- Postnatal (Recognised since July 2010)
- Birth (Recognised since July 2010)
Lives in: Nuneaton CV10
Local info and availability:
Atherstone, Bedworth, Bulkington, Coventry, Hinckley, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Leicester, Loughborough, Lutterworth, Market Harborough, Nuneaton, Rugby, Tamworth, Warwick and surrounding areas. Please get in touch if you are unsure.
Other services:
As well as birth and postnatal doula services I offer feeding support, weaning support including nutrition, and BabyCalm services
How to contact Emma:
Use the Contact form below or:
https://www.byyoursidedoula.co.uk/
red.inglefield@btinternet.com
07850483915
About Me
Hi there, I’m Emma. Thank you for taking the time to look through my page.
Firstly a little about myself. I am mum to 3 gorgeous girls, Daisy (21), Isabelle (16) and Harriet (10). I have personal experience of hospital and homebirth, supported by both my partner and my mum. I breastfed all 3 children for various amounts of time with Harriet self weaning. This, along with training has given me broad knowledge and understanding of feeding. I am a ‘people person’ and tend to make myself at home (politely) wherever I go.
I first heard the term ‘Doula’ when I was preparing for my homebirth. I did some research and fell in love with the role. As I was due to return to work after maternity leave with Isabelle I was made redundant. It was then I decided to take the leap. I trained with Nurturing Birth, 2008 and went on to become a recognised Doula with Doula UK. I gained experience in vaginal birth, water birth, homebirth and cesarean sections. I have supported twin and breech births, hospital transfers, and I am familiar with hypnobirthing, accupressure and other natural remedies. I also discovered a fascination with placenta’s. I love a placenta! Don’t worry though, I will not push anything on to you if i is not for you. However placenta prints are gorgeous!
I had a break from Doulaing during and after having Harriet, although I still supported returning clients, friends and family during this time. When Covid-19 stopped many of us not on the front line I decided to take my birthing journey to another level. I passed an ‘access to midwifery’ course with distinction and was given a place at Coventry University which commenced September, 2021. I felt extrememely proud of myself at 45 years old. I enjoyed gaining knowledge and skills, being with women and families, and I loved my colleagues. However, after much deliberation after 18 months I decided midwifery was not for me and left the course. I felt that midwives were often pressured into following hospital protocols rather than the choices of those in their care for various reasons.
So here I am back as a Doula. What does that mean for you?
Pregnancy and birth is personal and unique. This is not my journey, it is yours. I believe preparation is key to making the experience memorable for all the right reasons. Antenatally my sessions aim to build confidence and knowledge based on awareness and evidence, turning fears or concerns into excitement. The non-pregnant parent/partner can often feel overwhelmed, unsure what to do during the labour and birth process. I do not take over the role but go through different things that enable them to support the birthing person with confidence, such as calming or massage techniques. I listen to what is important to you in a non-judgemental, respectful, kind and compassionate way. I stay with you when I am needed most but experience has taught me when space and time is also required. Support looks different for everyone. Physical support can be providing water or holding a hand, practical support can be filling up a birthing pool or tidying up after a homebirth, and emotional support can be in the form of a listening ear and actually hearing you. I provide a birth write up documenting the birth through my eyes and I am happy to take any photo’s or video’s if you wish and it does not distract from my support.
Bringing a new baby home can be daunting. Antenatally I like to prepare parents for those initial few days, so they have more confidence. Postnantally I can offer further support such as, feeding support, awareness of normal behaviours, developmental stages and what to look out for. I can look after baby, allowing parents to sleep or see to other children. I am happy to keep on top of household duties like washing, ironing, cleaning, shopping and preparing meals. As a BabyCalm practitioner I can offer gentle parenting awareness, guidance and tips. Taking those first outings with a baby in tow can take some getting used to. I am happy to do that with you, offering practical advice as we go. There is no set time to the postnatal period. It could be spending 2 weeks with you once partner has returned to work, weaning support at 6 months or sleep support at 9 months. If you need support, please get intouch.
PLEASE NOTE: Initial meeting in person or via zoom to talk through things, helping you decide if I am the right person to support you is FREE
Birth Doula
Package 1 – £2500
- 3x Antenatal sessions lasting approximately 2 hours
- Message/Telephone support service
- On call from approximately 39-42 weeks
- In person support during labour, birth and initial postnatal period
- 1x postnatal visit lasting approximately 2 hours
Package 2 – £3000 – recommended for first time parents
- 3x Antenatal sessions lasting approximately 2 hours
- 1x Bringing home baby session lasting approximately 3 hours
- Message/Telephone support service
- On call from approximately 39-42 weeks
- In person support during labour, birth and initial postnatal period
- 2x postnatal visit lasting approximately 2 hours
Postnatal Doula – £45 per hour – minimum session 2 hours
Postnatal services to suit your requirements include but not exclusive to –
- talking through labour/birth
- looking after baby so parents can rest/see to other children
- household tasks
- shopping
- feeding support
- weaning support including nutrition
- sleep support
- accompany parent to appointment/shop
My packages can be flexible.
I offer monthly payment plans at no extra cost.
Thank you again for looking through my page. Any questions please ask,
Emma x