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21/05/2023

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09/05/2023

This is birth.
This is birth how I see it with my clients.

It can be calm, quiet and peaceful.
It can be ecstatic and or****ic.
It can be raw, wild and loud.

It is always powerful.
It is always life changing.

What an absolute pleasure it was to get to know during her pregnancy. She knew what she wanted and was so dedicated to achieving it. She made the NHS staff think outside the box and treat her as an individual 👑 She had the most beautiful birth, I'm so pleased for her 💕💕💕💕

Finding a doula, birthkeeper or midwife who aligns with you is so important.
Please:
Gather as much information as you possibly can.
Don't place blind trust in NHS professionals.
Trust the process.
If you want a truly empowering experience choose a homebirth or a free birth.

02/05/2023

All this and so. Much. More.

We can't wait to welcome you. Get in touch or visit https://www.thedoulatrainingfoundation.com/doula-training-course to find out more 💫

30/04/2023

Great words from

I would just add that this is *especially* important if:
You are a young mum
English is not your first language
You have black or brown skin
You are a traveller
Basically anything other than a well educated, degree level, white woman age 30-40 and even then it can be bloody hard as the system is not set up to support women 💔💔

Reposted How to Advocate for yourself in your Antenatal Appointments

1. Take someone you trust with you to the appointment to help advocate for you.
2. Write down any questions you have in advance. If you know, write down the outcome you are hoping for so it is less intimidating to ask for directly.
3. Use your BRAIN (Ask for the benefits, risks, alternatives, listen to your instinct and consider the option of doing nothing right now)
4. Write down key information about your situation so you can refer to it during discussions
5. Ask for evidence that you can read surrounding any recommendations- or bring and share any evidence you have already read to support that you want.
6. Ask for risks to be presented in ‘absolute form’ (i.e. 1% to 2%, not ‘double the risk’).
7. Write down any information shared so you can refer back to it when making any decisions
8. Never make a decision on the spot, always leave the room, talk through with someone you trust and go home and sleep on it if you can.
9. When a plan has been made, ensure it is written and signed off in your notes
10. If you still don’t get support or the outcome you desire, ask to see someone else such as a Consultant Midwife or different doctor.

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26/04/2023

Omg, this gives me the rage 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
Why can't people just be kind??

But, apparently they can't so here are some positive suggestions too.

Reposted Let's talk about how we can better support young mums! Check out our latest post in collaboration with for tips on how to support young mums. We believe in creating a community of support and empowerment for all Black mothers.

If you were a young mum when you had your child, let us know in the comments if you have ever heard anything like this before👇🏾

24/04/2023

Love this so much has hit the nail on the head with this sequence.

Reposted We are not cache mammals! You are not failing. This sequence of drawings could have gone on and on, and I could have ranted for ever about how people cash in on the idea that we should be able to put our babies down for hours from day one, but instagram limits to 10 photos, so I couldn't. Probably for the best?! Inspired by the infinite wisdom of ❤️

Also SORRY for the typo on page 7.

14/04/2023

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12/04/2023

Had to share these words from the gorgeous It's been my absolute pleasure 🤍🤍

Reposted Let’s talk Doulas:

We worked with the wonderful Jemma White

Having a doula throughout my pregnancy and birth was like having the most knowledgable big sister or auntie by my side at all times, having an unbiased second opinion and someone who was just focused on me, my baby and Nick. I’ve been very open that our path to become parents hasn’t been easy and if I’m honest, pregnancy wasn’t a walk in the park either. Having the extra support, someone who could answer my questions or put my concerns to rest was just what we needed.

During our antenatal sessions Jemma was able to help us zero in on what was important, giving us all the information in ways we sometimes hadn’t thought of and bringing us together as a couple. The massage techniques and rebozo sling got us through the end of my pregnancy and early stage of Labour!

At the hospital is where Jemma really comes into her own. Quietly offering support and fresh energy, helping me and Nick to focus on the job in hand and to take the time to cherish it. One of my biggest concerns was that I find it very hard to advocate for myself, both Nick and I are guilty of people pleasing but because we had Jemma there she was able to take that stress away for us, communicating our wishes to the midwife and birthing team and acting as a calm go between. We were able to just get on with the business of having a baby.

Since the birth Jemma has been on hand with advice and checking in on us. Getting the opportunity to talk through our birth story has really helped to process what happened and I look back on that day with nothing but love and positivity.

Working with Jemma was just so easy and completely invaluable - I can’t thank her enough for her part in helping us become a family.

❤️

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11/04/2023

Reposted Where do I begin with this one...aside from the fact that it's an unnecessary stress to the baby as soon as it comes out of the cosy womb, it also doesn't take into account factors that can inflate the weight, like fluids mother received in labour or maternal conditions like gestational diabetes. Even just waiting like 12 hours would be way more beneficial than straight as baby comes out, but then that wouldn't be conducive to the streamlined "get everything done all at once" birth machine.

One of my biggest issues though is that this potentially skewed number then becomes the single biggest marker, the determining factor, in how feeding will look just 3 days from that point. Say What????

Yup. Because in 3 days another weight will be taken and it will then be decided from that number, whether you will be "allowed" to continue exclusively putting your baby to the breast, or whether you will need to introduce a bottle of supplemental milk. Now from the perspective of many outsiders, introducing a bottle of expressed milk isn't that big a deal, but here's what generally happens at this point...

👉 parents lose confidence in their ability to breastfeed

👉 they struggle to express so introduce formula

👉 due to the aforementioned point, milk supply drops

👉 it can impact baby's latch and suck at the breast

👉 parents begin to lose sight of their baby and use quantifiable markers to judge things (in some cases obsessively)

Sometimes excessive daily or every other day weight checks can begin, further inducing anxiety in parents. In most cases, there will be NO ACTUAL FEEDING SUPPORT GIVEN! Feeds will not be observed to determine intake, alterations to increase intake without a bottle are rarely undertaken, and in some cases unnecessary unskilled information will be given that can be even more detrimental.

While I will consider the birth weight in my notes, I NEVER make a decision based solely on that. And I ALWAYS look at the full picture of how baby is feeding and whether other factors may have impacted weight and introduce elements to get intake up while still breastfeeding.

05/04/2023

Sending a huge congratulations to this gorgeous couple who welcomed their gorgeous baby boy last month 🩵

and were an absolute dream team and a pleasure to work with. They did so much preparation, reading, listening to podcasts, antenatal courses, hypnobirthing, taking on board all of my suggestions and planning their dream birth.
absolutely rocked her labour, she was amazing 🤍🤍 and was such an incredible support for her. It didn't go completely to plan but they asked questions and made decisions that were right for them at the time ⭐

Thank you for choosing me to be with you on your journey 💞

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29/03/2023

Reposted The Abdominal Lift and Tuck is one of the most effective early labor techniques for engaging the baby in the pelvis. This technique is to help the baby into the pelvis and through the pelvic brim (the baby may be -3 or -2 station).⁠
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The Abdominal Lift was introduced by Janie McCoy King, a Texas Engineer who wrote Back Labor No More. I learned it from Penny Simkin at her Birth Doula Training. I added the words “and tuck” to remind the user to tuck their pelvis. By this, I mean do a standing Posterior Pelvic Tilt (flatten the lower back).⁠
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Note: The Abdominal Lift and Tuck must be done during a contraction. You will want to move into position as soon as—but not before—the contraction starts. If you start too late it will be uncomfortable, so just wait to start with the following contraction.⁠
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As a contraction begins, link your fingers and lift your belly about two inches.⁠
Bring your belly in (towards your spine) by one or two inches, depending on your size. Try to be as comfortable as possible.⁠
At the same time, flatten your lower back. Your knees should be bent. Bending the knees, even just a little, is necessary to do a Posterior Pelvic Tilt.⁠
Hold your belly up through the entire contraction. It’s okay to sway or rock a little on your legs during the contraction, but hold your belly in one place to avoid being uncomfortable.⁠
When the contraction ends, lean forward slightly and slowly let go of your abdomen. Move your legs to encourage circulation.⁠
Repeat the Abdominal Lift for ten contractions in a row, resting in between and circling your wrists and ankles for circulation.⁠
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Want to learn more? Head to the link in our bio!⁠⁠

27/03/2023

Great to see the research backing up what we see in practice 🙌🏻🙌🏻

Thanks to for making the research easy to understand!!

Reposted "A new summary of the best available research published in the internationally recognized Cochrane Library shows that planned hospital births can do more harm than good.

This applies if the pregnant woman is healthy, expects an uncomplicated birth, and the birth takes place in a well-organized health care system."

The summary and these words were written by senior researcher Ole Olsen, Research Unit for General Practice, in collaboration with midwife and PhD Jette Aaroe Clausen.

The review highlights that, while there is a lack of evidence from randomised controlled trials, which (as the reviewers explain) may not be feasible for a number of reasons, “Evidence from observational studies suggests that planned hospital birth does not reduce mortality but may lead to more interventions, more complications, and more neonatal problems.” (Olsen & Clausen 2023).

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concern that the increasing medicalisation of childbirth tends to undermine women’s own capability to give birth and negatively impacts their childbirth experience. (Olsen & Clausen 2023)

Olsen O & Clausen JA (2023). Planned hospital birth compared with planned home birth for pregnant women at low risk of complications. doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD000352.pub3

Read the researchers’ summary at https://publichealth.ku.dk/news/hospital-births-can-do-more-harm-than-good/

Read the Cochrane review which highlights the lack of RCT evidence and the need for a different approach at https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD000352.pub3/full

We will also be adding this review to our home birth information hub, which you can find at www.sarawickham.com/home

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