Services
Labour and Birth Support
Nicola helped me feel calmer and more confident during my pregnancy. She shared useful information with me. And during birth, it was fantastic to have her by my side. I had a traumatic first birth, and Nicola supported me and reassured me during my second birth.
A woman’s experience with her birth caregivers matters. Birth is a powerful defining moment in life, and many women who have very positive birth experiences become more involved with their health and the health of their baby. In contrast, other women who feel unheard or poorly treated may remain passive, traumatised or may not trust the medical care system. Birth satisfaction is not only the experience, but a life long memory that embeds and imprints itself on the woman as she too is birthed into her role as a mother.
The birth process is really about you, your baby and partner. It should be a story of love and trust where you are are supported at every stage of your pregnancy journey. I can’t change what your body does, but I can support you and guide you in allowing the process to unfold for you and your baby. It’s been my privilege to experience the miracle of birth and support women through that process. It really is the most amazing chapter in your life.
Birth is a miracle and a gift. It’s full of hard work, but you are strong, so capable and so supported by the amazing power within you. You truly are fearfully and wonderfully made.
We will work together to create a calm, peaceful and trusting environment. With the right support, your body, heart and mind will be able to relax and surrender to the task of bringing your baby into the world.
3- Step Rewind for birth trauma
When you think back over your birth experience, everything may have turned out well according to your notes and by your health-care professional’s opinion. But from your point of view, it may have been an upsetting or even a traumatic experience from your point of view. Your birth may have unfolded unexpectedly, you may have felt poorly treated.
Some symptoms include:
- Difficulty sleeping/nightmares
- Hyper-vigilence
- Flashbacks
- Difficulty concentrating
- Anger
- Panic attacks
- Numbness/recurring thoughts about the event
The 3-Step Rewind helps to reduce the distress felt around your memory, by re-framing that experience in a more comfortable manner.
COST: £150 for 3 sessions
Nicola is such a warm and caring person.The 3-step rewind I've done with her after the baby was a lovely and gentle way to re-frame any memories into more positive ones.
Birth Planning
Have you heard it said ,”Those who fail to plan, plan to fail?” You always have options, you may just need someone to shed some light as to what is available! I’m sure you’ll agree that midwives don’t have the time to spend with you to draw up your specific plan.
Let me help you plan your ideal birth, whether you have it in your mind or haven’t got a clue to what your choices are.
I”ll help you draw up a Plan A, an Plan B (your back-up plan) and a Plan C (a caesarean birth plan) so you feel ready, prepared and confident no matter how your birth unfolds.
COST: £75 for 1 session
Exploring Nutrition
It can be a tangle of conflicting information out there when it comes to antenatal nutrition. Let’s connect to discuss your concerns and present eating plan in session one. In session 2 I’ll give you my recommendations and insights that will be unique to you.
COST: £120 for 2 session
For Hire
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TENS Machine £25
This hand held battery operated device helps reduce discomfort and encourages pain relieving hormones.
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CUB £20
Lightweight inflatable support giving you mobility, comfort and relaxation during labour.
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Birth Pool £170
An inflatable birth pool is ideal if you are planning a homebirth. It is sturdy and adjustable with handles, a cup holder and an integrated seat. Comes with disposable liner and water pump, hose and hose attachments, water thermometer and strainer. Birth clients may hire the birth pool for the cost of the disposable items.
Childbirth Education Classes
Rooted: A Unique 6-Week Birth Preparation Course
Something new, something deeply needed. Over the summer I’ve been quietly creating a course unlike anything else in Belfast ~ a safe, supportive, trauma-aware space for women and couples to prepare for birth with confidence, calm, and connection.
If you’ve experienced a difficult or traumatic birth in the past, you deserve a different kind of preparation. Rooted is my in-person 6-week course for women and couples in the greater Belfast area, designed to help you:
Reframe and release past experiences
Learn practical tools to regulate your nervous system
Build confidence in your choices and your voice
Prepare holistically for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum
This is a small, intimate course where your story matters, your boundaries are honoured, and your confidence can grow.
Couples are encouraged to join together, but you are warmly welcome to come on your own.
If you’d prefer something more private, I also offer Rooted as a one-to-one course, or for a small group of friends who’d like to learn together.
Spaces are limited
Childbirth Preparation Classes
Looking for a more traditional course covering the stages of labour, hormones, pain relief options, induction, and recovery? Alongside Rooted, I also offer childbirth education classes for individuals, couples, or groups of friends who’d like to learn together.
...she supported me with resources I myself wouldn't have come across on my own and in turn I was able to make informed decisions which allowed me to have the birth I wanted. She has a wonderful nature and 100% about supporting women in their decisions with uplifting words of encouragement.....
Packages
Labour and Birth packages
Last minute Birth Support
APPLE BLOSSOM
This package includes a get-together to discuss your preferences and options available to you.
On-call 24/7 from 38 weeks.
Labour, birth and immediate postnatal support.
FROM £650
Standard Birth Package
CHERRY BLOSSOM
3-4 antenatal visits
Unlimited e-mail/text support from signing of contract
On-call 24/7 from 38 weeks
Labour, birth and immediate postnatal support
2hr postnatal catch-up
On-going breastfeeding support.
£950
Birth trauma & Birth Package
ORANGE BLOSSOM
Birth reframing using 3-Step Rewind
3- 4 antenatal visits
Unlimited e-mail/text support from signing of contract
On-call 24/7 from 38 weeks
Labour, birth and immediate postnatal support
2hr postnatal catchup
On-going breastfeeding support
20 hours postnatal services (eg. 5×4 hour sessions)
£1050