Let’s doula it!

Brenda is physiotherapist specialising in trauma and pelvic health. In this episode we chat about the new book on Fourth Trimester Guidance from Brenda, which is full of tips and advice on recovering from the birth of your baby. You can access the book on Brenda’s website: healthconnects.co.uk

This episode covers the delicate subject of birth trauma resolution, and this particular therapy offered by Heather McMullan here in Northern Ireland. Birth Trauma Resolution therapy helps people to process Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) resulting from a traumatic birth. Interestingly this therapy is for anyone who has experienced birth trauma, not only mothers but also parents, midwives, doulas, obstetricians. Heather has dedicated her life to midwifery and now in retirement works as a doula. She has taught HypnoBirthing for over 13 years, is trained in infant massage and reflexology, and also trained in Birth Trauma Resolution (BTR) by Jenny Mullan, www.birthtraumaresolution.com. The course is validated by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). Contact Heather on Facebook: HypnoBirthing Heather McMullan for more information.

Doula Doreen is based close to Belfast and is qualified to teach baby massage to local parents.  She runs classes in her local community and also offers 1:1 baby massage. Baby massage is known to bring calmness and comfort to babies, and to the mums and parents!  It is also used as a gentle method to help with common issues like constipation and can really help with the bonding process too. Listen to us chatting about the benefits of baby massage, how to do it, the practicalities and lots more! You can find out more at Doula Doreen's website: www.douladoreen.co.uk

Listen to Dita and Yve, from Conscious Life Doulas, chatting about one of the services they offer - placenta encapsulation.  Listen to the benefits, why would you consider encapsulating your placenta and what to expect!  You can contact Dita and Yve on instagram @conscious.life.doulas.

Marya Is American and works as a labour and delivery nurse In Germany.  She believes that if you want a natural birth, then you will have a natural birth.  Her website is www.maryaeddaifi.com. She has set up a course for both birth workers and parents: The Natural Birth & Beyond Method... Here is the link to the course directory.  https://maryaeddaifi.samcart.com/courses/directory

Julie-Anne is an Energy Psychologist specialising in emotions, especially when it comes to birth story telling.

Listen to Claire chatting with me about birthing her babies at home, about doing a doula training course and how she continues to support families planning to home birth in Northern Ireland.

What is a birth plan? Why should I consider making a birth plan? What if… safe word, and much more!

Meet the four doulas who make up the first doula collective in NI.

Meet one of NI’s lactation consultant as we chat about breastfeeding.

Listen to Laura chatting about how Strongmums NI began 2 years ago today!

Ria birthed her first baby in Germany and more recently her second in Northern Ireland.  Listen to her chatting about her birthing experiences and what led her to become a postnatal doula.

Listen to Claire Hackett chatting to me about breastfeeding in NI, resources, doula, and where her path is leading her now!

Naomi chats with me about comfort measures for labour and birth, and how Bach Flower Remedies empowered her during both her birthing experiences.

Brenda from Health Connects chats to us today about physio trauma and pelvic health.

Enjoy the craic with 2 young pregnant mummies as they look forward to the birth of their babies next year!

Ryan from GetUpAndDad chats about positive parenting.

First time parents chat about having a doula and taking a HypnoBirthing course in preparation for the birth of their baby.

Listen to Kate chatting about birthing her triplets naturally, and having 2 doulas.

Belfast mummy chats about her own personal experience of rebirth.