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Please practice the relaxations as often as you can.
DO NOT listen to the relaxations when in the bath or driving.
TIP: If Birth Partner put their hand on bump, whilst mum relaxes, the baby may be more inclined to move so you can feel baby! As mother relaxes, her uterine muscles relax and so baby has more space to play!
Pregnancy Relaxations
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Positive Affirmations
namaste goddess
welcome to the home of nurture
If you're looking to take complete ownership of your pregnancy and birth you have come to the right place! You know you know don't need saving, but you're also switched on enough to know birth is sacred and personal where you need someone in your corner who honours your power, choices and voice. This only means one thing- WE ARE VIBING LIKE NO TOMORROW!
We both know pregnancy isn’t an illness, it doesn't need fixing, YOU don't need fixing and you're certainly not playing victim in the s**t show called the Maternity system. You want to feel heard, respected, informed and deeply held by people you trust.
If you are looking for:
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Individualised holistic and realistic birth preparation and support that puts you at the heart of your journey
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No fluff, evidence backed, physical and mental support
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Reclaiming your bodily autonomy, your choices and plan to use your voice for your birth
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Unconditional Continuity of Care, being held through each stage of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum
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Your BIGGEST Cheerleader, Wing Woman, Birth Bestie
We both know we're the ULTIMATE MATCH!
your birth bestie
biggest cheerleader & wing woman
I'm not here to save you, because you don't need saving.
I'm not here to tell you what to do because you know your body sooo much more better than I do.
I'm not here to overload you infinite information, because you don't need to feel overwhelmed.
You want to work with me because you are ready to make the changes, feel the transformations and own your power. You are not leaving things to chance, and you are certainly not being the submissive "good girl". And you know you can take this lead with me by your side.
With years of experience and a five- star reputation of being the most sought for Doula and Hypnobirthing Educator in Leicester, you know you are getting exactly what you deserve for your birth- QUALITY OF CARE.
The NHS gives you multiple professionals.
I give you my unconditional time, support, guidance, presence and continuity of care throughout, because having the same face, same person, same support makes a difference.
The NHS puts you in "one size fits all".
I give you personalised, individualised care that puts you at the centre of your journey, because I appreciate everyone is unique and every birth is unique.
The NHS gives you policies, guidelines and next steps.
I give you evidence based research and information with all your options because there are alternatives.
The NHS gives you risks with fear based language.
I give you balancing scales to make informed choices because you have birth rights and consent is important.
The NHS is medical.
I breakdown the jargon, explain the process, give you options and alternatives because you need plain simple language.
And if you've just had that lightbulb moment-
we've made the ULTIMATE MATCH!
-priya & ravi
Pooja is caring, a fantastic communicator, incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about helping people navigate their own individual journey. She helped to advocate our wishes and respected our choices in birth which we are thankful for.
Pooja was an absolute godsend and worth her weight in gold. She guided us and informed us every step of the way and without her being there I don’t think I would have been able to given birth naturally as there was quite a few times I felt like giving up, but her support, advice, massage techniques, the list goes on, were invaluable.
-bethan & vinay
-rins & sunny
Pooja has the most calming and empowering aura. Her support for our second birth was priceless and we cannot ever be able to express in words how grateful we were for her guidance and love (especially with massaging my sweaty hands!)
hi... i'm pooja
a true desi girl
I'm an OG Leicester Girl with my values deeply enrooted in my heritage home of India. I live with my husband and 2 boys, am my parents only child and come from 2 very large extended families (one here in Leicester and one back home in India!)
Living in the UK, being exposed to infertility within the family from an early age and hearing all the fear and negative stories that came with pregnancy and birth really frightened me. I had always been obsessed with the pregnant body and in awe of how women can grow an entire human and then birth their babies- but something felt massively off when I was hearing the women around me word vomiting their horrendous experiences with professionals who were supposed to be caring for them and then finishing with "I was so glad that they saved me". It just didn't make sense!
Why does every woman need saving?
How is it that pregnancy is such a celebrated experience yet birth is feared as an event you must endure?
The list of questions I had were endless and I never found anyone who could answer them... Not here in the UK anyway. Not until I spoke to my Aaji (Maternal Grandmother).
Birth was normal in India.
Aaji shared beautiful stories of women being supported and celebrated at each stage. How girls were welcomed to watch, learn and the knowledge was passed down. How women observed, encouraged, held space and had patience to see how things unfold. She explained how a pregnant woman was encouraged to do particular house chores to help the body and pelvis prepare for birth. She explained how The Village Dai (Midwife) provided reassurance and presence. She explained that post birth a new mother is massaged, care for and fed for at least 6 weeks to allow her body to rest from pregnancy and childbirth. She explained how babies were always held by mothers with zero pressure to separate them.
Aaji told me every pregnancy and birth were celebrated!
I wanted what she was sharing but I couldn't understand how this was even remotely possible until I chose to make a change for myself.
I chose to research.
I chose to unlearn and relearn.
I chose a birth team that felt right for me.
I chose to understand my body and the maternity system.
I chose to reclaim my roots and take back the control.
I chose me.
And now I get share my wisdom whilst doing a job that I love by working with women like you who know exactly what they want!
I get to watch you honour yourself, your roots and your voice!
I get to witness you embrace your power.
And the ripple effect is incredible.
Stronger Women
Stronger Mothers
Stronger Communities!
congratulations
you have made the choice of owning your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey
You are doing it. LITERALLY DOING IT.
And only moments away from creating THE ULTIMATE BIRTHING DREAM TEAM.
You are taking the first step to take the control back for your body, baby and birth which is giving complete Queen, Goddess and Boss Woman vibes which I am 100% down for!
I love working with a woman who knows what she wants!
So how do you want to work with me?
hypnobirthing
holistic and realistic birth education
You've made the decision to own your birth!
You're ready to learn about how your body works, what affects your nervous system and what your birth partner can do to support you every step of the way.
You want evidence based information and a toolkit that will prepare you both for your birthing journey.
You don't want to go with the flow- you want to be the flow and you already know that joining my course is the way to do this!
Let's do this- BOOK MY NEXT COURSE BELOW!
UPGRADE to the Private Hypnobirthing Package including:
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The Ultimate Hypnobirthing & Antenatal Course complete with physical and online resources
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"Pooja in your Pocket" Virtual Pregnancy Doula with access to her personal library
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A Birth Plan session to cover all your choices, options & outcomes!
All in the comfort of your home for only £795!
book a course
secure your space with a £100 deposit* today!
*£100 deposit is non refundable. Remaining payment is due 2 weeks prior to course commencement.
-beka & matt
An essential course for anyone pregnant! Pooja was so welcoming and knowledgeable. The sessions were fun, well structured, packed full of amazing information for us to soak up and delivered with a fab handbook for us to keep after.
Pooja doesn't sell the hynpobirthing dream of an ideal natural birth to all. She provides you with all the knowledge you need to make informed descions no matter what journey your birth takes you on which we found really comforting and realistic compared to some hypnobirthing courses you see online.
-toyah & james
-Sukhi & lakhi
The course was excellent from start to finish & equipped us with the knowledge to make informed decisions about how we would like to birth our baby. We feel empowered & that’s all down to Pooja!
birth doula
individualised continuity of care
Just imagine having the same professional with you throughout your pregnancy, labour and birthing journey.
Someone who is unbiased, listens to you and knows your story.
Someone who understands your feelings and beliefs and accepts them without judgement.
Someone who is there to hold space for you when you are at your most vulnerable in ways you didn't even know you needed.
Someone who provides balanced information in easy to understand language so you can make informed choices.
Someone who holds your birth partner so they feel supported too.
Someone who is completely, totally and 100% on your side!
That someone is me.
And I can't wait to be a part of your Birth Team!
supported
birth doula package
suitable for 2nd & subsequent pregnancies
Being invited to your Birth Team is such a privilege but we just need to make sure we're vibing at the same level so a consultation is A MUST before we decide to work together.
Your continuous support starts as early as 30 weeks which means I am here to support you as you need. Phone calls, Whatsapp and email support- whatever you need, I am there! I'll help you work through any wobbles or concerns, preparing for appointments- you need it, I'm there!
Once you book we'll have 1 in person antenatal session with your birth partner (upto 3 hrs) to go through anything you feel you need in preparation to support your pregnancy, labour and birth. Closer to 36 weeks we'll have another in person session with you both (upto 2 hours) to talk through and create your birth plan.
I'll be on call for you from 38- 42 weeks, available 24/7 so whenever baby chooses their birthday, I'll be there to support you welcome them Earthside! You'll have a familiar face with you throughout active labour to birth and I hang around to help you with anything you need for the first 2-3 hours of baby's life.
I'll come over for 1 in person postnatal session to help with anything you need, birth talk, feeding, support around the home, emotional well- being; whatever you need, I'm there! There after I'm available over the phone until you're 4 weeks postpartum.
That's what it feels like to be completely SUPPORTED by Pooja.
£1995
vidhi
Pooja was a constant advocate and supporter, reminding me of my birth preferences. Pooja supported my preferences of natural techniques, requesting birth balls, our own space, reminding me to use down breathing and even administered rebozo technique which massively helped during labour and I think contributed to me having no tears!!
guided
birth doula package
recommended for first time parents
Levelling it up from the Supported Birth Doula Package with continuity of care starting from as early as 20 weeks to 6 weeks postpartum. Phone, Whatsapp, emails or come over for a cuppa and chat- I'm here to walk with you!
The Guided Doula Package gives you and your birth partner 3 in person antenatal sessions (upto 3 hours each) and an additional in- depth birth plan (upto 2 hours). With all of this you get access to my physical and online Hypnobirthing resources and tracks PLUS access to my personal library with evidence based information!
If you need me in between, just call or message me and I'll be happy to help. I'll be on call 24/7 from 38 - 42 weeks and will be your continuous support in active labour to birth followed by upto 2 hours of initial postnatal support.
Life with baby can feel very different so don't worry about Googling things and working yourself up- you have me to support you with 3 in person postnatal sessions (upto 2 hours each) and unlimited virtual support until baby is 6 weeks old.
This is what it feels like to be completely GUIDED by Pooja.
£2995
dharmesh
As a father to be, I was worried I would feel powerless during my wife's labour and that I would be unable to support her. However, Pooja's guidance and extensive subject knowledge empowered me to play an active role in my wife's labour, question medical professionals confidently and, most importantly, make informed decisions to safeguard my wife and child.
The constant guidance and reassurance was invaluable! It's like she knew what we needed when we needed it before we even asked for it! That in itself made us both feel so much at ease and we honestly don't think our birth or postpartum journey would have been the same without her!
nurtured
birth doula package
highly recommended for first time parents
This is the ULTIMATE LEVEL OF SUPPORT AND CONTINUITY OF CARE. The best of the best. Completely supported, completely guided and COMPLETELY NURTURED! This is the one for the woman who knows she deserves to be treated like the ABSOLUTE GODDESS that she is.
You not only get everything in the Guided Birth Doula Package but you get everything in person and with additional support to appointments or general catch ups when you need.
You get the continuity of care from 6 weeks pregnant all the way up until baby is 6 weeks old!
You are SEEN AND SUPPORTED IN PREGNANCY.
You are HEARD, HELD AND GUIDED IN LABOUR AND BIRTH.
You are COMPLETELY NURTURED INTO YOUR POSTPARTUM JOURNEY.
Erm... am I even missing anything here?
That's what it feels like to be completely NURTURED by Pooja.
£3995
isha & kishan
Booking Pooja's Nurtured Birth Doula Package was hands down the best investment we made for our family!
At the time, we knew we wanted support, but it wasn't until our baby arrived that we truly understood the value of having someone walk beside us every step of the way. From pregnancy through to those precious early weeks postpartum, we felt completely seen, supported and cared for.
Pooja wasn't just our doula—she became our guide, our reassurance and our safe place. During labour, her calm presence helped us feel empowered, informed and deeply supported. And when our baby arrived, the continuity of care she provided was something we just can't put a price on.
The postpartum support was beyond anything we expected. In a time that can feel overwhelming and emotional, we felt nurtured, held and never alone.
We honestly recommend her to everyone because every family deserves this level of care. If you're considering the Nurtured Package, don't hesitate. The support, love and guidance you'll receive is invaluable, and we will be forever grateful to Pooja for helping us feel so deeply cared for during one of the most important chapters of our lives.
postnatal doula
when you need it the most
We are so seen and celebrated in pregnancy right? People we know and even strangers don't hold back on giving you compliments...
"Oh you're glowing!"
"Pregnancy really suits you."
"You're going to be such a wonderful mum."
And yet suddenly when baby is born- it's almost like you never existed?
People want to come and see the baby but who is coming to see you?
Everyone brings clothes, toys and items for the baby but who is looking after you? Feeding you? Nurturing you?
Sleep deprivation, personal pressures, external pressures, unsolicited advise, the thoughts of "am I doing it right?" whilst learning about everything in your new life all at once.
You were never meant to manage that alone babe!
But you certainly deserve to be held in this journey. It's not a luxury, it's a necessity because we all know you are the foundation for your baby and your home.
When you are seen, heard and cared for- everything else falls into place. You don't need to have all the answers or everything figured out- but I can help you work through these moments until you become more confident in learning about the mother in you.
I'm not here to hold your baby.
I'm here to hold you Mumma.
experience & expertise
everything that shapes your care
16 years of Early Years Experience
11 years of Perinatal/ Maternal Mental Health Experience
9 years in Antenatal Education, Hypnobirthing & Doula Support
Qualified Baby Massage Instructor & Starting Solids Facilitator
Qualified in Biomechanics for Birth
Optimal Birth
I specialise in:
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South Indian Culture
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Perinatal Mental Health
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Maternal Mental Health
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High Risk Pregnancies
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Home Birth
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Neurodivergence
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Previous Birth Trauma
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Early Years
