I am a strong believer in the natural ability of the woman's body and mind to birth a child through a journey which is as emotional as it is physical.  My role as a Doula is to support Mothers and their Birth Partners by providing them both with emotional and practical support. The serenity and peacefulness of the environment in which a birth takes place is vital for the well being of the mother as well as the child. As a Doula it is important that I focus on nurturing this environment and make sure that, whether it is a home birth or a hospital birth, the experience will be as positive and fulfilling as possible for the whole family. I have 10 years profesionnal experience of Antenatal and Postnatal support working in collaboration with Midwives, Health Visitors and Early Years Workers and I have trained as a Doula with Nurturing Birth which is one of the courses accredited by Doula UK. My personal experience of a hospital birth and a home water birth using Hypnobirthing have contributed to my knowledge and reinforced my understanding of women's needs during childbirth.