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Preconception, birth & beyond

Are you seeking support on your journey from preconception to parenting?

 

Does the entire process feel confusing and overwhelming?

 

Why hire a perinatal specialist from preconception?

 

Hiring a perinatal specialist from preconception is a great idea if:

 

  • You feel a little lost and want support on your journey into parenthood.

  • You've previously experienced trauma, struggled with conception, or are preparing for an IVF journey.

  • You want to ensure you’re physically and emotionally ready for what lies ahead.

  • You value continuity, which is often lacking within the NHS.

  • You’re trying to conceive as a single person and want holistic support.

 

What we offer:

 

Holistic support: You will receive personalised care that respects your unique needs and preferences.

 

Emotional and mental support: We listen, validate your feelings, and provide consistent support throughout your journey.

 

Physical readiness: Guidance to ensure you’re physically prepared for conception, pregnancy, and beyond.

 

Tailored care: The support you receive will be customised to your individual circumstances.

 

Kirstie, a life coach, trainee counsellor, and trauma specialist, ensures The Essex Birth Company is fully equipped to support you in every way. With us, you’ll never feel alone. We're here for you every step of the way, offering the physical, emotional, and mental support you need to navigate this incredible journey.

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Tasks a Conception, Birth & Beyond Doula can support you with

 

Conception support:

  • Providing evidence-based information around general conception health.

  • Ensuring you and your partners thoughts are aligned regarding starting a family and the process involved.

  • Preparing a support system and building a community around you.

  • Offering a listening ear and emotional support if conception has not occurred.

  • Referring you to fertility specialists, body workers, peer support groups, nutritionists, holistic practitioners, and providers of complementary medicine.

 

Medical appointment support:

  • Accompanying you to medical appointments if required.

  • Discussing questions, concerns, and information before and after important appointments.

 

Emotional and mental support:

  • Listening to your fears and concerns about your journey without judgment.

  • Helping you evaluate options for the path ahead.

  • Considering a holistic mind/body approach.

  • Supporting difficult emotions and challenges with counselling style meetings.

 

Physical and nutritional support:

  • Optimising nutrition for conception and pregnancy.

  • Understanding the impact of stress on the body and mind.

  • Preparing your body physically for conception and pregnancy.

  • Preparing mentally and emotionally for pregnancy through physical movement.

 

Navigating the maternity system:

  • Assisting in navigating the maternity system to achieve the best outcome.

  • Providing guidance on informed decision-making and how to make the best decisions at the right time.

  • Personalised care and support plans. Including choice, coercion and consent.

 

Pregnancy and birth doula support:

 

  • Continued support once pregnancy is confirmed (please see details on my doula support pages).

 

By working with a conception, birth, and beyond doula, you receive comprehensive support tailored to your unique journey, ensuring you feel confident and supported every step of the way.

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Package Details

We will arrange an initial call to discuss working together.

 

Our time together will be charged by the hour in advance until pregnancy occurs. The number of hours necessary will depend on your personal circumstances and can be discussed.

 

If/when pregnancy is established then a set fee will be applied for the pregnancy and birth doula support section of this package. You can read more details about the support included on my birth doula page. The beauty of this service is we will have built up a genuine, trusting and happy relationship by the time pregnancy is established. You will also be able to pay hourly for extra support outside of my standard birth doula package if you felt it necessary.

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You may also want to consider adding Birth & Perinatal Trauma Rewind if you feel previous situations are affecting you or your journey to conception. This covers pregnancy and baby loss, miscarriage, conception trauma, previous abuse, and any events that feel difficult and are stuck at the forefront of your mind. This service is not only for classic birth trauma as the name may suggest.

 

This is a very bespoke package so please do get in touch for more details.

 

I can come to your home, you can come to my home, we can meet in hospitals or coffee shops depending on your situation. We can chat on the phone, via Zoom or any other way that suits you. We can even go for walks and chat at the same time.

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