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I'm vicky - Doula & hypnobirthing teacher

Hi, I'm Vicky! A passionate Doula and Hypnobirthing instructor.

Welcome to my corner of serenity in the world of birth. I'm here to support you on your journey to a calm and empowering birth experience.

As a certified hypnobirthing practitioner with a passion for guiding expectant parents, my approach revolves around nurturing your innate strength, fostering deep relaxation, and establishing a profound mind-body connection.

Join me as we embark on this transformative journey together. Let's cultivate a positive mindset, empower your birthing choices, and welcome your baby into the world with joy and tranquillity.

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SERVICES

Doula

Exciting news! I'm thrilled to announce that Doula Services are available. I offer personalised support and guidance throughout your pregnancy, labour, and postpartum journey. From emotional encouragement to practical assistance.

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Hypnobirthing

Experience a serene and empowering childbirth journey with Hypnobirthing. Through relaxation techniques, visualisation, and deep breathing, Hypnobirthing equips expectant parents with the tools to approach labour and birth with calmness and confidence. Discover the natural rhythm of birth and embrace the transformative power of your body.

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Relaxation

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Unwind and connect with your baby through our Pregnancy Relaxation Class. Designed to nurture both your body and mind, this class offers gentle techniques to release tension, promote relaxation, and enhance the bond between you and your baby.

Since I started hypnobirthing, the statistic has changed! It used to be 5% of babies are born on their estimated due date (EDD).

Actually, less than 4% of babies are born on their estimated due date!! ⠀

So that date you’ve been given, how about you make it a due month?

Honestly, you’ll be so glad that you did! Bodies don’t birth babies on demand or on a schedule ✨

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Calling all Guardians of the Cave! 📣

One of my favourite things is to see the difference hypnobirthing education makes to birth partners. Seeing them go from sceptical, wondering what their role will be and worrying about "being a spare part", to feeling informed confident, and ready to man the threshold 💙 .

Whoever you are having as your birth partner, have a chat with them to ask about whether they are being prepared for birth too. I cannot express enough how powerful it when you're both feeling clued up, ready to go, together.

A great birth partner is birth changing ✨

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It's been a year since I qualified as a hypnobirthing teacher 🎉 one of my proudest achievements! ☺️

And, honestly, what a year it's been! I've continued on my path of all things birth, including becoming a Doula and Breastfeeding peer supporter 💙.

Are you expecting a baby or know someone who is in 2025?

Get in touch! ✨

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Women are badass! Full stop.

Our bodies are perfectly designed to give birth, and yet there is so much fear attached to it. Thank the media and their God awful portrayals of birth for one!

But in reality, this does NOT need to be the case!

Hypnobirthing and birth prep can help you to shift your mindset and build the tools to help you to put fear aside and allow you to absolutely smash giving birth in whatever way you want.

Don't hesitate to come at me if you have any Q's. I love this topic sooo much! ✨💙

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We often hear people say "baby's healthy, that's the main thing" or something along those lines after a woman has given birth.

It is likely that this will be said when she has experienced her birth plan go astray.

But this quote sums it up for me. Women should feel empowered after birth! ✨ do you agree?

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Been a little quiet over here in the Labour Land corner. Had some positive changes occurring and spending time with those close.

But I did also learn how to use a knitting machine. Here is my first ever be bobble hat. I love it very much 😄

How are you all feeling entering (dare I say it) the festive season? I am feeling excited this year 💙

#suffolkdoula #norfolkdoula #suffolkhypnobirthing #norfolkhypnobirthing #hypnobirthing #doula

We love spooky season over here in the Labour Land corner 🎃🖤 The little people had a blast and the community really make a great effort!

Is it too early to say the C word🫣

#suffolkdoula #norfolkdoula #halloween #halloweentime

Oh the many, many joys of being a woman!

Yesterday was tough. Intrusive thoughts, impending doom, you name it! The positive affirmations were being said aloud in the car and breathing techniques were out in fall force.

Then the realisation this morning that it was PMS brought both frustration and relief. Great that I'm not actually losing my mind, but frustration that since forever, women are just taught to ride this shit out as if it's no big deal...

Hello mother nature, you are both a beautiful blessing and cruel curse all wrapped up into one annoying package 👍❣️

#menstruationmatters #periodproblems #periodpositive #justaperiod

✨ Fridays are sacred in our house!

Disclaimer * I can take zero credit for the making of said pizza! 🍕

#suffolkhypnobirthing #norfolkhypnobirthing #suffolkdoula #norfolkdoula #hypnobirthing #happiness #wellness

🌕✨ Hunter’s Supermoon: This October full moon shines brightly, guiding us as we prepare for winter. It’s a time to reflect on what we’ve gathered and to set intentions for the months ahead.

Spiritual Meaning: The Hunter’s Moon encourages us to embrace abundance and connect with nature. It invites introspection and gratitude, urging us to release what no longer serves us.

Guidance: Use this energy to evaluate your resources, set clear intentions, and cultivate a sense of stability as you prepare for the season of rest.

#HuntersSupermoon #SpiritualGuidance #Abundance #Introspection

A woman screams in pain, gripping the side of a bed whilst saying how scared she is (I'm thinking the one where Rachel had a baby!) Sound familiar? 🎥✨

In the 1920s, Grantley Dick-Read described what has become known as the "Fear-Tension-Pain" cycle. He suggested that fear causes a birthing person to become tense, and that tension increases pain. The increased pain, in turn, increases fear, and the cycle repeats.

✨Some ways to interrupt the cycle include:

• Reducing fear: By educating people about childbirth and working through fears.

• Reducing tension: By promoting relaxation and using techniques like acupressure, reiki, or warm compresses.

• Knowing what to expect: Knowing that there will be unexpected things, and that no birth is "perfect".

• Identifying what works for you: Taking time to identify tools that help you relax.

Seems pretty logical, right! Trust me, it really is that simple!! But that's where hypnobirthing comes in. A course will reach you all you need to know and arm you with an entire tool kit to break this cycle and help you feel fully prepped for birth!

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Today marks World Mental Health Day 2024 💛

The official theme set annually by the @wfmhofficial is:

“It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace“.

This is everything. Look after employees and they will take care of the work. In our fast-paced world, more employees are experiencing chronic stress that leads to burnout.

Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. It’s gradual and can take hold before you’re truly aware of it. It doesn’t just affect individual wellbeing; it has far-reaching consequences for organisations too.

By addressing workplace burnout on this World Mental Health Day, we can create a more productive, engaged, and fulfilled workforce.

#worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealthawareness

Happy Thursday lovely ones! ✨

It's been a week! But I've been feeling positive and focusing on the good (with the odd breathing technique and positive affirmation thrown in). Tomorrow is my favourite day of the week and it's also my birthday yay 🎂

How is your week going? 💙

#suffolkhypnobirthing #norfolkhypnobirthing #suffolkdoula #norfolkdoula #hypnobirthing #pregnancy #birthprep #mindfulbirth #positivebirth

✨Another little happy dance in the Labour Land corner 🥰💙

What sort of content would you like to see? Leave a comment below!

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✨MYTH BUST WITH ME!✨

Hypnobirthing really supports the notion that one size DOES NOT fit all!

Many may hold the impression that hypnobirthing is all a bit woo and is only suitable if you are planning a home birth.

The tool kit you gain from completing a Hypnobirthing course will set you up with valuable information and techniques you can apply to ANY situation.

It can even help you to evaluate which birth place would be best for you!

Share with all your pregnant friends and family members so they can get in on this too!! 💙

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I've been super excited to see @dirtymotherpukka live and oh boy! It did not disappoint! Thank you for continuing to campaign for #flexappeal and being unapologetically honest about so many important topics.

My partner was only one of two men who was in the audience! It is my birthday week so I know he was willing to follow the mantra of "happy wife". Although I'm glad he was privvy to the hilarious yet very raw content. He was surprised to hear the naked truth about women's experience of the domestic load, however, he did necessarily not agree that "the squid" is the perfect move 🤣🤣

Thank you @mother_pukka & @polldoll 😘

#suffolkhypnobirthing #norfolkhypnobirthing #suffolkdoula #norfolkdoula #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #womanpower

October is my favourite month! ✨ The autumn is fully upon us, we never really know how to dress or when to start putting the heating on. But there is just something so magical about it!

For me, I have the best memories of traipsing through crispy golden leaves in my Welly boots 🧡 Plus it's my birth month so I get to celebrate all things Libra!

Despite the summer ending, there is still a buzz of vibrancy and colour. It feels like such a special season to be welcoming new life to the world ✨

#suffolkhypnobirthing #norfolkhypnobirthing #suffolkdoula #norfolkdoula #hypnobirthing #pregnancy #birthprep #mindfulbirth #positivebirth #calmbirth #birthingwithoutfear #relaxationtechniques #naturalbirth #empoweredbirth #breathingexercises #birthaffirmations #gentlebirth #motherhoodjourney#positivebirth #empoweredbirthing #joyfuldelivery #optimisticpregnancy #upliftingbirthexperience

This was the first hypnobirthing technique I learnt and it really has stuck with me. I used it during both my own labours and have passed it on to many other expectant parents✨

But what on earth is B.R.A.I.N??🤔

It is a clever and easy little acronym for making informed decisions centred around labour and birth.

B: Benefits: What are the benefits of this decision?
R: Risks: What are the risks associated with this decision?
A: Alternatives: Are there any alternatives?
I: Intuition: How do I feel? What does your intuition tell you?
N: Nothing: What happens if I decide to do nothing/wait and see?

It can be used in a variety of situations such as:
• Diagnostic tests
• Pain management approaches
• Medications
• Procedures
• Protocols

You can use the BRAIN acronym to help you feel confident and informed about your choices, whether it's during your pregnancy or birth. Even if you just want to press pause for a few moments 💙 it's certainly one to remember for the birth tool kit ✨

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Woohoo! 🙌 Look at me making reels and stuff ✨

Ok, so it took me a while...in between the park trip, the snack requests and nappy changes, but hey, that's life!

But in all seriousness there is a strong reason why I love to learn all things birth, why I feel compelled to share valid and real information and seek to support families during such an important time of their lives, whilst perhaps they feel as though they are having to battle in the current system or feel confused and overwhelmed.

There is a very real passion burning inside me, largely based on my own experiences and just wanting to make sure others have the best opportunity to have the birth they desire.

So help me in my mission! Tell pregnant families, share my reel ✨ this little birth biz owner does a little happy leap every time you do 😚✨

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Your instinct is strong mama✨

#positiveaffirmations #suffolkhypnobirthing #norfolkhypnobirthing #suffolkdoula #norfolkdoula #hypnobirthing #pregnancy #birthprep #mindfulbirth #positivebirth #calmbirth #birthingwithoutfear #relaxationtechniques #naturalbirth

I love autumn 🍂🧡

It's the season I was born in, I love all the beautiful colours and getting in my pj's at 7:30pm!

I also begin my obsession with crocheting many mini pumpkins in all manner of shapes and colours 🎃

pumpkin anyone? 🤣

#autumn #hobbies #suffolkdoula #norfolkdoula #hypnobirthing #doula #pregnancy #birth

💙 5 random facts about me:

• Growing up my favourite food was peas!! I ate them with everything!

• My favourite animal is a penguin 🐧 I even had one as an imaginary friend when I was little.

• I used to do karate, Irish dancing and went to Rainbows, Brownies and Guides!

• I used to be the biggest tomboy! And I thought flares were the best thing ever invented.

• I'm a bit of a hoarder! I love finding bargains in charity shops but find it hard to throw things away.

Love always,
Vicky ✨

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I just love sharing positive birth affirmations! ✨

Write them on a post-it and stick them to your mirror or fridge, keep them in a journal or invest in some flash cards.

Practicing positive affirmations regularly can help to change mindset when it comes to labour and birth! I'm not kidding when I say this is so simple, yet such powerful stuff!

I wrote mine on a great big banner which I hung around my living room but I also use them now in everyday life! 💙

What affirmations do you use?

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If I had a £ for every time people look at me with a puzzled look when I tell them I'm training to be a doula 😅. But actually, they’re more popular than ever!

A 2012 survey found that 6% of birthing families used the support of a doula, twice that which was found in 2006. And those numbers have only been increasing since. And for those families who did not have a doula but knew about them, 27% said they would have liked to have had one.

Would you consider hiring a doula?✨

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The purpose of affirmations is actually pretty simple: Birth affirmations are statements designed to change your mindset and help you maintain a positive outlook or mood regarding the birth process.

It may seem pretty hard to believe but it is actually backed by science! One study, published in 2016, suggests that affirmations work because of neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to change and adapt throughout life.

The most powerful, and effective, birth affirmations are ones that empower you and rewrite the script in your subconscious mind.

“I can’t do this” ➡️➡️➡️ “I am strong. I am capable. Yes, I can.”

Whilst they may not be for everyone, there are a number of ways they can be used! Practiced during pregnancy, written on banners in your birth space, uttered between surges. Plus they can be used in any birth scenario!

In any case, affirmations will help you take a moment to just be and breathe. To listen to your body and connect with your baby✨.

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Myth Bust With Me!! ✨

Planning a cesarean birth?

➡️Swipe above to see six reasons how hypnobirthing can support families planning to have a caesarean birth. And trust me, there are many more! 🩵

#suffolkhypnobirthing #norfolkhypnobirthing #suffolkdoula #norfolkdoula #hypnobirthing #pregnancy #birthprep #mindfulbirth #positivebirth #calmbirth #birthingwithoutfear #relaxationtechniques #naturalbirth #empoweredbirth #breathingexercises #birthaffirmations #gentlebirth #motherhoodjourney#positivebirth

🌟 Misconception: Hypnobirthing means you won't feel any pain. 🌟

Reality: Hypnobirthing doesn't eliminate pain, but it helps manage it by using relaxation, breathing, and visualisation techniques.
It's about education, reducing fear and staying calm, allowing your body to work more effectively during labor. Every birth is unique, and hypnobirthing empowers you to face it with confidence. 💪✨

#suffolkhypnobirthing #norfolkhypnobirthing #suffolkdoula #norfolkdoula #hypnobirthing #pregnancy #birthprep #mindfulbirth #positivebirth #calmbirth #birthingwithoutfear #relaxationtechniques #naturalbirth #empoweredbirth #breathingexercises #birthaffirmations #HypnobirthingTruth #EmpoweredBirth #MindfulBirth"

Have you ever wondered why on earth people decide to hire a Doula? 🤔
Well, here are a few reasons why it's one of the best decisions you can make:

Personalised support: A Doula offers continuous emotional, physical, and informational support tailored to your unique needs throughout pregnancy, labour, and postpartum.

Advocacy: Your Doula helps you communicate your birth preferences to the maternity team, ensuring your wishes are respected and you feel empowered to make informed decisions.

Decreased levels of anxiety: With a Doula by your side, you'll have someone who understands the emotional rollercoaster of childbirth, providing comfort, reassurance, and a calming presence when you need it most.

Better Birth Outcomes: Studies show that having a Doula can lead to shorter labours, reduced need for interventions, and a more positive overall birth experience.

Postpartum Support: The care doesn’t stop after birth—Doulas provide valuable postpartum support, helping with breastfeeding, recovery, and adjusting to life with your new baby.

Hiring a Doula means choosing compassionate care, informed decision-making, and the confidence to embrace your birth journey fully. ✨👶

#DoulaSupport #EmpoweredBirth #PregnancyJourney #PostpartumCare #suffolkdoula #norfolkdoula #hypnobirthing #pregnancy #birthprep #mindfulbirth #positivebirth

Reflecting on having amazing people in my life who have cheered me on during motherhood, even during the toughest days.

We all need other people by our side, not only to live a good-quality life generally, but to support us to bring new life into this world. These may be friends, relatives, birth workers or even strangers!

The people we interact with during the most precious and often most vulnerable time of our lives and those who continue to stand with us are our support systems. It cannot be underestimated how powerful it can be to have those close to you cheering your corner and holding you whilst you hold your little one 💙

#suffolkhypnobirthing #norfolkhypnobirthing #suffolkdoula #norfolkdoula #hypnobirthing #pregnancy #birthprep #mindfulbirth #positivebirth #calmbirth #birthingwithoutfear #relaxationtechniques #naturalbirth #empoweredbirth #breathingexercises #birthaffirmations #gentlebirth #motherhoodjourney#positivebirth #empoweredbirthing #joyfuldelivery #optimisticpregnancy #upliftingbirthexperience #birthpositivity #embracingchildbirth

You only have to do a quick internet search to see the wealth of information on the benefits of upright birthing!✨

Our bodies are incredible, as are babies. They can work in perfect harmony 🩵

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