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

I can’t believe we’re now in to 2022! As I age life seems to be speeding up at a scary rate. I try to pay attention to the little things and make the most of every moment, but it’s tough when I’m so busy with work, #volunteering, being a mum and a million other things. I have lots of plans for 2022 including not working 7 days a week all the time! Some #self-care is definitely on the cards, but I also want to grow and push my business goals forward too. It’s a tricky balance

We all hear stories about new borns crying all night and then sleeping in the day or having to change nappies every 5 minutes, exhausted parents and postnatal depression (in either parent). There’s also the other side to the coin when we hear or see a new mum who’s up and about a few days after her birth, a full face of make up, clean house and a blow dry. I want to bust a few myths about those first few weeks with a new baby; although every family and baby are different, so

Pregnancy and being a new parent can be an expensive time, so make sure you take advantage of the freebies and offers available to you. Here is a look at some of the things that are available to you… Prescriptions: All NHS prescriptions and dental treatment are free whilst you’re pregnant and for 12 months afterwards. Please ask your midwife for a FW8 form and you can apply for your maternity exemption certificate. Baby on board badge: if you’re going to be travelling on the

The ever elusive sleep! It’s on the top of nearly every parents wish  list! I’ve recently completed a course in Holistic Sleep Coaching and I look forward to being able to support my postnatal doula clients with the new information I’ve learnt. I’m happy to come to your house and give you some support during the day so you can get some rest and talk about sleep or I can do a couple of night shifts a week, so you can get a bit of sleep whilst I take care of your baby’s night t