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30/05/2026

17/05/2026

I wrote this response to a post by a women who had been for an appointment to discuss having a VBAC, sge left feeling overwhelmed. I can no longer find the post so Im putting it here instead.

Firstly, I just want to say — a VBAC is absolutely possible 🤍

Unfortunately, many women walk into consultations hearing lots of risks without always being given the actual percentages or the full balanced picture. In many cases, the risks discussed are still considered low, and you deserve informed, evidence-based conversations rather than fear-based ones.

It’s also important to remember that vaginal birth has many benefits for both mum and baby too ✨
Babies born vaginally are more likely to benefit from:
🤍 exposure to beneficial bacteria
🤍 support with lung fluid clearance
🤍 lower rates of some respiratory difficulties

And for mums, recovery can often be gentler physically and emotionally compared to major abdominal surgery.

None of this is about saying one birth is “better” than another — it’s about you being fully informed and supported in making the choice that feels right for you 🤍

Having the right support around you can make such a difference. Having someone there to advocate for you, help you ask questions, hold space for your choices, and remind you of your strength can really help protect your birth environment and give you the best chance of the birth you want.

This is where hypnobirthing and mindset work become so powerful too ✨

So much of the preparation is about:
🌿 rebuilding trust in your body
🌿 reducing fear and outside noise
🌿 reconnecting with your instincts and inner wisdom
🌿 feeling safe enough to soften and surrender

Movement can also be incredibly important in a VBAC journey 🤍
Helping your body feel open, comfortable, relaxed, and able to flow instinctively through labour. Rocking, swaying, breathing, walking, leaning forward — all supporting baby and helping you stay connected to your body rather than trapped in fear.

And your birth partner has such an important role too ✨
They need to do the work alongside you — to trust you, hold you in your power, protect your space, and remind you of your strength when things feel overwhelming.

11/05/2026

✨ Pregnancy Coffee Morning ✨

Come and join us this month at Ivy & Lace Wellness for a relaxed and welcoming morning all about pregnancy, birth, babies, and support 🤍

The coffee morning will be hosted by myself alongside the lovely Joy from , an Independent Midwife, where we’ll be there to chat, answer questions, and hold space for all things pregnancy and birth ☺️

We’ll also be joined by the wonderful Laura from , who will be enjoying a stroll around Langold Lake beforehand before coming along to join us 💛🌿

Whether you’re newly pregnant, preparing for birth, or simply wanting to connect with other mums-to-be, you are so welcome.

☕ Relaxed atmosphere
🤍 Supportive conversations
🌿 A chance to connect with others on a similar journey

📍 Ivy & Lace Wellness
🕥 10.30am
🗓 Saturated 16th May

We’d love to see you there ✨

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07/05/2026

There’s a moment in pregnancy where things start to shift… 🤍

You go from feeling excited and curious…
to suddenly feeling unsure, overwhelmed, and maybe even a little anxious about what’s ahead.

And it’s not because you’re not capable.
It’s because no one has truly shown you how your body works in birth.

This is where hypnobirthing comes in ✨

It’s not just breathing…
It’s understanding what’s happening in your body
It’s reducing fear and building confidence
It’s learning how to stay calm and grounded
It’s knowing your options so you can make choices that feel right for you

I work 1-1 with you, in your own home, creating a space where you feel supported, heard, and prepared — not overwhelmed.

Whether you’re early in pregnancy or approaching those final weeks… it’s not too late to feel differently about your birth 🤍

If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign to reach out 💛

06/05/2026

There’s something about this stage of pregnancy that isn’t talked about enough… 🤍

The part where you’ve done the classes, read the books, made your plans…
and then suddenly… doubt creeps in.

More appointments, more opinions, more “what ifs”…

And you can start to feel like you’ve lost that calm, confident version of yourself you had just weeks before.

I see this so often.

And I just want to remind you —
✨ You haven’t lost anything
✨ You’re not doing it wrong
✨ You’re just being surrounded by a lot of noise

Everything you’ve learned, everything you’ve felt, everything you know… it’s still there 🤍

Sometimes you just need the space, the support, and the right environment to come back to it.

Whether that’s through hypnobirthing, doula support, or simply having someone hold space for you — you don’t have to navigate this part alone.

Take a breath today…
Place your hand on your body…
And come back to you 🤍

If you’re feeling like this right now, I see you 💛

My DMs are always open 💚

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26/04/2026

Today marks a bittersweet moment — it’s my last hypnobirthing session with a truly lovely couple 🤍 Watching them grow in confidence, knowledge, and trust in themselves throughout this journey has been so beautiful.

I’m filled with gratitude for being a part of their story, and I can’t wait to see them meet their baby soon.

Thank you all for trusting me on this path — I’m so excited for all the couples I’ve worked with, and those I will meet in the future. If you’re looking to start your own hypnobirthing journey, I’m always here to support you.

I now look forward to seeing the mum-to-be for her free reflexology treatment, which I offer to all my clients to set the calm for birth to follow 💞

Message me ot email me at [email protected] for more information formation.

Much Love
Kelly 💖
Holding Space Doula
Holding Space Beginnings

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26/04/2026

Contact me for more information, [email protected] or come along and join our Pregnancy Coffee Morning on 16th May 10.30am

17/04/2026

No wounder my bag was so heavy 🤣

17/04/2026

“Isn’t hypnobirthing just breathing?” 🤍

I hear this a lot… and yes, breathing is a beautiful part of it — but it’s so much more than that.

✨ It’s understanding how your body works in birth
✨ It’s reducing fear and building confidence
✨ It’s learning how to stay calm and grounded
✨ It’s knowing your options and making informed choices

Breathing is just one tool…
Hypnobirthing is about preparing your mind and body so you can step into birth feeling supported, informed, and empowered.

Because when you understand what’s happening, everything changes 🤍

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