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Repost from @helenetheillustrator • Any woman who has given birth is a superhero...No matter how you did it. 💪🏻🦸♀️ . . . #birth #mums #babies #labour #wonderwoman #motherhood #parenting #positivevibes #homebirth #csection #hospitalbirth #momlife #momsofinstagram #newborns #butnotmaternity #postnatal #postpartumbody #postpartum #postpartumjourney #bigpants #love #illustrations #parenthood
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Repost from @_thedouladirectory_ • @aliciakearns gaining @matthancockmp support to allow partners back into ALL maternity settings in a safe and secure way. THANK YOU Alicia 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 #butnotmaternity #lockedoutofbirth #enoughisenough
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⚠️Trigger warning⚠️ . We have had many messages about loss and how many women have been told this heartbreaking news on their own, whilst their partners have been forced to sit in hospital car parks, unable to offer their support 💔 . When it comes to maternity, there are usually two people deeply involved and they should have the choice to go through the pregnancy together, every step of the way, especially through loss. 👪 . Calling partners, fathers and co-parents a 'visitor' highlights the problem with much of the language used in maternity. 👀 . Emotional, practical and informational support should be priority because it's the 'caring' that makes the difference! 🤗 . Everyone deserves to be treated with compassion, kindness and dignity whilst pregnant, in childbirth and postnatally.💕 ********************************* #ButNotMaternity #LockedOutOfBirth #ProtectMyBirthBubble #BirthRightsDuringCovid #CovidBirthRights #BirthBlissDoulas #BirthWorkersUnited #DoulaSupport #BirthRightsDuringLockdown #CovidBabies #LockDownBirthRights
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Repost from @_thedouladirectory_ • @metro.co.uk and @dailymail highlighting the issues with restrictions on partners this morning 👏🏻 #butnotmaternity #enoughisenough #lockedoutofbirth
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Repost from @_thedouladirectory_ • As promised, the list of hospital trusts and the restrictions they have in place is now available via the link in our bio. Head to ‘List of Trusts & Restrictions’ and when you’re in the spreadsheet, tap the download arrow. You’ll then be able to view the full table which will be updated regularly. (Swipe right to see the process). The spreadsheet is best accessed on a desktop as sometimes phone settings can restrict access. A HUGE thank you to @doulajesscelestine at @developingdoulas for collating this together for everyone 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Please do tag and share with fellow expectant mamas and birth workers so everyone knows where they can keep up to date ❤️ #butnotmaternity #enoughisenough #lockedoutofbirth
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Repost from @_thedouladirectory_ • “After all, no woman should have to experience the myriad of emotions that comes with pregnancy and childbirth without the trusted support of someone they know and love.” . Please visit Elle.com for the full article Thank you @elleuk and @hlucynat for supporting this campaign 🙏🏻❤️ #butnotmaternity #enoughisenough #lockedoutofbirth
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Repost from @_thedouladirectory_ • We’re feeling so positive that the #ButNotMaternity campaign is being shared across so many media outlets- today @cosmopolitanuk has done their bit to support it 🙏🏻 Remember- the ball is now with hospital trusts- please write to your trust using the @aims_uk template (link in bio) and voice your concerns/ask them when they will be implementing the changes set out by the NHS document published 8th September #enoughisenough #lockedoutofbirth
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Repost from @aims_uk • *Latest guide on birth partners restrictions* AIMS welcomes the new 'Framework to assist NHS trusts to reintroduce access for partners, visitors and other supporters of pregnant women in English maternity services'. AIMS hopes that this Framework will result in significant improvements across England, as it is used to improve not only the local decision-making process but also how these decisions are communicated. Where the Framework is being used most effectively - in a way which commands the confidence of local service users - AIMS would expect to see an open and transparent decision-making process, including full disclosure of the basis for local decisions. We would love to hear about local Trusts that are doing this well: please tag this post with your examples. View the document here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2020/09/par001599-framework-for-the-reintroduction-of-visitors-throughout-maternity-services-sep-2020.pdf Please view the AIMS information pages on Coronavirus: https://www.aims.org.uk/information/item/coronavirus AIMS has campaigned for improvements to the maternity services in the UK since 1960. AIMS works towards better births for all by campaigning and information sharing, protecting human rights in childbirth and helping women to know their rights, whatever birth they want, and wherever they want it. #AIMSUK #60yearsofAIMS #coronavirus #maternitychoices #NHS #maternitycare #birth #pregnant #pregnancy #birthplan #ButNotMaternity #birthpartner #birthpartners #lockedoutofbirth
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Repost from @the_nostalgic_doula • #ButNotMaternity ...so what is this campaign about? For me, one of the most notable situations in our current maternity care system is that partners are so often not allowed to scans. This is very sad for partners, missing seeing their baby and hearing their baby’s heartbeat... ...but that aside this situation is also causing severe trauma to many families... ...for many, a scan appointment is not a positive experience. For some this can be the moment that they find out that their baby no-longer has a heart beat. For some this can be the moment that their baby has a medical condition that they were not expecting. Doing this alone, or being forced to wait in the carpark can have HUGE and lasting traumatic effects. The Rosie announced this week that they now have the appropriate PPE in place to allow partners to attend all scans, but there are many trusts that are not yet letting this happen. Please continue to spread the word of the #ButNotMaternity campaign. [Images hand drawn by me] Matt Hancock Boris Johnson NHS England and NHS Improvement Hinchingbrooke Hospital NHS Peterborough City Hospital NHS #LockedOutOfBirth #ProtectMyBirthBubble #BirthRightsDuringCovid #CovidBirthRights #BirthBlissDoulas #BirthWorkersUnited #DoulaSupport #BirthRightsDuringLockdown #CovidBabies #LockDownBirthRights #EnoughIsEnough
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Repost from @dropsofgolduk • Fathers matter too. Did you know that 1 in 10 men will experience mental ill health in the perinatal period (through pregnancy, birth and beyond) Close involvement of fathers from birth supports positive family/couple relationships and fathers have an important role to play in child development. How has it got to the point that the second parent of a baby has to miss out on key appointments, scans, and cannot support the mother at the start of labour. Not forgetting post delivery when the woman needs the most support. Why should they miss out on these special moments, it’s their baby too. I really hope that all the work put in over the past couple of weeks starts to see some positive changes in maternity care. Have you had any positive changes recently in how your partners can be involved? #butnotmaternity #fathersmatter #markwilliams #howareyoudad #birthpartnersmatter #birthrights #birthinapandemic #antenatal #antenatalcare #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #maternitycare #antenatalclass #pregnant #pregnancy #postnatal #postnatalsupport
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We stand with you 🍀 Repost from @carolinecumming • This is a walking post instead of a swimming post. Some days you need both. It is also different because I am hijacking my swimming feed to mention a petition I started a few days ago. Following on from the #butnotmaternity campaign in the UK, I started an online petition asking for the same changes in restrictions on partners being with women for maternity appointments and during labour to be lifted here in Ireland. It has reached over 26K signatures in just a few days, largely thanks to @holly_cairns_td who has taken up the cause and giving women a voice at government level. If you supported the UK campaign, please take a moment to support this one too! And share widely. We'll call it #butnotmaternityireland Link can be found in my bio.
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Repost from @_thedouladirectory_ • If you’re an expectant parent and you are anxiously waiting for restrictions on partners to be lifted in your hospital trust, here is something thing you can do to help your personal cause. You can write to local hospital using the templates provided by @aims_uk (link in bio) to voice your concern and ask when restrictions will be lifted. The more people that ask the question, the more likely they will listen. The guidance has been issued from the top, it’s now down to each of us on the ground to push for changes to be made. Remember to include the fact that government imposed restrictions were lifted on 5th June, many hospital trusts around the country have been able to allow partners into maternity care settings safely already, and to refer them to the new guidelines issued by the NHS on 8th September. #enoughisenough #butnotmaternity #lockedoutofbirth
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Repost from @_thedouladirectory_ • You’re a huge sports fan and you’ve been waiting for years for a season ticket space to become available for your team. You knew it would happen one day, but you didn’t know when. You finally get the call in January 2020. It’s yours!! You can finally see your team play as a proud season ticket holder, and the biggest game in history will be in September 2020. YES!! The summer of 2020 is one like no other, you haven’t been able to see any games because of COVID-19. But that’s ok, everyone has been impacted. We just need to follow the guidelines to keep everyone safe. September rolls around, everywhere is opening up again. Life is returning to an element of normality! You get to the front gate, ticket finally in hand, you’re literally shaking with anticipation. You’ve got the scarf, the shirt, adrenaline is pumping through your body as this is THE biggest game in the team’s history and you’re going to get to be there. You will remember this game forever, you’ll tell your grandchildren about it again and again. It’s not going to be on TV, so it makes it extra special to be there. Or not. The person on the door says ‘sorry, due to covid, only your mate can come in- he can let you know the score after’. No explanation, no sympathy. Just ‘COVID’. You call another friend who was going to see another game to see if they’ll be able to meet you at the pub, but they’re at their game, along with all of their fan mates. No restrictions at that venue, and they’re 10 only minutes down the road! But it’s just how it is though, right? #enoughisenough #butnotmaternity #lockedoutofbirth
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We absolutely welcome the strong statement from the RCM and RCOG this morning, urging NHS England to publish centralised guidance on partners during pregnancy. 🤩 . 👍 We know that around 23% of trusts are allowing partners along to the two standards pregnancy scans. . 👍 We know that around 4% of trusts allow two birth partners. . We have a lot of evidence around the importance of having dedicated birth partners for women and birthing people during childbirth. They need their team, their birth bubble! 🤗 . Many studies showed the best results when the support was provided with the addition of a doula – someone who was not a member of the hospital staff, family member and who was not part of the woman’s social network. 🤰 . Everyone deserves a positive experience and allowed the people they want with them during this special time. 💕 . Let's hope NHS England listens to everyone that is supporting our campaign and the two main colleges.🌺 . Keep signing the petition! Link in bio! ✏️ Special thank you to @doulajesscelestine at @developingdoulas who gathered all the data *************************** #ButNotMaternity #LockedOutOfBirth #ProtectMyBirthBubble #BirthRightsDuringCovid #CovidBirthRights #BirthBlissDoulas #BirthWorkersUnited #DoulaSupport #BirthRightsDuringLockdown #BBC CovidBabies #LockDownBirthRights BBC
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Repost from @_thedouladirectory_ • BREAKING NEWS!!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟 @midwives_rcm and RCOG have JUST issued this statement!! We are getting somewhere!!! #butnotmaternity #lockedoutofbirth #enoughisenough
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Repost from @_thedouladirectory_ • If you’re an expectant parent and you are anxiously waiting for restrictions on partners to be lifted in your hospital trust, you can seek guidance and support through: 🌟 @aims_uk 🌟 @birthrightsorg Who are both organisations providing information and support to families throughout their maternity & postnatal experience. You could also seek help and advice through a local doula who will likely be up to speed with the policies in place in your local hospital, and will be able to guide and support you through your journey. #enoughisenough #butnotmaternity #lockedoutofbirth
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Repost from @_thedouladirectory_ • If you’re an expectant parent and you are anxiously waiting for restrictions on partners to be lifted in your hospital trust, here is something thing you can do to help your personal cause. You can write to your local MP who has influence over the policies being made in their local constituency. To find out who your local MP is, go to https://members.parliament.uk and search using your postcode. Their email address will also be available so you can write to them easily and instantly expressing your concerns about the current restrictions and how this is impacting you personally. The more people that shout about the detrimental impact of the restrictions, the more they will have to listen. Remember to include the fact that government imposed restrictions were lifted on 5th June, and many hospital trusts around the country have been able to allow partners into maternity care settings safely already. Let us know if you do this, and tag your local MP along with the hospital trust you’re writing to them about below #enoughisenough #butnotmaternity #lockedoutofbirth
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Whittington Health NHS trust we’re already accommodating TWO birth partners and now, you can have someone with you for the 20 week scan 👏 #butnotmaternity @nhsengland @matthancockmp #whittingtonhospital
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We realise that these are complex issues and removing restrictions carry some risks. . However, keeping them in place ALSO carry risks. There is nothing in life that is 100% risk free! . We, the public, need to be provided with easy-to-understand data so that everyone can consider the actual risk of catching COVID-19. . We also need to understand what the potential long-term impact will have on families keeping these restrictions in place! 😔 . 💥 Write to your MP 💥 Contact you local maternity MVP 💥 Sign the petition 💥 Write to the CEO of your hospital . Thank you for your support! 💕 #ButNotMaternity ********************************* #LockedOutOfBirth #ProtectMyBirthBubble #BirthRightsDuringCovid #CovidBirthRights #BirthBlissDoulas #BirthWorkersUnited #DoulaSupport #BirthRightsDuringLockdown #CovidBabies #LockDownBirthRights
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So this is one of the things that doesn't really make sense? If everyone is wearing PPE, shouldn't that mitigate some of the risks? . If a student can be present at a scan, in early labour, and during inductions whilst wearing PPE, why can't a partner? . The other thing that would be great to know is what the real risks are? It's understandable that each NHS trusts wants it to be 100% safe before removing the restrictions. . Unfortunately, nothing is life is 100% safe. . Contact your MP! Contact PALs at your local NHS trust. Share your experience with the MVP at your maternity unit. ******************************* #ButNotMaternity #LockedOutOfBirth #ProtectMyBirthBubble #BirthRightsDuringCovid #CovidBirthRights #BirthBlissDoulas #BirthWorkersUnited #DoulaSupport #BirthRightsDuringLockdown #CovidBabies #LockDownBirthRights #thedouladirectory @matthancockmp @borisjohnsonuk @nhsengland @nhsenglandldn
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Protecting the health of others is a legitimate aim but at a time when we are concerned about staff shortages amongst healthcare professionals, it is even more critical that NHS trusts think carefully about restricting #birthpartners who are a much wanted and needed sources of support. 👩❤️👩 . New national guidance from NHS England “Visiting healthcare in-patient settings during the COVID- 19” published 5th June says: “The number of visitors at the bedside is limited to one close family contact or somebody important to the patient. However, where it is possible to maintain social distancing throughout the visit, a second additional visitor could be permitted in circumstances including partners of women in labour” . This should mean that you are able to have a second birth partner, for example for emotional support, provided the birth room is large enough to allow social distancing. . Join the campaign. Link in bio! *************************** #ButNotMaternity #LockedOutOfBirth #ProtectMyBirthBubble #BirthRightsDuringCovid #CovidBirthRights #BirthBlissDoulas #BirthWorkersUnited #DoulaSupport #BirthRightsDuringLockdown #CovidBabies #LockDownBirthRights #enoughisenough
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Repost from @_thedouladirectory_ • ⚠️ Trigger warning ⚠️ Please only swipe left to read the real life stories if you are in the headspace to do so. Reading this information can be distressing if you are an expectant parent. ❌ NO SUPPORT ALLOWED ❌ is essentially what UK hospital trusts are saying to mums. ❌ No support at antenatal appointments or scans ❌ No support during induction, beginning of labour or pre-op appointments ❌ No support after the birth The stories flooding in from parents are truly heartbreaking and the policies MUST be updated to be in line with the rest of the easing of restrictions elsewhere. The government gave the go ahead in June, it’s now down to each hospital trust to do the right thing and life these restrictions immediately. #butnotmaternity #enoughisenough #lockedoutofbirth
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As restrictions are being lifted in all areas of our lives and we start to find our way out of this Covid pandemic, many pregnant women and people are still not able to meet with a midwife face-to-face for antenatal appointments. In the areas where they can, they are stopped from bringing anyone with them for support. 🤰 . Pregnant people are going in to have ultrasound scans on their own, unable to share the joy of hearing their baby’s heartbeat for the first time with their loved one, and equally, all alone if given unexpected or tragic news about their baby. Restrictions in place prevent them from receiving emotional support so needed during these appointments. 👣 . By continuing to forbid pregnant people from taking a partner with them to scans and appointments, and to only allow one birth partner for a limited time during labour, we believe that #humanrights are being violated and the health and well-being of parents and their babies is being carelessly flaunted. 😥 . Human rights law requires that any decisions regarding restrictions on women’s rights are proportionate and are taken as transparently as possible. 📚 . What evidence has been used to keep these restrictions in place? Join the campaign! Link in bio. *************************** #ButNotMaternity #LockedOutOfBirth #ProtectMyBirthBubble #BirthRightsDuringCovid #CovidBirthRights #BirthBlissDoulas #BirthWorkersUnited #DoulaSupport #BirthRightsDuringLockdown #CovidBabies #LockDownBirthRights #enoughisenough
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Research has already been able to identify “a substantial increase in the likelihood of maternal #depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic”. . We’re seeing an increase in self-reported levels of depression from 15% pre-pandemic compared to a current level of nearly 41%, as well as moderate to high anxiety increase from 29% pre-pandemic with current levels at 72% in pregnant people. . I have to say, I am finding it increasingly frustrating to try and get the message across to the world what an enormous impact the #birth experience has on both the woman or person giving birth and their babies. . It will influence the first few days and weeks of that family’s structure, their mental health, and even future generations. . Please join in the #ButNotMaternity campaign and make sure restrictions are lifted in maternity! ********************************* #LockedOutOfBirth #ProtectMyBirthBubble #BirthRightsDuringCovid #CovidBirthRights #BirthBlissDoulas #BirthWorkersUnited #DoulaSupport #BirthRightsDuringLockdown #CovidBabies #LockDownBirthRights
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Posted @withregram • @mal_downing_doula @theecomidwife: The DOH & @AIMS recommended facilitating birth partners at scans in July & considering more than one birth partner present during labour should women wish to have two. Sadly most women still are not ‘allowed’ partners into scans or two birth partners. Many partners are still being asked to leave maternity wards during inductions or immediately following the birth of their baby. This is traumatising women. This is causing excess stress & anxiety for women. You can have students present during your scan, yet not be ‘allowed’ your birth partner. (And yes I know students need to learn & it’s amazing to see them back out in practice, but it isn’t fair on the women). You can go swimming with strangers, yet not have more than one supportive partner with you around your water birth. You can have you birth partner go to the pub after the birth of your baby, surrounded by friends & strangers, yet he isn’t allowed to stay by your bedside with you on the ward for your first night as parents. Wʜᴀᴛ ᴄᴀɴ I ᴅᴏ ɪғ ᴍʏ ʟᴏᴄᴀʟ ᴜɴɪᴛ ᴀʀᴇɴ’ᴛ ғᴀᴄɪʟɪᴛᴀᴛɪɴɢ ᴘᴀʀᴛɴᴇʀs ᴀɴᴅ I ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛʜᴇᴍ ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ? Firstly check with your midwife exactly what your local hospital are doing. If they aren’t yet facilitating this then things will only change quickly the more complaints go in (I hate to say this as I love the NHS, but this is genuinely the quickest way forward). Contact your local PALS, write to your local maternity voices partnerships, write to the head of midwifery at the department and contact birth rights and AIMS for support. The earlier you do this, the more likely things might have changed by the time it comes to your scan. This may be an instance of collective women’s power to be able to facilitate changes going forward. #pregnant #pregnancy #baby #mumtobe #dadtobe #parenttobe #hypnobirth #parenting #antenatal #midwife #advocateforwomen #covid19 #yourrights #LockedOutOfBirth #ProtectMyBirthBubble #BirthRightsDuringCovid #CovidBirthRights #BirthBlissDoulas #BirthWorkersUnited #DoulaSupport #BirthRightsDuringLockdown #CovidBabies #LockDownBirthRights #doula @borisjohnsonuk
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Women and birthing people have the right to have who they want with them for the whole duration of their labour and birth. . Restrictions are being lifted in all areas of society #butnotmaternity . Partners sitting in car parks for hours, women and birthing people going in alone during inductions, scans and antenatal appointments. . Is this the value we put on families and how much we care about perinatal mental health? **************** #enough #LockedOutOfBirth #ProtectMyBirthBubble #BirthRightsDuringCovid #CovidBirthRights #BirthBlissDoulas #BirthWorkersUnited #DoulaSupport #BirthRightsDuringLockdown #CovidBabies #LockDownBirthRights #covidbaby
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Are you familiar with the term 'eat that frog'? 🐸 . Well, it's all about tackling what you usually leave to last so that everything else that you do that day makes you feel like you've achieved something. 💪 . A lot of us have ideas and plans but that's where it all starts and ends... 🗒️ . You simply have to just get started! Or like the famous slogan goes, JUST DO IT! 💎 . #becomeadoula #doulatraining #doulacourse #birthblissacademy #birthblissdoulas #doulalife #doulalove #makingadifference
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Are there some specific worries you have that is stopping you from becoming a #doula? 🤔 . Why not schedule a call with Kicki to find out more about the #birthblissacademy #doulacourse? ☎️ . It’s important to find the right course for you!🤗 . You can book a call on www.birthblissacademy.com . #becomeadoula #doulatraining #doulalife #doulalove #makeadifference #doulas #birthworker
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Posted @withregram • @mal_downing_doula ‘Only take someone's hand in a certain way, even look into their eyes in a certain way, and the world is changed forever.’ Iris Murdoch Doulas make the world a better place. We believe in you. We fight for you. We make waves for you. Some of us shout loud, some of us whisper. But we all have the same aim. We fight for such basic values as: body, autonomy, inclusion, respect and dignity. We fight for birth rights as human rights. We fight for change in the birth culture, despite the patriarchal and toxic systems controlling it. Doulas make the world a better place, one birth at a time. 🌸 . . . #doula #birthdoula #birthpartner #positivebirth #support #mentalhealth #holdyourhand #change #waterbirth #homebirth #breastfeeding #pregnancy #pregnancyannouncement #12weekspregnant #20weekspregnant #babyontheway #hypnobirthing #cornwall #bude #launceston #newquay #northcornwall #devon #exeter #torbay #tavistock
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Many of us that are drawn to #doula work do so because we want to ensure women and birthing people get compassionate, non-judgemental and loving care during a magical time in their lives. 🤰 . These are skills that we’ve found the #birthblissdoulas are born with! 💞 . Find out how you can start your own journey to become a doula at www.birthblissacademy.com ➡️ . #doulacourses #doulatraining #becomeadoula #doulalife #doulalove #makingadifference #dreamjob
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I have to say, at the #birthblissacademy, we do seem to always get the kindest, compassionate and caring women join our #doulacourse. 😍 . Spending four days together, whether in person or virtually, really makes everyone learn so much from each other. 🙌 . We have another four courses left this year, one virtual and all the others, we hope, will be in person. 🙏 . Find all the venues and dates on www.birthblissacademy.com . #becomeadoula #doulatraining #makeadifference #doulalove #doulalife #birthblissdoulas
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Posted @withregram • @goddessbirth Because healing generations and nourishing our babies deserves to be highlighted and celebrated.🤎🖤🤎🖤 #BlackBreastfeedingWeek
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Posted @withregram • @_thedouladirectory_ It’s giveaway time! 💫 Would you like to 🌟WIN 🌟 one of these incredible @lovetodream_uk bamboo swaddle? Their best selling 1.0 tog swaddle is a modern twist on traditional swaddling 💫 The ingenious Love To Swaddle UP combines all the benefits of a traditional swaddle with the ease-of-use and safety of a sleepsuit. The soft, clingy fabric around the baby replicates the feeling of being in the womb, while arms are up in a natural position and hips are free to wriggle and move. It is a Stage 1 sleepsuit featuring ARMS UP™ and ’hip-healthy’ design that works with your baby’s natural sleeping position to give both parent and child a restful night’s sleep. This giveaway is perfect for mamas-to-be or doulas who would like to win this gorgeous prize for themselves or as a gift for a new mama you’re supporting! • All you have to do to enter is: • 1. Like this giveaway post 2. Tag a friend in the comments 3. Follow @_thedouladirectory_and @lovetodream_uk • Every tag is an entry. Entries close at 18:00 Sunday 30th August and a winner will be selected at random and announced that evening. Entrants must be 18 or over & live in the UK. Good luck! #pregnancygiveaway #lovetodream #babyswaddle
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Change of career, starting a new business, becoming self-employed can all seem rather daunting 🌸 . Becoming a #doula and being a #businessowner could be the best choice you make! The freedom of being in charge of your own life whilst also #makingadifference can't be beaten. 💜 . Find out more www.birthblissacademy.com 👏 #doulalife #doulalove #becomeadoula
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As a #doula, it’s important to get support from the very start of your journey and every step on the way. 🤗 . Being part of an organisation like #birthblissacademy means you will get ongoing support to build your confidence, knowledge and make your business a success! 💥 #doulacourses #doulalove #birthblissdoulas
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Posted @withregram • @birthbag We have our own rainbow babies and couldn’t of described the emotion better than @the_holistic_midwife How beautiful is this photo? I love this quote too - ‘Rainbow babies are the understanding that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. When a rainbow appears, it doesn't mean the storm never happened or that the family is not still dealing with its aftermath. What it means is that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness and clouds. Storm clouds may still hover but the rainbow provides a counterbalance of colour, energy and hope.’ - unknown 🌈❤️ . . . #rainbowbaby #rainbowbabyday . . . . 📸 @memorylaynephoto 🌈❤️ . . . . .
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#ButNotMaternity
...so what is this campaign about?
For me, one of the most notable situations in our current maternity care system is that partners are so often not allowed to scans. This is very sad for partners, missing seeing their baby and hearing their baby’s heartbeat...
...but that aside this situation is also causing severe trauma to many families...
...for many, a scan appointment is not a positive experience. For some this can be the moment that they find out that their baby no-longer has a heart beat. For some this can be the moment that their baby has a medical condition that they were not expecting.
Doing this alone, or being forced to wait in the carpark can have HUGE and lasting traumatic effects.
The Rosie announced this week that they now have the appropriate PPE in place to allow partners to attend all scans, but there are many trusts that are not yet letting this happen.
Please continue to spread the word of the #ButNotMaternity campaign.
[Images hand drawn by me]
Matt Hancock
Boris Johnson
NHS England and NHS Improvement
Hinchingbrooke Hospital NHS
Peterborough City Hospital NHS
#LockedOutOfBirth #ProtectMyBirthBubble #BirthRightsDuringCovid #CovidBirthRights #BirthBlissDoulas #BirthWorkersUnited #DoulaSupport #BirthRightsDuringLockdown #CovidBabies #LockDownBirthRights #EnoughIsEnough](https://scontent-frt3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/118964404_313848353225453_1347887154646876484_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=P24k2gRd7_kAX9_7osV&_nc_ht=scontent-frt3-2.cdninstagram.com&oh=05f931f3299246b9929a0913df555889&oe=5F8D274A)
