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Being a source of comfort and connection for all involved in the birthing journey. This session is a one to one antenatal session that focuses on how to best support the body during labour while supporting confidence, body awareness and connection for both you and your birth partner (if applicable). -The quality of touch, how to hold someone and listen with intention -Anatomy and physiology of birth, a deep dive into hormones and the phases of labour -Understanding basic shiatsu, how acupressure can support discomfort and intense sensations during labour. -Skills for communicating advocacy for yourself and your birth preferences -Movement and positions and how to work with them during the transitions of labour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57e85471be6594ead49fcfe2/c3089778-4c76-41fc-a9bf-a186ac5b6b6b/CDE13D2D-22BF-449F-9780-93333D908933_1_201_a.jpeg Birth - Full Birth Support With full birth support this is a chance for us to create a new relationship! Time for us to get to know one another, to build the trust and comfort needed to help you through birth and beyond! This offering includes - Three comprehensive antenatal sessions - phone/whatsapp/online support form moment of booking - Guidance on anatomy and physiology of birth, comfort measures with massage techniques and movement practices - On call from 38 weeks until birth - Access to evidence based resources and book collection - One postpartum visits, a time to check in with the family and provide any care and comfort measures needed. - A closing of the bones ceremony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57e85471be6594ead49fcfe2/b5cde2a8-3189-47e0-a475-e177ab16dc6d/IMG_0982.jpg Birth - Postnatal Care The postnatal care I offer is tailored to your needs and desires, providing support and care to help navigate those first few days and weeks after birth. 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It involves a holistic integrated approach to preparing the body for pregnancy. Taking time to explore and listen to how you’ve experienced pregnancy, your feelings about birth, your preferences, hopes and fears. A visual and hands on assessment of your body and posture exploring tension patterns. Selected movement practices and a full body massage to aid with release and relaxation. Dedicated time on self massage and acupressure, tending to your body and the connection with your baby. 2 hours £175 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57e85471be6594ead49fcfe2/608ac34b-257c-4d59-815c-cc2c8c6738a4/JB-Kate-Massage-82.jpg Body - pregnancy massage Pregnancy massage offers numerous benefits for expectant parents, including reducing muscle tension and discomfort commonly experienced during pregnancy. Treatments are tailored to the individual, using various modalities such as swedish, shiatsu and reflexology. 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Time to get to know one another, to build the trust and comfort needed to help you through birth and beyond.This offering includes: At least three comprehensive antenatal sessions, with phone/whatsapp support from moment of booking On call from 38 weeks until birth Access to evidence based resources and book collection One postpartum visit, a time to check in with the family and provide any care and comfort measures needed. A closing of the bones ceremony/ postpartum massage £2100 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57e85471be6594ead49fcfe2/1743423391015-FQLKMQ1VCA3VDSE7MKBS/unsplash-image-ozN7sC1aGsk.jpg Doula https://www.katerubens.com/postnatal daily 0.75 2025-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57e85471be6594ead49fcfe2/b5cde2a8-3189-47e0-a475-e177ab16dc6d/IMG_0982.jpg Postnatal - Postpartum care The postpartum care I offer is tailored to your needs and desires, providing support and care to help navigate those first few days and weeks after birth. Postpartum is unpredictable, I show up each day meeting the needs of that moment. This can look like tending to your baby while you take time for yourself, massage therapy, listening with care to your birthing experience, providing housework and running errands, signposting evidenced based information and specialist support. 1hour/£30 - £100 for 4 hour block https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57e85471be6594ead49fcfe2/e0d6743b-ac05-4029-8311-e8be4b8a44cd/JB-Kate-Massage-57.jpg Postnatal - birth debrief This session is is designed to support individuals process and understand their birth experience. It provides a safe, non-judgmental space for parents—especially birthing people—to talk through their labor and delivery experience, whether it was recent or happened years ago. 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