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Birth (Mentored)
Lives in: Southampton SO45
Local info and availability:
Beaulieu, Bishopstoke, Bitterne, Blackfield, Botley, Bournemouth, Brockenhurst, Calshot, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Fareham, Fawley, Freemantle, Gosport, Harefield, Hedge End, Highfield, Holbury, Hythe, Ipley, Lee-on-the-Solent, Locks Heath, Lymington, Lyndhurst, Marchwood, Netley, Ower, Portswood, Portchester, Portsmouth, Portsmouth City Centre, Swaythling, Southampton, Southampton City Centre, Thornhill, Totton, Warsash, West End, Weston, Whiteley, Wickham
Other services:
I can provide private antenatal education sessions and antenatal-only support, as well as virtual doula support.
How to contact Kezia:
Use the Contact form below or:
http://www.mannabirth.co.uk
keziaryde@gmail.com
Provided At Agreement
About Me
Hello, I’m Kez! 😊
I am an Antenatal, Birth and Postpartum Doula and antenatal educator based in Southampton.
What I Can Do For You
As your Doula, I will holistically support you to thrive, to feel calm, confident and connected in all aspects of your life as you prepare for birth and parenthood. I believe birth is much more than just the birth of your baby but it’s a rebirth of who you are and the life you have. Preparing you for birth goes beyond just ensure you have a positive, empowered experience no matter how your birth unfolds, but to grow in confidence in the new parent you are and in all the changes and challenges that come with becoming a new mum. As well as supporting you, I come alongside your birth partner, ensuring they are supported to support you too.
Birth Values
In our antenatal sessions, we will look at your birth plans, which I refer to as ‘birth values’.
So much of how we experience birth and postpartum is down to how we care for ourselves as much as it is about how to care for our new little baby. It’s also much more to do with how you felt during birth as opposed to what happened. I will support you in writing holistically-minded birth and postpartum values, not solely looking at what you want to happen and what you want your midwives to know and do, but also the hopes, values, fears and needs you have that those caring for you can truly support you and ensure you feel loved, cared for, comforted and safe however your birth unfolds.
I will empower you to self-advocate and communicate well with your birth team and I will advocate for you as and when needed. I will help you to understand your options, your rights, evidence-based information, unrealistic expectations and reality. You have my practical and emotional support and signposting to ensure you have all you need to face this time of your life.
I believe in creating a space where my clients are free from fear and validated in all their thoughts, feelings, hopes, fears and questions so that they feel loved, fearless and confident. I also believe that birth and postpartum thrive where there is also fun and laughter to be had, so encourage my clients to engage with life’s joys and to take the pressure off being perfect – none of us are!
My Doula Packages
I offer a range of packages from antenatal only, birth, and virtual (with postpartum coming soon). Please check out my website to learn more about my packages here.
My Experience
I have over a decade of professional experience, much of which focussed on supporting and coaching clients in holistic care plans to help them reach their personal goals. I have worked with a few families as a birth doula and virtual doula which have been truly beautiful experiences. I have also invested in myself to be a mentored doula with Nurturing Birth and Doula UK, meaning I am mentored and nurtured throughout my doula journey and have trained as an antenatal educator to transfer all of my skills and experience into something I adore and can help others.
I am a Christian who believes in compassion, inclusion, kindness, grace and acceptance of everyone from every walk of life. I don’t bring my faith into my work unless my clients are perhaps Christian and/or specifically ask this of me. There is no one I exclude, shame or judge ever. My hope is no matter who you are, as my client, you know that I am completely on your side and you will never be judged, invalidated or shamed by me.
I’d love to hear from you and learn how I can support you as a family at this transformative time!