Hello and welcome to All.

Here is a little bit more about what makes me be me. 

I am the eternally grateful and proud Mum of two children. A beautiful boy and a gorgeous girl, both of whom are currently teenagers. I am an "Older Mum" Aged 40 when I had my firstborn, I was persistently referred to as "geriatric" in the medical arena and by the time I was ready to give birth to my second child at the ripe old age of 45, anyone would think the scenario was unheard of! If only I had known what Doulas were about back then, I'm certain I would have looked into finding one to support, reassure and encourage me to stand by my instincts. 

I am here to reassure you that being pregnant, giving birth and those early days with your newborn can be a magical period of time to be relished like no other. Preparing to welcome your baby into your arms, for the first time, at long last and beginning your new life together is uniquely thrilling and often times scary. Completely natural feelings to be held precious. Doulas understand and are there to hold space, helping to keep those thoughts and feelings safe, ready for you to look back on in times to come. There is a lot going on for you right now.

As a perennial student of the "School of Life" I have a wide and varied background with a common thread of being involved with people; lots and lots of different people from a diverse array of places and many walks of life. In the late 90's, turning my passion to profession, I left behind my Civil Service role and trained as a scuba diving instructor which took me to foreign climes for a number of years. It is during this time period I became a needs led information provider. I assisted others gain very important knowledge on how to keep safe and make critical judgement calls.I guided people along a new, exciting and for some, a nerve wracking learning path to achieve a successful outcome.

I studied to level three Counselling skills which saw me helping bereaved people through very difficult times.

Becoming a Mother, now there is a role that affords you a massive skill set, like it or not. But, I am hugely grateful for it now......... I can still open and close doors using any and every body part except for my hands!

For the last ten years I have been a trainer for a specialist role within another public service organisation.

It goes without saying that I have an ever present sense of humour with a couple of firm, guiding beliefs. One, laughter is the best medicine and two, when we love, we are using the greatest power in the universe.

 

So, all this information about me is relevant because........? In other words, over the years I have been lucky enough to experience so much, meet many different and wonderful souls of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. I have been privileged to learn something from so many, such that now, as a Doula, I can bring to the table love, laughter, care, kindness, understanding, consideration, patience, strength, resilience, compassion, a genuine listening ear and a committed work ethic to help you  plan and achieve the best antenatal, birth and beyond experiences possible. Also, not forgetting, as with anything in life, giving birth being no exception, sometimes, things can take an "off plan" turn. But, as your Doula, having built a trusting rapport during our journey to this point, together we will be prepared, organised, informed and ready, for you to make any decisions necessary. You will be fortified with a rehearsed knowledge of what you want or don't want. When knowledge is power, at any point where you might potentially feel vulnerable, I can be there to advocate for you, hold space for you, give you time to think and be "The Voice for Your Choice"

 

You can find me in my garden, by the pond or maintaining a haven for bees, birds and other garden wildlife. 

I am a qualified Hypnotherapist belonging to The National Association of Holistic Analytical Hypnotherapists.

I am Reiki. 

Always keen to learn, Hypno-birthing skills will be coming soon.

With Love, Light and Gratitude for your path ahead,

Bev

Bee the Doula  xxx

 

 

 

info@beethedoula.co.uk