The Birth Lady

rength and ability we, as women, have to give birth and most importantly, listening to what you want and need. I am a mum of three, birth doula and bellydancer. I lovingly provide the following services:

Group Classes:

Birth Dancing – gentle movements from ancient wisdom for well-being, flexibility and confident birthing

Mums & Little Ones – fun, child and baby-wearing friendly bellydance for community, strengthening, toning and fitness

Wise-Woman Wellness - uplifting 50+ bellydance class for those seeking a new way to look after their health inside and out

Workshops & Events:

Pregnancy, birth and effective breastfeeding your way

Birth Dancing professional training for midwives

Birth Dancing partner preparation

Mother Blessings – unique, bespoke and memorable celebrations, marking the transition into motherhood

Mums & Little Ones Family Fun – dance, music and sparkles for everyone

Bellydance parties, workshops and promotions

Doula & Antenatal Classes:

Calm, caring, compassionate support and private antenatal preparation to suit you and your family

Placenta encapsulation and support services for postnatal wellness and recovery

Testimonials:

“I have absolutely loved joining in your Birth Dancing class these last weeks! It is such a lovely break from hectic life!! You have created such a nurturing environment; it’s clear how much passion you have for what you do. I really look forward to it every week and it’s lovely to meet so many beautiful mammas.” C


“Hugest thanks to you, for not just teaching us moves to help birth our babies, but for all the ‘value adding’ that you do…of empowering us with knowledge to help avoid unnecessary birth interventions, to reduce our fears and therefore enable our bodies to birth more unhindered. You are so genuinely caring and interested…I look forward to shimmying it up again next year at the mums and bubs classes!” SW


“It was my husband’s idea to hire a doula and I was initially quite sceptical, but I am so, so pleased we did. I cannot imagine going through labour without Rachel there. Her support pre and post labour was just as important and made a fundamental difference, in an entirely positive way, to the whole experience. I had to make some difficult decisions during labour and Rachel was a fantastic sounding board. She never judged me and was unconditional and continuous in her support of me. She gave me the confidence to face the situation in a way I would never have been able to do without her there. I am so grateful for her support, care and compassion.” A & A


“Having you was the best and most important decision I made with regards to my birth. Everything else flowed from that. My first birth was pretty powerless, overwhelming and although ultimately joyous, a negative experience. You changed all that. You gave me the information and help I needed pre-labour in order to assert myself confidently to ensure I got the homebirth I wanted despite being 12 days overdue...you helped me immeasurably during labour itself to go into myself and let my body do what it needed...you gave me what I needed straight after, making me feel cared for throughout. I couldn’t have asked for more. Quite simply you were there for us every step of the way.” V & M

“My first birth I had a caesarean section which was traumatic both mentally and physically. So for my second one, I wanted to try for a natural birth. Rachel was a godsend; she helped me to heal first, then provided me with the knowledge, strength and support to achieve my goal and to trust in my body…I found the birth movements very relaxing and soothing. Through Rachel, I found my courage and strength and am pleased to say our daughter L was born naturally…thank you Rachel.” M