I am a recognised Birth Doula and a recognised Post Natal Doula with Doula UK and with Nurturing Birth.
- Nurturing Birth Advanced Breastfeeding Workshop
- Nurturing Birth Advanced Birth Workshop
- Early Years First Aid Course.
- Nurturing Birth Birth Doula and Post Natal Doula Course
- Sheila Kitzinger Birth Crisis Workshop
- CRB Enhanced Disclosure.
- Water Birth Study Day with Dianne Garland
- Jack Newman Breastfeeding Study day
- Twins and multiples workshop with Naomi Kemmeny
I have supported over 80 families either as their birth, postnatal doula or both. I am very proud to be supporting one of my families who are expecting their third baby.
I have supported parents in all manner of birthing situations – natural births, caesarean section, breach and VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) – in a number of different hospitals and homes with a variety of different scenarios, with or without pain relief, TENS, entinox, pethidine and epidural. I have also supported women through assisted deliveries where ventouse, forceps or kiwi have been used, planned c-section, planned and unplanned home birth, water birth, twins… the list grows.
I have supported a number of families in the postnatal period, which I find extremely rewarding. I have enjoyed supporting families with twins which has continued beyond the first few weeks, as they may have needed an extra pair of hands attending swimming lessons or appointments.
I have breast fed each of my children, with the longest being fed to nine months and the shortest stopping at eight weeks. With each child it was different which I believe has given me extensive experience in this area. At different times I suffered with Mastitis and Breast Thrush and as a result I am aware of the causes and treatments for these conditions.
I also have personal experience of Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Postnatal depression.
