BIRTHROOTS DOULA " Supporting
mothers to bring childbirth back to its
roots."
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"I
have had two very different experiences of birth, the first highly
medicalised, resulting in a ceasaren section. The second, a natural
birth with minimal intervention.
Both experiences shaped the way that I view childbirth and my passion lies with supporting other women in childbirth and in the postnatal period."
Both experiences shaped the way that I view childbirth and my passion lies with supporting other women in childbirth and in the postnatal period."
About me
I am married with two beautiful young children. After completing a degree in contemporary dance in 2001 I began my midwifery training.
Throughout the training I had my children and I began questioning many of the practices which I was routinely undertaking as a midwife.
Whilst on maternity leave from university I undertook a taster course in alternative therapies. This intrigued me and soon I began to develop a passion for holistic care within the maternity services. I qualified as a midwife in 2006 after having my second child.
I soon realised that my heart was not wholly in midwifery and that I wanted to add something more to womens experience of childbirth, more than I could give working in the NHS.
I discovered about doulas and immediately knew that this was my vocation. I undertook a doula training course with Nurturing Birth which is recognised by the Doula UK organisation and I am currently training to become a recognised doula.
I am a member of Doula Uk, the largest organisation of doulas in the UK and I have professional indemnity insurance.
I further intend to qualify as a practitioner in some relevant therapies - watch this space!