What we do
Birth support
We will visit you three times before the birth, to get to know you, write your birth plan together, get to know your family and what you want. We will accompany you through the birth, at home, hospital, birthing centre. We will visit you after the birth should you need support with breastfeeding or sleeping, organisation.
After-birth support
We can support you after the birth as well with a range of services.
Birthing Classes
Try the alternative, become empowered thanks to the knowledge our classes will give you. Learn about nutrition, the importance of emotional well being in pregnancy, what happens to your body in pregnancy and how to prepare for labour, how acupuncture can help you, how to succeed at breast feeding, learn about first aid for your baby and get to know other parents-to-be.
Bespoke Package
Our birthing package includes :
An initial visit before the birth, getting to know you and your family discussing what we offer as doulas
A second visit aimed at drafting your birth plan with you
Support with prenatal concerns, relaxation, breathing
Discussing at length what kind of birth you would like to experience
Support with preparing for breastfeeding
Birth support at home and / or hospital
Also, you may want to attend our Antenatal sessions - listed below
After the birth
If you need our help we are happy to support you with the following:
1:1 advice withbreast feeding, sleeping, bathing, going out
individual support; help with looking after your baby while you rest
Help with light shopping, going out with you and your baby
safety around the house
weaning your baby
Prenatal classes
A series of classes to help you prepare for the birth, get ready to be a parent, ensure the health and safety of your newborn. A series of 8 sessions with a range of professionals; a space foryou to ask the questions you want to ask; an opportunity to be with other women. All sessions close with a 30minutes of yoga breathing and relaxation.
Sessions will include:
pregnancy and the birthing process - led by a midwife (2 sessions)
birth without fear and exploration of alternatives when giving birth - Hypno birthing, Rebozo...
eating well in pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding - led by a nutritional therapist
how can acupuncture help during pregnancy, in preparation for labour, led by an experienced acupuncturist
'save your baby's life' - first aid for babies and young children
'The fourth trimester' - the ups and down of being a new parent; the importance of well being - led by trained psychologist specialising in parenting
looking after your body with the Alexander technique - led by Alexander technique instructor
successful breast feeding; why breast is best - led by physician assistant based at London hospital