Oyster & Olive Birth Support
Ante Natal Classes 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 have a supported, informed and positive birth experience
Who Am I?
Doula and Birth Advocate
I'm Jess, an ante-natal teacher, 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 birth experiences. Everybody's birth is unique to them and everyone deserves the same information and support to birth their way.
I have trained with The Original Birth Connection to become experienced in birth physiology, perinatal trauma, inclusivity and advocacy, hypnobirthing, 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.
'Approach birth as an opportunity to have an adventure on the way to meeting your baby' - Anna Wilde
Ante Natal Classes
One-on-one ante natal classes to get you ready to give birth
Birth Prep
The consultant
With her background as a financial adviser, Sophia Cameron has the knowledge needed to help her clients with any business-related issues. Since 2005 she has run her own consulting firm.
Birth Physiology
The life coach
George Vernon is a certified life coach. He joined our company in 2015, where he has worked as a coaching specialist offering assistance in his clients’ private lives.
Birth Planning
Customer support
Theresa Simmons is trained as an assistant and office administrator. She has worked for our office since 2014, where she manages our clients and provides assistance whenever they have problems.
Birth Partners
Project Management
Max started with us as an intern while he was still at college and has since worked his way up the ranks. Last year he was promoted to Senior Project Manager.
Doula Support
'There for you, throughout your perinatal journey'
Ante Natal
£450
- Four 2-hour sessions inc. birth prep, planning, rights and more
- Virtual support throughout your pregnancy
- One post-natal visit
Postpartum
£250
- Eight hours of in-person postnatal support - offering you help where you need it
- Virtual support throughout your fourth trimester (up to 3 months postpartum)
Wrap-Around
£1,200
- Four 2-hour birth prep sessions
- Virtual support throughout your pregnancy and fourth trimester
- 24/7 on-call from 38 weeks
- In-person support at your birth
- Four hours of postnatal support
Virtual Doula
£40 per month
Virtual support is great for anyone who doesn't live locally or who prefers virtual contact.
- Available to you over text/email and the phone to answer your questions
- Signpost you to reliable resources
- Listen to you and help support you to advocate for yourself
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 and read a hundred books to ensure I am fully aware and ready to protect and advocate everyone. Unfortunately, people can be met with prejudice in the maternity system so I work tirelessly to ensure everyone is treated fairly, in fact better than fairly, and with the respect they deserve. 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 use essential oils in pregnancy, labour and post-natally and will always arrive equipped with my aromatherapy kit to create some fantastic anchors for you to use in your birth space. I also make my own herbal tea blends, massage bars and, off topic, have been known to bake a lot of bread!
Caesarean Births
There is often a misconception that Doulas only attend physiological or 'natural' births. This is not my scope of practice at all. There are loads of different births and I am here to support each and every one of them. I have undertaken a masterclass with The Caesarean Birth Specialist so I can ensure my clients have all the facts regarding all types of birth
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. What I have learnt from Biomechanics I apply to my every day life still
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
Location: Bristol, UK
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