Me & My Mum
My Girls
My Inspiration
"I believed in my body.
Deep down, it felt instinctive. Like something I already knew.
But I was told I couldn’t have a homebirth with my first baby.
And I believed it.
I didn’t know I could question it.
I didn’t know I had a choice.
By the time I realised… it felt too late.
My daughter was born safely in hospital, and I was so grateful.
But I also knew something had shifted.
If I had another baby… I would do things differently.
I would understand my choices.
I would trust myself.
And now, I help other women and their partners do exactly that 💛"
Home Ed & Cows
My Girls
Read my first pregnancy & birth story here
Hello, I'm Emma 💛
I'm so glad to have you here.
I’m partner to David and mum to my three wonderful girls — Daisy, Isabelle and Harriet — who I home educate.
I’m also someone who knows what it feels like to question things, to feel unsure, and to want something different.
A little bit about me…
Animal Lover
I love being outdoors, especially with animals (cows are a favourite of mine 🐄).
You’ll often find me crocheting, painting, or off in our little caravan somewhere.
And I love swing jive dancing — getting dressed up in 40s and 50s style with a flower in my hair. It brings me so much joy.
But this work… means everything to me
My passion is supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
Because I know how important it is to feel:
💛 heard
💛supported
💛safe
💛and confident in your choices
This passion began when I became pregnant with my first daughter, 2001. Something shifted in me!
Panic & Anxiety
At the time, I struggled with panic and anxiety.
I felt overwhelmed and unsure.
But slowly, things began to change.
It wasn’t just about me anymore.
It was about my baby.
I found myself wanting to understand everything — pregnancy, birth, babies, feeding…
I read, researched and learned as much as I could.
And with that came something I hadn’t felt before…
Calm.
Focus.
Trust.
New Parenthood
I was constantly reading, researching and educating myself about pregnancy, labour, birth, babies and breastfeeding.
The fascination and learning has never stopped.
My journey into this work began during my second pregnancy.
I met a doula… and something just clicked.
I knew this was what I wanted to do. To support others. To be by their side.
Since then, I’ve supported many women and families, and continued learning through courses, workshops and hands-on experience.
I also spent time training in midwifery, which gave me a deeper understanding of maternity care and the systems around it.
But what matters most isn’t just what I’ve trained in…
It’s how I show up for you.
I believe birth isn’t something to be controlled — it’s something to be supported.
And your partner matters too.
This is their journey as well.
I help them feel confident, calm and able to support you in a way that truly makes a difference.
So you feel like a team. Not alone.
Read my first pregnancy & birth story here
You deserve to feel supported
You deserve to feel heard, held, and understood.
To make decisions that feel right for you and your family.
And to move through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood feeling more calm and confident.
That’s what I’m here for 💛
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