HypnoBirthing® UK

[greennomad]

Hi there.
Can anyone recommend a doula in London who really promotes hypnobirthing and uses the right language, etc.?
Looking for someone with a relaxed, calming temperament, too...

Thanks!
M

[ockysmith]

HI, Sarah Johnson is a very experienced Doula and HypnoBirthing Practitioner based in London, if you have taken classes then you've already seen her as she taught Nancy and Tecwyn and was featured in the film! Her website is:

http://www.sarahjohnson.co.uk/

[rachana]

The concept of a doula is not new. Personal support by a close friend or relative through labor is a tradition that goes back many years in all cultures.[citation needed] Some women do not live in close-knit communities where their sisters, mothers, aunts, and friends are there to support them through pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood; these events can be scary and can make a woman feel lost if she has to experience them alone.

A doula helps fill this gap by providing support to the woman and her partner or support system throughout the childbearing year. A doula does not replace the support system; instead, they help support them so that they can focus on loving and encouraging the laboring woman. Doulas can serve as a source of information during pregnancy, labor and birth. A doula assists families in gathering information about their pregnancy, labor and the options available for delivery.

[shanna]

Doulas are so helpful! I think that even if you're having your birth in a hospital with a traditional hospital, a doula can make you feel more comfortable. I've been looking for one, too, but am not sure who to go with. I've been looking on a few different sites like locateadoc.com and am hoping to find a doctor and doula combination who are used to working together. That's my hope, at least.