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:
How the baby develops over the 9 months of your pregnancy
The common emotional, hormonal and physical changes you will experience during pregnancy
What nutrition is important for a healthy pregnancy
You can ask me what to expect during labour and birth:
How to tell if I am starting labour
The 3 stages of labour and what to expect during each one
What drug-free pain coping methods can I use, and what are the pros and cons of using drugs and epidurals to manage pain
You can ask me what to expect after the birth:
How to prepare for baby before birth
How to look after my body after birth
How to care for my newborn baby
Areas of Expertise
Development of the Baby in the Uterus
Drug-free Pain Management during Labour
Non-medical Methods to correct Poor Baby Position
e.g. breech baby
Care of the Healthy Newborn Baby