Doulas
Doulas are women who offer support to pregnant women before, during and after birth. The term 'doula' is pronounced 'doola' and comes from a Greek word meaning 'female caregiver'. Having a doula at your birth can significantly reduce the possibility of you needing to have a Caesarean (in a 2004 study, only 10% of doula-attended births ended in a C-section, compared with the 24% UK national average), having an epidural (15% compared with the 33% national average) or instrumental delivery (7% compared with the 11% national average).
The following doulas are members of Doula UK and have all attended my HypnoBirthing Information evening and so are able to support parents who wish to have a HypnoBirth.
Belinda Neal www.doulababy.co.uk
Lea Ouai 07847 009170
Sophie Brigstocke www.sophiebrigstocke.com/doula.php
Siobhan Pearce www.sunshinedoula.co.uk
Melanie Williams www.doulacompanion.co.uk
Indira Lopez-Bassols www.indirayoga.com
Amanda Denton www.earthboundbaby.co.uk
KATHLEEN BEEGAN is a birth doula who also offers breast-feeding support and is based in Streatham, south London. She is a member of Doula UK and is also a pregnancy yoga teacher and registered Shiatsu therapist. For more information, call 020 8769 3613 or email kathleenbeegan@hotmail.com.
AMANDA DENTON is an antenatal, birth and postnatal doula with over 15 years' experience in childcare. She has a BTEC Diploma in Nursery Nursing and also offers nannying services (at events or in emergencies), babysitting, sleep consultancy and baby massage tuition. Amanda is a member of Doula UK and has attended my HypnoBirthing Information evening and so is able to support parents who wish to have a HypnoBirth. For more information, call 07515 123124.
MAGGIE VAUGHAN has been a birth and post-natal doula since 1999, and has supported many Mums who've used hypnotherapy techniques during birth. She covers Central, West and South London. Maggie is also able to offer a placenta encapsulation service.
Doula UK has a list of accredited and registerd doulas.
