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Let’s doula it!

Let’s doula it!

By Anne Glover Motherdoula HypnoBirthing teacher in Northern Ireland

This Let's Doula It podcast is brought to you by Anne Glover, aka MotherDoula, who has been working as a birth and postnatal doula in Northern Ireland since 2015.
The podcast is for anyone interested in anything to do with birth!
Throughout the podcast I chat to various doulas, midwives, mothers, parents and other professionals working in the birth world. We are all striving to raise awareness of resources and support available in NI
There's also some relaxation episodes thrown in for good measure!
My hope is that you enjoy this podcast and my dream is that we can all make a little difference
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Kate - natural triplet birth 👶🏻👶🏻👶🏻

Let’s doula it!Oct 17, 2020

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Women's circles with Tessa

Women's circles with Tessa

Tessa facilitates gatherings for girls and women at all stages in a female life cycle.

Here are the links to her website and social media:

www.tessavenutisanderson.co.uk

IG @tessa.venuti.sanderson

Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles

Available for pre-order here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circle-Holding-Practical-Facilitating-Talking-ebook/dp/B0CPHF7MM1/

Her books for girls: Ruby Luna's Curious Journey, Ruby Luna's Moontime, and Ruby Luna's Journey of Discovery are available on Amazon.  Also her books for during pregnancy: Pearls of Birth Wisdom(diverse positive birthing stories) and Pregnancy & Birth Colouring Book with Yoga Nidra.  

https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Tessa-Venuti-Sanderson/author/B07WQSFWJZ

She also has a self-published colouring book for girls and women: Colour Your Cycle - Inner Season Mandalas. This is available directly from her or you can download the book or individual mandalas at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BrilliantBirth 

She runs CPD training for pregnancy yoga teachers and also circle facilitator training in person and online. See https://www.tessavenutisanderson.co.uk/cpd-courses


Feb 27, 202433:17
Ânia Freitas Bilingual Belfast Doula
Dec 08, 202330:45
Postnatal recovery with Brenda ☘️
Jun 29, 202331:38
Birth Trauma Resolution with Heather

Birth Trauma Resolution with Heather

This episode covers the delicate subject of birth trauma resolution, and this particular therapy offered by Heather McMullan here in Northern Ireland. Birth Trauma Resolution therapy helps people to process Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) resulting from a traumatic birth. Interestingly this therapy is for anyone who has experienced birth trauma, not only mothers but also parents, midwives, doulas, obstetricians.

Heather has dedicated her life to midwifery and now in retirement works as a doula. She has taught HypnoBirthing for over 13 years, is trained in infant massage and reflexology, and also trained in Birth Trauma Resolution (BTR) by Jenny Mullan, www.birthtraumaresolution.com. The course is validated by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM).

Contact Heather on Facebook: HypnoBirthing Heather McMullan for more information.

Apr 21, 202328:24
Baby Massage with Doula Doreen

Baby Massage with Doula Doreen

Doula Doreen is based close to Belfast and is qualified to teach baby massage to local parents.  She runs classes in her local community and also offers 1:1 baby massage.

Baby massage is known to bring calmness and comfort to babies, and to the mums and parents!  It is also used as a gentle method to help with common issues like constipation and can really help with the bonding process too.

Listen to us chatting about the benefits of baby massage, how to do it, the practicalities and lots more!

You can find out more at Doula Doreen's website: www.douladoreen.co.uk



Feb 05, 202328:21
Placenta encapsulation with Conscious Life Doulas

Placenta encapsulation with Conscious Life Doulas

Listen to Dita and Yve, from Conscious Life Doulas, chatting about one of the services they offer - placenta encapsulation.  Listen to the benefits, why would you consider encapsulating your placenta and what to expect!  You can contact Dita and Yve on instagram @conscious.life.doulas.

Nov 10, 202232:50
Marya talking about natural birth and your mindset
Sep 06, 202237:22
Birth Healing with Julie-Anne 🟢

Birth Healing with Julie-Anne 🟢

Julie-Anne is an Energy Psychologist specialising in emotions, especially when it comes to birth story telling.
Jul 07, 202231:05
Home Birthing with Claire 💚

Home Birthing with Claire 💚

Listen to Claire chatting with me about birthing her babies at home, about doing a doula training course and how she continues to support families planning to home birth in Northern Ireland.

Jun 01, 202233:26
Birth plans 🗒

Birth plans 🗒

What is a birth plan? Why should I consider making a birth plan? What if… safe word, and much more!
Apr 24, 202218:27
Doulas of Northern Ireland Collective

Doulas of Northern Ireland Collective

Meet the four doulas who make up the first doula collective in NI.

Feb 04, 202227:22
All things breastfeeding with Carol Smyth

All things breastfeeding with Carol Smyth

Meet one of NI’s lactation consultant as we chat about breastfeeding.
Oct 07, 202122:31
Meet Laura from StrongmumsNI

Meet Laura from StrongmumsNI

Listen to Laura chatting about how Strongmums NI began 2 years ago today!

Sep 10, 202124:01
Postnatal doula Ria

Postnatal doula Ria

Ria birthed her first baby in Germany and more recently her second in Northern Ireland.  Listen to her chatting about her birthing experiences and what led her to become a postnatal doula.

Aug 10, 202129:15
Breastfeeding chat with Claire

Breastfeeding chat with Claire

Listen to Claire Hackett chatting to me about breastfeeding in NI, resources, doula, and where her path is leading her now!

Jun 20, 202120:25
Naomi's births with Bach Flower Remedies

Naomi's births with Bach Flower Remedies

Naomi chats with me about comfort measures for labour and birth, and how Bach Flower Remedies empowered her during both her birthing experiences.

Feb 21, 202124:01
Looking after your pelvic health and more!

Looking after your pelvic health and more!

Brenda from Health Connects chats to us today about physio trauma and pelvic health.
Dec 15, 202028:59
Pregnant in a pandemic

Pregnant in a pandemic

Enjoy the craic with 2 young pregnant mummies as they look forward to the birth of their babies next year!
Dec 02, 202018:08
GetUpAndDad

GetUpAndDad

Ryan from GetUpAndDad chats about positive parenting.
Nov 06, 202032:08
Parents Huey & Tara

Parents Huey & Tara

First time parents chat about having a doula and taking a HypnoBirthing course in preparation for the birth of their baby.

Oct 29, 202026:03
Kate - natural triplet birth 👶🏻👶🏻👶🏻

Kate - natural triplet birth 👶🏻👶🏻👶🏻

Listen to Kate chatting about birthing her triplets naturally, and having 2 doulas.
Oct 17, 202017:36
Andrea and rebirth 🙏🏻

Andrea and rebirth 🙏🏻

Belfast mummy chats about her own personal experience of rebirth.
Sep 22, 202019:56
Second series coming up!

Second series coming up!

Reflecting on series one and looking ahead to the next series.
Sep 16, 202004:25
Emma @ Belfast Baby Co 👶🏻

Emma @ Belfast Baby Co 👶🏻

Listen to Emma chatting with me about being a doula, homebirth and the various roles she has in the world of pregnancy and birth in NI.
Jul 09, 202026:16
HypnoBirthing 💜

HypnoBirthing 💜

What...Why...How... find out what it’s all about!
Jul 03, 202017:52
Samantha Gadsden - Virtual national doula

Samantha Gadsden - Virtual national doula

Listen to Sam from South Wales chatting about being a doula, homebirth and freebirthing.

Jun 08, 202024:54
Lisa - our local relationship coach 💝

Lisa - our local relationship coach 💝

Enjoy the chat with Lisa as we talk about relationships, the languages of love, holding space and much more! 💗
Jun 03, 202025:24
Sammy Loos - American doula and life coach for pregnant women 🤰🏻

Sammy Loos - American doula and life coach for pregnant women 🤰🏻

Now for something different! Listen to Sammy and myself chatting about her work in the US.
May 20, 202026:53
Relaxation during COVID 19 for everyone 🙌🏻

Relaxation during COVID 19 for everyone 🙌🏻

Relaxing suggestions to help you unwind and release any fears associated with the current pandemic.
May 17, 202016:40
Relaxation 🌈

Relaxation 🌈

A wee relaxation session for pregnant mums during this pandemic. Enjoy!
Mar 27, 202013:12
Rebekah birth photographer 📸

Rebekah birth photographer 📸

Listen to Rebekah talk passionately about birth photography, free birth and lots more!
Mar 27, 202023:09
Sara, the Italian doula 🇮🇹

Sara, the Italian doula 🇮🇹

Listen to Sara and I having a chat about being a doula in NI, and news of our new doula collective - Doulas of Northern Ireland ☘️
Mar 17, 202024:47
Aimee from Bodyfit Mums 🌟

Aimee from Bodyfit Mums 🌟

Enjoy Aimee chatting about founding this amazing service for new mums, how it supports mums’ mental and physical health. A place for mums to connect with other mums - and get fit!
Mar 11, 202028:03
Nick Chiropractor

Nick Chiropractor

Welcome Nick to Let's Doula It! Nick is a practising Chiropractor based in Lisburn. He chats about birth and his work with pregnant women and babies. We hope your enjoy this one!
Mar 04, 202014:53
Nicole from Essentially Birth 👶🏻

Nicole from Essentially Birth 👶🏻

Nicole chats about being a midwife, essentially birth, spinning babies and yoga!
Feb 25, 202018:53
Aisling HypnoBirther 🥰

Aisling HypnoBirther 🥰

Aisling chats about her 2 amazing but different births, HypnoBirthing, being mum to 2 wee boys and art therapy!
Feb 18, 202023:40
Rebecca - Bumps Birth & Bonding 🤰🏻

Rebecca - Bumps Birth & Bonding 🤰🏻

Have a listen to us chatting about the various services Rebecca offers in the Lisburn area.
Feb 13, 202023:02
Tara the yogi doula 😍

Tara the yogi doula 😍

Enjoy Tara chatting about all the various classes she runs in Belfast for mummies plus being a doula and HypnoBirthing!
Feb 03, 202015:55
Charlene the hypmidwife 💫

Charlene the hypmidwife 💫

Enjoy Charlene and I having a wee chat about running HypnoBirthing classes here in NI.
Jan 29, 202021:24
Eve and HBAC

Eve and HBAC

Enjoy listening to Eve chatting about having a doula at her second birth, a home birth after a caesarean birth with her twin boys.

Jan 23, 202026:21
Sophie from Nurturing Birth

Sophie from Nurturing Birth

Sophie and I chat about her visit to Belfast, the doula training courses and raising awareness about doulas.
Jan 16, 202023:57
Leslie Altic, doula and SANDS volunteer award winner 🌟

Leslie Altic, doula and SANDS volunteer award winner 🌟

Listen to Leslie and me chatting about her journey to becoming a doula and her voluntary work as a befriender with SANDS NI.
Dec 18, 201919:15
What’s next??

What’s next??

Catch up on the series so far and what’s on the agenda for future podcasts...
Dec 14, 201905:28
Linzi Watts perinatal yoga teacher

Linzi Watts perinatal yoga teacher

Listen to Linzi and I chatting about doulaing in NI, her homebirth story, siblings at the birth, perinatal yoga and empowering women today!
Dec 04, 201924:27
Doula of Belfast

Doula of Belfast

Listen to Anne chatting with new doula, Nicola Morgan, about her journey to becoming a doula here in a Northern Ireland.
Nov 28, 201916:29
Babywear

Babywear

Have a listen as I chat to Nikyy Watson, Babywear Consultant here in NI.  Ever wondered why so many parents are choosing to wear their babies in a sling?  Do you know where to go for advice and a demonstration on how to wear your baby safely?  This podcast will make everything so much clearer!

Nov 20, 201922:16
Developing Doulas comes to Northern Ireland

Developing Doulas comes to Northern Ireland

Listen to Anne chatting with Zoe from Developing Doulas on their first visit to Northern Ireland to train potential new doulas!

Nov 05, 201907:16
Trailer to a new series of podcasts on being a doula in Northern Ireland

Trailer to a new series of podcasts on being a doula in Northern Ireland

Anne Glover aka Motherdoula introduces a new series of podcasts about doulaing in Northern Ireland.

Nov 05, 201901:11