Doula Support Huddersfield

Pregnant or new parent living in Huddersfield?

I offer support for mum and partners in and around Huddersfield, an area I have grown up in and know well. I have been into many family homes in the area supporting first time births up to birth number five! Each birth being totally unique. Antenatal and postnatal visits are in the comfort of your own home. I support home births and hospital births including c-sections, my role being to help families navigate their way through the prenatal and postnatal months, plus the birth, with fact based, non biased information. For home births, I include birth pool and all accessories as part of my service.

Birth Doula & Postnatal Doula support in and around the Huddersfield area.

With experience as a Prenatal Yoga & Postnatal Yoga teacher, it was soon clear I wanted to support women and their family further as a Birth and Postnatal Doula. I love my work. I provide continuity of care with a flexible and caring approach. As a trauma informed Doula, I have experience of working with women who are in recovery with eating disorders, addiction and those struggling with anxiety and depression. I support and enjoy working with partners and other members of the family who are present and may be apprehensive.

Hey, I’m Virginia.

I am based in Yorkshire offering Yoga, Birth & Postpartum Doula Support & Reiki. I am a trauma informed Doula and I’m recognised as an established Doula by Doula UK and Conscious Birthing. I offer a discreet & reliable service for all clients, providing a kind, caring and supportive environment. I look forward to meeting you. x

Postnatal Doula Support at home

Home Birth - Birth Pool

Visiting Mum and Newborn

Birth Doula Client, Father - Leeds, Yorkshire

“We highly recommend Virginia and couldn’t imagine the experience without her. It made what could have been a very stressful event into a smooth and magical feeling”.

Birth Doula Client, Mother - Huddersfield

“Virginia was there for me physically & she encouraged me during my labour. She made sure I was left alone to birth my baby without intervention.” 

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FAQs

When do I book a doula?

Anytime from 12+ weeks. You may know from the outset that you want a doula or you may decide at the last moment. I am here to support you.

I’m thinking of having a home birth and wondering about a birth pool, is this possible?

Yes, I have birth pools and accessories I include in my service for those wanting homebirths. We would plan in advance where the pool is to be situated in your home. I suggest the pool is inflated once you are in established labour.

How can yoga help me during pregnancy and beyond?

In my yoga sessions I target areas of tightness, aches and pains in the pregnant body. We stretch and strengthen. It is important to prepare the body for labour, strengthening arms, legs, hips and pelvis. Prenatal yoga also helps with sleep, stress and anxiety, decreases lower back pain and nausea. It helps you to connect to your body and baby in a calm and relaxing space - preparing you physically, mentally and emotionally for birth and beyond. I incorporate breathwork used in labour, birth positioning, birth affirmations and relaxation techniques.

How does hiring a doula support my partner?

In the antenatal sessions I meet with you and your partner or member of family, whoever is going to be present at birth with you. I am not there to take the place of your partner, I am there to support your partner in making you as comfortable and supported as possible. This includes but not limited to - breathing techniques, touch/massage, birth positioning encouragement to more practical aspects such as setting up the birth pool (homebirths), supporting the transfer to hospital and supporting partners going into theatre. Partners have said that they had an ally. Postnatally I am available should your partner go back to work and you need extra support.

What happens if an emergency c-section is required?

I will stay with you as long as possible. It will be likely only one partner is allowed into theatre. I am happy to go into theatre if required or I would wait until you have come out of theatre, meeting you in your room.

In terms of organisation before birth, what will we cover?

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

When I go into labour what will happen in terms of support?

I ask you let me know via phone as soon as there are any changes and then keep me posted in regular intervals. We keep in contact via phone/message and once you are in established labour I will come over to your home. If you are having a hospital birth support the hospital transfer. If you are having a home birth with midwives present I will support in letting midwives know when they are required to come.

How will you help me stay calm and comfortable?

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

I’m not yet sure whether I want to see my placenta, what are my options?

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Services & Packages

  • An example of my most popular birth support package -

    Antenatal Appointments - up to 6 hours (x3 sessions) at your home.

    The Birth (I arrive once you are in established labour)

    Postnatal Appointment - 2hrs at your home

  • I work with you to form a package of sessions, supporting you at home after birth up to 9 months. Please note one parent must be at home during my working hours.

    2hr minimum sessions.

  • Additional hours may of course be added to your packages.

  • Private yoga sessions available in person at your home or in my studio. Online available if you are away from home travelling or on holiday - take me with you!

    Group prenatal yoga online class runs weekly.

  • Private yoga sessions available in person at your home or in my studio. Online available if you are away from home travelling or on holiday - take me with you!

    Group postnatal yoga classes in person, running weekly at Huddersfield based yoga studio - Om is where the Heart is please see their timetable (under courses) to book in.

  • In the comfort of your home or in my studio space, take time out for you to relax.

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