More About Christina

Qualifications

Birth Arts International (USA) trained Birth and Post-Partum (post-natal) Doula; Childbirth Educator and Breastfeeding Educator (certifications in progress); PhD in Developmental Biology (University of Sussex)

Experience

5 years experience as a doula

How can I help

You can ask me what to expect during pregnancy:

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How the baby develops over the 9 months of your pregnancy

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The common emotional, hormonal and physical changes you will experience during pregnancy

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What nutrition is important for a healthy pregnancy

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You can ask me what to expect during labour and birth:

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How to tell if I am starting labour

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The 3 stages of labour and what to expect during each one

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What drug-free pain coping methods can I use, and what are the pros and cons of using drugs and epidurals to manage pain

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You can ask me what to expect after the birth:

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How to prepare for baby before birth

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How to look after my body after birth

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How to care for my newborn baby

Areas of Expertise