Emma Knight - Bloom and Baby Doula
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Birth & Postnatal Doula in South West London
Pregnancy Prep
Feeling excited but also a little unsure as you prepare for birth? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to work it all out by yourself. The Pregnancy Prep package is designed to replace uncertainty with calm, clear confidence.
You and your partner will gain the tools, knowledge, and support to feel ready for labour, birth, and those first days with your baby. Whether you’re planning for a physiological birth or know that medical support might be part of your journey, we’ll cover what matters most in a simple, honest way. No scripts. No fluff. Just practical guidance, useful tips, and space to ask anything.
The Pregnancy Prep package also forms the first part of my Birth package, so it’s included when you choose me as your birth doula. And if you’d like me by your side on the day, I’d be honoured to support you.
How it works
We’ll start with a relaxed coffee catch-up. This is a chance for us to get to know each other, talk through your pregnancy so far, and shape a plan that reflects your needs and priorities.
Next, we’ll meet for three antenatal sessions during your pregnancy, each lasting about three hours in the comfort of your home (cuppa in hand). In these sessions, I’ll guide you through key topics to help you understand your options and decide what feels right for you. They’re also a safe space to share your journey, ask questions, and explore your hopes and wishes for birth and beyond.
I’ll be available via WhatsApp, phone, or Zoom until your birth, giving you step-by-step guidance to create your birth and postnatal plans, along with tailored support for any questions that arise along the way. Whether it’s evidence-based information, local resources, practical templates, bespoke guided meditations, or helpful handouts covering everything from what labour might look like to what to pack in your hospital bag, I’ll make sure you feel genuinely prepared, not just informed.
By the end, you and your partner will feel ready to navigate whatever the medical world brings, approaching your birth and postpartum journey with calm confidence.
Key Topics we cover...
Birth - A Beginner's Guide
The physiology of birth, how hormones help, reducing fear and pain and building confidence through language and positive affirmations.
A Labour of Love
The stages of labour, how to set up a supportive birth environment, explore helpful birth positions, and practise simple breathing techniques to keep you calm and focused on the day.
Birthing Choices, Your Choices
Understand your options for birth, explore comfort techniques and common interventions, and create a personalised birth plan that feels right for you.
Settling In After Birth
What to expect in the Golden Hour after birth, how to feed and care for your newborn, support your own recovery, and navigate early parenting together as a team.
