Be Birth Bristol

06/02/2025

Returning to massage after having my own baby.

These hands of mine, these hands that have been giving to my baby and my family for the past 14 months, patting, smoothing, wiping, clapping, cuddling, return to work tomorrow.

The last time these hands worked on the table, my baby was swishing around inside my own belly. Tomorrow they return on their own, with guidance only from me.

These hands of mine, these hands that have held space for others on the massage table whilst they have been growing and caring for their own families in their own homes, return to work their bodies tomorrow.

How grateful I am that I have found bodywork that I can move with and grow with and that gives me joy to return to.

How grateful I am to be invited to hold other women during deep and tender times of transition.

I am grateful for my hands and all that they give and receive.

New beginnings.

You can find me in BS3 on selected Fridays and I also am offering home visits on Thursdays. Link in bio to book / DM me.

20/01/2023

MASSAGE OFFERING
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I’m now a fully qualified massage therapist and am so pleased to be offering my nurturing massage sessions at Trika Yoga • North St] in BS3 alongside these other wonderfully talented therapists .oliver.massage . See below for booking and availability;
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MASSAGE AVAILABILITY⁠
(repost from Trika)
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✨⁠ Olivia - Holistic + Postnatal massage - Thursdays⁠
• 9.30am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm⁠
+ monthly Saturdays 🥰⁠
• 18th Feb, 18th March, 22nd April⁠
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✨ Helena - Holistic + Deep Tissue massage - Wednesdays⁠
(from Feb 8th)⁠
• 11.15am - 4pm⁠
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✨⁠ Tamsin - Holistic, Preg/Postnatal, Deep Tissue + Reflexology - Fridays alternate⁠
• 9.45-6pm⁠
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✨ Rosa - Holistic, Preg/Postnatal, Deep Tissue, Sports + Thai - Fridays alternate⁠
• 9.45-6pm⁠
+ Sundays⁠
• 1-4.30pm⁠
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TO BOOK⁠
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💗 Head to the Trika app/website, then the massages page⁠
💗 Pick your date, time and preferred massage style - availability is based on therapists and their available slots, as shown above. If you want a certain style of massage, pick according to the therapist!⁠
💗 Pay and book - you'll receive an email with confirmation of your appt 🥰

Or get in touch directly with me or the studio and we will be happy to help with your booking.

Photo credit: Trika Yoga • North St]

28/11/2021

💜 Did you love your birth? 💜

I worked with this solo mama back in 2020 and it was an absolute joy to watch her grow in confidence and trust in her body from our first chat together.

A week before her due time she was encouraged by her midwives to have a home birth. She thought “why not!” And she put plans in place and sure enough she went into labour the day her pool arrived and she birthed her first baby in the comfort of her own home.

What I love about this birth story is that she received unwavering support and trust from her care providers. This really does make all the difference.

Most of us put a huge amount of trust in our care providers right? If they were to be our biggest cheerleaders and encourage us to trust our bodies then that would make a huge difference to how we approach birth.

Follow positive birth accounts ( , , , to name a few) who encourage and build you up. Read the right books (How to have a baby by Natalie Maddings, Why homebirth Matters, Why doulas matter) and seek out a support team (the midwife who you feel comfortable with, hire a doula - check and ) get yourself a hypnobirthing teacher) who will stand by you and be your greatest encourager.

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23/11/2021

We’ve hired our doula!

I’ve known for a few months now that I wanted to ask to be our doula. Becs is someone I work alongside and someone who I’ve attended training days with.

Her spirit and her smile light me up ❤️.

Becs came to our home last week and asked us what we wanted from a doula this time around and my answer was ‘mothering’. She then asked me what mothering means to me.

Mothering;
To hold,
To love,
To encourage,
To nurture,
To give hugs,
Expecting nothing in return.

Doulas are magic. Doulas are worth their weight in gold. 🏵

22/11/2021

I’m excited to be hosting our new monthly postnatal preparation sessions starting in January on zoom with Mindful Birth for all births 🤍] and our other glorious fellow teachers.

If you book onto a hypnobirthing and antenatal course with me (group or private) these nurturing and informative sessions are included alongside all of my other offerings.

Check the link in my bio for further details. ❤️

Posted • Mindful Birth for all births 🤍] 🌟 NEW 🌟The postnatal period & physical & emotional recovery is something that isn’t talked about enough. So much focus is placed on the baby, when actually their needs are relatively basic.

Recovery is something that feels different for everyone but there are some important factors to consider in order to prepare for that time.

So, we are really excited to announce that from January 2022, every parent who is taking a Mindful Birth course with any of our member teachers privately or in a group will gain access to our completely dedicated ‘Postnatal Preparation’ monthly live Zoom sessions, for no additional charge. They will be included as part of your hypnobirthing course 🤍.

They will focus on all kinds of birth recovery, from physiological birth to assisted and abdominal birth, we’ll have you covered on how to prepare yourself mentally and practically too.

On the last Tuesday of each month at 19:30-21:00, a Mindful Birth teacher will host the Zoom which will include
🤍60 minutes of learning
🤍20 minutes of Q&A
🤍Finishing off with a calming 10 minute guided relaxation.

Your hypnobirthing course teacher will send you the link to remind you to book your space each month, but there is no limit on numbers. You can join as many times as you like throughout your pregnancy-we especially encourage you to keep coming back for the Q&A and guided relaxation!

The 1st one will be on 25th January, we cannot wait to be able to support parents in this way.

If you have any questions feel free to comment below or DM us. 🤍

You can find your private in person, Zoom or group course via the link in the bio.

22/11/2021

I’m excited to be hosting a series of monthly online postnatal preparation sessions starting in January with and my glorious fellow teachers.

If you book onto a hypnobirthing and antenatal course with me (group or private) these postnatal sessions are included with your course alongside all of this;

💫 8 hours of teaching with me where you will learn all about labour and birth, how to prepare your body and your mind, relaxation tools, biomechanics, feeding your baby basics, what to expect in the first 6 weeks post birth (and SO much more!)
💫 a goody bag of relaxation and birth planning essentials
💫 affirmation cards
💫 relaxation audios
💫 access to The Mindful Birth Group Bump & Beyond online resources and support group
💫 continued support and guidance from me until your baby is earth side (I’m your doula in your back pocket ❤️).

Take a look at my 2022 course dates in my bio and get yourself a spot booked as I’ve got limited numbers available.

Next group course is January 16th and there’s only 3 spots left - code 2022BABY will get you a £30 discount when booking.

I’m looking forward to sharing mindful birth courses with lots of you next year 🥰.

21/11/2021

March with Midwives. Today is the day.

I’ve never marched before and it feels quite emotional believing so strongly about something that I want to get out there and stand together with other like minded souls.

I’m marching for my midwife friends who are miserable and ill. Tired, overworked and sad. ❤️

I’m marching for all the wonderfully supportive, talented and open-minded midwives who have welcomed me into birth spaces as a doula and mother companion and who have worked alongside me supporting families that I love and care for. Your compassionate nature will never be forgotten. ❤️

I’m marching for the midwives who supported me at my first birth at The Whittington in London. There were a fair few of them and each brought their magic to guide me through. You helped me become a mother and the doula I am today.

I’m marching for my wonderful homebirth midwife here in Bristol who I have had the honour to work alongside as a doula as well. You inspire me and encourage me.

I’m marching for the midwives who I have witnessed being mean and rude to birthing people on the central delivery suite over the past few months. I understand why. I stand with you today in solidarity.

2pm College Green, Bristol. Come as you are.

❤️

19/11/2021

You are strong. You are magnificent. You know you.

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Trust yourself. Trust the process.

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Be guided by your intuition and your gut. It will only ever be right.

🌕 happy full moon 🌕

19/11/2021

16/11/2021

2022 HYPNOBIRTHING COURSE DATES ARE UP!!

Come and join me to mindfully prepare for your birth, meet like-minded souls and know what to expect from the early days of parenthood. It’s a FULL antenatal birth preparation course.

Book by the end of November and receive an early bird discount. Link in bio.

Any questions at all DM me or book a free consultation 😃.

I can’t wait to have you on board.

11/11/2021

Erin putting the facts out there to comprehensively explain why we need to walk alongside our midwives.

What would the birth of our babies look like if 57% of our midwives leave their jobs this year?

08/11/2021

In the words of The Pretenders “I’ll stand by you”.

As your doula, as your hypnobirthing teacher and as your positive birth advocate.

Wherever and however you want to give birth I will be available to answer questions, signpost you to recent and relevant evidence-based resources and I will be a listening ear to help you come to your own decisions.

I love my job and I love making a difference to people’s birth experiences.

2022 course dates now LIVE on my website. Link in bio. Book before December and receive a £30 discount 😁.