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What is a Doula?
A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The term "doula" comes from the ancient Greek word meaning "a woman who serves".
Doulas are not medical professionals, but they work alongside obstetricians, midwives, and nurses to provide continuous, personalised care to the mother-to-be and her partner. They can help with relaxation and pain management techniques during labor, provide reassurance and encouragement, and offer guidance on breastfeeding and infant care in the postpartum period.
Research has shown that having a doula can lead to shorter labors, less need for pain medication, fewer interventions, and increased satisfaction with the childbirth experience. Doulas can also provide emotional support to the mother and her partner, which can be especially important during what can be a stressful and overwhelming time.
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El the Doula
"I'm Ellie, mother of two boys and living in South Derbyshire. I am a mentored doula and I am passionate about parents receiving the support that they need from the very beginning and into the early years.
I am a breastfeeding peer supporter with personal experience in tandem feeding and I love wearing both of my boys in a carrier. I have had a great range of experiences during my own parenting journey, from a hospital birth to a home birth, combi-feeding and exclusively breastfeeding. Ultimately I can relate to navigating through the unknown territories of becoming parents, especially as I am still in the thick of it! There's more information about what I can offer on my website or find me on Social Media.
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Cradled by Grace
"Hello, I’m Grace!
Welcome to cradled, a safe place (based in Staffordshire) for mums, mums-to-be and birth partners to find care, support & education around all thing’s pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Yes that's right, I can be there from the start and hold your hand all the way through this incredible (but slightly overwhelming) journey!
If you’re pregnant, or have just had a baby, huge congratulations!
I am a mum to two very lively little boys, nutritionist and a birth & postnatal doula. I will be here from those early weeks of pregnancy to birth, to all that comes afterwards in those immediate weeks with your gorgeous new baby.
I know first-hand that, becoming a mum, is one of the most significant physical and psychological changes any woman can go through. It’s totally lifechanging, whether you do this once, twice, or more times.
Are you a first-time mum with lots of questions? Have you been relayed countless snippets of unsolicited advice and not sure where to start? Or perhaps you’ve had a baby before, and you’d like a more positive experience. I’m here to help you.
My role as your doula is to listen and understand you, advocate for your choices and provide you with a continuity of care and evidence-based guidance which will be relevant to you and your baby. My approach will be gentle, knowledgeable, non-judgemental and supportive.
I cover Uttoxeter & all areas within a 30 mile radius. If you live outside of this, please still contact me and we can find a way to support you :)
Love, Grace x"
Areas covered:
Uttoxeter, Burton, Stoke-on-Trent, Stone, Ashbourne, Derby & Derbyshire, Rugeley