Using a birth doula can give you ongoing and consistent support at the end of your pregnancy, as well as during labour, which complements the medical care you receive from the midwifery team. #worlddoulaweek With consultations, digital guides and courses, my practice is here for you every step of the way. You can also become a member for exclusive content, discussion and a place to ask questions. Working with parents since 2002 Copyright: Janine Smith
Using a birth doula for practical and emotional support at the end of pregnancy and throughout labour/birth can mean you feel more secure, informed, calmer and able. #worlddoulaweek With consultations, digital guides and courses, my practice is here for you every step of the way. You can also become a member for exclusive content, discussion and a place to ask questions. Working with parents since 2002 Copyright: Janine Smith
This is a simple one but it’s really easy to forget to drink enough water! If you are dehydrated you can feel tired, have a headache, become constipated, light headed and generally feeling a bit run down. So it helps to have water with you so you can take regular sips as you need to especially during pregnancy, throughout labour and as a new mum. With consultations, digital guides and courses, my practice is here for you every step of the way. You can also become a member for exclusive content, discussion and a place to ask questions. Working with parents since 2002 Copyright: Janine Smith
Whether you are pregnant, in labour, recovering from birth, finding your feet with your new baby or looking after your young family it can be important to ask yourself, what do I need? It’s so easy to just keep going, to put your needs last but it makes a difference to have regular focus on you, to keep in touch with the small details, which could impact your wellbeing. With consultations, digital guides and courses, my practice is here for you every step of the way. You can also become a member for exclusive content, discussion and a place to ask questions. Working with parents since 2002 Copyright: Janine Smith
Breathe in slowly and gently and then focus on a long, steady out-breath throughout each contraction. Then take a break from the gas & air when there is a pause between your contractions. With consultations, digital guides and courses, my practice is here for you every step of the way. You can also become a member for exclusive content, discussion and a place to ask questions. Working with parents since 2002 Copyright: Janine Smith