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    Give the gift of a memorable birth…for all the right reasons!
    Kirstie Broughton
    • Feb 21
    • 2 min

    Give the gift of a memorable birth…for all the right reasons!

    I know that a lot of people see doula support, antenatal education, #birth preparation and #postnatal planning as a luxury that only the rich can afford. I personally don’t think this is the case. Lots of people are prepared to spend £1500 or more on a travel system for a new #baby and they think this is ok. How much is a #positive birth experience worth to you? How much for a #happy and #confident postnatal period? How much to help guard against birth #trauma? I’d like to di
    Holding Space – What does this mean?
    Kirstie Broughton
    • May 2, 2021
    • 2 min

    Holding Space – What does this mean?

    When I first became a doula I didn’t know what was meant by ‘holding space’. I now know it means a variety of things but I still find it hard to define, so here are a few of the ways I’ve held space for doula clients I’ve worked with… It could mean sitting quietly whilst a birthing person and their partner discuss a decision that needs to be made. Just being their, allowing them time to talk and offering words of support only when needed. Sometimes holding off other people wh
    What is the Bishops score?
    Kirstie Broughton
    • Jan 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    What is the Bishops score?

    Lots of people have never heard about the Bishops score, let alone know what it is. If you’re a regular follower of mine you’ll know that I’m a huge advocate of informed decisions. Learning about the Bishops score will enable and empower you to make an informed decision for your baby and yourself. The Bishops score is used to assess the ripeness of your cervix and your likelihood of going into labour in the immediate future. This scoring system was developed in the 1960’s by
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    Chelmsford, Essex

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