I’ve been supporting parents for almost the last 10 years both in a voluntary and private capacity. What I witness so often with my clients, my peers and am aware of my own issues is the overload. Here’s what I believe the overload to be… Plate spinning Balancing act Juggling priorities Keeping ‘on top’ of everything […]
I’ve been working with an increasing number of women feeling really overwhelmed, frazzled and like they’re just not coping. They feel anxious, guilty, fed up, resentful, tired and just generally overloaded. In 2015 I discovered a quick (if not weird looking) tool to help me called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique – also known as tapping). […]
So your thinking about getting a doula? But have no idea where to start? Read on… this post is for you…. Where to find a doula? Like all other services – here’s some ideas…. Word of mouth is a great place to start – ask your friends, ask on facebook/social media, maybe check […]
At this morning’s weaning class, a mum asked for a shopping list of what would be good to buy each week at the shop. I’ve already listed the top 10 Finger Foods but here’s what I would ADD to a shop – bearing in mind with baby led weaning you can adapt what you normally […]
So, what are the secrets to enjoying those first few weeks of being a parent? In fact, not just the first few weeks but months and years….. Look after yourself – that includes looking after yourself in pregnancy, through birth and the postnatal period – ensure you are eating well, taking the opportunities to rest, […]
We’re coming to the end of a massive building project in our home. I can’t say it’s been the most stress-free period of my life with the door being a turnstile to tradesmen, never knowing how will be here day to day or when they’re going to be here. And I’m missing the quiet of […]
I’m looking forward to delivering the Preparing for Parenting classes throughout 2016 – class dates are now being published for the start of the year. Throughout all the topics we will be reflecting on the expectations and realities of parenting. Why am I doing this? What is the purpose of this? What I believe strongly […]
GUEST POST by Sarah from Birth and Beyond Do you ever feel as though you’d like your baby to just TELL you what’s going on for them? Life might be so much easier! Before we become parents we often don’t have much experience of listening to babies. It’s also not a skill that most […]
There is NOTHING that can prepare you for parenting – how many times have we said it, felt it, heard it? I’m keen to work with expectant parents to make them feel confident and excited about the arrival of their babies. It’s such an exciting, special and SHORT time. We spend a lot of time focussing, […]
When asked about what I do as a doula – I often hear ‘aren’t doulas hippies who only do home births?’. Yes, most of us are pro-natural childbirth (as are the majority of women), but for me, specifically, I believe birth is about choice and making it the best possible experience for you based on your […]