About Me
In my life I hold many things dear to my heart. The ability to express through crafting and creativity, building and being part of a healthy community, one that has respect, to respond and adapt. I also feel a good sense of humour is an essential part of processing, I feel that it is a very good tool to disperse emotions and ease tension. I welcome peace in my life, I appreciate the Earth we live on and I am grateful for the love and support within my family and friends.
Having three children of my own, now beautiful grown up beings, has led me to explore this role as a doula. I birthed my first baby in hospital and then birthed my second and third babies at home. For all three births I had the encouragement and support of my loving husband by my side. Becoming a mother is a profound journey and being supported, trusted and listened to is important.
I have previously worked as an early years teacher and this work has led me to provide a supportive role for families, encouraging them in their unique journeys and offering information and advice to help empower them as individuals and as a family unit.
My Doula Certification:
I am fully accredited with Doula UK as a Birth and Postnatal Doula
Birth Bliss Academy Doula Training - completed 13.2.2020
Biomechanics for Birth - Molly O’Brien - 9.10.20
Robozo Techniques for Easier Birth - Sophie Messager - 8.2.21
10 oils: aromatherapy oils for the childbearing year workshop - Nicola Mahdiyyah Goodall - 20/21.9.2021
Childbirth Physiology Course - Dr Rachel Reed - 25.6.22
WellMama - ‘Seeds of our Dreams’, Midwives and Birthkeepers Retreat - 23/24.7.22
Postnatal Robozo Massage and Closing Ritual Course, (theory) - Sophie Messager - 14.3.2023
Shiatsu for midwifes and doulas - 2 day course - Suzanne Yates 25/26.4.2023
Postnatal Robozo Massage and Closing Ritual Course, (practical) - Sophie Messager - 14.10.2023
Reclaiming Childbirth Course - Dr Rachel Reed - 2.11.2023
Breastfeeding and Lactation - Katie James - on going
How to Prepare for a Nurturing Recovery - Sophie Messager - on going