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Hand in Hand Doula
Hand in Hand Doula
“I’m Not Making a Birth Plan, I’m Going with the Flow” - Why That Might Not Be the Best Idea
If you’re thinking, “I’m not making a birth plan, I’m gonna go with the flow,” you’re not alone. Many pregnant people feel that staying relaxed and open-minded means avoiding expectations and disappointment. But whilst flexibility is great, a lack of preparation is not the same as going with the flow, especially in today’s overstretched and failing maternity system. Creating a birth plan is more than just writing a list, it's a key part of preparing for birth and the process

Nikki Bridges
Jul 54 min read
The Powerful Benefits of Having a Doula: Why Every Expectant Parent in the UK Should Consider One
Bringing a baby into the world is a life changing event, filled with anticipation, emotion and many, often confusing, choices. One of the most empowering decisions expectant families can make is hiring a doula. A doula provides non-medical emotional, practical, and informational support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Unlike midwives or obstetricians, doulas do not give advice or offer clinical care. A Doula's role is to put their client at the centre of their care, a

Nikki Bridges
Jul 43 min read
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