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Empowering ALL births with science-based Hypnobirthing, Antenatal education, pregnancy relaxation & Doula support.

Helping women and birth partners feel confident and informed every step of the way. Your Birth Story stays with you forever...Don't wing it Our mission at Your Birth story, is to empower and inspire women, and their partners, to take control of their birthing experience. We believe in using the body's natural instincts to bring about a safer, easier, and more comfortable birth. Our unique, accessi

ble, and comprehensive approach to antenatal and postnatal education provides tools for every type of birth journey. We prioritize evidence-based methods and tools that can be used in all types of birth, recognizing that knowledge is power. Our goal is to empower every person to start their birth story with the statement "I chose," and to feel confident and in control throughout the entire birthing process.

27/07/2025

You want to feel prepared. Calm. Supported.
You don’t necessarily want a doula in the room, but you do want to feel like one has helped you get there.

The Birth Team Ready package is for you if you want your birth partner to feel grounded, confident, and ready to support you in every way that matters. Think of it like a doula training course for your birth partner, but you are there too and also benefiting from everything....

We’ll work together through six powerful sessions, exploring everything from advocacy and birth rights to massage techniques, hypnobirthing tools, and how to create a calm environment, no matter where or how you birth.

This is so much more than a class. It’s preparation with heart. And it’s the kind of prep that leaves you and your partner feeling like a real team.

This package is right for:

✨ When you’re craving clarity and confidence, but want the support to come from someone you already trust—this one is for you.
✨Families who don’t want a birth doula present during labour but still want to feel completely prepared.
✨Birth partners who want to learn how to support as confidently and effectively as a doula would.
✨First-time parents who are unsure about the hospital system and want clarity on navigating NHS protocols.
✨Couples looking for deeply practical antenatal education with a doula's mindset and presence.

Book your spot now. 2026 diary is open. Just two 2025 spaces remain: October and November.

26/07/2025

You want someone in your corner. Someone who just gets it.
Not someone who shows up when you are already in labour, but someone who has been there all along.

The Foundation Doula Package gives you everything you need to feel supported from the moment you book through six weeks postpartum.

We will meet for in-depth antenatal sessions, build a birth plan that truly reflects you, and when birth begins, I will be by your side, holding space, helping you move, keeping the calm and supporting yor birth partner to be the most important presence in the room

After birth, I will check in, listen, support you as you navigate those tender first days. This is about your whole experience.

This package is right for:

✨ If you want to feel informed, safe, and emotionally held from beginning to end,
✨Families who want continuous, personalised doula support throughout pregnancy, labour, and early postpartum.
✨Anyone feeling anxious about birth and wanting someone consistently by their side from pregnancy to after baby arrives.
✨Parents seeking practical, emotional, and physical support during labour with a familiar, calm presence.
✨Those wanting help creating a tailored birth plan and navigating medical systems with confidence.

Let’s chat. My 2026 diary is now open. One birth available in October and one in November 2025.

25/07/2025

You want birth to feel calm, not chaotic.
You want to feel connected to your body, your breath, and your baby.
And you want someone who can help you stay in that space, no matter what happens.

The Full Mind Body Doula Support package includes everything from the Foundation package, plus dedicated hypnobirthing sessions and a deeply nourishing pregnancy relaxation / biomechanics or aromatherapy treatment visit.

This is full-spectrum support, for your mind, your body, your soul.

During pregnancy is where the magic really happens. You’ll learn powerful tools that keep you centred, and when labour begins, I will be there to bring you back to that calm space when you need it most.

After birth, I’ll stay in close contact and return for an extended postnatal visit where we can dive into your healing and recovery—or just let you rest while I hold baby.

Who is this package best for?:

✨ If you want to feel deeply prepared, truly seen, and fully supported, this is for you.
✨ Families who want everything in the Foundation package plus in-depth hypnobirthing.
✨ People who are especially focused on a calm, physiological, and mind-body integrated birth experience.
✨ Those who want extra pregnancy relaxation support, aromatherapy, and a longer postnatal visit.
Ideal for first-time parents or anyone wanting to deeply immerse in both emotional and physical birth preparation.

Spaces for 2026 are now open. 2025 only has two birth slots left: 1 x October and 1 x November. Reach out today to book your free call.

24/07/2025

You might not want someone physically with you in the room whilst you birth but that does not mean you should go through this alone.

The Virtual Doula Support package offers real-time, compassionate support no matter where you are in the UK.

From 38 weeks until six weeks postpartum, I am just a message or call away. You’ll have someone to check in with, guide you through early labour, hold yours and your birth partners hand from afar, and help you feel grounded and not alone, even at 2am.

This is a flexible, affordable way to access expert guidance without having to invite anyone into your birth space. And yes, it’s also the perfect add-on if you’ve done my Birth Team Ready course and want extra backup.

✨ If you are craving continuity, clarity, and kindness, but want it from a distance: this is your support.
✨ If your birth partner would benefit from having someone to help them in supporting you throughout labour

Message me to reserve your place. Available for any UK birth in 2025 and 2026.

23/07/2025

Choosing the right doula support can feel like a big decision, so this week I am going to walk you through it.

Over the next few days, I will be sharing an in-depth look at each of my updated doula packages. Every one of them has been designed with care and intention, shaped by everything I have learned from the incredible families I have supported over the past year.

Whether you are thinking about having a doula by your side during birth, or you simply want your antenatal preparation guided by someone who has walked this path many times before, this series is for you.

Each package offers something different, because every birth journey is different. Your needs, your hopes, your story, your budget,......it all matters. And if something in one of the packages speaks to you but you need a little flexibility, just let me know. Support should fit you, not the other way around.

The truth is, choosing a doula is not just about what is included. It is about how you feel when you talk to them. That sense of comfort, trust, and ease. It is a little like dating, when you know, you know.

So if you are preparing for birth, feeling curious, or just wondering what kind of support might suit you best, follow along this week.

Send me a message, ask your questions, or book a free chat to see if we connect. I would love to be part of your birth story.

06/07/2025

Antenatal Education — More Than Just Options, True Empowerment

A huge part of my antenatal education isn’t just about listing your options, it’s about understanding how those options might affect your labour, your body, and your baby.

Too often, families hear they have a choice — like an epidural — but aren’t told the full story. For example, did you know that the drugs in an epidural don’t pass the blood-brain barrier, which means labour is very likely to slow down?

If you’re not prepared for this, the next thing you might hear is that you need synthetic oxytocin to speed labour up. But what if you don’t know that oxytocin can cause hypercontractions — powerful surges that may stress baby and reduce the natural oxytocin your body produces?

It’s not just about knowing what your options are, it’s about understanding the why, the how, and the when.

Why might an intervention be suggested?
How could it change the natural rhythm of your labour?
When is it the right time, for you, your body, your baby?

And the most important part, knowing how you and your birth partner can confidently advocate for what’s right for YOU.

This education is about empowerment. It’s about supporting you to make decisions that align with your values and your unique experience, not just ticking boxes on a list.

Because informed consent isn’t just signing a form, it’s understanding what you’re consenting to, what alternatives might exist, and what that means for your journey into parenthood.

I’m here to walk that path with you, providing clear, evidence-based information, answering your questions, and helping you find your voice.

You deserve to enter birth feeling prepared, empowered, and ready to make the choices that are right for your family.

05/07/2025

Breastfeeding Peer Support – Gentle Guidance, Lasting Confidence

If you’ve ever watched a midwife quickly position your baby at the breast and then everyone celebrates that first latch “Woohoo! Baby latched in the first hour!” you’re not alone.

It can feel like a win in the moment. But what happens when you get home and that hands-on midwife isn’t there? Suddenly, you might find yourself completely unsure what to do next. That’s a big challenge many families face.

As a doula, I take a hands-off approach to breastfeeding support. I’m here to patiently guide you, to show you what to look for, and to help you tune in to your baby’s cues. But ultimately, it’s all about you and your baby learning together.

If extra hands are needed, it’s your birth partner who’s best placed to offer that support, with my gentle verbal coaching along the way. This way, you’re building a strong team. Breastfeeding isn’t something that should be done to you or for you, it’s something you do with your baby.

Why is this so important? Because if someone else is always the one “doing” it, you might not build the confidence or the skills you need to navigate the challenges on your own. And breastfeeding is a journey, sometimes tricky, often rewarding, and always deeply personal.

I’m here to help you feel empowered and supported, not pressured or overwhelmed. To me, breastfeeding peer support means helping you find your own rhythm, your own flow, with kindness, patience, and real-world advice that sticks.

You’ve got this. And I’ll be with you every step of the way.

04/07/2025

Biomechanics for Birth – Giving Your Body the Best Chance

One of the most important things I’ve learned as a doula is this: sometimes the body just needs a little space, a little movement, a little release: not medication.

Too often, intervention is offered well before more traditional or holistic methods have even been considered. And while medical support absolutely has its place, we shouldn’t skip over the gentle things that may actually work just as well, and with far less disruption to your birth experience.

This is where biomechanics for birth comes in.

Biomechanics is all about how your body moves and how your baby moves through your body. When we understand the alignment of the pelvis, the role of the ligaments, and the way tension or restriction can impact the path of your baby, we can use simple, safe techniques to make space and create balance.

Here’s what I mean.

Imagine being told that your labour is “too slow” and you need synthetic oxytocin to speed things up. That’s a big intervention and can totally change how your birth feels. But what if your baby was just a little tucked to the side, and what we really needed was a side-lying release to help shift their position? No drugs. No machines. Just knowledge and patience.

Many people assume all midwives are trained in these techniques, but that’s rarely the case. Midwives are incredible, but many simply haven’t been given these tools, especially in busy hospitals where time and resources are stretched. That’s why having someone in your corner who understands birth physiology and body mechanics can make such a difference.

Biomechanics doesn’t mean forcing anything. It means creating the best possible conditions for your body and your baby to work together, using movement, positioning and balance to support a smoother, less disrupted labour.

It’s about using what we already know, about the body, about gravity, about space and connection, before we reach for stronger interventions.

03/07/2025

Scent, Science and Support

When I first started practising hypnobirthing, I didn’t have a specific scent I connected with , so I turned to the evidence and chose lavender for its calming properties. It quickly became part of my routine during practice, and I began to associate it with feeling grounded and in control.

I got lucky during my birth. When we arrived at the Royal Berkshire midwifery-led centre, my husband mentioned I was using hypnobirthing, and without hesitation, the midwife created a personalised aromatherapy blend using lavender and mandarin. That small moment of care stayed with me and it's something I now carry into every birth I support.

I’ve since trained in aromatherapy for childbirth, so I can create safe, effective blends that support the unique moments you may experience — from early labour through to the hours after birth.

In my doula bag, you’ll find:

– Lavender for calm, grounding and relaxation
– Peppermint to ease nausea or bring alertness during long labours
– Mandarin for lightness, uplift and emotional balance
– Frankincense for deep calm, focus and connection
– Clary sage to support strong surges when the time is right

Each blend I make is tailored — just for you and what your body or mind needs in that moment. Whether you want to use scent in your antenatal preparation or have oils available during birth, aromatherapy can gently support the nervous system and shift the energy in the room — sometimes in powerful ways.

It’s not just about the smell — it’s about what your body begins to associate with safety, support and ease.

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