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🌻 Birth & Postnatal Doula
✊ birth advocate
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05/09/2025

There’s nothing wrong with planning what snacks, socks, or lip balm to put in your birthing bag (I love snacks too, don’t get me wrong!).

But real birth preparation is about so much more than packing a bag, for you and for your partner too:

- Feeling informed about your choices
- Being surrounded by people who truly listen
- Knowing you are safe, heard, and in control
- Having a partner who feels confident and supported in their role

A bag full of things is nice. A heart full of trust and calm? That’s real preparation.

Ready to prepare for more than just the bag? Let’s chat, I’d love to hear your plans.

Â𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐬
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐚
www.aniafreitas.com
+44 (0)77435 44449

01/09/2025

Welcome September, my beautiful people!

Today is also the day for the Cinnamon Ritual, 1st of the month, my big sis reminded me this morning.

How was the first week back to school? Probably a lot of you are feeling your hearts a bit tight right now, as starting school for the first time or changing schools can be really challenging and stressful for the whole family, especially with the settings we have here in NI, which (let’s be honest) are not very child-centred or inclusive.

Can you feel the change outside? Have you started wearing your cosy pyjamas and comfy fluffy clothes (I did!)

But September is also a month of new beginnings and changes in life.

So tell me… what are the new things you are starting this month, or leaving behind because they don't serve you anymore?

Â𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐬
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐚
www.aniafreitas.com
+44 (0)77435 44449

27/08/2025

Your birth partner is not a mind reader!

As much as we’d love them to just “know” what we’re thinking, the truth is… they can’t read our minds (even the really good ones).

That’s why communication is everything
🫶 Have them with you when you make your birth plan
🫶 Talk through what matters most to you, even that seems very obvious
🫶 Make sure they’re crystal clear on your wishes for labour and birth

And here’s the thing, this isn’t just about birth. Postpartum is a whole new chapter, and sometimes, it’s even more important to be open about what you need. Whether it’s help with the baby, space to rest, or someone just to listen (not fix it!) they won’t know unless you say it.

If you’re planning your birth or thinking about those early days after baby, tag your birth partner or share this post; getting the conversation going is half the battle!

Â𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐬
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐚
www.aniafreitas.com
+44 (0)77435 44449

22/08/2025

Postpartum isn’t just about baby, it’s about you too!

Here are 6 wee reminders for those early days:
🌀Rest - your body just did something massive
🌀Boundaries with visitors (yes, you can say no)
🌀 Accept help (I promise, it’s not cheating)
🌀 Feed yourself real, warm, nourishing food
🌀 Emotional support, someone to truly listen
🌀And the big one: repeat this every day, "I deserve care too!"

It’s not selfish, it’s survival

Know a new parent who needs this? Share it or tag them, we’re not meant to do this alone.

Â𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐬
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐚
www.aniafreitas.com
+44 (0)77435 44449

20/08/2025

Nope, nope, nope!

Midwives? They’re all about the medical stuff and keeping you safe, clinical care, basically.

Me? I’m right here for you and your partner (if you have one). Holding your hand (or your heart), breaking down what’s happening, helping you breathe through it all, and being your personal hype squad, cheering you both on every step of the way.

Midwife = medical magic
Doula = emotional hugs, practical help, snack support, and partner backup (because birth is a team effort!)

We’re a dream team, honestly.

Know a mama-to-be (and partner!) or a midwife who needs to hear this? Share it or tag them below, sharing is caring, folks!

Â𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐬
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐚
www.aniafreitas.com
+44 (0)77435 44449

18/08/2025

Absolutely!

I’m here to support births wherever you feel safest, either a home birth, hospital birth, C-section, water birth, or something totally your own vibe.

If you’re planning a hospital birth, I can be right there with you at the Royal or the Ulster maternities.

This is your birth, your way. I’ve got no agenda, no “shoulds”, no pushing my own ideas, basically I’m here for you, to walk alongside you and make sure you feel supported, informed, and cared for through it all

I work in Belfast mainly (and maybe BT18, just WhatsApp me to double-check if I can cover your area).

Know someone who needs to hear this? Tag them or share this post, you never know who might need a little reminder that they’ve got options.

𝐀̂𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐬
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐚
www.aniafreitas.com
+44 (0)77435 44449

15/08/2025

Power Hour Online

One hour. One cuppa. One mega brain-dump of your birth, baby, postpartum or simply a safe space to “wear” your most beautiful and heavy ranty pants and have someone on this side to listen and not judge.

In my Power Hour, we chat on Google Meet or WhatsApp about anything you need: birth plans, feeding, sleep, advocacy, partner roles, or just having someone who’s been there and gets it.

And yes, you can be in your pyjamas or whatever you feel comfortable in at that moment.

Bookings are always open, just pop me a message to get started

Â𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐬
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐚
www.aniafreitas.com
+44 (0) 77435 44449

14/08/2025

Is a doula just for first-time parents?

No way! We support all kinds of parents, first-time, third-time, VBAC, rainbow babies, or anything in between.

Here’s a little secret: doulas need doulas too! Even those of us who’ve been through births ourselves want that extra support. Because honestly, every pregnancy and birth is totally different, no matter what number baby you’re having.

And a lot of second (or third!) time mums come to me because the first time, they felt a bit lost or unsupported. This time, they want something different, more confidence, more care, more connection. Partners feel it too, their experience matters just as much.

So whether it’s your first or fifth, every birth deserves the support that fits you.

And a lot of second (or third!) time mums come to me because the first time, they felt a bit lost or unsupported. This time, they want something different, more confidence, more care, more connection. Partners feel it too; their experience matters just as much.

So whether it’s your first or fifth, every birth deserves the support that fits you.

Ready to feel supported your way? Just WhatsApp me whenever you want to chat.

03/04/2025

From now I won't be posting much, but still showing up for you!

Follow along, I will be posting some stories here an there, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need me.

You can always find me on WhatsApp, book a discovery call, or visit my website for more info check my links in my bio to get in touch or learn more about my services.

Ânia 🤗🧡
www.aniafreitas.com
077435 44449

03/04/2025

I’m so grateful to be part of such incredible journeys.

Your stories inspire me every day!

If you’ve worked with me, I’d love to hear from you!

Leave a comment or DM to share your experience.

Ânia 🤗🧡
www.aniafreitas.com
077435 44449

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