Births
Birth Doula
- empowering you and caring for you, all the way through -
It is clear that good, continuous support during pregnancy and birth leads to better outcomes for both mother and baby.
Having a doula means having someone experienced by your side, who you already know, the whole way through your birth.
Someone to look after you, and your birth partner. Someone to help advocate for you and be there in whatever way you need.
Here are a few of the evidenced benefits of having a doula:
Shorter labours
Reduced likelihood of caesarean or assisted birth
Less pharmacological pain relief (including epidural)
Reduced need for induction
Lower levels of postnatal depression
More satisfaction and positively rate their birth experience
Increased prospect of, and successful initiation and continuation of breastfeeding
Quicker postnatal recovery rates and greater postnatal confidence
Read more here https://www.thedouladirectory.com/why-hire-a-doula
As your doula I will
Be ‘on call’ from week 38-42 and available 24/7
Offer email/telephone/whatsapp support whenever you need
Teach a full antenatal course OR a full hypnobirthing course during your third trimester
Offer one post natal visit to debrief your birth and check in with you
“Having Anna at my birth, and supporting me postnatally, was nothing short of lifechanging. This experience is so far removed from my previous one, starting with an amazing birth and followed by a calm, supported few weeks where I actually managed to bond well with my baby and establish breastfeeding.
I can’t thank Anna enough for everything!”
—Maz K
Birth and postnatal doula client
Bespoke Hypnobirthing Course
Individual hypnobirthing courses, tailored to you and your birth partner.
We will cover:
Natural ways to manage during childbirth
How your body works during labour - the science behind it, and how to help it work most effectively
Your own individual anxieties and worries and how best to address them so they don’t turn up during labour
Self-hypnosis hypnobirthing skills to overcome fear, and increase your confidence in your ability to give birth
Useful breathing and deep relaxation techniques
How fear and anxiety have a directly negative impact on your body during birth, and how to reduce it
Ways in which your birth partner can play a pivotal role
Practical techniques to help you stay calm and relaxed during birth
Helpful birth positions
Effective ways to work with the medical team supporting you, and when to call the midwifery team / go in to hospital
Individualised relaxation tracks and how to practise them
This bespoke, private course takes place over 4 sessions and costs £450
“I booked these classes because birth terrified me. I left genuinely excited. Having now had an amazing, empowering birth - I am forever grateful.”
— Mel A
Hypnobirthing student
Antenatal courses
You’re about to become parents and embark on one of the most exciting adventures of your life!
This course looks at everything you could want to know about birth and those early weeks.
We will cover:
Labour and birth
Initial baby care and what to expect in hospital
Newborn behaviour
Baby development, attachment and bonding
Breastfeeding and how to get off to the best start
Formula feeding and how to make up bottles safely
Nappies and nappy changing
Bathing and dressing
Carseat safety
What to buy
Parenthood, how life changes; and anxieties you may have
This course takes place over 4 sessions and costs £200 per couple
“Just brilliant, if you’re looking for an antenatal course that gives you all the information in an impartial, evidence based way; with a lot of humour - look no further!”
— Aria K
Antenatal class student
Group Hypnobirthing course
Small group hypnobirthing courses, helping you learn alongside other locals going through pregnancy at the same time.
We will cover:
Natural ways to manage during childbirth
How your body works during labour - the science behind it, and how to help it work most effectively
Self-hypnosis hypnobirthing skills to overcome fear, and increase your confidence in your ability to give birth
Useful breathing and deep relaxation techniques
How fear and anxiety have a directly negative impact on your body during birth, and how to reduce it
Ways in which your birth partner can play a pivotal role
Practical techniques to help you stay calm and relaxed during birth
Helpful birth positions
Effective ways to work with the medical team supporting you, and when to call the midwifery team / go in to hospital
Relaxation tracks and how to practise them
This course takes place over 5 sessions and costs £330 per couple
“It was just what I needed to put me in the right frame of mind, and give me back faith in my body”
— Jenny S
Hypnobirthing student