Doric Doula

29/04/2018

Sign Language is very important please ensure all parents and carers of a DEAF CHILD get free BSL training it's a fundamental rite to communicate.

Please sign this it's a basic fundamental human rite to communicate! https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/217239

90% of Deaf children are born to hearing families, most of which will have no experience of what they need to do to support that child. As a Teacher of the Deaf I repeatedly meet families that cannot afford BSL, which can leave the child isolated & frustrated. It costs £3000/person to gain level 3

13/04/2018

Desire, dreams, faith in yourself and gratitude for the people that enrich you to be whole. Today is for living loving life and reaching the point that you know when you jump into something with a challenge that will bring joy! Let your nerves make you excited and jump in life is to be lived today is a day for joy!

20/03/2018

Positive plans and good afermations are helpful even if they are practical. Learn them and use them often.

20/03/2018

With hopefully some warmer weather coming and April often associated with April showers it maybe time to dig out the wellie boots. plan if you know of any local roads that flood, and have an alternative route planned out

06/03/2018

With the snow melting plan Journeys just in case of flooring especially on rural roads know your route and try and be aware of diversions. Being relaxed if you have to travel is key.

28/02/2018

Several weather means donot travel if at all avoidable. Get midwifes to come to you or Phone for advice to your nearest large hospital. The emergency services are equipped to get to you. If needed stay warm and Cosey

27/02/2018

Given the current Aberdeenshire weather please plan all travel. Only travel if nessecary! Remember a midwife or paramedic can come to you in your warm home to help you. They have a duty of care wouldn’t be the first time a police 4x4 has brought a midwife to a birth as safer to stay home than travel. Plan everything and have plenty towels an hot water bottles on hand if you do travel.

25/12/2017

Thank you to all my clients for being in my life and allowing me to serve you. Have a wonderful Christmas x

20/11/2017

Well I’ve dug out thermal tights and warmer jumpers this week to layer up. Now is the time to think about winter! Cars ideally should have a bag of sand, shovel, blankets and a flask of hot water in them. Also a couple if cans of deicer and a couple of scrapers and warm gloves. This is great for when your out in ice and snow or if you breakdown. Maybe think about photocopies of your notes in the car and your car seat as well as cost clothing for baby should they decide now is the time to come. Get winter ready and stay safe on the roads.

11/11/2017

When looking at feeding options ensure you have a support network. Ask lots of questions and follow your instincts. Look for feeding cues and aim to feed within a few minutes of these being displayed. A baby doesn't time 3-4 hours in between a feed what ever method follow their lead with feeding. Remember few adults can go 3-4 hours without a drink of some sort so although milk is a babies food it may just be a little thirsty so some milk maybe a welcome drink not just a meal.

10/11/2017

When looking for maternity pads consider incontinence pads for night time or incontinence underwear. Strange ? NO the padding is comfortable for sitting on if your tender. Also it prevents / limits leaks and if you sneeze and leak its absorbed easily. Comfort is your friend in those first few days and weeks post birth

09/11/2017

Keep a camera to hand for those first moments with baby. Don't worry about how you look capture that first cuddle with Mum, Dad, Grannie,Auntie who ever comes to see you in weeks and years to come those memories will be the most precious.

08/11/2017

Time to pack a bag to have all your things to hand be it at home or at a birth facility have a bag with everything to hand so your support network know where to grab things for you. Its handy for that an as a contingency plan. Also pack some of your favourite indulgent snacks.

07/11/2017

With the cold and wet weather getting worse drive safely plan your route and if concerned don't travel. let the midwife come to you.

17/09/2017

Well after a very hectic summer were back to school and routine inductions for school are finished and home work abounds. Reading around all aspects of what you might want for your pregnancy birth and feeding choices so you can plan ahead. Also with Guy Fawkes and Halloween coming up in the calendar please find out about road closures for any events to plan your journey should you go into labour.

24/06/2017

Keeping cool in the heat can be interesting a light mist of water on your skin can help as can a fan. Stay cool and have fun in the sun with a good spf

13/05/2017

Pregnancy is a conviction of the body to know what is to come. Trust that your instincts and your body's inherent knowledge will provide you with a good birth. Prepare for your birth well, be in control and be an equal partner with your care provider.

16/04/2017

When you find out people you know are pregnant! The joy of knowing the amazing journey they are on makes you glow remembering how it felt. May all Mothers to be have joy, happiness and empowerment to journey the way 'You Want To!' It is your journey of discovery after all.

06/04/2017

This is the reality that woman high on oxytocin birth well and in the first few hours post nataly can be highly sexually charged. I have Ben said Timmy husband in the run up if I need your help just do it!

https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/the-argument-for-masturbating-during-childbirth?utm_source=vicefbuk&utm_campaign=global

A growing number of women are using or***ms instead of drugs to "take the edge off" the pain of giving birth.

05/04/2017

Birth enriches a person and can be a empowering and primal experience. Embrace all that you are and all you will become.

03/04/2017

When preparing to birth be at one with your body and your baby. You will know what to do.

28/03/2017

Be open mined to the possibilities! Your body knows what to do. Listen to your own rhythms and birth from the inside out.

27/03/2017

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Ina May Gaskin, MA, CPM, PhD (Hon), is founder and director of the Farm Midwifery Center in Tennessee. The 41-year-old midwifery service is noted for its wom...

26/03/2017

Welcome to those viewing the page please feel free to ask questions or PM me with questions happy to chat about all things birth and feeding x

25/03/2017

When you get to a point in labour that you feel you can't go on, please stop and celebrate knowing that you are in transition and you will meet your baby soon.

25/03/2017

Writing down affirmations in the last couple of weeks before birth, can reinforce positive feelings and can help you through birth. Trusting your body knows your body best and rolling with it means you will have a positive challenge. Remember your body your birth, your way!

25/03/2017

Make time for yourself. Brit in the last few days of pregnancy or once baby is here. Being open to change and relaxing helps things flow. Be kind to yourself as a happy Mum means a happy baby.

21/03/2017

Birth is a beautiful thing enjoy the anticipation and be kind to yourself! Your growing the most amazing person you will ever meet.

27/02/2017

No Limits in life

24/02/2017

No one should decide for you it's what ever you want!

The legal authority in childbirth lies with the woman giving birth, not the providers of care. Our words should reflect that.