Free resources and links
Below is a selection of free resources for pregnant people to use. I have also included a list of recommended local service providers related to pregnancy and birth.
A free guided relaxation
An important part of hypnobirthing is relaxation, and listening to guided hypnobirthing scripts. Whether you're pregnant or not, there are huge benefits from taking time to relax, so enjoy this free guided forest relaxation from the Better Birth podcast.
Other resources
Here’s a list of other helpful resources and local services.
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The Placenta Tree
- Midwife Victoria Mustafa offers placenta encapsulation and other remedies. I have personally used her and highly recommend her.
https://placentaremediesnetwork.org/specialist/victoria-mustafa/
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Matt the Male Doula - Matt is a Bowen therapist and birth doula who offers services in and around Bexley. His platinum and gold doula packages include my complete hypnobirthing course https://bowenbexley.co.uk/doula-services/
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Your neighbourhood midwives
- Tess and Leonie are fantastic independent midwives who support women in pregnancy, birth and after in and around South East London
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Becca Pankhurst reiki healer
- Becca is a reiki healer in Bromley and offers 121 in person and distance reiki healing
https://www.facebook.com/Becca-Pankhurst-Reiki-Healer-102639337758051/
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Samina Haider accupuncturist
- Samina is based in Brockley and offers acupuncture for a range of issues including conception, morning sickness, pregnancy aches and pains, breech presentation and inducing labour
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Georgina Corley-Cadogan is a registered nutritional therapist practicing in Bromley and South East London.
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Spinning babies - This is a fantastic website to help get your baby in to an optimal position for birth http://www.spinningbabies.com
TENS discount
I have collaborated with Babycare TENS to provide a discount on their TENS machines for birth. To receive 10% off their TENS machines, use the code 10BETTERBIRTH at checkout, or visit http://babycaretens.com?afmc=10BETTERBIRTH