Your Birth Journey - Birth & Postnatal Doula in Ceredigion

24/01/2026

21/01/2026

A testimonial from a birth doula client
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For more testimonials & details of my birth doula support: https://www.yourbirthjourneydoula.com/birth-doula-support

31/12/2025

My name, Tomoko, means “friendly child” in Japanese. My parents gave me this name with the wish that I would have good friends and meaningful connections throughout my life.
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This year, more than anything, I feel deeply grateful for connection.
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Connection with family, friends, clients, those I encountered this year, ancestors, the land, the sea and nature.
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Through these connections, I am constantly learning, being inspired and being held.
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My life feels richer thanks to them, and as this year comes to an end, I simply want to express my gratitude.
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May 2026 bring you smiles and tears, depth and humanity. May it hold you gently and well.
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With love❤️

15/12/2025

🌟🤰Pregnancy Circle in January / Cylch Beichiogrwydd ym mis Ionawr🤰🌟
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Thursday 8th January
19.00-20.30
Aberystwyth, Merched y Wawr
£20 per person/couple
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Hosted by Tomoko, an experienced doula and birthworker
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All stages of pregnancy are welcome.
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This will be the first Pregnancy Circle of 2026! It’s been lovely to receive enquiries even before advertising, and by request, partners are welcome for this session.
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🌟Spaces are limited in this small group. To reserve your spot, message me or email Tomoko yourbirthjourney.doula@gmail.com by 6th January🌟
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🤰Are You...
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- Looking to navigate towards the birth experience you desire?
- Wanting to strengthen the connection with your body and growing baby?
- Seeking connection with other like-minded mothers? ​
- Hoping for a different pregnancy or birth experience this time? ​
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🤰What to Expect After the Circle:
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- Re-centre yourself and reconnect with your baby
- Positive feelings about your pregnancy and birth journey
- Deep relaxation
- Self-discovery and insights about your journey
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🤰Here's a glimpse of what we do: ​
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- Circle Time ​
- Topic-Based Birth Preparation Activity, such as: ​
​ 🌱 Exploring birthing positions ​
​ 🌱 Creating birth affirmations ​
​ 🌱 Learning how to advocate for yourself ​ ​ ​ ​
​ 🌱 Birth plan Workshop
​ 🌱 Practical home birth Preparation
​ 🌱 Fourth trimester preparation
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For more details: https://www.yourbirthjourneydoula.com/pregnancy-circle
Previous session: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1G2z8Hd6tJ/
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If financial concerns are keeping you from attending, please reach out.
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Come as you are, and if you have questions, don't hesitate to message or email Tomoko at yourbirthjourney.doula@gmail.com💌

02/12/2025

🌸🤱Mothers Circle in December / Cylch Mamau ym mis Rhagfyr🧑‍🍼🌸
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A soothing, rejuvenating space for mothers at any stage — with babies, toddlers, older children or expectant mums welcome too.
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Motherhood is a journey that requires support, encouragement, guidance and a space to nurture yourself.
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Friday 12th December
10.30-11.30
Aberarth Village Hall
£10
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Spaces are limited. Reserve yours by messaging me or emailing Tomoko at yourbirthjourney.doula@gmail.com by Wednesday 10th December.
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🤱Are You...
- A mother with a baby, toddler or older children - or an expectant mum? ​
- Feeling alone or isolated on your motherhood journey? ​
- Looking to connect with like-minded mothers? ​
- Hoping for a safe, supportive space to share your honest feelings?
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🧑‍🍼What You Can Gain from the Circle: ​
- The feeling of being truly heard ​
- A reminder that you’re not alone ​
- A sense of connection and calm ​
- Time to focus on yourself ​
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There will be some toys available for little ones in the space.
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For more details: https://www.yourbirthjourneydoula.com/postnatal-circle
Previous session: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17h4boM6YY/
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If financial concerns are keeping you from attending, please reach out.
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Come as you are, and for any inquiries, feel free to message me or email Tomoko at yourbirthjourney.doula@gmail.com💌

27/11/2025

🤰Pregnancy Circle Update🤰
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This month’s Pregnancy Circle was a special one - we welcomed partners alongside birthing mums and explored what it truly means to be the best birth partner.
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We shared lots of practical skills - acupressure, massage and rebozo techniques (a bedsheet works too!) - and created space for honest questions and real conversations.
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We also explored how each mother wishes to be supported and how a partner’s presence can help create a safe and calm birthing environment.
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It was beautiful to see participants leave feeling more confident and connected as a team.
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The space for partners to share their own feelings and thoughts was especially valuable - they’re part of the team, not just observers. I’m very happy to welcome partners again whenever requested.
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🌟Words from Participants🌟 ​
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“Tomoko created such a relaxing & calming environment and we learnt so much, both practically and on an emotional level. We are very grateful to come away from this session feeling confident & connected."
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There will be NO Pregnancy Circle in December and the next one is scheduled for Thursday 8th January 19.00-20.30 in Aberystwyth.
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This intimate gathering is designed to provide a safe and supportive space where participants can share their stories and insights, if they wish, without judgement.
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Join us for this warm, welcoming space to connect with other women - and with yourself.
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If you'd like to be added to my mailing list to stay updated on future groups, please message or email me (yourbirthjourney.doula@gmail.com)🥰

24/11/2025

📢 Change of Venue
🌸🤱Mothers Circle in November / Cylch Mamau ym mis Tachwedd🧑‍🍼🌸
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Friday 28th November
10.30-11.30
Aberarth Village Hall (previously Dail Bach, Llangeitho)
£10
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A soothing, rejuvenating space for mothers at any stage — with babies, toddlers, older children or expectant mums welcome too.
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Spaces are limited. Reserve yours by messaging me or emailing Tomoko at yourbirthjourney.doula@gmail.com by Wednesday 26th November.
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🤱Are You...
- A mother with a baby, toddler or older children - or an expectant mum? ​
- Feeling alone or isolated on your motherhood journey? ​
- Looking to connect with like-minded mothers? ​
- Hoping for a safe, supportive space to share your honest feelings?
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🧑‍🍼What You Can Gain from the Circle: ​
- The feeling of being truly heard ​
- A reminder that you’re not alone ​
- A sense of connection and calm ​
- Time to focus on yourself ​
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Motherhood is a journey that requires support, encouragement, guidance and a space to nurture yourself.
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For more details: https://www.yourbirthjourneydoula.com/postnatal-circle
Previous session: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17h4boM6YY/
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If financial concerns are keeping you from attending, please reach out.
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Come as you are, and for any inquiries, feel free to message me or email Tomoko at yourbirthjourney.doula@gmail.com💌

16/11/2025

Pregnancy-related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP). This page which has recently been updated looks at what PGP is, what causes the pain, how it may be treated and implications of not treating it during pregnancy. https://www.aims.org.uk/information/item/pregnancy-related-pelvic-girdle-pain-pgp

15/11/2025

Today, I’d like to share a little about myself and my recent trip to Japan, my motherland. It was a deeply meaningful experience that reconnected me with my family, ancestors and the land itself.
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This post isn’t about birth like my other blogs but I hope it offers some reflections and inspiration for those who read it.
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I recently returned to Japan, my motherland, and it was a deeply meaningful experience that reconnected me with my family, ancestors and the land itself.

14/11/2025

🌸🤱Mothers Circle in November / Cylch Mamau ym mis Tachwedd🧑‍🍼🌸
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A soothing, rejuvenating space for mothers at any stage — with babies, toddlers, older children or expectant mums welcome too.
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Friday 28th November
10.30-11.30am
Dail Bach - Little Leaves in Llangeitho
£10
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Spaces are limited. Reserve yours by messaging me or emailing Tomoko at yourbirthjourney.doula@gmail.com by Wednesday 26th November.
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🤱Are You...
- A mother with a baby, toddler or older children - or an expectant mum? ​
- Feeling alone or isolated on your motherhood journey? ​
- Looking to connect with like-minded mothers? ​
- Hoping for a safe, supportive space to share your honest feelings?
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🧑‍🍼What You Can Gain from the Circle: ​
- The feeling of being truly heard ​
- A reminder that you’re not alone ​
- A sense of connection and calm ​
- Time to focus on yourself ​
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Motherhood is a journey that requires support, encouragement, guidance and a space to nurture yourself.
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For more details: https://www.yourbirthjourneydoula.com/postnatal-circle
Previous session: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17h4boM6YY/
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If financial concerns are keeping you from attending, please reach out.
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Come as you are, and for any inquiries, feel free to message me or email Tomoko at yourbirthjourney.doula@gmail.com💌

13/11/2025

🟣 BLOG POST
Back by popular demand. I've revised, updated and republished my VBAC blog post so you can all stop messaging me about it 😆
"A VBAC is simply a birth. The most likely outcome of going into spontaneous labour after a previous c-section is the vaginal birth of a healthy baby. If we stop making a mountain out of a molehill, and instead nurture self-trust and support physiology, more women will experience VBAC as a healing and empowering rite of passage."
https://www.rachelreed.website/blog/vbac