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Maddie

I'm Maddie - UK doula, doula course leader and breastfeeding counsellor.

This is my library of resources all about pregnancy, childbirth and infant feeding.

I write about the obstacles to choice, control and consent in the birthroom and beyond

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Helen’s 6 Babies, 5 with tongue tie

21st April 2021 By doulamaddie Leave a Comment

"This is my story of six breastfed babies, five of them with tongue tie. I have done my best to keep it brief, but of course that’s a lot of babies! Emily My eldest child was born in 2013. I have some degree of hypermobility and had really struggled with SPD during the pregnancy. I hadn’t Continue Reading

Lou’s Tongue Tie Journey

5th November 2020 By doulamaddie 1 Comment

This latest Tongue Tie story is from Lou Hirst, mother of two and doula. Her story shows that tongue tied babies can still put on lots of weight and their ties can therefore be easily missed. It is not until someone skilled enough to be able to assess the whole breastfeeding relationship spends time Continue Reading

In the Eye of The Storm: Ocular Melanoma, Maternity Care and Me

29th July 2020 By doulamaddie 10 Comments

In May this year I was diagnosed with a very rare cancer called ocular melanoma. This means I have a tumour in my eye, behind my retina. This kind of cancer can spread to the liver, so as well as radiotherapy treatment for the tumour, which involves a hospital stay to have a radioactive plaque Continue Reading

The Hoaxer of Covid: The Strange Case of Munchausens By Internet

26th April 2020 By doulamaddie Leave a Comment

Munchausen by Internet in the Doula Community Dr Kathryn Newns, Clinical Psychologist Introduction There is an individual described who contacts a Doula – by text or telephone - saying that they are in labour and are alone. The doula then supports this person through labour. The baby is born, Continue Reading

Breastfeeding in Coronavirus Lockdown? A Cuppa With a Breastfeeding Counsellor Might Be Just What You Need

5th April 2020 By doulamaddie Leave a Comment

You see, someone who just thinks breastfeeding is cool and thinks you should breastfeed isn't a breastfeeding counsellor. Someone who tells you what to do isn't a breastfeeding counsellor. Someone who can't explain how breastfeeding works isn't a breastfeeding counsellor. That person who Continue Reading

Getting Breastfeeding Going When Your Birth Has Gone Tits Up

2nd April 2020 By doulamaddie 1 Comment

  Let's face it, there are a lot of birth plans changing right now and a lot of anxiety and trauma as a result. I can't emphasis enough that building your team is more important than ever. Emotional support is always worth it's weight in gold but rat the moment, it's essential. Support from Continue Reading

Looking Back

26th March 2020 By doulamaddie Leave a Comment

Sit by the birthing pool: damp sleeves, time stands still, Dozy from heat and lack of sleep. The offering of small bites and little sips. Hand on shoulder, soft words spoken slow, Warm water welcomes babies, washes women, makes tea and milk and tears flow.    Each birth Continue Reading

Natural homebirth – not just for hippies! Guest post by Paula Cleary

23rd March 2020 By doulamaddie Leave a Comment

Today's post is a guest piece by my lovely friend Paula Cleary, doula and childbirth educator in Norfolk. This article went rather viral a while ago (funny how that is such a loaded word these days) but has been homeless for a while. Paula would like it to live here for a bit and for that, I am very Continue Reading

Doulas and Moolah: Money, Money, Money in a Rich Man’s World.

19th February 2020 By doulamaddie Leave a Comment

Attitudes to Money When I asked a group of doulas to tell me what they immediately think of when I say the word money, the responses were interesting Tree! I need one. I find it embarrassing to ask for. The root of all evil. Bills What do I owe you? I never seem to have quite Continue Reading

Being Loved in Abobo: What Africa has to Teach us About Supporting Mothers

4th February 2020 By doulamaddie 1 Comment

I am honoured to host this article by my friend and colleague Becky Young. Becky is a doula and breastfeeding counsellor who recently travelled to the Ivory Coast. Read on for her reflections on parenting in this wonderful country and how it throws our way of life in Europe into stark relief.  Continue Reading

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