Birth Preference Planning

"This one off session with Emma was super informative. She gave us some information beforehand which really got us thinking about things we hadn't even considered. During the session we discussed options for all eventualities, leaving us feeling so much more prepared than we could have ever imagined.

She gave my partner tips on how to discuss things with maternity staff to enable me to stay calm and relaxed during labour, how he could support me with massage, well-being prompts and generally how to be more involved throughout. He says he felt so much more confident in supporting me and felt he knew how he could help and I was so grateful for his support. We both thank you so much"

2 hours - £75

Includes pre-session worksheet

I get that not everyone wants full doula support but everyone needs to be prepared for labour and birth.

Not being prepared and 'going with the flow' is a leading factor in coercion, unnecessary intervention and perinatal trauma.

I can help you prepare, and that is exactly what this birth preference planning session is for.

You will feel prepared for all eventualities
You will discover the evidence based pro's and con's regarding things such as; induction of labour, interventions, pain relief, and skin-to-skin contact
You will gain greater confidence knowing your choices are being discussed, heard and met, even if labour changes direction
You will feel more confident discussing your choices, options and needs with midwives and other medical professionals
You will feel more in control each step of the way
Your birth partner will gain greater understanding of what is important to you and why, enabling them to support you better, feel more helpful and involved
You will discover new elements of labour, birth and those precious early hours with your new baby that you hadn't previously thought of. Things that may be of importance to you, but as an afterthought be too late to change