These are the people who I work with on a regular basis and come highly recommended, if I have a problem these are my "go-to"people in and around the North West
If you're thinking of becoming a doula please have a look at www.thedoulatrainingfoundation.com/ and book a place on one of our taster sessions where you can find out a little bit more about what we do and have a chance to ask any questions you may have buytickets.at/thedoulatrainingfoundation/r/email
Other doulas who I know, trust and often work with. We can also offer shared care packages
stepbystepdoula.com/
doula.org.uk/
www.thedouladirectory.com/
Birth pool hire
birthpoolinabox.refr.cc/jemmawhite are offering 10% off with this link
For ultrasound scans
starlightultrasound.co.uk/ Run by the lovely Laura, a registered midwife who will put you at ease and give you the Best care.
For chiropractic treatments
www.jtchiropractic.co.uk/
www.alignedhealthclinics.co.uk/pregnancy-babies-and-children/ have a special interest in mothers and babies
Here are links to some of the best resources (in my opinion!) for all things pregnancy, birth and baby.
https://www.aims.org.uk/ Campaigning for better births for all and providing independent information about pregnancy and birth
https://www.birthrights.org.uk/ a charity dedicated to ensuring that women receive the respect and dignity they deserve in pregnancy and childbirth
evidencebasedbirth.com/
midwifethinking.com/
sarahbuckley.com/
www.sarawickham.com/
www.tellmeagoodbirthstory.com/ it does what it say on the tin! And don't worry they're not all giving birth in the woods surrounded by baby animal type stories in there...there's a whole selection of real birth tales
www.positivebirthmovement.org/
www.spinningbabies.com/
For Hypnobirthing
www.thewisehippo.com/our-programmes/birthing-programme
www.kghypnobirthing.com/
For all things Breastfeeding/chestfeeding
If you're on The Wirral...
koalanw.co.uk/breastfeeding-support
Cheshire...
thedoulaelement.co.uk/private-breastfeeding-support-cheshire/
If you're on Facebook or Insta I would have a look at these...
www.facebook.com/lucywebberbreastfeeding
www.facebook.com/LucyruddleIBCLC
www.facebook.com/kathrynstaggibclc is especially awesome if you have twins, triplets or more!
Nationwide...
abm.me.uk/
www.laleche.org.uk/
www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/
www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/about/breastfeeding-in-the-uk/
For information on which drugs are safe during breastfeeding check out www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugs-factsheets/
For sleep support locally check out
www.facebook.com/alexishalleyreadesleepylambs/
lyndseyhookway.com/
Podcasts
The midwive's cauldron
open.spotify.com/show/2BmifAGWgM08MBpyOvFvC1
The Obs Pod
open.spotify.com/show/0lIE0PErbbuE4jxR6pPOur
Birth-Ed
birth-ed.co.uk/podcast
For Partners
birthing4blokes.com/oc/?fbclid=IwAR2QyNboHToEYrcQypd19mL-ohChsbP7DiPPjKNI3FC8tWdx7OPPr-OFc4c A completely free course by male midwife Mark Harris
Following baby loss
www.sands.org.uk/support-you
www.childbereavementuk.org/
www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/helpline/
Help for families who have children with additional needs
contact.org.uk/