Amy Hedges Amy Hedges

As a Surrey Doula, Here Are My Top 5 Tips When Preparing for Birth

Preparing for the birth of your baby is one of the most important and personal experiences of your life. As a doula who has supported many families through this incredible journey throughout Surrey, Sussex and Kent. Whether you're planning a home birth, hospital birth or something in between, these are my top 5 tips to help you prepare for birth with confidence.

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Amy Hedges Amy Hedges

The Fourth Trimester: Why It Deserves the Same Care and Consideration as Birth

When we think about pregnancy, so much attention is given to birth plans, hospital bags, and birth preferences. Yet, what often gets overlooked is the critical period that follows birth—the fourth trimester. Why is this? This post explores all the reasons why the fourth trimester is so important and worth preparing for.

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Amy Hedges Amy Hedges

The Power of a Doula: Mind, Body and Soul Support

Pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period are transformative experiences that challenge and nurture the mind, body, and soul. A doula is a dedicated partner who offers emotional, physical and spiritual support throughout this journey. I explore what this means in this post.

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Amy Hedges Amy Hedges

What Foods Should I Eat After Birth?

Eating the right foods after you’ve just given birth can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. Here I explore what foods can really promote your healing and recovery whilst being able to be batch cooked and made in advance.

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Amy Hedges Amy Hedges

What Is A Birth Doula?

An insight which explores the history and evolution of a remarkable companion and explaining exactly what is a birth doula.

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Amy Hedges Amy Hedges

“We Did What We Could”

Birthing in the pandemic, my lived experienced through a heartfelt poem. This is for all the women who became mothers for the first time or again during 2020, I hope this poem shows that you weren’t alone.

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