According to a 1993 study, these are some of the benefits of having a doula at your birth:
25% reduction in the length of labour
30% reduction in requests for pain relief
60% reduction in epidurals
50% fewer caesarean sections
40% reduction in instrumental deliveries
Fathers and mothers feel more satisfied with the birth
Increased success in breastfeeding

Welcome to the Birth Vision Website

I am an experienced birth and postnatal doula and a certified Maya Abdomonal Massage therapist working with women and their families in the East and West Midlands.

Doula service

A doula believes that childbirth is a normal part of life. While I trust that the overwhelming majority of women are able to birth naturally I am committed to supporting you in whatever your choice of birth and birth environment. As I am employed by you I am free from the constraints of hospital protocols. I am simply there for you. Read more...

Birth preparation

For parents who do not want a full doula service, but still want to benefit from antenatal sessions tailored to your individual needs. Read more....

Maya Abdominal Massage

Maya Abdominal Massage, is a gentle, non-invasive technique that brings optimum health to women throughout their lives. During pregnancy it can help ease the minor problems caused by rapidly changing hormone levels in the body as well as providing relief from symphysis pubis dysfunction (spd). Read more.....