Michelle Grant Hypnobirthing & Doula Services

22/07/2025

What an emotional one 😭 Last day at Primary School for Robyn. Lots of tears but lots to be excited for 🤩 Always making us proud ✨💜

26/05/2025

Another incredible home birth, another amazing doula family who I just adore 💜this one was special for me as I supported Orla with her first birth to Theo two years ago which was a really positive induction. So this time Orla planned to birth her baby girl in her beautiful home 💕🏡 And what a birth it was 🙌🏻 a slow build up and a super quick active labour (typical of second babies) Orla went from 50-100 within half an hour. Baby Hallie was born in the pool with just a little gas and air 🙌🏻Straightforward, uncomplicated, no stitches, baby feeding soon after birth, just wow 🤩 Thank you for trusting me to support you again along your pregnancy and birth journey Orla and Brad, I always enjoy spending time with your beautiful family. Big brother Theo is in love with his little sister and everyone including me is super proud of Orla ✨💜

Big love and thanks to the amazing Susie Snook for backing me up once again, you’re one in a million Susie Mind-Body-Birth ✨💕🥰

13/05/2025

When I received a message from Amy, 32 weeks pregnant with twins, enquiring about my birth doula support the stars aligned as my previous client had birthed early. With back up support from my wonderful doula friend Susie Snook who put her heart and soul into being prepared (just in case) we were all fully invested. Amy and James were keen to try for a vaginal hypnobirth for their twin girls and although Amy’s pregnancy was physically straightforward - she ticked all the criteria to plan for a vaginal birth and had consultant support for this, maternity services
were not always forthcoming with their support, leaving James and Amy feeling like they had to justify and advocate for themselves and the babies at every appointment. However we made sure we were up-to-date on all the latest research and evidence and Amy and James were confident that their decision of planning a vaginal birth was the right one!
So we were thrilled and over the moon when Amy had an incredible birth using her hypnobirthing techniques and an amazing team of midwives on the day 🙌🏻
Ivy was born head down and Eloise followed beautifully in the breech position. Amy was strong, brave, focused and just incredible. She blew us all away and really showed that vaginal birth for a twin pregnancy with the right support, preparation and mindset is absolutely possible. Her husband James deserves huge credit, the way he supported and cared for Amy throughout was unwavering, absolute hero 🙌🏻 Ivy and Eloise both latched on pretty much immediately and are thriving more everyday. I couldn’t be prouder and feel so grateful to have been part of this amazing experience.
Thank you Amy and James 💜 and thank you to Susie for being my back up, you’re a superstar ✨💕

22/04/2025

So I recently had the privilege to support an incredible HBAC (home birth after caesarean) 🏡💙

Emma is truly inspiring and was faced with many challenges along her antenatal journey which she faced head on. After an elective C-section with her first birth, hospital guidelines recommended a consultant led birth on the labour ward, but armed with up to date evidence based information and the belief that home was where she felt safest Emma knew she wanted to plan for a HBAC. With the Bedford home birth team being disbanded last year and with what can only be described as a huge lack of transparency and communication initially from her local trust, we were left unsure as to whether midwives would even be available to support Emma at home. But with determination and drive Emma made sure she got the support she needed to plan her home birth with the support of the community midwives and Doula (me ☺️)

🙌🏻 To say proud is an understatement, we were all crying and so happy and relived that Emma got the HBAC she so wanted and so deserved. A real journey of inner strength, determination and triumph, what a bloody superstar. Baby’s placenta was born with ease within a couple of minutes and Emma, Paul, Baby Joshua and Baxter their dog 🐶were all snuggled, drinking tea and eating toast in no time. Joshua is thriving and such a happy little boy, surrounded by love including his brilliant and caring big brother Alexander 💙

Birth doesn’t have to be perfect, it doesn’t have to be pain free, it doesn’t have to be plain sailing. Birth is raw, it unpredictable but its incredible and Emma and Paul are now feeling so empowered and overjoyed at their choice to have their HBAC - Magic ✨

11/04/2025

💜 If you or someone you know could benefit from my support then I’d love to hear from you.

🏡Do you have a busy life and not enough hours in the day to keep on top of the smooth running of your home?

🤩 How amazing would it be to have someone reliable, honest and experienced to come and help so you can keep your house organised and balanced. Instead of spending your free time sorting laundry, food prepping, decluttering, sorting life admin and trying to keep on top of all the chores that family life brings. Wouldn’t it be AMAZING to spend your free time to do things you enjoy!

🙋🏼‍♀️ Hi, I’m Michelle a Family Assistant, Nanny to twins, Hypnobirthing Antenatal Teacher and Birth and Postnatal Doula. I live in Letchworth with my two girls, husband and Cockapoo and have been supporting families locally for the past 11 years ✨

➡️ happy to arrange a chat over the phone if you’re interested to find out more.

Fully insured / References available

Look forward to hearing from you ☺️ x

08/11/2024

Make sure you question everything! A seemlessly harmless urine sample can really restrict your birth choices, not just for this pregnancy but subsequent ones too❗️

I hear from many women who really wish they had understood the consequences of having certain tests carried out.

One of those that has the most impact is GBS or Group B Strep testing.

These days, it is all too common for women to be handed a urine pot by a GP’s receptionist without being given appropriate information.

They aren't told that they are being offered a screening test.

No-one tells them that the outcome of the test that will be carried out might have a huge impact on the options and care that will be available to (and in some areas denied to) them and their baby.

They aren't told about the long-term consequences of antibiotics.

Or that the result of their test may affect their options for years to come.

Even in future pregnancies.

As I often say, this isn’t about telling women what they should or shouldn’t do.

None of us can decide what’s right for someone else.

Some women really want GBS testing.

But others don't.

Or wouldn't if they were given the full facts.

It’s about ensuring that everybody has all the information before they decide whether or not to have a test.

Any test.

Loads more info about GBS on https://www.sarawickham.com/gbse

21/09/2024

In total awe of this amazing lady 🙌🏻 Beautiful water birth at home 🏡 surrounded by love 💜 including an amazing team of midwives 🙌🏻

Vix had a traumatic first birth ending in a shoulder dystocia and PPH so she was determined to make this birth a positive experience. With lots of research and preparation Vix knew home is where she wanted to be and where she felt safest. With a slow build up over two days Vix totally smashed it 🙌🏻once labour kicked in it was so quick and so bloody Amazing 🌟Such an honour to be part of this families beautiful journey 🏡 👶🏼 💜

Welcome to the world beautiful little Robyn May and congratulations to Vix, Harris and big sister Erin! I think I can safety say family complete 🙌🏻🌟

26/07/2024

💜 If you or someone you know could benefit from my support then I’d love to hear from you. I have space for two more families from September, who I can support on an ongoing weekly basis. (References available)

🏡Do you have a busy life and not enough hours in the day to keep on top of the smooth running of your home?

🤩 How amazing would it be to have someone reliable, honest and experienced to come and help so you can finally have that life balance!

🙋🏼‍♀️ Hi, I’m Michelle a local hypnobirthing antenatal teacher, Nanny to twins, birth and postnatal doula, and I also offer Family Assistant support to local families to get their home/life organised and back on track. I live in Letchworth with my two girls, husband and Cockapoo and have been supporting families locally for the past 11 years ✨

➡️ happy to arrange a chat over the phone if you’re interested to find out more.

Look forward to hearing from you ☺️ x

04/11/2023

This 🙌🏻

When you have a newborn, you're so often asked "are they a good baby?".

Well, what is a good baby? One that doesn't swear, fight and get in trouble with the law we'd say!

Babies have been tucked up warm and snuggly in your tummy for 9 months, when they arrive they may be overwhelmed and want cuddling and fuss when learning to feed (read up on the fourth trimester!). This does NOT make them a bad baby, this is all normal behaviour!

So unless your baby is committing fraud from their bedside crib or joy riding your car, please do not label them 'bad' and just enjoy those snuggles!

21/05/2023

16/05/2023

💜Last chance to book onto my FREE Hypnobirthing Taster tomorrow night!!

💜Wednesday 17th May, live on Zoom 7-8pm.

💜DM me or text me to book on 07971642026

09/05/2023

😞This still feels barbaric to me. When women and birthing people are at their most vulnerable, with wards often short staffed, Dads/partners should absolutely be able to be with Mums and babies throughout. Why do we think anything less is acceptable? Covid has unfortunately allowed these changes to happen and now we’re meant to be grateful that partners can stay till midnight!!! Gone are the days of women/family centred care 🥲

✔️The key now is education. With induction rates often reaching nearly 40% and the C-section rate similar we need to be making informed choices and not jumping on this conveyer belt of medicalised birth. Guidelines are not rules! Know your rights, get informed, feel empowered to make the right decisions for you and your baby, plan a home birth, understand physiological birth and take the power back!!

💜If you’re pregnant and want to find out more about both my Doula services and Antenatal Preparation sessions then Dm me for more info.

We are pleased to announce a change to partner visiting at Lister.

Partners can now stay until Midnight on the antenatal and postnatal wards following feedback from service users and staff.

Please note that although partners are now permitted until Midnight, overnight visiting cannot be accommodated and partners can return in the morning at 9am after having time to rest at home. The ward areas at Lister do not have space or suitable rest areas to allow partners to get adequate rest which can also impact the quality of sleep of mothers.

We are pleased for the changes and hope this will ensure partners have greater opportunity to be with their newborns as well as giving the mother additional support before and after birth.

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/news/visiting-hours-extended-at-lister-maternity-unit/