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Postnatal (Mentored)
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Lives in: Sheffield S17
Local info and availability:
Sheffield, Doncaster, Chesterfield, Rotherham and surrounding areas.
Languages spoken other than English:
Dutch
Other services:
Breastfeeding support
How to contact Lisanne:
Use the Contact form below or:
http://www.lisannethornhill-smith.co.uk
doulalisanne@gmail.com
About Me
Hello! My name is Lisanne, I’m a birth and postnatal doula and a Breastfeeding Counsellor.
Throughout history, women have helped women to give birth and teach each other how to look after their baby. Sadly, this wonderful source of continuous support has mostly disappeared in our society.
Pregnancy, labour and the postnatal time can feel very lonely and stressful, particularly when many mums find themselves meeting many unfamiliar faces who are involved in their care. This can feel very unsettling and difficult when you’re making decisions for yourself and your baby’s care.
As a Doula, I can be a steady presence with you during all these stages of growing and nurturing new life and forming new family dynamics.
Growing up in The Netherlands, I was very much used to families having a lot of professional support during the pregnancy, birth and after baby’s arrival. Home births were a normal occurrence, and two weeks of postnatal support an essential.
However, when my first daughter arrived here in the UK it was a very different story. My husband and I didn’t have a clue how to care for our tiny baby. Nobody showed me how to dress, bath or feed my baby. Safe to say, it was a hard and stressful ride.
My journey to becoming a doula started soon after this. Aware of the rocky ride I had, I just loved supporting and empowering friends to have a smoother postnatal time.
I have now undertaken various courses and workshops, but the most important thing is that I will seek to support you in your own unique situation. I offer tailored pregnancy, birth and postnatal support which seeks to empower and nurture you during this special time.
Although I am experienced and supportive of any type of feeding, I am particularly passionate about supporting mums in breastfeeding their babies. I am a qualified Breastfeeding Counsellor and active on the National Breastfeeding Helpline, and will use that knowledge, experience to support you in making your breastfeeding journey a success.
I would love to chat more and get to know you. Do get in touch to see how I can support you and your baby in this precious time!
Lisanne x
Qualifications & Training
2024 – Masterclass ‘Supporting Birth Trauma’
2023 – Side By Side Doula Preparation Course (birth doula)
2023 – Pelvic Health Workshop, Silvia, Dias
2022 – Paediatric First Aid, Daisy First Aid
2021 – Breastfeeding Counsellor, Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
2021 – Understanding Reflux Workshop, Younique Postnatal
2020 – Intitial Doula Preparation Course, Younique Postnatal (postnatal doula)