Whether you are celebrating the season with a new tiny human in your world or are preparing for a arrival, we hope that your days have been full of joy and love. As I reflect on this past year, I find myself beaming from ear to ear remembering the women whom I was honoured enough to witness as they birthed new life with power, courage, serenity and joy. I have made some exquisite connections with clients and colleagues for which I am so grateful. I have been busy with my activism work through the grassroots campaign group March With Midwives.
We have made strides in pushing for change in maternity services and this November we orchestrated our second round of nationwide demonstrations. It has brought the absolute joy of doula training with the wonderful Maddie McMahon.
And it has seen me grow the confidence to become a Private Midwife and step up for the families I support. I have found wonderful new connections, supported amazing families on their journeys and been supported by incredible friends and family along the way. This year I took some time out to go to festivals, travel, and unleash some creativity with some new hobbies.
Wow, what a year!! I supported my first 5 births one of which was my first grandchild Saw 23 Hypnobirthing clients. While I love being a student midwife, the gratification and happiness I get from my work as a doula in wonderful Norfolk far exceeds anything else I have done professionally. Lots of love xx. And of course I supported several birth and postnatal clients in my role as a doula.
Finally, I enjoyed lots of time with my wife and children. As draws to a close, we are so excited to see that our collective has grown to a whopping 13 doulas!
