Hello beautiful, My name is Ijeoma. I was trained with Concious Birthing doulas since 2014 (even though I think I probably have always been in my soul...it feels like a calling to me). I have worked with women in homebirths and hospital births, though my expertise lies in supporting women choosing to freebirth or homebirth. I have birthed 3 people myself. 2 of which were freebirths and one of this unassisted births was a breech birth at home. Birth is something that I am extremely passionate about and I totally and completely believe in the transformative power of this spiritual journey from pregnancy to birth to postpartum. 

So I offer my support in all these areas. I am also a trained Pregnancy and Postnatal yoga teacher and a baby massage teacher, and bring all these skills to the table. Working with each women is a totally unique experience as each person needs different things. However the basic support I offer includes:

 1) Birth doula support which in brief includes but not limited to: antenatal meetings, unlimited support during your pregnancy unlimited use of my library covering subjects about birth, labour, placenta, your rights during labour, the 4th trimester and much more signposting you to evidence based information should you require it Postnatal visit after birth 

2) Postnatal doula support I am here to stand with you as you navigate these precious new hours and days with your baby. I will not overstep by telling you how to do things because I believe in the power of discovery, getting to know your baby and trusting in your capabilities but I will be there to answer any questions (including ones involving breastfeeding) you may have and show you how to do things if you need it and ask me to. I understand this time can be stressful especially if it is your first baby so there will be no judgement from me just encouragement and cheering you on as you find your sweet way with baby. Practical help can also be huge at this time so reading to or being with your other children, light housekeeping, meals, tea making is all part of the support I offer. 

I also offer: 

3) Birth preparation sessions for couples. So if this is the only support you need to prepare you and partner for the upcoming birth then you can get in touch too. 

4) Motherblessing or Blessingway ceremonies for mommy before the birth of baby, with her close friends in attendance. Think of it as an alternative baby shower type event. 

5) Closing the bones ceremony in your postpartum period. A quick search on Google will give you many definitions of this so I won't go on about it. In brief it is a gentle and healing ceremony to mark the fourth trimester. Honoring everything your body has been through both physically and mentally with a womb massage, music, essential oils for your senses and scarves to assist in the symbolic closing of the bones. It can be as deep or as light as you want it to be. Or you can get it as a gift to a friend of yours, she will thank you for it.

 I also support women from various religious backgrounds so don't hesistate to contact me if this is you. 

Recently getting back to work after taking some time off to have my last baby who is now 2 means I don't have a website, yet (but one is under construction). I currently live in Chesterfield so I take work only in this area. If you want a free no-obligation 30mins chat to see if we can work together then get in touch. And if we do decide to work together, we will have another free call which will last approximately 1hr so I can tailor my work to your specific requirements and then we will be off for this wonderful journey ahead. 

Wishing you a lovely day ahead dear one. 

Sincerely, Ijeoma.