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Arleen - Aberdeen Birth Doula

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Arleen - Aberdeen Birth Doula

Doula and birth activist in Aberdeen. Check out Grampian and Tayside Birth Partners - my new project combining all these things ❤️

My passions are human rights, inclusivity, and facilitating access to independent birth support for those who need it most.

05/11/2024

Greetings, pregnant folks near me!

I am co-hosting a FREE weekend antenatal course on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December 12-5pm with the glorious and we would love to have you come join us at the beautiful space has set up in Monymusk, Inverurie 😍

Thanks to the funding awarded to Aberdeen Birth Collective from Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action, we are able to now bring our popular ABC classes to various venues across Aberdeenshire, meaning greater access to excellent independent birth preparation for families across the Grampian area.

Operating in partnership with Grampian and Tayside Birth Partners, we will deliver a comprehensive antenatal class that covers a bit of everything, including decision making skills, navigating the NHS and positions for labour. To name just a few! Watch out for a special guest teacher or two from amongst our new recruits 👀

We have big plans to squeeze in three more intensive weekend classes before June 2025, and we would love your feedback on locations. So if you're newly pregnant and know of a great wee space near you, hit us up with the details and you could land an antenatal class right on your doorstep... Bonus points if you do some of the homework on weekend availability and hourly hire rates 😁

Link to sign-up here: https://forms.gle/8X2TP9bKiay7dNQH6 or in Insta bio! ✨

Excited to meet you, either at this one or the next!
Arleen and Cassie

07/08/2024

Aberdeen Doula Training
30th August-1st September
Come and join us
With Nicola of and
doulas Sarah .moon.shala and Arleen
Be part of the revolution, and the next chapter of Aberdeen Birth Collective.

ABC clients especially welcome - I know many of you have been bitten by the birth support bug already... Your community needs you and your experience.

Payment plans available. This is going to be a really special weekend with a gorgeous bunch of humans.

DM any of the above accounts for more info or to discuss whether this is the right course for you.

18/02/2024

I said a resounding bye-bye to my comfort zone for a few minutes last week, on 's Mornings with

Catch me umming and erring my thoughts on unattended birth in response to the recent statement from RCOG on birth without any medical intervention around 11.35am with the brilliant

So often in the world of birth support women and those who birth are pitted against one another. It was really nice to have a few minutes' sensible conversation about what is usually quite a divisive topic.

You can listen on or on this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001w775

01/04/2023

Hello! I've had a last-minute cancellation on my weekend course happening two weeks from now.

I'm offering this space for anyone who can't justify the cost of independent birth prep just now.

No questions asked, just drop me a message with your email address letting me know you'd like a registration form.

18/03/2023

Happy Mother's Day weekend to all the mamas, parents, and parents to be I've known and supported over the last four years ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I'm doing a wee refer a friend offer for you. Send a pregnant pal my way this weekend - either a course booking, voucher purchase, or introductory call - and get a treat gift from me.

Open to anyone, whether we've worked together formally or just chatted birth and babies like two nerdy peas in a nerdy pod, or you follow my page and we've yet to connect directly!

Either tag your pal in this post, or share it with them and ask them to mention your name when they book or message. They can get 10% if they book before Wednesday, so everyone's a winner!

Thank you all for making this work so freaking amazing and awe inspiring 🥹

24/02/2023

I heard an amazing story today where a warrior birther declined medication to stop contractions while having spinal anaesthesia administered, because they KNEW they could remain calm, still, and in control while the anaesthetist was doing their bit.

I was blown away, and I bet their care providers were too.

If you are planning to birth in a hospital or a birth centre and you've done a brilliant hypnobirthing course, this graphic is perfect to print out and stick on your door (better still, get your birth partner or ask your midwife to put it up for you) to let people know:

- you've done your homework
- you're prepared for birth
- you know your rights
- to protect your oxytocin

And... They might be surprised with what you can handle 💪🏻

09/02/2023

In honour of National Pizza Day, and combining two of my favourite things (snacks and human rights in birth) - I'm here to remind you that you are free to eat or drink WHATEVER you like in labour. And pregnancy for that matter!

Birth can be a marathon, and you need to keep your strength up! Energy and hydration are both key (make sure you keep emptying your bladder as well, it can be a right pest if it gets too full).

If you are being induced with artificial hormones, there is a good chance you will be *recommended* not to eat or drink anything except water, and this is because of the increased risk of Caesarean section. It is YOUR CHOICE whether you choose to follow this recommendation, and there's probably more chance of ending up in surgery if you're knackered and starving anyway.

If you want to mostly follow the nil by mouth recommendation and steer clear of solids, or maybe you just don't feel like eating, my top tips are honey, glucose tablets, gummy sweets, and miso soup or a stock cube in hot water, if you're feeling like something savoury.

My doula bag always contains glucose, stock cubes, and coffee bags for me!

Hit me with your top treats for labour! 👇

23/01/2023

Hellooo! Whether you have no idea where to start writing your birth plans, or you're feeling totally clued up, or somewhere in between... Come along to my free class and help me road test my all new and inclusive birth plan icons!

It's on Sunday the 5th February at 10am on Teams (SORRY 🤣)

Link to get tickets in bio, or at buytickets.at/rebelbirth

Swipe for a preview 👉🏻

And do share wi any preggo pals! 🫶🏻

15/01/2023

A wee bit about me!

I've had a few enquiries recently that I've had to pass on (😭) so I realised it was time for a life/work update.

I live and work mostly in Aberdeen now, but do the odd bits and bobs in Fife from time to time.

For those of you who don't know me (yet!) I am a fiercely inclusive birth nerd who is obsessed with evidence based practice, statistics, human rights and informed choice. I get very fired up talking about the patriarchy, and my neurodivergence means that I have a tendency to wander off on tangents... (often about birth rights/statistics/evidence/the patriarchy 😂)

My ND makes social media difficult for me - I tie myself in knots writing posts and end up only sharing about 5% of them in a rather sporadic fashion. And then I'll randomly post an essay like this one 🤣

Private in person doula work is currently taking a bit of a back seat due to small people and a lack of childcare, but that means more time to focus on birth prep classes, which I love ❤️

I have always been extremely passionate about supporting people who can't afford to hire a doula which is one of the reasons I love teaching - it's much more affordable and I get to basically train up birth partners to be the perfect doula for their team.

In my mission to make excellent independent birth preparation and support available to all, I have recently helped to start up a funded project offering services to people in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. I will be doing some in person doulaing as part of this, working collaboratively in a multi-skilled team. I can't wait!

I also offer my services via the Doula UK Access Fund, mainly as a virtual doula. I have supported some totally awesome people doing this, for which I am so grateful! I always thought of a doula needing to be hands-on, but that is not necessarily the case.

If you would like to work with me then please check out my group classes in Aberdeen which run every three months. Link in bio,
➡️ buytickets.at/rebelbirth, or
✉️ DM me about private availability

(Before and after parenting photos! Five and a bit years - less makeup, more t shirts referencing systemic oppression of different groups of people 😂)

06/01/2023

Fascinating results - get moving for an easier and less painful birth!

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Address

Westburn Road
Aberdeen
AB25

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 8pm
Sunday	8am - 8pm

Website

http://www.grampianandtaysidebirthpartners.org/

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