Teo Doula

24/08/2025

I want to honour Michel Odent – a revolutionary pioneer of childbirth, and one of the kindest and most inspiring men I have ever encountered, whose wisdom guided my journey and touched the lives of so many.

I can’t express how deeply grateful I feel to have come across his insights about the needs of women in labour 16 years ago, when I was pregnant with my first child. His words resonated with me instantly, leading me to the most beautiful, transformative, and empowering birth. That experience changed me profoundly as a woman and later inspired me to become a doula, so I could carry forward the gift of his teachings to other mothers.

When I moved to London, I had the immense honour of studying with him in person - learning directly from the one who had inspired me most. I still remember the touching moment when Michel wore the Bulgarian spring bracelet, the Martenitza, that I had given him during our training. 🥹

Michel reminded us that birth is not something to be managed or controlled, but an involuntary process to be protected, a primal rhythm to be honoured. He was one of the first to show the world that the birth environment matters – the warmth, the dim light, the sense of safety and privacy – and that oxytocin, the “hormone of love,” is central not only in birth, but in life itself. He also raised awareness that the way babies are born has profound consequences – not only life-long, but even trans-generational.

His vision transformed the way countless midwives, doulas, and mothers around the globe think about birth. Thanks to him, millions of babies have been welcomed gently, in peace and love, and mothers have felt honoured, respected, and empowered in their most sacred journey.

Rest in peace, Michel Odent. Thank you for inspiring me, guiding me, and for everything you brought into this world. Your words will live on in my work, and in the truth you reminded us that “To change the world, we must first change the way the babies are being born.” 💜

26/04/2025

I love sharing my birth stories with women and seeing their faces light up with inspiration.
Deep within, every woman knows the strength and wisdom of her body. I’ve witnessed so many times how far planting a seed can go and how by knowing what’s possible, their consciousness grows and opens the door to amazing empowering experiences.

03/03/2025

An important reminder for all parents and parents-to-be: Vitamin K is routinely offered to newborns, but the decision is yours. Understanding the bigger picture can help you make an informed choice.
If you're looking for evidence-based resources on Vitamin K, check out Dr. Sara Wickham’s hub: https://www.sarawickham.com/vk
Knowledge is power when it comes to birth and newborn care! 💛

A quick reminder of a few key facts, and a link to find out more.

Vitamin K is offered to all newborn babies.

It is up to parents to decide whether their baby has vitamin K.

Vitamin K is offered as a routine preventative treatment because a tiny number of babies (about 1 in 11,000 in high-income countries) develop a serious bleeding problem, and vitamin K can prevent this.

As always, there's a bigger picture, and a number of things that parents might want to take into account when making their decision.

If you’re a parent or parent-to-be who is looking for resources on Vitamin K, we have an information hub on this on https://www.sarawickham.com/vk, where you can also see details of Dr Sara Wickham's book on this topic.

01/03/2025

This is so true and that’s the way I see it. The energy we bring into a birth space is just as important as the knowledge we carry. Safety, love, connection - yes. But what if we also invited pleasure, joy, and oxytocin flow?! Birth is not just something to endure, but something to embrace, even to enjoy. Let’s raise our consciousness and expand our knowledge of what’s possible. ✨

Your presence is more powerful than you know.

Our bodies transmit, our bodies receive. We know that the birthing field is especially porous.

If someone walks into the birthing space with fear, that will be received into the birthing woman's body and can disrupt the flow of labor.

The opposite is also true.

As a practitioner, I invite you to consider what you're transmitting in the presence of your clients.

Safety, love, connection,

these are all foundational and I know you've got this.

Now I want to invite you to take it to a whole other level.

To transmit PLEASURE

Oxytocin Flow

Each of you has a powerful opportunity to raise consciousness and empower an expectant mom through this transformative rite of passage in ways that could dramatically alter her experience of birth.

You can empower each woman you work with to ENJOY the journey of labor and delivery rather than simply endure it.

You can transmit pleasure. oxytocin flow and transcendence in and out of the birthing room.

Do you want your clients to experience birth as the natural and ecstatic rite of passage it was meant to be?

Visit EcstaticBirth.pro

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26/02/2025

I just love this reminder about the magic of oxytocin! 💖 This beautiful love hormone truly connects us - whether it's through love, trust, childbirth, or breastfeeding. As a doula, I see its power in action regularly as it helps women bond with their babies and navigate their births with trust and calm. 🌸💫 Isn't it amazing how nature works in such a beautiful, interconnected way?

Oxytocin is a pretty fantastic neurotransmitter and hormone. It’s produced in the hypothalamus and then released by the pituitary gland in your brain. It is often called the ‘love hormone’ because it is involved in social interaction, bonding, love and trust. It also plays a big part in s*x, childbirth and breastfeeding.

Can you find the oxytocin in this photo???

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We stand in awe of the amazing strength of this Mama, surrounded by her unwavering team of supporters and encouragers, resulting in such pure joy and delight! 📸:

26/02/2025