"I Look Back and Can't Believe How Calm I Stayed"
"Hello! I just wanted to let you know that our little boy arrived safely on Tuesday morning at 6.41, 8lb5 and he is absolutely thriving and so unbelievably chilled! I was induced on Sunday with a 24hr pessary and they thought I may need further pessaries but they examined me the next day and I was dilated enough for them to break my waters! They took me down to delivery and broke them at around 11pm and the contractions intensified almost immediately! At this point I thought I would need an epidural but had diamorphe and just rolled on my birthing ball calmly with a good playlist on and by 2.30am I was fully dilated! I ended up needing the ventouse suction but I look back now and can’t believe how calm I stayed throughout the whole thing, no panic, no tears, no shouting just breathing and focusing! And I think all that may be what’s contributing to “A’s” complete relaxation! He is an absolute dream and I do put it all down to you!! Thank you so much for everything! I must admit I didn’t practice as much as I should have done but everything we discussed stayed with me! Xxx” - Francis
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"From the moment we first made contact during our pregnancy to sign up for our hypnobirthing course, Emily has been a hugely important part of our pregnancy and birth journey"
"We couldn’t recommend both hypnobirthing and Emily more - Emily’s support covers the whole pregnancy and baby journey - from hypnobirthing and doula support, to postpartum support and breastfeeding advice. It is so reassuring to know that her expertise and reassurance is just a phone call away if needed. So, once again a BIG thank you for all that you have done for us and our new family. Sadie, Nik & Effie xxxxxx"
"We need to always remember that mothers who are afraid, tend to secrete the hormones that delay or inhibit birth. This is true of all mammals and is part of natures design. Those who are not terrified are more likely to secrete, in abundance, the hormones that make labor and birth easier and less painful -- sometimes, even pleasurable." - Ina May Gaskin -
“I am passionate about supporting you to have the birth you want, no matter how or where you are planning to have your baby”
Hi, congratulations on your pregnancy and on taking the first step in empowering yourself for your baby's birth. My name is Emily Sheppard, I am trained in KG HypnoBirthing which is accredited by the Royal College of Midwives and I am a mentored birth and postnatal doula based in Carnforth, Lancashire.
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I work with pregnant women/persons and their birth partners antenatally to teach deep relaxation techniques which reduce fears and anxieties during pregnancy as well as practical pain management skills for the birth itself through the complete hypnobirthing course as well as shorter antenatal sessions which cover different topics of labour and birth as well as the postnatal period.
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As a birth and postnatal doula, I can provide you with antenatal support, support for the birth (basically an additional birth partner), or postnatal support during the first 6 weeks (usually) after the birth of your baby. I am also a qualified breastfeeding peer supporter should you need support with feeding as well as having extensive experience with cloth nappies!
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I cover North Lancashire, South Cumbria and North Yorkshire
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Whatever the birth you choose to have, doing KG Hypnobirthing and/or having the support of a doula always makes a difference!
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Take a look below at what I offer!
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It is more important than ever for women and birthing people to know what their options are, to have the "tools" to help you relax (through pregnancy and birth), to understand the physiology of birth (just how birth works) and to have adequate support.
Contact Me!
Feel free to email, call or use the quick contact form below to send me a message.