Antenatal Preparation

I offer one-to-one antenatal preparation in the comfort of your own home. These sessions are included in my birth doula package, or are available to book as a stand alone service.

You can direct the content, length and number of sessions. We will discuss via phone and email the support you are looking for, and put together a programme that works for you and your birth partner.

Topics can include: –
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• Debrief of previous birth or hospital experiences

• Sharing of dreams and hopes for your birth

• Discussion of fears surrounding this birth

• Anatomy and Physiology of labour and birth

• Psychology of labour and birth

• Visualisation

• Nesting

• Hypnobirthing

• Breathing Techniques

• Simple Massage

• Alternative therapy ideas

• Positions for labour and birth

• What to do when labour begins

• Biomechanics for birth

• Pain relief, natural and medical

• Relaxation Mindfulness

• Partner support ideas

• Exploring birth preferences and writing a plan

• Assertiveness

• What to pack

• Homebirth

• Waterbirth​

• Breastfeeding

• Postnatal Planning

• Getting to know your baby

And anything else you are interested in!

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For comprehensive antenatal preparation I suggest booking three sessions. Each session lasting between 2-3 hours.

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Single sessions, lasting 2-3 hours are available for people who have something more specific they would like to discuss.