Hi, I'm Martha!  I'm a London-based doula, antenatal and hypnobirthing teacher and all around birth geek. My approach to pregnancy, birth and postpartum is judgement-free, holistic and straight talking.  I support all types of birth in various settings and trusts, however my heart is in home birth support as statistics show that it is safer emotional and physically for the vast majority of families. 

The key components I believe in birth & postpartum preparation are:

+ Putting yourself and your family first and knowing your rights and how to advocate 
+ Nervous system awareness and fear release 
+ Awareness of the optimal conditions for the physiology of labour  (supported and oxytocin filled)
+ Research based approach to informed decision making 
+ Building a support network for the perinatal period

Holistic wellbeing is my passion. That is to say - birth has ripple effects for generations, so the way we are supported from pregnancy to postpartum matters. So does your intuition as a parent. 
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My training includes:
- 200hr Yoga Teacher Training - with leading studio Triyoga London 
- Advanced Biomechanics for Birth Training with Optimal Birth/Midwife Molly O'Brien
- Birth Doula Training with Badass Birth
- Hypnobirthing Instructor Training with The Birth Uprising
- Trauma Informed Perinatal Support with Resilient Birth
- Ongoing - Somatic Experiencing Workshops with Kimberly Ann Johnson
- Ongoing CPD/Birth and Postpartum Doula Mentor Support