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A brief background
Other than being a mother of two, I also worked for a Catering
Equipment company for 10 years - until being made redundant. This is when I decided to pursue something I have always
wanted to do, which was midwifery, until I found out about a Doula.
I decided that I would rather become a Doula and give emotional
support - which unfortunately the NHS is lacking in!
I believe that a Doula has a crucial role in giving emotional
support before, during and after birthing. Obviously a midwife is medically trained and is a very important part of birthing,
but I feel very strongly that the emotional support is the key to having a happier, calmer, easier pregnancy and birth for
both mother and baby. The same also goes for having emotional support with your newborn, this is something that is not offered
in the NHS, but so many people would benefit from having this support and comfort available to them. This is what I want
to be able to offer to expectant parents.
Training
Doula Course - with Nurturing Birth
(February 2007) and a member of Doula UK
HypnoBirthing Course - The Mongan Method
(March 2007)
Birth Crisis Workshop - Sheila Kitzinger
(April 2007)
Breast Feeding Workshop - with Lyn
Scazafabo (May 2007)
As a Doula, the more experience and knowledge I can gain,
the more I can offer in my role, to provide information and guidence to the best of my ability.
The reason I became a Doula is because I have a real passion
and interest in pregnancy, birth and children. This is such an amazing and individual time I believe that both, mother
and family should be able to enjoy every minute of their pregnancy, birth and early days - employing a Doula can help you
to achieve this.
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