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Birth, postnatal & night doula serving Birmingham & Solihull

06/03/2025

It's world book day so I thought I would share some excellent reads for new and expecting parents. There are so many that I could recommend and I couldn't fit them all in here but these would certainly keep you going!!

Some of the authors in the post are tagged here and many have some excellent social media content that is also valuable to explore;

rachel.reed hill

10/03/2024

Mother's Day

Whether you are celebrating or feeling any number of complex emotions, I hope you feel seen.

10/03/2024

Mother's Day

Perhaps you are celebrating or perhaps you are experiencing any number of complex emotions but I hope you feel seen in whatever you are feeling today.

12/11/2023

After Sinead shared her birth story with you, she also generously shared these gorgeous images from the minutes after her beautiful daughter arrived.

I took these photos as her, and her Mum just soaked up the moments. Nothing beats the feeling of new life arriving earthside.

Being able to be by women's sides as they welcome their babes and become mothers is such a privilege.

03/11/2023

Have you thought about using water in your labour and birth?

In my opinion it is nowhere near widely available enough (too few pools in units) or encouraged enough (women discouraged for 'risks' that don't actually get 'riskier' in water or weren't really 'risky' in the first place) ..... this is why I say check your local hospital stats to see how well they are using water!

You don't need to be using hypnobirthing, aiming for quiet & serene or birthing at home.

Now you might find it doesn't work for you, that's fine, you just get out.

But when it does feel good, it can be AMAZING. A calm, gentle arrival for baby's who often arrive in water super chill & quiet. Partners can get in and be fully present with you, holding, supporting and experiencing the moment. Just incredible

If it has been suggested that you might not be suitable for waterbirth then these resources could be useful....
- aims journal, waterbirth & induction of labour
- big birthas & Sara Wickham for BMI
- Emma Ashworth birthrights for anything to do with your rights in pregnancy including waterbirth!

Did you use water in your labour & birth?

26/10/2023

In a world where we rush around and try to fit too much in, a baby’s ‘due date’ has come to be seen by some people as a kind of appointment.

Statistically, only 5% of babies are born on their due date and many healthy babies are born after this.

I sometimes suggest that people plan to do something nice on their baby’s due date; there’s a really high chance that you’ll be free to do it!

But the important thing to remember is that, on the whole, our bodies and our babies’ bodies know what they’re doing.

If you’d like more information about due dates, induction or birth in general, see www.sarawickham.com/iol

Yes, feel free to repost. We just ask that you keep the original pic, words and credit intact and don’t put Sara’s words into your own branding 💜

26/10/2023

My baby is already here but I have a question about:

❤️cloth nappies
💙slings
💜healthy start vouchers
🧡sleep
❤️feeding

You would be SO WELCOME at our antenatal event on Saturday with your newborn/baby.

Saturday 28th October
2-4pm
Netherton Park Hub

Partners and supporters are welcome to come with you.

Let us know you're coming by booking a FREE space- we'll have the tea and cake ready.

https://dudleyantenatal.eventbrite.com

[ID: a couple stand in their kitchen holding a newborn baby and there is a thought bubble over both of them full of questions]

13/10/2023

A belated, but promised post following some conversations recently.

Have you been told you gave a low lying placenta or placenta praevia? Let me know below but don't forget to share with any pregnant friends who might find this information useful.

Tommy's are a good source of information on this topic.

29/09/2023

SERVICES & OFFERINGS

See my website or doula uk page for the details of exactly what is included in each package or book a discovery call where I am happy to share more about my offerings or discuss your bespoke needs and wishes.

www.phillipathedoula.co.uk

Book a discovery call today if you want to explore if I am the doula for you.

I primarily cover Birmingham and Solihull but am open to discussing how we can work together if you live further afield.

25/09/2023

SERVICES & OFFERINGS

See my website or doula uk page for the details of exactly what is included in each package.

www.phillipathedoula.co.uk

Book a discovery call today if you want to explore if I am the doula for you.

I primarily cover Birmingham and Solihull but am open to discussing how we can work together if you live further afield.

22/09/2023

I am firmly team birth plan .....

But when I was pregnant with my first child I had no idea where to start! I would have loved a template and guide like this so I am gifting it to you. Click the link in my linktree to download. If you want more help I offer standalone birth planning sessions, you can get in touch via my website.

There are no do-overs in birth and it is not a neutral event, whether your wish is all natural, epidural all the way or surgical, the experience will impact you for years to come if not the rest of your life, including how you feel about early parenthood. This impact can be transformational in the best way, or it can be incredibly debilitating.

Whilst we can never take away the ultimate mystery of how a birth will unfold, there are things that are within our gift to control and influence. You and your baby are too important to leave that to chance.

20/08/2023

Pregnant? Starting to consider your comfort measures and pain relief? If you have considered a TENS machine then I am offering a very good value hire service. Birth doula clients all have access to a unit as part of the package but you do not need to be a birth doula client to hire 😊

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