Antenatal 4th Trimester Preparation

I have a burning interest in the initial three months following birth, often referred to as ‘The Fourth Trimester’. This transition ‘from womb to world’ takes time for both mother and baby. I have over a decade of experience supporting mothers and families through this time. My experience has taught me that planning for and understanding this period can be extremely beneficial for families. Read more about the fourth trimester here:

https://sarahockwell-smith.com/2012/11/04/the-fourth-trimester-aka-why-your-newborn-baby-is-only-happy-in-your-arms/

The fourth trimester package is designed  to support you in preparing and planning for this period after your baby arrives in the world.  The session will explore your wishes and feelings for the early minutes, hours and days after birth and support  you in understanding newborn behaviour and development. It will also enable you to consider your support network and how you would like to be supported. This can take place  either in your home or remotely  depending on your needs and location. 

£50

“If a woman doesn’t look like a goddess in labour then someone isn’t treating her right”

Ina May Gaskin

“A doula will be there for you, unconditionally, completely, whenever and whoever you are and whatever you do. And she will move heaven and earth to carry out your wishes.”

Maddie McMahon

As your Doula I will; 

Get to know you

Place you at the centre of your decisions

Know that you are the expert on you and your baby

Support you to feel prepared for birth and parenthood, knowing all your options

Listen with compassion

Support you to find the information you need to inform your choices

Respect your decisions

Believe in you

Care for you

Celebrate your transformation to parenthood with you

Encourage you

Antenatal Breastfeeding Preparation

This session is aimed to be delivered during your pregnancy...

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Night Doula

Night doula services are available...

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Breastfeeding Support

I am a registered Breastfeeding Counsellor with the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers...

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Baby-led Weaning

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Gift Vouchers

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Antenatal 4th Trimester Preparation

I have a burning interest in the initial three months following birth, often referred to as ‘The Fourth Trimester’.

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Postnatal services

As your postnatal doula I will offer practical and emotional support to help you...

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Developing Doulas Companionship

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Three Step Rewind

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Maddie’s Miracle Free Breastfeeding Support Group

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Testimonials

I met Jo when my son was 5 days old at a breastfeeding support group as I was struggling in the first few days of feeding and needed help. From the moment I met Jo, I could see how caring she was and passionate about all things feeding. I went to a different group 2 days later for more support where Jo volunteered and continued to go there for support and the social side for months after. Jo gave me advice on changing positions, pumping through my son having to go onto high-calorie milk due to a heart condition and also him having heart surgery at 4 months. Our breastfeeding journey has come to an end after nearly 19 months, and I am so grateful I met Jo as I honestly think without her knowledge, support and genuine passion for feeding I would have given up in those early days.

Emma Cheeseman
Mum of Albie

Jo is nothing short of a completely exceptional woman. She was born to support women and this shines through in absolutely everything she does. Her love, care and attention to your well-being is honestly, second to none. Her depth of knowledge, calming presence and attention to every detail that matters to you, is incredible. Jo explores avenues that you may not have even known were an option, yet somehow you never feel like you’re not in the driving seat. One of the things that struck me so much about Jo, is how much she wants you to have the best possible experience, and she never stopped fighting for us and our baby, even when we lost our voice. For anybody reading this who is considering Jo as their Doula, my simple advice would be do not hesitate, to be in Jo’s company is to be in the presence of something truly special.

Zoe Brown
Mum of Jacob, Henry & Albie

Jo did such a wonderful job looking after both baby and parents during our time together. You can tell that this is more than just a job for Jo - she is such a caring person that being a doula was likely not a choice: she had to be one. We will forever be grateful for the work she did, even if we were jealous of her magic abilities to put our daughter to sleep.

Tom Cahalan
Father of Isabelle

Contact Me

Email Adress: jothompsondoula@outlook.com
Phone Number: 07900 995837

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