Pregnancy, Labour and Birth Support

I have always held a special interest in pregnancy, labour and birth experiences. Following my own positive birth experiences, I have been drawn to support women to have agency, to experience autonomy and to feel empowered during their pregnancy, labour and birth.  

Therapeutic support: We can look at your hopes and expectations. I can support your exploration of pregnancy, labour and birth options and we can work together to create a birth plan. We can work on previous birth experiences and any experiences that still need to be processed or any fears you may currently hold. 

Birth partner support: If you wish I will be with you throughout your labour and birth, advocating for you when necessary. I will stay calmly present with you to help you with breathing, visualisation, pain control, and body positions, keeping you as calm and focused as possible.  

Postpartum Support:  Immediately after birth I can support you and your baby as you rest and recover.  In subsequent sessions, we can take time to process your birthing experience and I can give you the space to "debrief".  We can work through your experience in a way that feels safe for you.  We can also look at any issues you may be experiencing related to attachment, bonding, sleep and feeding.

Birthing trauma and Baby Loss: Whereas we are always hopeful for a positive outcome, sadly not all pregnancy and birth experiences end the way we wish. I can be there to support you through this too.

Fees:

£75 per 60 minute therapeutic session (pre/post birth)

£60 per hour for birth partner support during your birthing experience

Resources:

New Active Birth by Janet Balaskas 

https://read.amazon.co.uk/kp/embed?asin=B009UL3Z52&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_MJ026DKZZ0K6RCZCYQ80

The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thinking-Womans-Guide-Better-Birth/dp/0399525173/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29QEMLRFQGQE8&dchild=1&keywords=the+thinking+woman%27s+guide+to+a+better+birth&qid=1618063779&sprefix=the+thinking+woman%2Caps%2C502&sr=8-1

Birthing from Within by Pam England

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Birthing-within-Extra-Ordinary-Childbirth-Preparation/dp/0965987302/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZQ6DJJ9GDL5K&dchild=1&keywords=birthing+from+within&qid=1618064184&sprefix=birthing+from+%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ina-Mays-Guide-Childbirth-Gaskin/dp/0553381156/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DJHW2AE0WMD4&dchild=1&keywords=ina+may%27s+guide+to+childbirth&qid=1618064270&sprefix=ina+may%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-1

Childbirth without Fear by Grantly Dick-Read