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🤰🏽Birth & Postnatal Doula
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15/01/2022

If you are are pregnant and feeling anxious, here are 4 tips to help;

✨ Talk about your thoughts and feelings with family or friends
✨ Learn about and prepare for birth (I can help with this 🙋‍♀️)
✨ Take time out do some light exercise and focus on your breathing
✨ Find the time to rest!

Just to reassure anyone feeling this way, it's totally ok and normal to feel anxiety during pregnancy and/or about birth.

Please do save or share this post if you find it helpful 🤍

If you are feeling anxious about birth and would like to learn how Mindful Birth courses can help you prepare for birth then check out my website (link in bio) or send me a DM - Always happy to answer any questions 😊

31/12/2021

Wishing everyone a Happy 2022 ✨

26/12/2021

Boxing Day positive affirmation ✨

Trusting your body and its incredible ability to grow, nurture and birth a baby will allow you to feel more calm and safe during pregnancy and birth.

24/12/2021

OXYTOCIN ❤️

Oxytocin is a hormone, sometimes known as the happy or love hormone 😍

It’s a powerful hormone produced in the hypothalamus (part of the brain) and released into the bloodstream by the posterior pituitary gland (also in the brain).

Oxytocin has a key role in labour. It helps labour to progress and keep contractions (surges/waves) going!

This incredible hormone stimulates the uterus to contract. With each surge, more oxytocin is released encouraging more surges.

However it’s important to keep your oxytocin flowing during labour. Here are a few simple ways:

✨Intimacy with a loved one - cuddles, kissing, ni**le stimulation and s*x (in the early stages of course!)
✨Lots of laughter - watch a funny movie
✨Have your favourite food or drink
✨Listen to relaxing and/or uplifting music.
✨Look at photos of a memorable happy time!

Remember, everyone is different so do what makes you feel happy, loved, comfortable and safe. It’s very personal to you!

If you would like to learn more about the hormones of labour and birth, I cover this topic in more detail in my Mindful Birth course. DM or contact me via my website [link in bio] to find out more.

22/12/2021

“…. lending a supportive ear when we needed reassurance that we weren’t just going crazy…”

The early stages of parenting can be overwhelming and sometimes you just need someone to ask questions, run your thoughts by or just to listen!

Having that someone is invaluable and being that someone is truly rewarding 🥰

Thank you for another lovely review ⭐

21/12/2021

I was lucky to support an amazing family during their home birth and last week I got to have lots of cuddles with their baby during a postnatal visit 💗

As a birth doula, following the birth of your baby, I will arrange a postnatal visit with you and your family to see how you all are, give you space to talk through your birth experience (if you like) and answer any questions you may have…. and of course celebrate the new addition to your family ☺️

If you’re thinking about having a home birth (or birthing in a hospital or birth centre) and would like to learn more about my doula services and how I can support you, message me or visit https://www.jadehill.co.uk/birth-doula

17/12/2021

4am warriors - you've got this ☕

14/12/2021

Loneliness after having a baby…

A study by the British Red Cross found that 90% of new mums felt lonely since giving birth. Stats shared by ⁠

Looking after a baby 24/7 can be all consuming and you might feel like you need more than the day-to-day routine of parenting.

It’s common for parents to feel like they cannot not say they are feeling lonely or isolated or like they have lost their identity because this may be negatively viewed by the outside world BUT it’s totally ok for you to feel like this and it’s important that you talk about it.

Here are a few tips for any mums and dads out there who may be feeling like this...⁠
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🤍 Reach out in your local community. Sign up to mum and baby groups - it’a never too late to make new friends ⁠
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🤍 Make plans to leave the house - maybe schedule some coffee dates throughout the week ⁠or just take a walk for some fresh air

🤍 Take time out for yourself - try to maintain or take up a hobby that doesn’t include baby
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🤍 Find additional postnatal support. There are more in-person and virtual resources out there since the pandemic.

✨ As a doula, I offer 1:1 postnatal support sessions in-person or via Zoom. I can be there as a companion as well as an extra pair of hands! 🤗

✨ If you take a Mindful Birth course with me, you will have access to monthly postnatal preparation sessions, via Zoom & also access to a private Facebook group where you can get further support and meet other parents ☺️

11/12/2021

A beautiful piece of inspiration by Tiffany Moule

10/12/2021

For those who do not yet know…

I’m excited to announce teachers (this includes me 🙋🏽‍♀️) will be offering monthly postnatal preparation sessions, via Zoom.

These will be available to all parents who take a Mindful Birth hypnobirthing course with myself or any of the other wonderful teachers from January 2022!

Check out my website https://www.jadehill.co.uk for more info on my hypnobirthing courses 💛

09/12/2021

Reaching your ‘due date’…

For some, the pressure and frustration starts to build once you have reached 40 weeks of pregnancy and even more so when your due date has passed.

Especially, when you get daily questions like…

- “Any sign yet?”
- “You’re quiet, just checking if you’re in labour?”
- “How many days late are you now?”

🙄 Usually from loved ones - they mean well but it can be very annoying!

TIP: Tell people a due date that is a couple of weeks later to give you that much needed space in your mind.

Did you know?… Only 5% of babies are born on their due date so putting too much emphasis on a due date isn’t helpful.

Your baby will be born when your baby is ready! 🧡

So, use the time leading up to your baby being born to listen to your body. Rest, read, watch loads of TV, do some light exercise and enjoy those last precious moments with your bump 🥰

08/12/2021

A beautiful image that tells a thousand words by

06/12/2021

A lovely review from a family who I supported after birth, during their postnatal journey ⭐

I’m very grateful when parents take the time to write a review, it truly means a lot 🥰

If you’re expecting or just added a new addition to your family 👶 and would like to know more about my services, drop me a DM or check out my website via the link in my bio ⬆️ - it would be great to hear from you!

05/12/2021

Just look at those arms 😍

04/12/2021

Let's talk postnatal care.

So many parents are used to 'just getting on with it' but can we take a moment to think about what the few weeks/months after birth really entails...

* The birthing person is experiencing a surge in hormones and recovering from the birth. This can be physically and emotionally challenging.

* A change in your sleeping pattern can be a bit of an adjustment! 😴

* Trying to get to grips with looking after a tiny human - every second of every day can be overwhelming.

Having a support network around you during your postnatal period can make a huge difference to the start of your parenting journey.

Here are a few things you can do to prepare for this stage…

* Get the support you need before you need it. Ask family and friends to be prepared for the odd call or favour that you may need after the birth. Asking ahead shows people that you're open to receive their help.

* Talk about your birth experience with friends and family if you are able to. Most hospital trusts offer a birth debrief/reflections meeting after birth.

* Learn about the postnatal stage. There are some great books out there. One of my favourites is ‘Why Postnatal Recovery Matters?’ by for useful guidance and tips for both parents.

* Hire a doula (🙋🏽‍♀️). A doula can can support you with planning for and during your postnatal journey. They can help you emotionally, practically and be a source of information too!

I will be doing a Q&A next week so keep an eye out for more on this topic

02/12/2021

Current mood…

I’m on a birth doula HIGH! 🤗

This week I have supported two wonderful families through their labour and birth… 2 days apart!

Admittedly I’m a little tired but that feeling is trumped right now with happiness, love and fulfilment.

Most importantly I am super excited for both families. It truly is a honour to support them on their journeys.

I love my job 🥰

01/12/2021

December affirmations for pregnancy.

This festive season brings about so much excitement and we can often find ourselves filling up our diaries to the brim! These affirmations are here to come back to when you need a moment to check in with yourself and find peace 🙏 let me know how you get on!

18/03/2021

💥 Website Launch💥

My website is now live for you all to see 💃🏽 CHECK IT OUT!

www.jadehill.co.uk

OR

Head to the link in my bio...

To read more about my doula and hypnobirthing services and find out more about me ☺️

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