Getting the right antenatal education, support and care for you
You are unique and your antenatal care should be too.
You are the only one experiencing this pregnancy, and all the big feelings of anxiety and excitement that go along with it. So frankly you deserve all the time and space you need to explore the emotions, the practicalities, the coping strategies and the contingencies - giving you (and your partner) the confidence and reassurance you need.
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That's where I come in. With over a decade's experience teaching hypnobirthing, supporting every form of birth as a doula, and working in NHS maternity improvement, I will offer you realistic, credible support as you develop your own plans. All personalised and tailored to you.
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Want to chat to find out more? Get in touch and book an call by emailing me at: charlie@thegoodbirthpractice.co.uk
Discovery Call (free)
Finding the right doula or hypnobirthing teacher for you is an entirely subjective process, and it's all about rapport. You need someone you trust, and that you 'click' with, because you're investing a lot of time and money and future happiness in this relationship.
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Book a (free) one hour Discovery Call with me and let's chat about what you want and need, and whether I might be the right person to walk with you towards a positive birth and joyful reflections about the birth of your baby.
Birth doula support
Your pregnancy is a unique and precious time and you only have the chance to experience this time once. The changes in your body are fascinating. You and your baby are the peak of evolution and of course you want to fully experience that, and feel optimistic and positive about the birth to come and the beginning of your new life as a mother (whether this is your first baby or you're welcoming a sibling). This is your time to explore your amazing body and make plans for a birth that is truly special and memorable (Yes! This is possible!)
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As an experienced doula with over a decades experience supporting women and families and working in maternity improvement, I will be honest and realistic with you, so you can make plans that are grounded and reassuring.
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2 x antenatal sessions | 7am-9pm WhatsApp group | On-call 24hrs a day from 39 weeks until your baby is born | In-person attendance throughout your labour and birth | Available to you 7am-9pm for the first two weeks after your baby is born | Postnatal visit | Discounted 121 hypnobirthing
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(Price on request)
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You can read some lovely stories from other women and families I have supported here.
Let's have a chat about what you want and need, and whether I could be the right doula for you. Click here to arrange a call.
Pocket doula virtual support
Imagine how reassuring it would be to know someone you trust is always on the end of the phone to hear about what's happening in your pregnancy and birth. Imagine being able to talk about and explore what's happening in your body and how amazing that is. Imagine having an experienced birth professional, who knows and understands you, on the end of the phone to unpick and talk through your concerns and aspirations.
That's exactly how I will support you as your Pocket Doula. I'll be present throughout your pregnancy and I'll get to know you, your partner and your birth plan. I'll be here for you to hear your questions and walk with you as you decide your own path forward.
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2 x antenatal sessions | 7am-9pm WhatsApp group | On-call 24hrs a day from 39 weeks until your baby is born | Present at the end of the phone throughout your labour | Available to you 7am-9pm for the first two weeks after your baby is born | Postnatal visit | Discounted 121 hypnobirthing
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(Price on request)
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Read how other women and their families have benefitted from Pocket Doula support here
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Contact me to arrange an initial chat. No commitment, no strings. Just a friendly chat about what you want and need and how I can work for you.
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Hypnobirthing
You've heard about the benefits of hypnobirthing... but is it all just a bit too easy? A bit too good to be true?
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Come and learn about hypnobirthing with me and I'll teach not simply the techniques, but why they work and how you can apply them. You won't just learn what you can do to improve your experience, you'll learn why it matters - so the power is in your hands. I'll tailor these sessions to you, your partner and your plans - so we match your pace of discovery and follow your own thought-processes. We'll look at the wealth of information available to you, so you can triangulate the sources you can trust and rely on and prepare appropriately and realistically for a Good Birth, however that looks for you.
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9hrs of personalised, 121, hypnobirthing sessions, via Zoom on in your own home | 5 x Calm Birth School hypnobirthing MP3s | Option to bolt-on Pocket Doula virtual support at a discounted rate
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Click here to read how hypnobirthing made a positive difference to other pregnant women. Or here for FAQ's about hypnobirthing and birth planning.
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Let's chat about how hypnobirthing could reassure you and give you confidence - click here to arrange a call
Caesarean Birth planning
Planning a caesarean birth often means your focus turns to practicalities and plans. But this birth is special and transformational too, and you and your baby deserve the same attention and careful, positive planning as any other mother and child.
Your Caesarean Birth planning session gives you space and peace and time to explore how you would like to experience your caesarean. We'll discuss the practicalities of course, and how you can adapt these to suit you. We'll also talk about the meaning you want to make of this birth. How you want to remember it. What you can do before, during and after your birth to mark it and celebrate it. Did you know you lean on the help of hypnobirthing skills and techniques to make your caesarean birth more comfortable and more special too?
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2 hour Caesarean Birth Planning session - £180
Additional 90min sessions - £95
Includes, The Calm Birth School Hypnobirthing MP3s and birth planning resources
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Read some of the experiences of other women and families who I have supported during their caesarean birth here.
Take a look at advice and Top Tips from some of my previous caesarean birth clients here.
Arrange a call with me to find out more about how a caesarean birth planning session can give you what you want and need.
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How to write a birth plan
The problem with birth plans is that while it makes sense to write one, they have a terrible reputation for '...going out of the window...' when labour really gets underway. That leaves you in a tricksy position. Write one and feel unsure about whether it will be effective for you, and worried about whether you're being naive. Or don't write one, but then how to communicate with the midwives who'll support you at your birth?
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I am here to help you unpick all the conflicting advice and anecdotes, and develop a birth plan that is appropriate, credible, realistic, and reassuring to you, helpful to your birth partner and a good start to your time with the midwive who'll support your birth. Your birth plan should leave you feeling fulfilled, not frustrated.
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2 hour birth planning session - £180
Additional 90min sessions - £95
Includes 5x Calm Birth School MP3s and birth planning resources
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Click here to read some FAQs about birth plans.
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Read about how some other women and families have felt confident and empowered to advocate for themselves here.
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To find out more about how personalised and specific birth planning sessions will help you, contact me to arrange an initial call.
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How to be a birth partner
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Birth reflections
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