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herstory
Taking Birth Back:
Reclaiming Women’s Wisdom and Self-Belief
Somewhere along the way, women began to lose their trust in themselves. Birth, once a sacred, communal, and empowering rite of passage, became clinical, procedural, and detached. The rhythms of nature, the whispers of intuition, the collective strength of women supporting one another—these were gradually replaced with schedules, interventions, and guidelines dictated by others.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. We can take birth back. Not just the act of giving life, but the confidence, the connection, and the sacred knowing that has always lived inside women.
4 generations
learning by listening
You've met my boys, but here are 2 important women in my life who taught me so much and have given me the opportunity to share the values of their life experiences with others.
My Mum
Having experienced struggles with fertility, failed IVF, traumatic birth with me due to negligence of her maternity team and then experiencing a loss with my sibling and been told by a Midwife "just put it in the bin" moments after she experienced labour and birth at 14 weeks.
Her views and experiences which were negative forced me to want to change things for myself and gain back the control.
My Aaji (Maternal Grandmother)
Having had 4 beautiful home births in the presence of her own mum, sisters, aunts and Daiyaan (Village Doula) she reinforced that birth is beautiful when left to unfold. She told me that her Daiyaan brough in a pot of water, placed a lotus in and encouraged her to watch it open to visualise herself opening when labour stalled.
My Aaji used Hypnobirthing over 60 years ago and it made so much sense!
The women of the household gathered around her, their hands gentle, their voices soft, their presence steady. There were no machines, no timers, no unnecessary interruptions. Just understanding, love, and a quiet reverence for what her body was doing.
She felt seen. She felt safe. She felt herself.
This is the essence of birth—a sacred passage best navigated with trust in one’s own body and the gentle guidance of those who care. Modern studies affirm that when women are supported in this way, birth can be remarkably safe and empowering (AIMS Journal, 2019; The Lancet, 2020). It is a lesson modern women can reclaim: that birth is a process of being, not doing; of trusting, not controlling; of connecting, not isolating.
herstory in Our blood
Generations Who Birthed at Home
This isn’t just history—it’s personal. My grandmother was one of ten children, all birthed at home, surrounded by women who knew the rhythms of birth as instinctively as they knew the changing seasons. My other great-grandmother birthed fourteen children at home, each time entering into a circle of trust, support, and love that strengthened her body and spirit.
Their stories are not extraordinary because of the number of children, but because of the confidence, wisdom, and calm they carried. They remind us of the power women once held and the intimate, communal knowledge that has been quietly forgotten.
Historical records show that home and community births were the norm until the mid-20th century, when medicalized births in hospitals became dominant in many parts of the world, including India and the UK (History Extra, 2021; The Lancet, 2014). This shift, while improving outcomes in certain high-risk situations, also contributed to women losing trust in their bodies and intuition.
This is why Doula's are so important today. We understand the need for medical emergencies but also the importance of an undisturbed physiological birth. It's about knowing how to be and not to do because birth is an experience that needs time to unfold- not to be put on a conveyer belt and limited.
reclaiming our power
Birth as a Right, Birth as a Ritual
Birth is more than a medical procedure. It is a rite of passage, a moment of profound transformation, a testament to the power inherent in all women. Reclaiming birth means trusting ourselves, surrounding ourselves with support, and remembering that we do not walk this path alone.
We can bring back elements of the Daiyaan: the ritual, the presence, the reassurance, the collective strength of women. We can create spaces where birth is celebrated, not managed; where intuition is honored, not ignored; where the wisdom of generations guides modern birthing journeys.
Returning to Ourselves
Birth is not only about bringing life into the world. It is an act of returning to ourselves, reconnecting with our bodies, our instincts, and the lineage of women who came before us. Every woman has the right to be seen, supported, and celebrated in this sacred process.
It’s time to take birth back. To trust ourselves. To honor our ancestors. To claim the strength, wisdom, and self-belief that have always been ours.
Join us in this journey.
Reclaim your birth, your power, your herstory.
how can we work together?
Every family’s needs are different-
so I offer packages that meet you exactly where you are in your journey.
I support all families, with a special focus on women of colour and those who want culturally sensitive care. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, home birth, or something in between — I’m here to walk beside you, every step of the way.
My services are below, please click on the links to find out more and choose how best I can support your pregnancy, birthing and parenting journey.
complete Hypnobirthing + Doula
Complete hypnobirthing antenatal education and full birth support.
Includes:
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Full hypnobirthing course (12 hrs)
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1 birth planning sessions \(1-2 hrs)
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Support to appointments/ scans/ consultations throughout pregnancy
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On-call from 10 days prior to EDD until baby arrives
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Continuous birth support till 2 hours after birth
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1 postnatal visit (2 hrs)
£1795
Antenatal Doula
Perfect to pick out the essentials for your antenatal education.
Includes:
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2 antenatal sessions (6hrs)
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1 birth planning session (1-2 hrs)
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Support to appointments/ scans/ consultations throughout pregnancy
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On-call from 10 days prior to EDD until baby arrives
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Continuous birth support till 2 hours after birth
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1 postnatal visit (2 hrs)
£1595
Birth-Only Doula
For last-minute bookings or those who want support during labour only.
Includes:
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1 get to know you session
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(1 hr)
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One birth planning session (1-2 hrs)
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Support to appointments/ scans/ consultations from 37 weeks
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On-call from 39 weeks
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Continuous birth support till 2 hours after birth
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1 postnatal visit (2 hrs)
£1295
book a free consultation
a perfect chance to get to know each other
A 30 minute zoom call to answer your questions about my role in your support and an opportunity for us all to know if we are right for each other.
There's nothing to lose and so much to gain!
PLEASE NOTE: I am not a medical professional. It is then your responsibility to ask your medical professional any clinical questions before you make a choice about accepting or declining any intervention. My role as your doula is to support your choices and wishes as best possible.
safety of home birth
evidence for you to weigh up
Where you choose to give birth is completely your decision to make. But you can only make an informed choice if you have all the information to balance your scales out. Don't just assume that hospital is best because "it's safe", but equally don't dismiss a homebirth given the current state of the Maternity System and Leicester having a 45% Caesarean rate.
The Lancet Study on Home Births
A study published in The Lancet found that among low-risk women, those intending to birth at home experienced fewer birth interventions and untoward maternal outcomes. This suggests that home births can be as safe as hospital births for women with uncomplicated pregnancies.
The Generational Shift from
Home Births to Hospitals
An article from History Extra explores the shift from home births to hospital births, noting that from the mid-1970s, over 95% of births were in hospitals. It discusses how this change was influenced by medicalization and the impact on women's choices.