Mama Do Birth & Beyond

Mama Do Birth & Beyond I am a FEDANT accredited antenatal educator and postnatal practitioner offering a variety of services within Coventry and surrounding areas.

Feeling so grateful for every bit of feedback I receive from the families I support. 🩵 Every message, every “thank you,”...
09/12/2025

Feeling so grateful for every bit of feedback I receive from the families I support. 🩵 Every message, every “thank you,” every story you share reminds me exactly why I do what I do.

Pregnancy, labour, birth and the early days of parenting can feel overwhelming — you’re not meant to navigate it all alone. Having the right support, information and reassurance can make all the difference to your confidence, your experience, and your ability to truly trust your body and your instincts.

Thank you for letting me walk this journey with you. 🙏🏼✨

A membrane sweep is often presented as a gentle alternative to induction… but here’s the truth: A sweep is a form of mec...
23/11/2025

A membrane sweep is often presented as a gentle alternative to induction… but here’s the truth: A sweep is a form of mechanical induction. It’s not a tool to avoid induction — it is an intervention designed to start labour.

If a sweep does appear to “work,” it’s usually because your body was already preparing for labour on its own. Sweeps can only be done when the cervix is already slightly dilated — a sign that your body is naturally getting ready. So if a sweep seems to get things going, it’s often because labour was already close, not because the sweep started it.

When a sweep doesn’t work, it’s not because your body is “failing.” It’s because your body and your baby simply weren’t ready — and readiness matters. Labour is a hormonal, physical, and emotional process that unfolds in its own time. Trying to force it before the body or baby is prepared often just leads to stress, disappointment, and unnecessary pressure.

And that pressure has real effects: the discomfort of the sweep, the waiting afterwards, and the fear of “what happens next” can all raise stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. When labour doesn’t begin, many women feel let down or discouraged — even though nothing is wrong.

Those stress hormones can work against oxytocin, the hormone your body relies on to start labour naturally.

Your body isn’t failing you — the expectations placed on you by a system driven by policy, not evidence are.

You deserve full information, real choice, and support that honours both your physiology and your emotions.

Getting informed about labour and birth and what your options are is a really great way to ensure you have a birth where you feel empowered and supported throughout!

Join us on our next group antenatal course starting in January 2026 and get knowledgeable about birth! 💪🏼⭐️

A date for your diary! Join us for another pregnancy cafe on 27th Nov A gorgeous cosy space to meet and connect with ot...
19/11/2025

A date for your diary! Join us for another pregnancy cafe on 27th Nov

A gorgeous cosy space to meet and connect with other pregnant women with a hot drink and goodies!

Link to book in the .birthandbeyond bio!

New antenatal course starting 29th Jan 2026, suitable for anyone due between end of March-May 📍 St Martins - Finham, Cov...
19/11/2025

New antenatal course starting 29th Jan 2026, suitable for anyone due between end of March-May

📍 St Martins - Finham, Coventry
📆 Jan 29th, Feb 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
⏰ 6-9pm

Maximum of 5 places available so don’t delay getting in touch! I can’t wait to meet you!

Harriet x

Our LAST online breastfeeding preparation workshop of the year is on 10th December 2025 @ 7-9pm! If you’re expecting an...
16/11/2025

Our LAST online breastfeeding preparation workshop of the year is on 10th December 2025 @ 7-9pm!

If you’re expecting and would like to get informed about breastfeeding, to help you on your way to a positive breastfeeding journey, whether it’s your first baby or your 5th, get booked in!

Link in bio ✨

As always, if you would like to attend but are unable to pay for whatever reason, please drop me message to book a place, no questions asked✨

Positive birth affirmations can be incredibly powerful during labour and birth. When you repeat an affirmation, whether ...
16/11/2025

Positive birth affirmations can be incredibly powerful during labour and birth. When you repeat an affirmation, whether silently, out loud, or through visual reminders like this one, you’re helping your mind stay calm, focused, and aligned with what your body is doing naturally. 💫

During labour, the mind–body connection plays a huge role. Fear or tension can cause adrenaline to rise, which may make contractions feel more intense and slow down progression. Affirmations help interrupt that cycle by promoting relaxation, confidence, and trust in the birthing process. They support the release of oxytocin and endorphins, your natural birthing hormones, which help labour flow more smoothly and comfortably.

By using phrases like “Each contraction brings me closer to meeting my baby,” you’re reframing the experience: instead of seeing contractions as something to endure, you recognise them as purposeful, productive, and bringing you closer to your baby. This mindset shift can make a real difference in how you cope through each stage of labour.

Affirmations don’t just empower you, they help create a calmer environment for everyone supporting you. They set the tone for a positive, focused, and emotionally grounded birth experience. ✨

Supporting someone through labour is an incredible privilege — and preparation makes all the difference. These five simp...
15/11/2025

Supporting someone through labour is an incredible privilege — and preparation makes all the difference. These five simple principles can help transform the birth experience for both of you.

From creating a calm environment, to recognising key emotional shifts, to advocating for her wishes — your role is essential. Birth isn’t just a physical event; it’s an emotional and psychological journey, and the mother needs you grounded, informed, and present.

Whether you’re a partner, friend, or chosen support person, learning these skills helps you show up with confidence and compassion when it matters most.

Save this for later ✨
Share with a birth partner 🤍
And remember — you don’t have to know everything. You just need to be willing to learn, listen, and support.

✨Oxytocin (aka the love ♥️hormone) is the key hormone that drives effective contractions, supports pain management, and ...
14/11/2025

✨Oxytocin (aka the love ♥️hormone) is the key hormone that drives effective contractions, supports pain management, and helps with bonding immediately after birth ✨

During labour, stress hormones like adrenaline can inhibit oxytocin levels and can slow things down. That’s why creating an environment that feels safe, calm, and supportive is so important!

Simple practices such as low lighting, privacy, gentle touch, affirmations, and dancing can help reduce stress and encourage your body to release more oxytocin naturally 💪🏼

Birth partners play a huge role too — offering reassurance, trust, nourishment, and emotional support can help the birthing parent feel grounded and cared for 💫

They say it takes a village…And I’m not implying that your whole village should be physically lined up at your door like...
13/11/2025

They say it takes a village…

And I’m not implying that your whole village should be physically lined up at your door like they are above as soon as baby arrives. But it’s important that you know who you can rely on for support in any form when it’s needed.

Postpartum recovery isn’t just about your body healing; it’s about being held emotionally, practically, and mentally. You’re adjusting to new rhythms, sleepless nights, and big emotions — and no one should have to do that alone.

Your village might include your partner, family, friends, a neighbour, a midwife, a health visitor, or even the friend who drops off a meal or checks in by text. Every bit of support matters.

Take a moment today to write down your village — who can you lean on for:
• Meals or household help 🍲
• Emotional support 💬
• Childcare or rest time 💆‍♀️
• Professional help or guidance 🩺

You deserve to be supported. Healing takes a village — who’s in yours?

Breastfeeding can take a little practice — for both you and your baby 🧡 It’s not just about the latch, but about finding...
10/11/2025

Breastfeeding can take a little practice — for both you and your baby 🧡

It’s not just about the latch, but about finding comfort, connection, and confidence together.

This little guide is here to remind you that positioning matters — for a better latch, easier feeding, and a calmer experience for you both.

So take your time, get comfy, and make sure you’ve got what you need — don’t forget the snacks and tv remote!

You’re doing something incredible, mama. Every feed is love, patience, and bonding in motion 💕

A date for your diary! Join us for another pregnancy cafe on 20th Nov A gorgeous cosy space to meet and connect with ot...
28/10/2025

A date for your diary! Join us for another pregnancy cafe on 20th Nov

A gorgeous cosy space to meet and connect with other pregnant women with a hot drink and goodies!

Link to book in the .birthandbeyond bio!

Always follow your HEART! A great acronym you can memorise and keep in your back pocket throughout pregnancy, labour and...
22/10/2025

Always follow your HEART!

A great acronym you can memorise and keep in your back pocket throughout pregnancy, labour and birth to help you make decisions that are right for you and to politely decline any interventions that don’t feel right for you.

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