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I’m Zoe, a mother and aspiring doula from Norfolk, UK. Here you will find little tidbits of my life as I navigate this new journey. Some parts may be very personal, some may be a little upsetting, and some will (hopefully) make you laugh along with me. Please get in touch if you ever have any questions
Welcome, and thank you
Zoe
Doulas are born, not made … it is about coming to terms with the fact that doula is not what you do, it’s who you are
Maddie McMahon ‘Why Doulas Matter’
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Birth Bias Series: Age
The term ‘young parent’ in the UK means anyone aged 25 or younger, whereas when we’re talking about anyone aged 35 and older, the term ‘geriatric parent’ is used. An average a cisgender woman will start their period at the age of 12, and will start menopause at the age of 51. So despite being… Continue reading Birth Bias Series: Age
Pregnancy during COVID-19: When things don’t go to plan
Sarah was 32 weeks pregnant when lockdown started in the UK in March. Her baby due on 17th May, Sarah went to hospital on the 4th due to pain in the scar of her previous caesarean section. Here, she shares her story of the medical emergency that led to her son’s birth, during a nationwide… Continue reading Pregnancy during COVID-19: When things don’t go to plan
Birth Bias Series: Weight
I’m going to preface this by saying a couple of things. Firstly all names with an asterisk (*) have been changed to protect the privacy of the wonderful women who shared their stories with me. Secondly, the overwhelming response I had when asking women to share their experiences with me was almost heartbreaking. This isn’t… Continue reading Birth Bias Series: Weight
