Antenatal Education
Doula Support
Nurturing New Families
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Doula;
Noun
1. 'A woman who serves'
Hello! I'm Antonia
Huge congratulations on your pregnancy. I hope that you're feeling GOOD! How absolutely wonderful that you're looking for doula support; it really can make all the difference.
A little bit about me
I'm an experienced antenatal, hypnobirthing & baby massage teacher, and a birth & postnatal doula, living and working down by the coast, in beautiful West Sussex.
Originally a primary school teacher, I have been supporting expectant and new parents as they navigate their way through the monumental task of bringing a baby into this overwhelming world, since 2009. A professional hand holder if you will, I will be by your side throughout your pregnancy, birth and beyond - supporting you every step of the way.
When I'm not looking after new families, I'm hanging out with my lovely husband and our three noisy kids (who are growing up at breakneck speed), or walking our two rescue dogs on the beach.
Peace on earth begins at birth
I really, truly believe this - and nothing makes me happier than being a part of it.
Why Doula Support?
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In an ideal world you wouldn't need me at all.
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In an ideal world you'd have a personal, continuous relationship with your midwife - who would have the freedom and time to tenderly support you from start to finish as women have been supported for thousands of years.
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But things aren't as they should be, and women and their families are now having to look for support outside the system in order to birth in the way they want and deserve to.
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Doula support means having someone to rely and lean on during pregnancy, birth, and during the overwhelming early days of parenthood. It means having someone who is always there - for every wobble. It means not feeling alone in any of this.
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Research shows that having a doula leads to a shorter, more enjoyable and much more positive birth experience.
People hire me for all sorts of reasons; because they're feeling overwhelmed, because they've had a bad experience in the past, because they want someone to advocate for them, or because they've lost their mother and want a maternal presence.
Everyone deserves to be properly looked after during this very special time. Including you.
It's all about you
From the minute we agree to work together, we become a team. Whether you need me to come to hospital appointments with you or help you plan a home birth, whether you need a home cooked meal, your feet rubbed - or your own personal antenatal teacher - I am IN. I'm here for all of it. We'll sit on your sofa and chat until you feel like you can take on the whole world.
I'll always be at the end of the phone. And when it's time for your baby to join us. I'll come running. By your side throughout your birth, I'll be and doing everything in my power to ensure that you have the most positive birth experience you could possibly hope for.
Organised and practical, I'm also gentle, soft and affectionate.
But if it's a tiger you need, I will advocate for and protect you as if you were my cub.
Our relationship will be completely unique.
Whatever you need at this incredibly special time, I'm all yours.
"We feel so blessed and lucky beyond belief that we got to have you as our doula. The minute you walked in the room and held my hands I wholeheartedly knew I could handle anything.”
Frankie, Mum to baby Otto