Doula/independent midwife who covers Bristol

[Hoonette]

Anyone ever heard of one? Or even used one themselves?

I'm really struggling to find much information on local practitioners.

Thanks for your help.

Have you tried Doula UK website? We had a doula in Bristol, interviewed three or four, so there definitely are some.

here

Thanks very much - that's just what I need!

Is there anyone you'd recommend?

We had a lovely lady called Kate but she's actually in Glastonbury and made an exception to cover Bristol. Not sure if she'd do it again, as we had some complications that meant she was back and forth quite a lot! But certainly worth a call, she's lovely.

this is her

Thanks - it's really good to get a personal recommendation

I'm training to be a doula in Bristol at the moment... will be qualifying soon so am starting to look for women to work with if you are interested?

Hope you find someone that's right for you.

joyfull - if you are still around, I am looking for a doula in Bristol, due in December.

Boo to Rhinestone!! I want a doula if I have no two also!!

Hey Puss

D'you know I'd never even noticed the 'local' bit at the top?

Joyfull - thanks for that, are you planning on setting up a website, or do you have contact details?

You can also find a doula here
www.douladirectory.org.uk

I can recommend a doula in bristol, I just cant post the link.

she is on doula uks page her name is Rachel Canham.I think she trained with nuturing birth and possibly is on the link pupuce just posted

amazonian - have been in contact with Rachel but have not met her yet...

Hi,

Bristol Birth Pratice are independant midwives covering our area, I'm using them and so far its been a fab experience! If you go to the Independant midwife general website you can search for one there.

L-A

Hello again,

So sorry I haven't been in touch before now, I hope the birth went really well Hoonette. I'm quite new to this site and I thought I would know if there were replies on here but apparently.... not.

I am qualified and practising now - anyone interested can contact me on 0753 604 9097 my details should also be available on www.relaxedbirthandparenting.com very soon.

Love,

Emilie

Hello again,

So sorry I haven't been in touch before now, I hope the birth went really well Hoonette. I'm quite new to this site and I thought I would know if there were replies on here but apparently.... not.

I am qualified and practising now - anyone interested can contact me on 0753 604 9097 my details should also be available on www.relaxedbirthandparenting.com very soon.

Love,

Emilie

I used Fiona Shaw and Sheila Wilson at unveilingbirth and they are wonderful wonderful wonderful.

They are based in Stroud, so are much less busy than the Bristol Birth Practice - really fantastic care. Can't recommend them highly enough, and they are completely happy to come into Bristol.

You might like to visit www.holisticbirthtrust.org which contains a link to a list of practitioners. I hope this helps. Best wishes.

Bristol Doulas website

www.bristoldoulas.co.uk

Though it might be useful... there's also

relaxedbirthandparenting.com

and

www.borntogether.org

I'm practising now too, if anyone wants to chat feel free to email or PM me. My site is:

www.motherslove.co.uk

There are loads of doulas here

oops that's

www.borntogether.org.uk

that should work...