel In control of your Pregnancy & Birth with both you & your partner fully prepared for what ever birth your body & your baby needs. You will come to know all your options, how to navigate maternity services & how best to communicate your wishes to hospital staff. You can now feel relaxed, calm, excited & confident about birthing your baby & look forward to your positive birth experience. Working with expectant, birthing & newborn families is my true calling. Originally starting a successful career in early years, childcare & education I had complete change of career when I was raising my 3 oldest children on my own. I ended up studying, training & working as a Legal Executive, this led on to a Law Degree & a career spanning over 10 years as a city of London Lawyer working with High Profile Clients. Even though I had done well in my legal career & I loved it, I couldn’t shake the feeling that it wasn’t quite the right fit. I kept being drawn back into supporting new mothers as a Volunteer Breastfeeding supporter. It wasn’t until I took on a Doula’s role for a friend, that I had a complete epiphany, it felt like coming home. My speciality areas in my Doula work, have grown from my experience of working with families & my deep desire to see parents receive a full spectrum of support. And of course birthing, breastfeeding & raising my own 5 children definitely adds to what I can bring to you as a Doula, I completely understand how having a baby is both is a joyful, challenging & a life changing experience. I have been a young mum, a single working parent, a stay at home parent & an older mum. I have always been that mum other mum's turn to when they have questions or need support. I take on clients in London & Cheshire, & work alongside other Birth Bliss Doulas on a shared care basis & so I always have a back up Doula. I am a member & supported by the renowned Doula Association & trained as a Doula with the Birth Bliss Academy. The highest standard of Doula training. I am well connected, know personally & refer clients to a whole network of leading UK Antenatal, Birth, Breastfeeding & Postnatal specialists, who are experts in their field. I offer comprehensive Antenatal Education & support, Antenatal & Hypnobirthing courses, complete Labour & Birth support. Alongside Breastfeeding support & Postnatal support visits to aid your recovery with guidance on Newborn care. My Birth Support packages start from Pregnancy & up to 8 weeks after your baby is born. You can get an idea of what my service can include by visiting my website. I am here for you whether you are a first time parent looking for dedicated, caring support & guidance or already a parent & want to have a more positive experience this time around. To find out how I can support you, my availability, fees & to arrange a free consultation please visit my website:
www.thebirthdoulacheshire.co.uk
SPECIALIST AREAS:
Anxiety, Older mothers, High risk pregnancies, VBAC, HBAC, Water Birth, Caesarean, Induction, Breastfeeding support, Newborn care, Sleep support for families, High Profile & VIP Clients, Hypnobirthing. RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS:
NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor
NNEB Nursery Nurse Childcare & Education
Maternity Nurse Diploma
Reg Childminder
Home Start Family Support Worker Training
Unicef Breastfeeding Support Worker Training
Birth Bliss Academy Birth & Postnatal Doula Training
Mama Serene Hypnobirthing Practitioner Training
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
ILEX Law & Legal Practice Level 6
(Family Law & Conveyancing)
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) LLB
