Antenatally, we will have the opportunity to talk over your fears and hopes, think through your birth preferences/plan by exploring the birth process, as well as getting to know and understand each other, as people and birth are all unique. I will provide evidence based information and ensure you know and understand the choices available to you. We can explore the tools of hypnobirthing, birth art and affirmations too if you are interested. My most important role during birth is to provide nurturing, continuous support and reassurance.
My support covers the RUH Bath, GWH Swindon, Chippenham and Frome Birthing Centres, as well as Home Births in the surrounding areas.
Postnatally you will have the opportunity to talk through your concerns, feelings and thoughts about feeding, older siblings, going back to work, sleep. Whilst I ensure you are well nourished and assist with light housework. Whatever your needs may be, all can be supported and it would be my privilege.
I host Maternal Journal locally in and around the Bath area. It is a time to gather with other people on their parenting journeys, whether in pregnancy, first few weeks, months or years. It is an open and supportive space to reflect and explore through creativity, a way to record the mundane or the magic. Journaling can really make a positive difference to mental health and well-being. We share experiences, make friendships, have valuable ‘me time’ and take time to actually explore how you are really feeling through creativity.
You can also find out more about me and my support at www.doulashell.co.uk
Get in touch
Please drop me a message to michelle@doulashell.co.uk if you have any queries or would like to meet for a cup of tea and a chat about how I can best support you at this exciting time, I’d love to hear from you. Everyone deserves a doula and who wouldn’t love a doula to walk with them on this incredible journey?!
Testimonials
"Michelle’s support was invaluable during our pregnancy, birth and beyond. We learnt so much from her antenatal sessions and her friendly relaxed vibe was very reassuring as we planned our birth preferences. She has a wealth of knowledge and a whole library of fab books to loan out. My husband was made to feel involved throughout and Michelle encouraged him to share his views and feelings. He felt that Michelle added to the birth experience rather than being threatened in any way. Thoroughly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for a doula!"
"Michelle is a lovely, chilled woman’s woman, she never looked at me like I was mad when I was losing my head. She understands everything and put her arms around you with her words and manner, she is super chilled and lovely with my newborn. She understood all the things I wanted her help with postnatal even if it was just getting out of the house to go for walk, she cares and that shows. Through labour she understood everything that was going on and even read the people around us in the same way I did so knew how to deal with the situation best for me. She’s got a great sense of humour and a huge heart, and a love and magical way with tiny babies".
