• COVERING HOSPITALS & HOMEBIRTHS IN MID CHESHIRE • EAST CHESHIRE • CHESHIRE WEST & CHESTER
" I do not care what type of Birth you have... a home birth,
a scheduled caesarean or if you birth alone in the woods next to a baby deer.
I care that you had options, that you were supported in your choices,
and that you were respected "
•January Harshe •
HIRING A DOULA TO PREPARE YOU FOR BIRTH & SUPPORT YOU THROUGH YOUR
PREGNANCY & LABOUR, DOES'NT MEAN YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO THIS.
IT MEANS YOU WANT TO BE INFORMED, RESPECTED, LISTENED TO & FEEL
COMPLETELY SAFE, SUPPORTED &
WHEN YOU BIRTH
EMPOWERED
YOUR BABY.
My personal, skilled support means you will have all you need from Bump to Baby
Someone to give you continuity of care, the right information, practical & emotional support.
Complete Birth Preparation with comprehensive Antenatal Education, & useful Hypnobirthing tools.
I guide my clients in what to expect, help to eliminate fear, & instil confidence in their ability to birth their babies.
I teach them the most effective techniques to manage labour & help them to feel positive throughout.
I ensure you will feel In control of your Pregnancy & Birth with both you
& your partner fully prepared for what ever birth your body & your baby needs.
You will come to know all your options, how to navigate maternity services &
how best to communicate your wishes to hospital staff. You can now feel
relaxed, calm, excited & confident about birthing your baby
& look forward to your positive birth experience.
Welcome
& CONGRATULATIONS ON
YOUR PREGNANCY!
Do you have Pregnancy & Birth questions with little idea on where to find
the right information for you?
Unsure of what kind of Birth is right
for you & your baby & need help in
making a Birth Plan?
Want information & learning resources for your Birth Partner, so they know how they
can best support you?
Can't decide between the Hospital Midwife Led Unit or having your baby at home?
Need guidance on making
an informed decision?
Maybe you could do with some support with Antenatal appointments & communicating your preferences with Hospital Staff?
Are you feeling ...
EXCITED TO MEET YOUR NEW BABY &
LOOKING FORWARD TO BEING A MOTHER,
BUT FEELING NERVOUS ABOUT THE BIRTH?
Maybe you are looking for information on how to facilitate your
Home Birth - How do you get referred to your local Home Birth Team?
How safe is Home Birth really? And what equipment will you need?
Or have you been told you are high risk, & you are under Consultant Led Care, possibly facing an induction? I can help you learn what the risks to you & your baby actually are & what options are available to you.
Are you facing the possibility of another caesarean?
But would like to explore having a VBAC?
I can provide you with all the information you need & help
you to negotiate antenatal appointments to support your choice.
So lets get started ...
We remember the Birth of our babies all our lives, lets make your memory of your Birth experience a positive one
The Doula effect
25%
Shorten the length of labour by
Reduce the need for pain relief by
30%
Reduce epidural requests by
60%