Louisa Rollinson has completed a Doula UK recognised course with Nurturing Birth, and is now offering Birth and Postnatal doula packages in and around Huddersfield.
"there is power that comes to women when they give birth. they don't ask for it, it simply invades them. accumulates like clouds on the horizon and passes through, carrying the child with it."
Sheryl Feldman
About me...
....Doulaography
Having been fascinated with pregnancy and birth for as long as I can remember, I feel passionately about each woman owning her own birth experience and I want to help you to try and have the birth you want.
I gave birth naturally and peacefully at home to my wonderful daughter Luna earlier this year, and to my beautiful son Frankie naturally in hospital 3 years ago, and I would love to help other women have positive births. I firmly believe that birth can be a wonderful experience with the right support and attitudes whether you are more comfortable at home or in hospital.
Through my own experiences I realise how important it is to have the right practical and emotional support for you and your partner, providing a safe environment for you to be able to make the right informed decisions. Protecting your space so that you feel empowered and confident in your ability to have the most enjoyable and memorable birth, and feel in control of your pregnancy, birth and labour.
I have completed a training course with Nurturing Birth and my services include antenatal, birth and postnatal but you can tailor the service to your personal preference.
My Philosophy:
As a Birth Doula, once booked, I will provide 2 antenatal visits for you and your partner where we can discuss previous births and address any fears or concerns. My experience can help you to negotiate the sometimes confusing and sometimes scary world of birth preparation . During this important time I can help you explore the different birth options available and provide you with any information required for you to make your desired choices. I will stay with you throughout your birth for as long as required and follow up with one postnatal visit when we can reflect on your birth experience.
I am an acupuncturist and I graduated from Westminster University with a BSc hons in Acupuncture, with the intention to treat women in pregnancy and childbirth, and fertility support. I offer acupuncture treatment throughout pregnancy, birth and postnatally. I teach acupressure techniques to couples to use during labour and birth.
With information overload often causing confusion, I see my role postnatally as offering emotional support and practical help in and around the house, such as help with the baby, school runs, shopping, cooking, ironing, dog walking and any other reasonable tasks, if requested, and all round practical support for the family. Help varies from family to family and my aim is find out when I visit you initially how I can best offer help and support.
Related skills and qualifications:
Member of Doula UK, Doula training with Nurturing Birth. Fully qualified member of the British Acupuncture Council. First Aid Instructor, also qualified in holistic massage and Chinese massage (Tui'na). I offer breastfeeding support; nutritional advice; and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which can be used to reduce anxiety and fear.I have an inflatable "birth pool in a box" which can be loaned out. I am co founder of the Huddersfield and Calderdale Homebirth Support Group, you can find us on Facebook
You may be planning a homebirth in Huddersfield or simply need extra support for your hospital birth, a doula can be invaluable in every birth situation. Please call 07792 119138 or email doula@gate-of-life.co.uk for more information and prices for the various packages.
"the knowledge of how to give birth without outside interventions lies deep within each woman. Successful childbirth depends on the acceptance of the process."
Suzanne Arms