Goodbirth with Emma Goodburn

24/07/2025

Little Squirrels Forest School will be looking for staff from September (Paignton) 💜

12/06/2025

It’s so good to see these statistics in visual form, thank you Torbay and South Devon Maternity Services
I know it says 26% of pregnancies were included, and it must also take time to collect information.

Just adding another birth to your info,
💜a home water birth in Torbay this May.

It would great to know about VBAC births too.
⭐️Congratulations to all the families.

16/05/2025

Each birth is different.
It is the most wonderful feeling to be invited to attend a birth. Yes, it is my work, but that doesn’t mean that I ever take it for granted.

It takes a lot of trust to choose a Doula. We start from a place of feeling that we are a good fit for eachother, aligned with what they feel they want and what I feel I can offer, comfortable in eachother’s space.

It begins with a connection that is already ‘fizzing’ with a good energy. There is a knowing that we are meant to be on this birth path together. It’s about trust and respect.

That beginning develops into a unique relationship, and my support will be different for every pregnancy, and each birth.
It may be practical, physical, informative, emotional, or something else, it will always be about sharing birthing wisdom, listening, nurturing and honouring what choices they make for themselves.

It’s always a privilege.
When I’m asked to be their Doula the second, third or fourth time. Well. That’s a whole other story of deep joy!







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06/05/2025

Dr Sarah Wickham discusses the Big Baby trial. Interesting reading. Link to the full article in her post.

15/04/2025

My daughter is getting married! I will be a little busy being emotional and excited. Back after next week✨🤍✨ ✔️

11/04/2025

Pregnancy takes you on a path that will gradually change every part of you, your body, your mind and your way of life.

New life grows, and your body unfurls and your organs shift. You may find a new confidence within yourself, deeply rooting in your innate wisdom, or find ways to ground yourself by seeking knowledge or support.

You will blossom and be most glorious, before ultimately birthing yourself as a parent.

offering Doula Services, Hypnobirthing, practical information, and nurturing support, if you seek it ✨



Doula teacher, private courses register

18/03/2025

Hi, I’m Emma at GOODBIRTH, in South Devon.

I offer one to one courses in your home, or at ‘The Snug,’ Brixham.

My private Hypnobirthing or Birth Preparation courses offer practical and evidence based information, as well as some wisdom from my years attending hospital and home births.
A few little truths and tips to share!

Specifically designed for your pregnancy.

Flexible hours to suit you and your birth partner.

19/02/2025

Take some time to really think about the birth of your baby, and how those first weeks as a parent might feel.

🌿Private Hypnobirthing and Birth preparation courses with me at Goodbirth, will give you undivided attention, time for you to focus on yourself.

🌿A nonjudgmental, calm space, to discuss any thoughts, plans, anxieties or hopes, with no rush.

🌿Evidence based, practical information and nurturing support, as you work out what is best for you.

🌿Let me know what support I can offer you. Message, email or call. (Yep, I know, my website is dated, I will get around to that one day… tech is not my thing, but being a Doula is!).

-Hypnobirthing availability from May
-Next availability for Birth Doula services from late June

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20/10/2024

South Devon Families⬇️

At this special Baby Week pre-loved sale you will be able to come along and pick up some bargains for your little one at our central Paignton location; The Beehive.

Payment is by donation so please bring cash, no change will be available.

Refreshments will also be available.

For more information on this event and the other events happening during Baby Week, please visit https://babyweek.co.uk/.

26/02/2024

Understanding the effects of our senses during labour and birth, can be beneficial for both undisturbed or clinically managed births.

🍋Using smell to influence the nervous system is science!

🌹It’s not ‘just’ about creating a lovely environment, but there are benefits to that too.

🌱Hypnobirthing is (partly) about understanding different systems in the body, and what can affect them, positively or negatively.

Example:
🍓When we smell something that makes us immediately remember a specific place or person or situation. That’s how we use it in hypnobirthing. Linking (or anchoring) a smell to feelings of calm and safety, affecting the nervous system.

Example:
🍞When we smell something that makes us say ‘ahhhhh, I LOVE that smell’ it immediately has a response in our body, an oxytocin release. Oxytocin is a hormone involved in birth that is beneficial.

✨Our bodies are powerful.
✨Knowledge is powerful.

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