Breech Birth Advocacy
Diagnosis of a breech presenting baby in late pregnancy can be a confusing time. I can support your choices by offering professional support and information to help you make important decisions about your care. Any, or all of the following options are available;

• A 2 hour consultation including counselling on the different types of breech birth, birth options, photo stories of breech births, and optimum ways to birth your baby.

• Accompanying you to a hospital appointment to discuss options, plan care, or offer support during ECV.

• Birth advocacy, where I accompany and support you throughout your hospital birth and a couple of hours after.

• A  postnatal de-briefing appointment to discuss your birth experience and document if wanted.

VBAC Support
If you have had a previous caesarean and would like to discuss your birth options for your next pregnancy I can provide you with information and support on repeat caesarean or Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC). During a consultation you can discuss your previous birth and hopes for this birth. You can then have a follow-up appointment to look at any fears and make a positive birth plan for your baby’s birth. I can provide support during the birth if required. A postnatal de-brief appointment, or postnatal support can also be booked, if needed.

Post Term Pregnancy Options
You can book a consultation to discuss options for pregnancy continuing beyond your “Estimated Due Date.” We can discuss which natural methods are likely to work and which are old wives tales, discuss medical induction versus expectant management beyond 42 weeks of pregnancy,  I can give information on complementary therapies which may help labour to start, visualisations or use of acupressure points to encourage relaxation.

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Preparation for Birth after Trauma

Many women and birthing people suffer traumatic events in their childhood or adult lives which lead to additional fears around pregnancy, birth and parenting. Unfortunately up to 60% of people also describe giving birth as traumatic. After your initial consultation appointment you can decide whether to book childbirth preparation classes, one to one birth de-briefing or birth planning sessions, if you need the rewind technique to alleviate the physical symptoms of trauma, need pregnancy coaching sessions, or extra support postnatally. 

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