The First Path Birth Companion

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The First Path Birth Companion provides virtual companioning to all pregnant and birthing people through support that honours individuallity and is rooted in justice, rights, advocacy and trauma awareness. I am an advocate birth companion and reproductive justice activist supporting the full spectrum of pregnancy, birth, pregnancy/infant loss, termination and NICU experiences of all people. I hold myself accountable for rehumanizing perinatal care by dismantling systems of oppression and addressing discrimination, inequity, disparities, obstetric violence and trauma. I focus on the prevention of harm, trauma and perinatal illness for all people through advocacy and support strategies that hold people centrally in their needs, rights, decision making, preferences and expectations of care at all times.
* Companion support for pregnancy, birth, loss in all trimesters, termination and NICU - all choices and all birthing people
* Traumatic Birth Recovery 3 Step Rewind Programme (currently in training)
* Advocacy support
* Birth rights education
* Energy healing
* Crystal healing
* Angel Guidance
* Chakra Readings

Pregnant and birthing people don’t usually contact me because they want someone to attend their birth.They contact me be...
15/09/2026

Pregnant and birthing people don’t usually contact me because they want someone to attend their birth.

They contact me because…

“I don’t know what questions to ask.”
“I’m scared of making the wrong decision.”
“I freeze in appointments.”
“I don’t feel listened to.”
“I’ve had a difficult birth before.”
“I want someone who understands.”

If any of those sound familiar… you are exactly who I created The First Path Birth Companion for. Contact me, and let's talk about the support you need.

Contact details: [email protected] | www.thefirstpathbirthcompanion.co.uk

Every pregnant and birthing person has the right to be seen, validated and respected as an individual in their maternity...
12/09/2026

Every pregnant and birthing person has the right to be seen, validated and respected as an individual in their maternity care, but the reality is, not everyone is safe in the maternity care system and discrimination and harm are very real, even though it is unlawful, and often with devastating outcomes for pregnant and birthing people and their babies.

As a pregnancy and birth companion, I support the rights of all people. This includes respecting gender identity and pronouns and advocating for the rights of all people to receive maternity care that is free of discrimination, bias, disrespect, and harm.

If you are a birthing person who is facing discrimination in your maternity care, please reach out for support.

Contact details: [email protected] | www.thefirstpathbirthcompanion.co.uk

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When planning your birth, don't forget to think about transitioning to your place of birth - even if you are planning a ...
10/09/2026

When planning your birth, don't forget to think about transitioning to your place of birth - even if you are planning a home birth, think about what matters to you should a transition to a different environment be needed if things change unexpectedly.

Transitions matter, they can change your energy, your sensory system, your labour flow, your thoughts, your communication. Give thought to your needs and include it in your birth plan - the practical, sensory, communication, or self advocacy strategies that support you.

Want to talk more about your individual needs and the support you might need during any transitions in your birth? Let's talk! Contact me via my website to book your free 15 minute initial consultation!

Contact details: [email protected] | www.thefirstpathbirthcompanion.co.uk

My Half Moon Pregnancy Package is for you if you would like a virtual, nurturing space where you will be emotionally hel...
08/09/2026

My Half Moon Pregnancy Package is for you if you would like a virtual, nurturing space where you will be emotionally held, seen, and heard throughout your pregnancy up to 37 weeks gestation. With text/whatsapp support, a dedicated session to discuss a topic of your choice, educational resources, and exploration of what matters to you as you move through your pregnancy and more.

Find out about how I can support your pregnancy journey by checking out my website and my Half Moon Pregnancy Package.

Contact details: [email protected] | www.thefirstpathbirthcompanion.co.uk

The shift change in labour ….Birthing in hospital brings the very high likelihood of experiencing one or more shift chan...
05/09/2026

The shift change in labour ….

Birthing in hospital brings the very high likelihood of experiencing one or more shift changes. With interruptions to your labour flow, more unfamiliar faces, yet another obstetrician, midwife or midwifery assistant to get to know. New personalities, a different energy and all the anxieties that might come along with change during labour when disruption can be really difficult and sometimes detrimental.

Although potentially challenging, planning for shift changes is a positive part of your birth planning and your self advocacy. You can hold your power and safety within a shift change transition, and this is a key area we can look at together as part of my pregnancy and birth companioning support.

Want to know more about how I can support your pregnancy or birth? Take a look at my website for my packages and sessions.

Contact details: [email protected] | www.thefirstpathbirthcompanion.co.uk

Have you recently had an antenatal appointment that left you feeling unheard, frustrated or upset? To support you to nav...
03/09/2026

Have you recently had an antenatal appointment that left you feeling unheard, frustrated or upset?

To support you to navigate your antenatal care, I offer a focused, non-clinical “Appointment Translator” session, designed to …

👉 help you make sense of what was discussed, how it was communicated, how you felt and what it meant for you in your care
👉 offer a safe space to pause, reflect and to regain clarity, so you can move forward
👉 support you as you make informed decisions that are right for you, in your own time and in your own power
👉 support you to process information, identify red flags within communication, formulate clear questions and move forward into future appointments feeling more grounded, informed and more confident in who you are and in communicating what you want.

If you would like support around your maternity care appointments, reach out and let's find a way forward. Details of my Appointment Translator session are on my website

Contact details: [email protected] | www.thefirstpathbirthcompanion.co.uk

Today is grief awareness day.Grief often exists alongside pregnancy, birth, and parenting, and it is far from easy.If yo...
30/08/2026

Today is grief awareness day.

Grief often exists alongside pregnancy, birth, and parenting, and it is far from easy.

If you are carrying grief in your pregnancy or birth journey for any reason, please know I see you.

I am a mother who carries grief.
Grief in pregnancy loss.
Grief in pregnancy.
Grief in preterm birth.
Grief in term birth.
Grief in the NICU.
Grief in breastfeeding.
Grief in parenting.

Grief is a journey. If you would like a space to be heard in your grief as you walk your journey or pregnancy and birth, please reach out.

Contact details: [email protected] | www.thefirstpathbirthcompanion.co.uk

When you hire me as your pregnancy and/or birth companion, I work for you and not the NHS. This distinction is really i...
29/08/2026

When you hire me as your pregnancy and/or birth companion, I work for you and not the NHS. This distinction is really important because it means that my focus is ALWAYS on you - who you are, what matters to you, your voice, your preferences, your choices and not on hospital policies, the expectations of behaviour within a particular professional role, care guidelines or anything else.

The relationship I have with you and how I get to know you deeply without being part of the maternity care system is really important and it doesn't mean that I am in conflict with your maternity care team. I come alongside your team to support you in having your needs met in a way that matters to you but I am not within the system, I am with you.

Would you like to know more about how I can support you in your pregnancy or birth? Reach out to me via my website.

Contact details: [email protected] | www.thefirstpathbirthcompanion.co.uk

Are you looking to hire a pregnancy and birth companion/doula? Then you are in the right place! I am here - let's talk! ...
27/08/2026

Are you looking to hire a pregnancy and birth companion/doula? Then you are in the right place! I am here - let's talk!

I have been supporting pregnant and birthing people for over 13 years and have a wealth of experience, skills and training spanning different countries and healthcare systems. My support always focuses on YOU - your individuality, what you want and need, your rights, your voice in self advocacy and your experience of care irrespective of the path your pregnancy or birth might take.

My support isn’t just about birth. It is about preparation - not antenatal classes, but support that holds you as you dig deep into who you are, what you want, what you need and skill building to help you own your experience with greater knowledge and self power.

My support is virtual, where you are, when you need it and at your own pace. Packages, one off sessions and educational resources based on what you need. I offer a FREE 15 minute consultation and a FREE hormones of labour resource in my online shop - go take a look!

Contact details: [email protected] | www.thefirstpathbirthcompanion.co.uk

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