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Barefaced Birth, Nottingham (2026)

01/04/2026

A whole year since this little one was born! 🐣

Celebrating this incredible couple today who I was lucky to support 🤎

I am also very thankful for them allowing me to share this photo which I took in theatre supporting as a second birth partner (which is a rare unicorn as often they only let one person in).

This photo has been so helpful supporting families when planning for a planned or unplanned caesarean birth when it comes to "waiting for white" option and "immediate" skin to skin.

Traditionally, the cord would be clamped within 2/3 minutes if being born which often means babies may not get their full blood supply from the placenta. If you request wait for white often it means baby cannot come to you for immediate skin to skin due to length of cord and screen (we want to avoid any tugging of the cord).

How long it takes for the cord to go white could take anywhere between 10-20 minutes or longer and will depend on length of cord, the weight of baby and whether baby is having a gentle caesarean birth. It could mean that waiting for your baby to come to you can feel like a long time.

To enable baby to come to you for immediate skin to skin and wait for white you can ask for the placenta to be removed 2/3 minutes after baby is born with no cutting if the cord and facilitate bringing the placenta over to you with your baby. The placenta can be put in either a yellow bag like in the photo or in a bowl ( I find a bag is more easier to fit in the bed).

You can then keep your baby attached to the placenta until you have checked the cord and ready for it to be clamped which can take place in the theatre or in recovery.

This is not something that is done automatically and you will need to request this on your birth plan. Unless there are any concerns for you or baby there is no reason why any of the above can be facilitated!

31/03/2026

Being a doula means....

I am not the best friend, wife, or mother as my clients have to be my focus! I am not perfect and I do drop the ball a bit in my personal life!

It means I am up out in the night and sometimes I am not home for 2 days. I am then very sleepy, it's a bit like jet lag sleep phase with low energy to do anything.

It means I miss out on somethings and can't make set plans if I know am on call there's a chance I will cancel.

It may mean if you're having a conversation with me I am not quite with it especially if my clients are in labour as my focus is with them.

Being a doula means everything to me and I honestly wouldn't have it any other way!

Being a doula isn't just work, it's a passion to make a difference to families to make their journey feel positive, supported and cared for.

It's a choice I make every day and I am lucky to have supportive friends, husband and daughter who understands the importance of my work 🤎

30/03/2026

SUPPORT IN THE POSTPARTUM

Those first few weeks can feel like a whirlwind as you move from birth to caring for a newborn.

Day to night, night to day everything can merge into one and the day gets away from you. Having support in the postpartum can help ease that journey.

Knowing you have someone you trust to ask questions/offer reassurance whether it's feeding or newborn care can make a world of difference supporting you as you navigate this new journey.

Then having that same person come and visit you, bring some warning food, offer a listening ear, talk about your birth if you want to and help with anything such as sling holding, preparing an evening meal, helping anything round the house so that you can relax and prioritise you and you rest and heal.

These visits can also happen at the hospital if you have an unexpected extended stay.

These sessions are a part of my birth doula packages (depending on the package you book).

I also offer standalone postpartum support where I support only in postpartum. Support looks so different for every family, some things I have supported on a visit:

-light house hold chores (washing/hoovering/tidying)
-Preparing meals in the home
-Sitting with your baby whilst you rest, take a break
-Walking your dog
-Feeding your baby
-Picking up supplies/shopping
-Attending appointments with you
- Supporting you on your first outing/walk
-Talking through any worries you may have

I've even been known to pick up a Costa coffee! I always come with a listening ear, some snacks /meal for for you and ready to support with anything.

We don't always have a village around us to support so I am bringing a village to you!

You can find out more about postpartum support via link in bio👆

26/03/2026

Your feeding journey matters 🤎

You can also experience feeding trauma especially for those who have planned to breastfeed.

Often we see conversations around birth trauma but we can also experience a "difficult" or traumatic breastfeeding journey.

It may be that your breastfeeding journey ended earlier than planned or wanted, it was painful/difficult, you were not able to breastfeed, you didn't get the support you needed to help you to continue to breastfeed (I see this a lot!), you didn't enjoy or feel comfortable breastfeeding.

However your journey ended I am sorry and I only wish it had been different for you.

If you have had a difficult or traumatic breastfeeding feeding journey it can often leave you with feelings of guilt, trauma, pain, loss, grief, anger or even numbness.

Sometimes our experience can be intertwined with a traumatic birth or can be completely separate. You could feel positive about your birth but have a negative experience of feeding.

As with birth trauma, sometimes our brain has a way of healing over time and sometimes it needs a little help.

It's ok to ask for support, how you feel and what you have experienced is important and know that you're not alone.

Sometimes we need a safe space to talk through our journey without judgement or fear.

Your journey matters!

If you feel like you would like a safe space to talk through your breastfeeding journey and support with helping to process your experience you can book a free consultation to explore how I can help you to help 🤎

23/03/2026

Truly a Privilege ✨

Supporting this family was such a privilege and being trusted to support them as they welcomed their second baby into the world makes me feel truly blessed! 🤎

Thank you for choosing me your doula!

09/03/2026

This is why I am a doula!

(Yes I am a day late 🤣)

I think women are incredible and the journey and transformation they go through to meet their baby is not just inspiring but I am also in awe of the power and strength they have.

I am forever grateful for being able to support along so many journeys 🤎

So this day is for you and all the incredible women that came before us!

Also to my partner in crime we've supported so many women together and she's always there with a listening ear whenever I need support!

06/03/2026

February highlights at Barefaced HQ ✨

1. Supported an incredible family as they welcomed their baby into the world 🤰

2. Saying goodbye to a family who I supported their birth in January!

3. Lots of date bark for all the doula clients!

4. A little treat for myself and off to the ballet! 🩰

5. More postnatal visits and food drop off!

6. Half term with my little one!

7. Supported another family as they welcomed their baby into the world!

8. Some rest time before I go back on call!

9. Food prepping as Info back on call for another family!

February was beautiful busy with a mix of sunshine (finally) and lots of babies born! 🤎

25/02/2026

Do you know your birth rights?

23/02/2026

Feeling forever grateful for the families we work with ✨

Myself & had the honour of supporting this incredible woman and her family for her fourth baby!

Thank you for our beautiful review, I definitely had some tears readinf this at the weekend especially after supporting another incredible family and their birth!

If you would.like to find out all about our shared care birth support pop us a DM and arrange a call!

06/02/2026

Fancy joining my monthly newsletter?

I used to be a regular on the newsletter front but it's been a while since I have sent one out so I have decided to re-start my newsletter again!

If you fancy some birthy/postnatal news from the birth world, birth tips, recipes and some freebies why not join my newsletter!

I WILL PROMISE YOU that you will not be bombarded on a weekly/daily basis (it's just not my style) but I will send one monthly!

If you fancy joining pop me a DM (I am just in the process of setting a link up on my website again) and I'll pop you on the list.

I will be sending out this month my chocolate, date bark recipe, it's super easy and minimal washing up! 😋

04/02/2026

January ☃️🌷👶

January was cold but full of lots of wonderfulness!

1. Attempted some new photos for the website!
2. Made lots of dream catchers for the new babies 👶
3. Supported gentle caesarean birth. First birth of 2026
4. Some me time and morning spent with
5. Lots of meal prep for postnatal visits!
6. Birth pool checks and drop offs (both pools are out)
7. Lots of antenatal visits to clients!
8. Afternoon spent at cinema
9. Lots of virtual support and in person labour support
10. Played around with a new chocolate bark recipe!

Thank you January for the busy start to 2026!

31/12/2025

Happy New Year ✨

2025 in photos full of wonderful memories thank you all 🤎

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