Bumps and Babies with Ruth

19/12/2025

Today I had the privilege of supporting an incredible solo mama as she prepared for her first international flight with her little one ✈️💕
From helping her pack strategically (yes, there’s an art to fitting everything a baby needs into luggage limits!) to walking her right through to airport security, it was such an honor to be part of this journey.
Watching her navigate those first-time-parent-traveling jitters while preparing to take her baby home to Italy reminded me why I love what I do. Sometimes we all need someone in our corner, especially during those big, scary, beautiful firsts.
To all the solo parents out there doing hard things: you’re absolutely amazing. And if you need a hand getting ready for your next adventure, I’m here for you.
Safe travels, mama. Italy is lucky to have you coming home 🇮🇹❤️

19/12/2025

This!!! I could not agree more! Listen to your body and do the moves! Get • During labour, it is best to move instinctively 🤰✨

Follow your body and trust that you will know what positions support your baby to move down through your pelvis.

You don’t have to memorise techniques or hold yourself to a perfect plan — your instincts will lead the way.

If you feel the urge to stand, kneel, lean, rock, or drop low, that’s your body communicating with you.

Let those movements guide you. Trust yourself — your body, your instincts, your birth. You’ve got this 💛

17/12/2025

Another night, another gorgeous Christmas baby boy welcomed into the world 🎄

10/12/2025

✨ And just like that, my tiny newborn client is now smiling, recognizing faces, sitting up, and taking in everything around him with such curiosity.
It’s a real privilege to be part of those early weeks with a new family. Watching these transformations happen and being able to support parents through that time—each postnatal session genuinely brings me so much joy.
If you’d like some support in those first weeks with your baby, please message me. I’d love to see how I can help. ✨

06/12/2025

Christmas babies are so lovely! 🥰 And I’m so tired! 😴

02/12/2025

When home is far away, we become family for each other 🌍✨
Living in London without family nearby taught me something beautiful: family isn’t just who you’re born to—it’s who shows up for you in your most vulnerable moments.
Over the years, I’ve had the profound privilege of supporting birth clients from across the globe—the USA, Serbia, Hungary, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Italy, Turkey, Malaysia, Nigeria, and so many more countries. Each person brought their own story, their own traditions, and their own courage.
Many of them were navigating pregnancy and birth far from their mothers, sisters, and ancestral wisdom. They were building new lives in a city that wasn’t quite home yet, preparing to welcome their babies without the familiar faces they’d imagined by their side.
And somehow, in those sacred spaces—in hospital rooms, birthing centers, and quiet homes across London—we created something together. A chosen family. A circle of support that transcends borders and languages.
To every person who has trusted me to walk alongside them during one of life’s most transformative experiences: thank you. Your strength inspires me daily. Your stories remind me why this work matters.
We may come from different corners of the world, but in the end, we’re all just looking for the same thing—someone to hold space, to believe in us, and to remind us that we’re not alone.
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If you're looking for a trusted Doula working across South West London, you can rely on Bumps and Babies With Ruth to help you through every moment. Contact me.

15/11/2025

In the intensity of labor, a simple touch can be everything. Partner support isn’t just about being present—it’s about anchoring, grounding, and reminding her she’s not alone in the hardest moments. This hand hold speaks volumes. 🤍

12/11/2025

Having lots of postnatal cuddles! 🥰