Let me tell you a story...​
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Once upon a time, a little girl from Yorkshire packed up her bags and moved to London. There she stayed for more than 15 years, working as a primary school teacher in some of the most deprived inner city boroughs. She loved being a teacher; she had a real passion for the Early Years' and helping schools and staff teams improve their provision.
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She'd always imagined leading her own school one day, but in the Spring of 2015 a new song began calling to her. It was a beautiful song, beckoning her in a completely new direction. She had no idea where this journey would take her, but she was fully prepared to jump and watch her wings unfold.
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The following Spring, she gave birth to a beautiful baby boy; 9 months later she retired from teaching and 12 months later, BirthWright was born.
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“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new."
- Osho
Over the years, as my own family has grown, so too has my business. I now offer complete wrap-around-care - from Conception to Reception (see what I did there?!) I do this through my work as a Traditional Birth and Postpartum Doula (Red Tent Doulas); Antenatal and Hypnobirthing Teacher (The BirthWright Method™) -- where I specialise in helping to heal past trauma; as a Placenta Remedies Specialist (IPEN); Motherhood Coach & Mentor (Emotional FreedMum Formula™); Family Meet Up Host; Mothers' Sharing Circle Space Holder and... I'm currently writing a book.
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I truly believe that Birth Work is a calling: a calling from our ancestors to share forgotten knowledge and ancient healing modalities. Over the past 8+ years, I've had the absolute honour and privilege of supporting thousands of expectant and new parents - and their beautiful babies. Thank you for choosing me to be your guide.
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"Healing the Earth through Healing Birth."
- Jeannine Parvati Baker:
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Birth is a powerful, sacred and deeply spiritual rite of passage
I can help you by:
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​acting as your guide as you journey through this profound transformation;
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sharing powerful techniques to release fear and anxiety, self doubt and negative self-talk and any related emotional blockages you my have around giving birth to your baby or becoming a mother;
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teaching you to trust your body and your baby throughout this magical process;
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supporting you to navigate this often overwhelming new world;
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connecting you with a 'village' of support;
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helping you to look forward to a positive pregnancy, birth and postnatal experience;
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guiding you to feel more confident, calm and in control - every step of the way;
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hosting a Mother Blessing for you ~ a beautiful alternative to a 'baby shower';
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being by your side and on your side as you give birth to your baby;
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offering a listening ear (birth debrief);
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lovingly caring for you after the birth of your baby;
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gently massaging and bathing your postnatal body;
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preparing a soothing and cleansing Yoni steam using herb-infused water;
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performing a Mother Warming Ritual using Moxa (made from the leaves of the mugwort plant) to gently warm points along the lower abdomen to promotes healing, milk production, and alleviate discomfort after childbirth;
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gently wrapping your postnatal belly;
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offering a soothing abdominal massage using a personalised blend of pure essential oils;
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making comforting teas, soups and healing broths to nourish you from the inside out;
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creating healing medicine and keepsakes from your placenta;
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providing feeding support to help you nourish your baby;
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holding sacred space for the ritual of 'closing the bones';
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reminding you that you are strong and powerful. This is a journey towards self empowerment. The power is within YOU.
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My Promise
I am dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and support to you however and wherever we work together. Whether this be for 15 minutes over the phone or 15 hours in the comfort of your home, I am here for you.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch. The best way to do this initially, is by email: Helen@BirthWright.co.uk or for a speedy answer to many FAQs, check out my Quick Links.