By Sophie Fletcher You may have come across hypnobirthing before, but what is the real difference between hypnobirthing and Mindful Hypnobirthing? Quite a lot really! As a hypnotherapist, my first introduction to hypnobirthing was pure hypnosis with some relaxation, breathing and knowledge about your body, which is brilliant for re-framing. A reframe is when you take…
Doula training
Nurturing Birth; Nurturing Doulas; Nurturing You
By Sophie Brigstocke When I first became a doula I joined an online doula forum (shows how long ago it was that Facebook hadn’t gained notoriety yet!) I was an excited new doula, keen to find a tribe of like-minded people, share my experiences of training and ask for support. When I introduced myself to the group…
What joining a Nurturing Birth course FEELS like
By Sam Sheppard, Nurturing Birth Facilitator “Sophie, at each course, spoke about what we tell ourselves and what we can let go of. It gave much thought to all, including me.” I’ve been thinking a lot recently … don’t panic, I didn’t hurt myself! Over the last few months I’ve been super lucky to have been co-facilitating…
Can I be a doula if …? A video blog
Sophie explores some of the questions that we are regularly asked by prospective doulas, such as can I be a doula if I haven’t had children? (Spoiler alert: YES you can!) If you have any further questions about training to be a doula then don’t hesitate to contact us through the Nurturing Birth website. We…
Choosing a doula course – a video blog
Is 2018 the year you decide to become a doula? Do you finally have the time and energy to take a preparation course? In this video Sophie suggests some questions to help you decide which doula course is right for you. To find out more about the Nurturing Birth course visit the Doula Course page,…