Hypnobirthing
Prepare yourself to enjoy a positive birth journey.
With hypnobirthing, Joan will explain how well-equipped you already are, and teach you the skills to leave fear outside the birthing environment. This will help you to remain calm, confident and in control of your birth. She offers couples lots of choice with private and group classes, evenings or weekends with sessions based in Harpenden & St Albans.
Find out more about Joan at: www.birthwell.co.uk
Post-Natal Doula Support
It is our aim is to ease your family into your new life by offering comfort and support, whether it be practically or emotionally.
We often refer to Post Natal Doulaing as “Mothering the Mother”. This new and challenging time can bring many rewards but it can be tough for so many reasons, every mother and baby is different. Often a new mum just needs a reassuring and supportive presence and we are flexible in how we support our families. It may be that you only require a few hours here and there or you need a consistent Doula most days for a few months. Julia, Tricia and Lucy are all post-natal doulas.
Find out more about Julia at: www.doulajulia.com or contact 07956 330438.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Reflexology
Joan has been trained in both regular and maternity reflexology for over 20 years. Maternity reflexology is aimed specifically to support women during pre-conception, pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. During pregnancy your body goes through significant physical changes which affect the emotional, hormonal and physiological balance of your body.Reflexology is a method of activating the healing powers of the body through massage and acupressure of the feet to help restore balance. It is very safe, effective and relaxing.
Find out more about Joan at: www.harpendenreflexology.co.uk
POSTNATAL RECOVERY MASSAGE
This relaxing nurturing and restorative postpartum massage includes rebozo techniques and wrapping to help treat the changes and discomfort brought on by pregnancy and birth.
BREAST FEEDING / LACTATION SUPPORT
In addition to being a doula, Tricia is also an international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), which is the most comprehensive qualification available within lactation. With over ten years supporting families with infant feeding, Tricia has seen a wide range of challenges, and continually updates her learning to ensure she is equipped with current evidence and information to support you and your choices. Whether it’s a session antenatally to deep dive into preparing to feed your baby, an early visit to get things off to a good start, or a consultation to trouble shoot any issues along the way, Tricia would be happy to arrange a session. She can support with breastfeeding/chestfeeding, bottle feeding, mixed feeding, introducing solids and ending a breastfeeding relationship, as well as the various challenges that may come up along the way. You can read more at www.triciaking.co.uk or message her on 07535 206917.
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