Sophie discusses some of the challenges facing breastfeeding mothers and how getting qualified support and information can help. She looks at what can be done antenatally to prepare, including expression of colostrum. In celebration of International Breastfeeding Week 2017 she highlights how much amazing free support there is available to women via the charitable organisations…
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Wonder Women – doulas are superhuman! A video blog
Sophie explores the superhuman qualities of doulas in this video blog. What do doulas really do? What can they offer you and how do they help you to plan the birth that’s right for you? Watch Sophie’s explanation of how doulas can help you during your pregnancy, birth and beyond. For more information about doulas…
Don’t call me an expert!!!
I think I am becoming more pernickety in my old age. I really care about the language used around birth to the point that my own family tease me relentlessly – they’ve cottoned on to the fact that I hate the word “delivery” and will therefore take every chance to use it in front of me, hoping to provoke a reaction.
Postnatal Doulas article in Juno Magazine
We were so thrilled to be asked to write an article about Postnatal doulas for the Autumn edition of Juno Magazine. There was a lot of lovely feedback on social media, and a recognition that the postnatal doula is a bit of an unsung heroine! We hope that the awareness of doulas continues to spread….
Postnatal doulas in Juno Magazine
We are delighted to have our article “Mothering the Mothers” in the current issue of Juno magazine (http://www.junomagazine.com/out-now-issue-41/). In it Sophie discusses the role that postnatal doulas fulfil, particularly now that most of us no longer live in communities or villages where there is extended family to support new parents. Sophie talks about the different ways…
The Independent publishes and article on doulas
By Sophie Brigstocke In Monday’s Independent (20th April 2015) Hannah Fearn discussed how more women are employing doulas to support them during birth due to the fear of not having support from midwives. Whilst we welcome positive reports of doulas in the mainstream press there are a few comments that need clarification. It is certainly true…