Back in January when those two little lines popped up on a pregnancy test, I was full of excitement for what 2020 was going to bring. Little did I know by mid-March we would be in lockdown and the year that had looked so promising was slipping into despair. Those who know me, know I am not one to let the negative thoughts take over – definitely a glass-half full sort of person! But the start of lockdown really knocked me. My business was having to rapidly adjust if it was goi

Pregnancy is a time of great change in your body, below I have shared a few tips with you on how to maintain a healthy spine throughout your pregnancy. Taking care of your spine during your pregnancy can reduce your chances of developing pain and discomfort with this or future pregnancies. First of all lets look at posture: Avoid standing with hands on hips and letting your tummy drop forward. This position increases the curve in your lower back and adds pressure to the small

Being a doula over the last few months has been a strange experience. Most hospitals restricted birth partners to just one and doulas were similarly turned away from supporting at homebirths. Remote doulaing is possible, but most of us weren’t set up to work that way and it’s been a steep learning curve. This last week especially has been a rollercoaster of emotions. We’ve all been reading, listening, (un)learning and trying to keep up. I’ve been having difficult but necessar

Three Doulas who love working together to provide the individually tailored support for each birthing woman and their family. Meet Saffron! "I live in Hanworth with my husband and our two children (we also share our home with two cats and two giant African land snails!). I started training as Doula while my youngest was still a baby and I now support clients all over West London. As a Doula I am able to provide my clients with continuity of care, time and space to explore the