Birth and Postnatal Doula
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Whatever you want Whatever you like Whatever you say Whatever you need Doula" (pronounced "doola") is a Greek word meaning "woman servant or caregiver". It now refers to an experienced woman who offers nonclinical, emotional and practical support to a woman (or couple) before, during and after childbirth. A doula believes in “mothering the mother” - enabling a woman to have the most satisfying and empowered time during pregnancy, birth and the early days as a new mum. This type of support also helps the whole family to relax and enjoy the experience.
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Doula work helps support all women, regardless of their background and journey
As a Doula I seek to respect and honour client’s choices. It is your baby, your body and your choices. As a Doula I research and signpost parents to quality information. I am here to support them all through the pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal period.
I support people from all backgrounds, situations, behaviours and emotional journeys. I have worked with with drug and alcohol addictions, phobias, relationship issues and many more aspects of simply being human. I have supported women who have multiple miscarriages. I have been there for some to achieve fertility. And I have listened to those who struggle to accept their life without children. For those who have been pregnant, I have supported parents through childbirth. I have witnessed various outcomes, including undiagnosed illnesses of the new born and sometimes birthing stillborn babies. I have also supported mums to continue their pregnancy following rape and assault.
Throughout all of this, I strive to remain respectful at all times.
I support people from all backgrounds, situations, behaviours and emotional journeys. I have worked with with drug and alcohol addictions, phobias, relationship issues and many more aspects of simply being human. I have supported women who have multiple miscarriages. I have been there for some to achieve fertility. And I have listened to those who struggle to accept their life without children. For those who have been pregnant, I have supported parents through childbirth. I have witnessed various outcomes, including undiagnosed illnesses of the new born and sometimes birthing stillborn babies. I have also supported mums to continue their pregnancy following rape and assault.
Throughout all of this, I strive to remain respectful at all times.
About Renee, a Birth and Postnatal Doula
Renee is a recognised Birth and Postnatal Doula based in West Lothian. She is registered with Doula UK and a member of the Scottish Doula Network. In 2017, Renee was invited to apply with Doula UK to become a Mentor of newly trained Doulas and was accepted as a Doula UK Mentor.
“It is so great to be able to take part in the journey of newly trained Doulas and to know that through this mentoring process we are providing mums with a quality assured service for the future. I want each and every woman to have the best possible birth experience.” Renee
This desire led Renee to train specifically in the field of complementary maternity care. Much has changed and much has remained the same since 1974 when she became a mother. However, the basic needs of women have not changed, which are:
• To be supported
• To be protected
• To become empowered and be able to make informed choices
• To be prepared and have tools to support yourself during labour, birth and early parenthood using hypnobirthing
• To choose where and how you give birth
• To have as gentle and nurturing birth experience as is possible for you to have
• To take plenty of time, relax and enjoy the moment
Renee's role is to give you emotional and hands-on support to enable you and your family to enjoy this special family time.
She trained with Adela Stockton of Birth Consultancy and was mentored by Nicola Goodall.
In 2006 she trained with Suzanne Yates of Well Mother and began teaching positions, breathing, visualisations and massage for labour and birth. She then completed a HND Antenatal Education and currently has the joy of working with pregnant mums on a regular basis providing KGHypnobirthing, Doula services and Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy when required. A few mums and dads have Tokophobia (a fear of childbirth) or are afraid of needles/hospitals so when it’s needed we work with hypnotherapy to empower parents.
In her work as a Clinical Hypnotherapist she works from the Clinic Room in Broxburn, West Loathian, so that she can be readily on-hand for mums in labour.
“It is so great to be able to take part in the journey of newly trained Doulas and to know that through this mentoring process we are providing mums with a quality assured service for the future. I want each and every woman to have the best possible birth experience.” Renee
This desire led Renee to train specifically in the field of complementary maternity care. Much has changed and much has remained the same since 1974 when she became a mother. However, the basic needs of women have not changed, which are:
• To be supported
• To be protected
• To become empowered and be able to make informed choices
• To be prepared and have tools to support yourself during labour, birth and early parenthood using hypnobirthing
• To choose where and how you give birth
• To have as gentle and nurturing birth experience as is possible for you to have
• To take plenty of time, relax and enjoy the moment
Renee's role is to give you emotional and hands-on support to enable you and your family to enjoy this special family time.
She trained with Adela Stockton of Birth Consultancy and was mentored by Nicola Goodall.
In 2006 she trained with Suzanne Yates of Well Mother and began teaching positions, breathing, visualisations and massage for labour and birth. She then completed a HND Antenatal Education and currently has the joy of working with pregnant mums on a regular basis providing KGHypnobirthing, Doula services and Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy when required. A few mums and dads have Tokophobia (a fear of childbirth) or are afraid of needles/hospitals so when it’s needed we work with hypnotherapy to empower parents.
In her work as a Clinical Hypnotherapist she works from the Clinic Room in Broxburn, West Loathian, so that she can be readily on-hand for mums in labour.
Introducing John 'Johnny' Deprez Sandilands. Born on 5 November under a sky of fireworks. Mum and baby well and navigating this crazy world of parenting one sleepless night at a time along with super-dad David Sandilands. Can't thank enough the support of our families, friends, amazing doula Renee Elliott, and the fantastic midwives who helped deliver our baby, for all they have done. Read full testimonial. |
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