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Doula Support

A doula’s role is to care for the parents, first and foremost. While the medical team is rightly focused on the baby before, during and after birth, the doula is there for the parents to inform and guide them; providing physical and emotional support for the biggest transition of their lives. All ancient societies had their version of a doula. Women, often those who had already had children, would support other women in labour. The village was involved as babies were born and families grew. A doula seeks to replace that in our busy modern lives.

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I’m Lauren - former Vogue editor turned doula; mother of four; cheerleader, caretaker, and major birth nerd.

Meet Your Doulas
Meet Your Doulas
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I’m Charlotte - energy healer and doula; mother of two girls; 50% science, 50% woo woo, and 100% birth champion.

Meet Your Doulas
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Where To Give Birth In Brighton
Where To Give Birth In Brighton

Pregnant or planning? Here are your options for where to give birth if you live in Brighton & Hove or one of the surrounding areas of East or West Sussex. The decisions you make in early pregnancy can often influence your journey of care throughout the pregnancy, so it’s never too early to start considering what’s right for you.

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What Can I Do If I’m Scared Of Birth?
What Can I Do If I’m Scared Of Birth?

When people think about preparing for birth, they often focus on logistics.

The hospital bag. The birth plan. The practicalities.

These things matter. But they are only part of the picture.

Preparation is also about how you feel going into birth.

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How Do I Know If I’m In Labour?
How Do I Know If I’m In Labour?

One of the most common concerns towards the end of pregnancy is this:

Will I know when I’m in labour?

The honest answer is that labour doesn’t always begin in a dramatic, unmistakable way.

It can start slowly. Irregular tightenings. A sense that something is shifting. A feeling that your body is preparing.

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Is It Normal To Feel Nervous In Early Pregnancy?
Is It Normal To Feel Nervous In Early Pregnancy?

Pregnancy is often painted as a glowing, serene time. But for many women, the reality feels very different.

You might feel unsettled. Tearful. Constantly checking your body for signs that everything is okay. You might find yourself Googling symptoms late at night, looking for reassurance that what you’re feeling is normal.

And here is the truth: it usually is.

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