doula & hypnobirthing practitioner
supporting your choices, encouraging you to trust in your instincts and empowering you with knowledge throughout pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester
serving Bristol, Bath, parts of South Wales and Gloucestershire
pregnancy, birth and postnatal support
Hello and welcome! I’m Olivia, a trained hypnobirthing practitioner, trained and registered birth and postnatal doula and proud affiliate teacher of the renowned Mindful Birth Group.I have been providing holistic care to pregnant women and people since 2017 and I have been lucky enough to support many parents and partners-to-be on their unique journeys. My offerings have grown from hypnobirthing teaching to birth and postnatal doula support and I am committed to deepening my knowledge of birth and wellbeing in pregnancy and the postnatal time by continuing to expand on my training each year.If you’re looking for hypnobirthing and birth preparation classes or if you are seeking the nurturing support of a doula for your pregnancy, birth or postnatal time in Bristol, Bath, Chepstow and beyond then look no further! Get in touch and we can talk through your circumstances. I’m always happy to chat!
1:1 doula support
My birth doula package is for every birth place - whether you are choosing to birth at home, at hospital or at your local birth centre. My support includes antenatal education and birth preparation which is customised to suit you and your individual circumstances. During our birth preparations sessions together, there is a focus on getting to know one another because it’s important that I learn about you, and how your mind and body works, so that we can form a strong team. My postnatal support package is all about holding your and your family during your postnatal time. I will be guided by you and your needs and will be on hand to support you with basic care for your baby such as breastfeeding, bottle feeding, soothing techniques and sling wearing. I will also be there to nourish and nurture you and the rest of your family so that you are well fed, well rested and can enjoy your 4th trimester as much as you can. I will lend a listening ear, take your dogs out for a walk, cook you delicious home cooked meals and run you baths with soothing aromatherapy oils and salts.As your doula I’ll be available and present whenever you feel you need me, throughout your labour, birth, and postnatal time. I will be there to support you in all your choices, offering relevant research to help you choose what feels right for you and your family.group hypnobirthing
My Bristol-based hypnobirthing classes for groups cover the psychology and physiology of birth as well as up-to-date guidance and information on navigating our maternity system. You’ll learn hypnotherapy techniques such as guided visualisation, relaxation, addressing and reframing fears into positive associations by using specific language, mindfulness, and focused breathing.
The tools you develop will allow you to quickly enter a deep sense of relaxation which can be used for all births - whether you choose to birth vaginally or abdominally, I run a course specifically for both. Hypnobirthing and mindfulness tools will benefit all areas of your life. Not just during pregnancy but after your baby is born.
I will teach your birth partner comfort measures to use on you during labour and give them the confidence to advocate for you. I have a vast contacts list to signpost you to local practitioners should you need further support and I will continue to be there for you during your pregnancy on the phone and via WhatsApp if you would like.
Find out what’s included in my group classes, and dates coming up. 
