Mummatters

02/10/2022

https://www.llli.org/the-safe-sleep-seven/

21/07/2022

This

24/06/2022

You might not think you need a doula as you have a supportive partner, however, adding a doula to any birth team is a good investment.

21/05/2022

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08/04/2022

A useful visual for a new mum x

"See that tiny pink bead on my lanyard? That is the size of a newborn's tiny tummy. When baby is born, the birthing parent produces colostrum for baby, which is the perfect for baby. Colostrum contains just the amount of food baby needs and passes antibodies. It's ! In this photo, I have a standard 2 ounce bottle of formula that is given to new babies. So, if baby's belly is only the size of a marble, what happens when baby is fed 2 ounces? Well, baby will usually spit up all the extra, which then can be spinned into baby having reflux. When really, baby is just being over fed. This leads to interventions like formula changes, antacid medications, etc. It's important that we give families all the available information so they can make the best decisions for their families. " available from www.birthingandbreastfeeding.com/store

30/03/2022

'Having a doula was life changing for me. Jane helped me find the strength in myself to achieve the healing birth I longed for - a very much needed VBAC, at home in the safest place I know, my kitchen. I owe Jane a huge debt. She advocated for me throughout, showed great care and compassion and had my back every step of the way. I can’t recommend the services of a skilled doula enough'
Thankyou Clare Fazal. It was an honour😍

23/02/2022

I'd like to shout this from the rooftops!

YOU CANNOT SPOIL A BABY BY ATTENDING TO IT'S NEEDS!

And doing this as often as your baby needs, is what your baby needs!

It is such an outdated idea that has been superseded by scientific advances in pre and perinatal psychology which show That ignoring babies needs can cause psychological distress.

A baby's brain is still developing and growing in the first 3 years of life so the basic pathways of having needs met and feeling safe are of paramount importance.

Of course I understand that breastfeeding, Co sleeping, baby wearing etc are not achievable for everyone, but caring for our babies as sensitively as possible, without ignoring our own needs, really does help babies develop their full potential.

13/01/2022

Amazing photos. Women are powerful❤

24/01/2020

Home fetal dopplers "strongly discouraged" - Dr Sara Wickham

An interesting read

Government and professional bodies in the UK have publicly advised against the use of fetal dopplers by parents in the home. Dr Sara Wickham explains.

17/09/2019

Returning to see last weeks birth family, with my Doula co-pilot and lovely friend Kim, to see a lovely little family, happy and thriving is just the best!
If I could do this job every day, I would!

10/09/2019

I dont think a birth could have been more perfect. A gorgeous couple whose love for each other was immense all the way through. A beautiful baby girl, breathed into the world , with fantastic hands off midwives watching and encouraging.😍😍

28/08/2019

Waiting for two babies!! .😍

12/08/2019

Spinning Babies® Comfort in pregnancy and birth

Spinning Babies® Comfort in pregnancy and birth

Easier birth with fetal positioning. Use this site & videos to improve fetal position (breech, transverse, posterior) and birth. Reduce the chance of cesarean.

20/06/2019

Marie Mongan Obituary - Bow, NH | Concord Monitor

Such an inspiring lady .💗

Marie (Mickey) Mongan, M.Ed., M.Hy. A Lifelong Educator, age 86 passed away peacefully at her daughter Maura's home on Sunday, June 16, 2019. She was born in San Diego, CA the daughter of the late Pat

18/06/2019

What Is a Doula and Should You Hire One?

What Is a Doula and Should You Hire One?

During my first pregnancy, I was nervous about what would happen to my body and how painful labor would actually be. You could say that I had some first-time jitters about the whole experience and so my mother suggested that I hire a doula. I had no idea what a doula was at the time but after meetin...

10/06/2019

Loves to hear of a strong young lady making informed decisions on her birth choices, regardless of all the scaremongering.💖

26/04/2019

Thrilled to have a shared care birth booked with Kim Beauty of Birth Doula Services - Kim Hughes. 😍

05/02/2019

Why being a professional “hand holder” is more scientific than it sounds

Why being a professional “hand holder” is more scientific than it sounds

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made the headlines last weekend after it was revealed they’ve hired a doula to attend their baby’s birth. Since then, Royalists have clutched at their pearls as Meghan breaks yet another tradition (side note: she hasn’t) an

07/01/2019

Why Don’t More Women Hire Doulas?

Why Don’t More Women Hire Doulas?

Each year, around 700,000 babies are born in the UK and yet, I estimate that less than 1 per cent were supported by a doula during birth and/or postnatally. Yet, despite all these incredible benefits, women still don’t hire doulas! There seems to be thre

06/08/2018

How lovely. A birth booking for Kim and I, after a long quiet spell. Looking forward to supporting a lovely couple through the arrival of their baby.❤

25/07/2018

Evidence on: Doulas

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/

A birth doula is a companion who supports a birthing person during labor and birth. What is the evidence for using a doula?

03/12/2017

Some births are over in a flash, some are slower, and don't quite go as planned.
This weekend I saw the power of Hypnobirthing see a strong calm mum through a long labour, with her loving supportive husband by her side.
The journey didn't take her preferred route but she accepted that with good humour.
Welcome to the world baby M. It was an honour to be there ###

26/10/2017

Thankyou to all my new likers !! 'X

25/10/2017

Lovely post natal visit with Kim tonight to a happy, well mum and her beautiful baby girl.❤

18/10/2017

Honoured to be at a beautiful homebirth yesterday, with my Doula partner Kim.
Teamwork with lovely midwives, paramedics who were on standby until the midwife came, and great support from the labourline midwife.
❤

12/07/2017

Births are like buses, another booking today for Kim and I....great news

26/06/2017

Thankyou to my 3 new likes. Doula work has been slim this past 12 months but Mummatters and Beauty of birth have a shared care client in November.
Looking forward to supporting a lovely couple.

06/08/2016

Spent a very pleasant couple of hours today teaching antenatal info to a lovely young couple. Laughs were had as well!

16/06/2016

Looking forward to going on call at the end of next week!