Every Birth Matters - Doula, Hypnobirthing & Education

17/06/2025

What are you waiting for ....book your doula today you can't lose.

https://news.sky.com/story/i-get-paid-to-cuddle-babies-and-help-hundreds-of-women-give-birth-this-is-my-best-advice-for-expectant-parents-13384963?fbclid=IwY2xjawK-tDpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnB9P2DMru57XvbbZW591hPCwA7TecvdR4PfgfkM3de7Xsrf1UKA5yZQz8tD_aem_5lYgO5tpqEFLQCC8fYHDNw

Dreaming of a new career? Trudi Dawson talks to our Money team about life as a maternity doula.

12/06/2025

Aspiring Midwife Practical Skills Workshop

Saturday 23rd August 2025
Birmingham

A full practical skills day for anyone interested in Midwifery and looking to go on and practice this.

09/06/2025

I hear people talk about thinking they were confident but quickly realised it was fake confidence.

If you want to feel empowered and confident in your birth, do it with your DOULA by your side.

01/06/2025

14/05/2025

This is so important as often proper informed consent is never obtained!!!!!

If you step on the scales during a medical or midwifery appointment your BMI will be calculated and used as a screening test to determine what care you will be offered.

Yes, there are some situations in which you will need or want to do this (for instance if you want some types of medicine or surgery you won't be able to have them unless you agree to being weighed), but most often this isn't the case.

You have the right to decline to be weighed.

Plus size women may also be asked to step on the scales again in late pregnancy.

Again, it’s up to you to decide whether or not this is right for you.

Not your midwife, doctor, doula or childbirth educator, and certainly not the RCOG or NICE.

Remember that guidelines ONLY tell health professionals what to offer.

You do not have to follow any guideline or recommendation, or accept anything that isn’t right for you.

For more information, see my website and books.

You’ll find info on plus size pregnancy at https://www.sarawickham.com/plus-size-pregnancy

And info on your rights and decisions more generally at https://www.sarawickham.com/me

26/04/2025

Took me 5 years to get back the gym after the birth of my baby. I just couldn't say yes......now I do and I'm loving it.

Things change when we have our babies, did anything change for you?

25/04/2025

Exercise!!!!!

Postpartum wellness can include some exercise but it's important you say yes to it.

It took me over 4 years to say yes to exercise (we did have C***D in the middle of this). However I had to change my way of thinking as I realised that I had gotten to the point where I can do it if I say yes.
I don't fear the gym, or the dreaded rower anymore. I want the best for my body and my life.
I actually look forward to going - even sleep deprived from supporting a wonderful family through the birth of their baby.
Frame of mind is essential - the switch needed be turned.

Infant when I'm in the gym, I use some of my self hypnosis techniques to get me through some determination barriers.

I suppose it's a bit like having a doula support you in your pregnancy, birth or postpartum. You can say yes, if there is an innate deep feeling that there is this experience you want, having a doula can support you to navigate this journey of your determination to have a positive empowering birth experience.

My support aims to make your journey of becoming a parent a powerful embedded journey of joy where you are supported through individualised continuity of holistic support.

Have an amazing day - I will. 💜

27/03/2025

Two-thirds of NHS trusts in the UK restrict home births
https://www.itv.com/news/2025-03-27/two-thirds-of-nhs-trusts-in-the-uk-restrict-home-births

26/03/2025

Did you know, we offer regular face to face and virtual antenatal workshops?

Our 2 hour workshops are designed to prepare you for your feeding journey. Our team have designed the workshop to make it interactive and informative.

Your support network are welcome and encouraged to attend with you 😊

To book one of our next available dates, please visit our Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/breastfeeding-network-birmingham-87823550413

Or for more information, you can text us on 07704 081 700 or email the team at birmingham@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk

31/12/2024

Happy New Year to you all.

2025 is going to be Epic.

Remember your birth matters.

12/05/2024

Cord and Placenta Keep Sakes and Jewelery are keeping me busy lately.

Check out my offerings.

https://www.everybirthmatters.co.uk/placenta-keepsakes

Thank you. X

02/05/2024

Pregnancy Loss Support.
1-2-1 or group sessions.