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Thanks everyone for a brilliant Birthing With Conf

Thanks everyone for a brilliant Birthing With Confidence meeting last night! Thank you to midwife @janeywelbourn for your Q&A session.

It was wonderful to hear 3 positive birth stories from Nim @n1m15ha, Emma and Bryony, thank you so much for sharing your experience’s and wisdom.

Next meeting is Tues 15th Dec 7pm. Do join, peer to peer support is so empowering.
@sarahrsb2018 @michellegerlis
#peertopeerbirthsupport
#freeantenatalsupport
#birthwithconfidence

Both mum and baby loving this morning’s baby mas

Both mum and baby loving this morning’s baby massage class. The sense of well-being for all is immense! ❤️. Mats distance, strict covid measures in place... spaces limited. Booking link in bio or contact me if you have a group who would like to do it together. #oxytocin #serotonin #babybonding #spreadthelove #funbabyclasses #babymassage #babyyoga #richmondmums #twickenhammums #surreymums #barnesmums #chiswickmums #kingstonmums

Do join us for our ‘Birthing With Confidence’

Do join us for our ‘Birthing With Confidence’ monthly meeting tomorrow! We have two wonderful mums coming back to share their empowering birth stories, as well as a Q&A from @angelamidwife from @westmidhomebirthteam - it’s a wonderful forum to ask questions and build confidence in preparation for the birth of your baby.
Please get in touch and we’ll send you the zoom link.
@sarahrsb2018 @michellegerlis @chelwestmvp
#peertopeerbirthsupport
#freeantenatalsupport
#birthwithconfidence

Some lovely pictures from this morning’s baby ma

Some lovely pictures from this morning’s baby massage class! A fun, relaxed class with tea, cake and chat after, join us!
Baby Yoga - Mon 11am
Baby Massage - Wed 10.30am and 2pm
Or book your own private group class with friends at a day/time to suit you.
Spaces limited so I can distance mats.
Booking link in bio. 🤗

#babymassagetwickenham #babymassagerichmond #babymassagecourses
#twickenhammums #richmondmums #barnesmums #putneymums #chiswickmums #swlondonmums #londonmums #surreymums

Unpacking done...now both enjoying a final farewel

Unpacking done...now both enjoying a final farewell lunch as I officially become surplus to requirement!
Exciting adventures ahead @hollyjessgray 😘!
#neststartingtoempty 😢.

My house this morning, awaiting mums and babies fo

My house this morning, awaiting mums and babies for today’s baby yoga class. Mats distanced, doors open, room freshly cleaned and everything spotless! We had such a fun class, with chat, tea and muffins straight out of the oven after..... come join us 🙌🙌:
Baby Yoga - Mon 11am
Baby Massage - Wed 10.30am.
Private classes available if you have a group you’d like to do it with. Booking link in bio.
#babymassageclasses
#babyyogaclasses
#twickenhammums #richmondmums #barnesmums #putneymums #chiswickmums #barnesmums #swlondonmums #londonmums #surreymums

At the very end of the summer, I’ve finally made

At the very end of the summer, I’ve finally made it into the sea! Not quite The Med, but was an invigorating little dip on the Kent Riviera and a weekend full of laughter!
@chaosinthehive @mcknightcl @michellemeadows2013
#doulaoffcall
#timetostop
#roséinthesun
#staycation
#girlsweekend

A couple of spaces left for my drop in group baby

A couple of spaces left for my drop in group baby massage class at my house in St.Margarets tomorrow. Spaces limited and distanced. This is a fun baby massage class followed by tea, cake and a chance to chat. Booking link in bio. I had my first group baby yoga class in person again on Monday and everyone immediately rebooked... Such a joy to get everyone together again! 💕.
#babymassageclasses
#babyyogaclasses
#twickenhammums #richmondmums #barnesmums #putneymums #chiswickmums #barnesmums #swlondonmums #londonmums #surreymums

#ButNotMaternity This smile shows my excitement as

#ButNotMaternity
This smile shows my excitement as I raced to support a couple in hospital yesterday, during the birth of their beautiful little girl. I was so struck by how the support of a doula in hospital can make all the difference in someone’s birth experience... I know as doulas we know this, but I really felt it profoundly last night, having not been allowed into hospital with my mummies during this time. The things birth doulas do are so varied and so wide...but so absolutely attuned to a mothers needs. Women absolutely deserve the choice to have a second birth partner at the birth of their baby. Please support @birthblissacademy #ButNotMaternity campaign and help get these ‘one birth partner in hospital policy’ restrictions lifted.
#butnotmaternity
#lockdownbirthrights
#supportedbirth
#birthrights

So excited to be back running my classes in person

So excited to be back running my classes in person! Zoom has been brilliant, but the actual getting together is second to none!
Spaces are limited to 6 to allow for distancing, so do book promptly (booking link in bio). These are drop in classes from my home in St.Margarets. I am also running private courses if you have a group of friends that are keen to do it together (at dates and times to suit you). It’s a wonderful thing to book for the winter months. Do get in touch to discuss!
Classes start week commencing 14th Sept.
#babymassageclasses
#babyyogaclasses
#babyclassesinperson
#twickenhammums #richmondmums #barnesmums #putneymums #chiswickmums #barnesmums #swlondonmums #londonmums #surreymums

It’s wonderful to be back teaching groups in per

It’s wonderful to be back teaching groups in person! Socially distanced in the Earthlife Well-Being and Fitness studio in Kew, this one day workshop will build your confidence in preparation for the birth of your baby and ensure your partner is the best support they can be. £175 including ongoing phone support until the birth of your baby. I am also still teaching on zoom so do get in touch to discuss the best Hypnobirthing course for you.
#hypnobirthing
#hypnobirthingcourses
#birthwithoutfear #positivebirth #twickmums #richmond_mums
#londonmums #swlondonmums
#surreymums #chiswickmums #birthdoula
#earthlifemotherandbaby

Do join us for our ‘Birthing With Confidence’

Do join us for our ‘Birthing With Confidence’ monthly meeting tomorrow! We have two wonderful mums coming back to share their empowering birth stories, as well as a Q&A from @angelamidwife from @westmidhomebirthteam - it’s a wonderful forum to ask questions and build confidence in preparation for the birth of your baby.
Please get in touch and we’ll send you the zoom link.
@sarahrsb2018 @michellegerlis @chelwestmvp
#peertopeerbirthsupport
#freeantenatalsupport
#birthwithconfidence

This is my little pal ❤️. Been lucky enough to

This is my little pal ❤️.
Been lucky enough to have had cuddles since the day of her wonderful homebirth supported by @westmidhomebirthteam. We sing and chat and she humours me by smiling at what I’ve got to say 🤣. Feel very blessed to know this lovely family and to have been on the sidelines, bump to terra firma. 🥰.
#happybaby
#amazingmama
#birthdoula
#postnataldoula
#homebirth
#hypnobirthingrocks
#doulalife

We had an amazing 28 people join our Birthing with

We had an amazing 28 people join our Birthing with Confidence meeting this week and two wonderful birth stories, thank you @pollyrosedowning and @olgueleta - so many people text afterwards to say how much they got from both your stories - in very different ways. Unbelievably empowering.
We normally take a break in Aug, but I’m pleased to say we are going to go for it! The next meeting will be on Tues 11th Aug 7pm - contact us for the zoom link 🤗.
@sarahrsb2018 @michellegerlis @chelwestmid_mvp @westmidhomebirthteam
@birthcentrekh @homebirthkh

#birthingwithconfidence
#peertopeerbirthsupport
#freeantenatalsupport

Join me online at 11am tomorrow! Booking link in b

Join me online at 11am tomorrow! Booking link in bio. Baby yoga in the park coming soon 🙌!
#babyyoga #babymassage #onlinebabyclasses
#twickenhammums #richmondmums #barnesmums #putneymums #chiswickmums #barnesmums #swlondonmums #londonmums #surreymums

First session back in the park on this gloriously

First session back in the park on this gloriously hot sunny morning! The glory felt good - though it might take a day to recover ! 😅💪☀️
@bmf_westlondon
#exerciseinlockdown

The most beautiful, glowing photo of @lauramcbride

The most beautiful, glowing photo of @lauramcbride_ and little Viera Florence, who had the most wonderful, calm, water birth at home supported by Dandelion Team @chelwestmiddmaternity. Laura knew that birthing her baby at home was the right place for her. There were various twists and turns along the way, but all Laura’s preparation, combined with taking her time to make highly informed decisions in the final weeks, meant that Viera had the most serene, magical homebirth. Mama was so calm and relaxed. So many congratulations, we are in awe! 🥰
🥰. @michellegerlis, Natalie Meddings @tellmeagoodbirthstory @chelwest_mvp
#birthwithconfidence #hypnobirthing #homebirth #calmbirth #waterbirth #birthdoula

Lovely lovely ‘Birthing with Confidence’ meeti

Lovely lovely ‘Birthing with Confidence’ meeting last night! 🥰Thanks so much to Shelley and Claire for sharing your positive and empowering birth stories. Also thanks to @angelamidwife for your update on policy at @chelwestmiddmaternity and fantastic Q&A. Next meeting Tues 14th July 7pm.
Please get in touch and we’ll send you the zoom link. x
@sarahrsb2018 @michellegerlis @chelwestmid_mvp
@westmidhomebirthteam
#peertopeerbirthsupport
#freeantenatalsupport
#birthwithconfidence
#birthwithoutfear

Join me every Monday at 11am for my fun 30mins bab

Join me every Monday at 11am for my fun 30mins baby yoga class via zoom! Booking and info link in bio. Suitable from 3 months.
Baby Yoga Mon 11am
Baby Massage Wed & Fri 10.30am (suitable from birth)
#babyyoga #babymassage #onlinebabyclasses
#twickenhammums #richmondmums #barnesmums #putneymums #chiswickmums #barnesmums #swlondonmums #londonmums #surreymums

What enlightening stats! 🙌 #repost @homebirth_s

What enlightening stats! 🙌
#repost @homebirth_stgeorges
Research recently published in The Lancet compared the rates of birth interventions and maternal outcomes among low risk women who begin labour intending to birth and home compared to low risk women intending to birth in hospital.

They looked at data from over 500,000 planned home births.

What did they find?

When women begin labour with the intention to birth at home their risk of: * Cesarean Section drops by 40% * Instrumental birth (forceps or ventous) drops by 50% * Episiotomy drops by 55% * Severe perineal trauma (3rd or 4th degree tears) drops by 40% * Infection rate in the postpartum was 75% lower than those who planned a hospital birth.

Link to the article is in the bio

#homebirth #improvingoutcomes #normalbirth

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