Consultation and Advocacy for Antenatal Appointments

When another voice is what you need

Pregnancy is a time of great change, excitement and some challenge

While you are pregnant, you are likely to feel confused, overwhelmed and more than a little vulnerable

It can be hard to find your voice at antenatal appointments if you are choosing to birth slightly or completely outside ‘guidelines’

It can also be difficult to filter through all the noise and different opinions you will encounter online

I offer two options for consultation and advocacy at antenatal appointments:

• Online consultations - I help you to navigate your options, dig into the research and evidence of a particular care path, and arm you with empowering information to present to your medical professionals

• In person attendance and support at antenatal appointments. It can feel daunting to advocate for yourself with the medics. If you are feeling bullied or coerced into care paths that you are uncomfortable with, I am happy to accompany you to your appointment and add my voice to yours in demanding the care you want for yourself and your baby

• If I am already working with you as your doula, I am happy to accompany you to any appointments and extend the appointment into an antenatal session