Specialist Birth Support
Preparing for birth can bring a mix of excitement and anxiety, especially in complex or emotionally challenging situations. With years of experience in antenatal education and birth support, I offer tailored guidance to help parents prepare both mentally and emotionally for their birthing experience. Whether you’re planning a home birth, hospital birth, or cesarean, my goal is to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and emotional support needed for a positive birth experience.
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With years of experience in antenatal education and birth support, I provide comprehensive, tailored guidance to help you feel fully prepared. Whether you’re planning a home birth, a hospital birth, or a cesarean, I’ll work with you to ensure you’re equipped with the knowledge, coping tools, and emotional support to approach your birthing experience with confidence and calm. I believe every birth is unique, and my goal is to help you feel empowered no matter what path your journey takes.
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By focusing on your specific needs—whether it's creating a birth plan, managing anxiety, or navigating complex emotions related to birth—I aim to ensure that you are mentally and emotionally ready for the birth process, no matter the setting or circumstances. From understanding how your body is designed to give birth, comfort & pain management, interventions and options to preparing for unexpected situations, I’ll provide you with practical strategies and compassionate support, offering guidance every step of the way as you prepare for your birth experience
Common Challenges I Help With
I specialise in supporting parents facing a range of birth-related challenges, including:
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Fear of birth
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Birth after loss
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Birth after previous traumatic birth experience
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Birth after IVF or fertility difficulties
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Relationship breakdown
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Survivors of sexual violence
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Birth after previous perinatal mental health problems
My support is designed to help you feel confident and prepared for your unique birth experience.
How I Can Help You
As a fully qualified and registered FEDANT antenatal educator and experienced birth doula, I provide comprehensive birth preparation that covers:
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Antenatal education: I will guide you through the stages of labor, pain management options, and what to expect in different birth settings.
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Birth plan development: We’ll create a flexible birth plan that respects your preferences while preparing for any necessary adjustments.
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Mental, physical, and emotional preparation: My approach focuses on preparing your mind and body for birth, helping you feel empowered and confident.
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If you have experienced birth trauma or other emotional challenges, I also offer therapeutic support to help you heal and move forward as you prepare for your next birth.
What to Expect from Specialist Birth Support
In our sessions, we will:
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Create a safe and supportive environment where you can express your concerns and hopes for birth.
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Tailor the support to your unique needs, whether you’re facing a specific fear, navigating a previous loss, or preparing for a different type of birth.
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Develop coping strategies to manage anxiety and stress leading up to and during the birth process.
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Empower you with knowledge and emotional tools, so you feel prepared and confident no matter what your birth journey brings.
Book your first session
Together, we will explore your birth preferences, challenges, and any concerns you have about the upcoming birth.
Prepare for birth with confidence
We will work together to create a birth plan and ensure you are mentally, emotionally, and physically prepared for your birth experience.
Client Feedback
— Emma, third time mum
"I was terrified about giving birth after my previous experience, but Rosie helped me reclaim my confidence. She worked with me through my fears, created a birth plan I felt good about, and provided the emotional preparation I needed. When the day came, I felt empowered and ready. Her support was life-changing."
"After years of fertility struggles, we were both anxious about the birth of our baby. Rosie’s support was incredible—she made sure we felt emotionally prepared and helped us create a birth plan that reflected our hopes and concerns. She guided us through every step, and by the time our baby arrived, we felt more confident than we ever thought possible. We couldn’t have done it without her!"
— James & Lisa, parents after IVF
"Rosie completely transformed the way I approached birth after my difficult experience with my first child. Her calm, reassuring support helped me process my fears, and the tools she provided made me feel in control. I went into labour feeling confident and empowered. I truly felt heard and understood every step of the way."
— Hannah, second-time mum