Oyster & Olive Doula
Ante Natal Classes, Hypnobirthing Courses and Doula Support
Perinatal doula offering bespoke ante natal classes and birth preparation workshops alongside full doula support. Working with you through your pregnancy, birth and fourth trimester to ensure you are supported, cared for and fully informed
Doula Support
Who Am I?
Mum ~ Doula ~ Aromatherapist ~ Hypnobirthing Instructor
I'm Jess, a Hypnobirthing Instructor, Perinatal Doula and Aromatherapist from Bristol.
I have two daughters, Olive & Alba and I love to read, I've tried my hand at writing poetry and children's books and I long to be good at pottery, but I'm not!
I think it is such an extraordinary and incredible thing to grow and give birth to a baby and I am passionate about supporting people to have positive and informed experiences.
I have trained with The Original Birth Connection and The Birth Uprising to become experienced in birth physiology, perinatal trauma, inclusivity and advocacy, as well as hypnobirthing (qualified instructor), aromatherapy and more.
I am here for you throughout your perinatal year to make sure you know your rights, help you make informed decisions, understand how to have a baby and generally care for and support you.
Specialisms
Every Doula is different just as every birth is. I have trained as a perinatal Doula and taken masterclasses in various specialisms to try and ensure I can assist with births in every form
Advocacy & Inclusivity
As a Doula, I am there to support any type of birth for every type of person. I have attended masterclasses to ensure I am fully aware and ready to protect and advocate everyone. I will never inform your choices but will help you to make your own informed choices.
Aromatherapy
I am a trained aromatherapist and perfumist and now apply those aromatherapy skills to my birth work. I offer essential oils in pregnancy, labour and post-natally and will always arrive equipped with my aromatherapy kit.
All Births
There is often a misconception that Doulas only attend physiological or 'natural' births. This is not my scope of practice at all. I am a huge lover of and advocate for home birth but have also undertaken a masterclass with The Caesarean Birth Specialist so I can ensure my clients have all the facts regarding all types of birth
Physiology & Biomechanics
One of my favourite topics is birth physiology. How does the uterus work - how does your baby tell your body it's ready to be born - how do you encourage your hormones to do the hard work for you? The more you understand your body the better you can work with it. I also love to encourage the use of biomechanics and body work in pregnancy and birth - finding positions that help your baby into an optimal positions and ease their way out
Perinatal Trauma
Birth can be unpredictable and for some it can be traumatic. I try to avoid this by preparing my clients ante-natally but birth can also trigger traumatic memories for some people. When we work together, we can talk about any fears you may have and also process any uncertainties post-natally. Being trauma informed means I can help signpost you to the right help if you need it
Breastfeeding Support
Ante-natally, we will discuss your feeding preferences. If you choose to breast/chestfeed then I will be on hand to help you establish that postnatally as well as provide you with loads of info and practical support before you give birth. Breastfeeding can be tough initially. I have trained with the ABM to provide support and will help guide you with positions and latching and also signpost you to further help if you need it. I will also be there to be your cheerleader, refill your water and tell you how incredible you are!
Get in Touch
I would love to hear from you!
If you have any questions or just fancy a chat, please get in touch. There are no ties so please feel free to ask as many questions as you like ...
Phone: 07805388610
Email: oysterdoula@gmail.com
Insta: @oyster_and_olive_doula
Location: Bristol, UK
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