About Me
I have been privileged enough to be a Midwife working mostly in a birth centre over the past 5 years and lucky enough to support thousands of women through pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period. Empowering women with knowledge, confidence and the ability to make their own decisions is of utmost importance within my own ethics and practice.
I am also a qualified Health Visitor and I have had the opportunity to work with many families: Watching the Mum's, Dad's and children grow. The postnatal period is where you learn on the job and whilst you can surround yourself with many books, family, friends, internet pages and health professional advice: Just remember you know what is best for you and your baby: Your instincts are better than anyone else.
I have undertaken further training in maternal mental health and aromatherapy; Along with KGHypnobirthing. I believe that by giving you up to date evidence based knowledge that will have realistic expectations of birth which will help you achieve the birth that you want. Visit www.bumpstobabbas.com for more blog posts, evidence based birth articles and birth affirmations.
I teach in Swindon, Calne, Royal Wootton Bassett, Devizes, Chippenham, Melksham, Trowbridge, Lyneham and Marlborough.
Why KG Hypnobirthing?
KGHypnobirthing is a tool to aid a more positive birth whichever way you birth your baby. Some of the techniques can even follow you through into the postnatal period - making for an easier transition into parenthood.
The evidence on hypnobirthing does show that women do use less pharmacological pain relief in labour when compared to women who choose not to hypnobirth. Hypnobirthing does not mean by any means that you can’t use other pain relief but it will complement your other choices during labour and birth. Hypnobirthing can be used under any circumstance. I have watched women who knew that they wanted an epidural but used hypnobirthing until they entered established labour to remain calm throughout the early labour stages at home and remain still whilst the epidural was being sited.
Also with the increasing cesarean section rate in the UK hypnobirthing can be a great tool to help keep you calm whilst the medical procedures are happening especially for those with anxieties, fears and phobias of particular interventions. Hypnobirthing can be used before entering the theatre, whilst the cannula or spinal is being inserted or even throughout the cesarean section when the sensations of pulling and pressure can be felt by some women.
KGHypnobirthing is a tool to aid a more positive birth whichever way you birth your baby. Bumpstobabbas aim to support you in making your own informed choices and decisions for your pregnancy and birth.
Bumpstobabbas: Supporting Happy confident parents
Testimonials
I have been privileged enough over the years to receive many cards and gifts as a Midwife but one of the most amazing cards I have received is from a lovely Doula who was supporting one of the mums to be on a busy night shift. Both of the parents were incredible and this Mum remained super calm and relaxed throughout her first labour using hypnobirthing:
'Dear Angie
Just a quick note to thank you for looking after my client so well, on the night of 8th December. You were amazing! So respectful of her Hypnobirthing and her wishes. We were all so grateful. Please don't ever change, women birthing with you are incredibly lucky.'
'The Hypnobirthing retreat day was amazing - I wouldn't change anything. Thank you very much'
'Meeting other Mum's to be and discussing our worries and concerns and learning the techniques to reduce these fears was the best part of the retreat day'
Courses
I provide both group classes (Please message me for dates and locations) or one to one classes in the comfort of your own home. One to one classes can be individualised to your needs.
The next course is on 18th & 19th January at Marsh Farm hotel Royal Wootton Bassett with two spaces remaining