ABOUT CONFIDENT MOTHER
Hello we are Yvonne and Marie we are first and foremost wives and mothers as well as being birth and post natal Doulas.
Yvonne
My passion for all things babies began when I was 6 years old when my baby sister was born at home,I remember it vividly as an almost magical experience.
My background is in Nursing and until June 2006 I was working as an RGN Sister in General Practice, caring for individuals and whole families with a wide range of medical conditions. Prior to that, I have worked in Paediatrics, A & E and Theatre.
I hold a City and Guilds 7307 Adult Education Teaching Certificate and have Diplomas/Certificates in many aspects of Nursing Including Asthma, Diabetes, Family Planning and Counselling.
As a women, I believe that giving birth and becoming a mother are the most fulfilling things you will ever do, and from my own experience I know the value and importance of having the support of other like-minded women during this precious time .
I am passionate about “the family” and believe that motherhood is the very essence of who we are as women.
As well as completing a recognised Birth and Post Natal Doula course, I have completed courses on:
- Baby Calming
- Birth Crisis
- Basic Food Hygiene
- Breastfeeding
As well as the above I have attended many conferences and talks on various issues related to Birth, caring for the new born and parenting.
I am a member of The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers and am currently studying to take the Lactation Consultant exam in 2011.
I have Post Natal experience working with Mums with Twins and babies with special needs i.e epilepsy and cleft pallet.
So far I have had the honour and privilege of providing birth support to first, second, third ,and fifth time Mums, at home and in hospital. I am always amazed at how awesome and powerful our bodies are when it comes to birthing babies.
Marie
I have always adored children in general and my heart is to help new mothers and fathers to enjoy their babies rather than endure them. Those first few weeks are so precious and often seem to rush by without much recollection.
My background is primarily in retail management and catering, both of which have helped me tremendously in running my home and providing for my family’s needs.
I am a mother like you are about to become and have experienced the highs and lows the joy and the exasperation that often accompanies us as we raise our babies.
In the past new parents would have had a large extended family to give them help and support in the early days, I know first-hand how not having this support can affect your parenting journey, especially in the early days which is why I would be delighted to provide this extra help, then you will hopefully never say I wish I knew then what I know now which you hear so many parents today proclaiming.
I have a special interest in Birth Trauma, Post Natal Depression and support with breast feeding in the early days.
I have recently completed my Birth and Post Natal Doula course, and although I am an experienced Mum I am new on my Doula journey. It would be my pleasure to walk your journey with you.
As I am a trainee Doula I am able to offer my services as a reduced rate as recommended by Doula UK.
Together we are Confident Mother Doulas, we both have a full clean driving License and are fully insured as Doulas.