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Linda Hobbs
- Mum to Matthew born 1984 and Samantha born 1987
- I am a recognised postnatal doula.
- I am N.N.E.B. trained.
- I have considerable practical experience with young children.
- I have worked as a nanny, a registered child minder, on a children's behavioural unit, in a primary school.
- I bake a mean cake!
- I iron a good shirt!
- I'm an expert at reading stories.
- Most of all, I am committed to making the time after birth as positive, enjoyable and stress free for the whole family as possible.
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Jill Jones
- Mother to Katie born in 1979 and Penny born in 1981.
- I am a recognised postnatal doula. I trained as a radiographer.
- I was involved in running a playgroup and have helped in several primary schools with reading, cookery and art.
- I formed and ran a music group and now give private piano lessons to both children and adults.
- I love bringing order to chaos. I am good in a crisis.
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Maddie McMahon
- I am a mother to Daniel (born 2000) and Libby (born 2003).
- I am a recognised birth and postnatal doula.
- Fascinated by the process of birth and the developing relationship between the newborn, the parents and the siblings, I have a particular interest in breastfeeding and have enjoyed supporting nursing mothers. I have completed my training to become a Breastfeeding Supporter with Breastfeeding Network.
- My aim as a doula is to create a relaxed atmosphere and to help out with odd jobs around the home so that you can get on with the birth and continue normal family life. I hope that I will also be able to help you deal with some of the niggling worries that go with being/becoming a mother.
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Cilla Carter
- I am a Mum, Step-mum and Grandmother; and I am a recognised postnatal doula.
- I am a home start volunteer and I have a wide range of experience including working with adolescents with behavioural problems and working as a doula with twins.
- I like creating order and calm, I like all cooking and make great cakes and good spaghetti bolognaise. I laugh a lot, enjoy life and think a sense of humour is essential.
- As a doula I think it is essential for new mothers to feel that they are being supported in a sympathetic environment, which includes understanding, kindness and non-judgmental care.
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Cathy Atkins
- I am mum to Poppy born 1996, Millie born 2000 and Evan born 2004.
- I am a recognised birth doula and trainee postnatal doula
- I love supporting parents during the birth of their baby, and find nothing more rewarding than seeing a couple achieve a positive birth experience.
- I am a trained breastfeeding helper and volunteer at my local hospital helping mum's establish breastfeeding. I also volunteer at a breastfeeding centre and a group for young mothers.
- I have lots of experience working with babies and young children including having worked as a support worker on a children's ward and a special care baby unit. I also used to run a mother and toddler group.
- I believe that empathy; listening and compassion are vital when supporting families who may feel quite vulnerable during pregnancy, around the time of birth and the early weeks with a baby.
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Suzanne Howlett
- I am mother to two sons and one daughter, now all in their twenties
- I am a recognised Birth and Post-Natal Doula and a member of Doula UK
- I have worked as a Child minder and play group leader, have 12 years experience as a maternity Reflexologist and doula and am a certified HypnoBirthing Instructor (Mongan Method)
- I really enjoy supporting the transition into motherhood, for each pregnancy and child is totally unique.
- I am committed to gentleness around birth, for the parents to be and their baby, doing all that I can to keep the birthing atmosphere calm and safe. Your birth is a miracle of life and I regard the experience as sacred.
- I am experienced with home-birth and water birth
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Caroline Newey
- I'm married with 4 children: Ben born 2000, Toby born 2002, Caitlin born 2003 and Teddy born 2005.
- I am a recognised birth and postnatal doula
- The arrival of my first baby awakened my interest in pregnancy and birth, but it was supporting a friend through her birth, which prompted me to take the step to train as a doula with Michel Odent
- My own births have included hospital birth, caesarean, VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) and finally a home water birth with a doula present for my last baby.
- As a doula I aim to create the most comfortable and nurturing atmosphere, whether this at home, in hospital or in a birthing centre where you can listen to what your body is telling you, enabling you to have a positive birth experience. I have supported women planning: births at home and at hospital; first-time and experienced mothers;
water and 'dry-land' births; VBACs (vaginal births after caesarean) and repeat caesareans.
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Martina Anderson
- Mum to Tom born 2007 & Maddie born 2004.
- I am a trainee birth doula.
- I have worked as a childminder.
- I love supporting & empowering women. We all need a few moments of clarity in a very busy world from time to time.
- I am fascinated by the magic of birth & all that surrounds it & now my journey has begun, I am keen to follow it, wherever it may lead.
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Alison Marcus
- Mum to Sammy born 1994, Becky born 1996, Aaron born 1999 and Jenny born 2000.
- I am a trainee birth and postnatal doula.
- I enjoy helping parents during pregnancy, birth and in the newborn period; I am an antenatal teacher with the National Childbirth Trust.
- I also enjoy looking after babies and young children; I have been a childminder for 7 years.
- I cook a yummy turkey pie but they queue up for my chocolate-treacle sponge!
- I am a good listener.
- I love animals.
- I am not an expert with the iron but do much better at washing clothes and dishes and performing other light household tasks!
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Cathy Heaney
- I was a midwife for 10 years
- I have twins who were born 2002
- I am a trainee postnatal doula.
- I really enjoy helping to support families with all aspects of life with a newborn. Help with domestic chores, meals, listening; anything to preserve sanity!
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Casey Scott
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- I live in Wistow just outside Huntingdon with Marcus. We have three terrific children together, Louie, Ollie and Mia, born in 1995, '98 and 2000 respectively.
- Before I had kids of my own I had been a NNEB trained Nanny for 9 years with children ranging from birth to 6 years
- In February 2008 I completed a 5 day “Developing Doula” course.
- I am a trainee birth and postnatal doula
- In June 2008 I completed a basic first aid course.
- I am CRB checked
- I consider myself a reasonable cook, having cooked all my children's food from scratch and would be more than happy to cook for children and parents (separate menus obviously!)
- It is my view and it has been my experience, that there is no one right way to give birth to, or bring up a child. What is of paramount importance is that you feel empowered to make the myriad of often seemingly overwhelming decisions in a manner that you are comfortable with.
- Whatever your initial strategy, whether that be to research everything or if you choose to just go with the flow my aim would be for you to be able to look back on your birth or post natal period with success, even if the path you end up taking isn’t the one you originally choose. This may involve a trusted confidant who has been through the process before – which is where I come in!!
- Since having a child is a unique opportunity to develop, hopefully I could help signpost you if your sleep-deprived, hormone-infused, normally rational decision making competences elude you!!!
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