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Tess Lovely - Experienced Retired Midwife, Doula, Birth Keeper, Birth Educator & Coach. Providing Classes, Workshops, Consultations to meet YOUR needs.

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    Birth preparation Classes

    Evidence-based, empowering classes to build confidence, reduce fear and prepare the mind, body and soul. A must have for any pregnancy journey

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    Birth Keeper/Doula

    Compassionate, continuous support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Honouring your choices, protecting your journey. Book a 30 minute FREE call to discuss

  • Personalised midwife-led guidance, answering questions, exploring informed, confident decisions throughout pregnancy

    Consultations

    Personalised midwife-led guidance, answering questions, exploring options, and supporting informed, confident decisions throughout pregnancy. Book your appointment.

  • Within Mini Retreats

    A collection of nurturing retreats supporting women through every stage of their journey. Maiden to mother and beyond, blending connection, holistic connection and restorative practices

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    Support Groups

    Safe, nurturing spaces to share experiences, heal together and build community through understanding and connection. Book through Eventbrite. Link below

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    Products

    Thoughtfully created and crafted gifts - Pregnancy Affirmation Cards, DoTerra oils and gifts designed to inspire, comfort and empower your pregnancy journey

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Birth from Within offer informative, empowering educational courses to support you throughout your pregnancy and to guide you into the transition of parenthood

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What Lucy said:
“Dear Tess, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done for me and Tao. You are an absolute angel and I will never forget your grace and kindness, and the impact it had on my birth experience”.

Birth from Within

I believe in women’s incredible abilities to give birth. With the right knowledge, coaching, preparation and empowerment, women and their partners can approach the journey of pregnancy, birth and parenting with confidence, self-belief and the ability to find their own answers within.

BFW bespoke classes and workshops are designed to share our extensive knowledge with you, helping to empower you and prepare you life’s most transformative experience.

Come along to one of our open days, explore the site or book a call with either Tess to find out more.

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Birth Guardian, Keeper Doula Service

Birth Guardian, Keeper Doula Service

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Becoming a parent can be full of excitement, hopes and dreams. In today’s birthing arena this can also present anxieties and worries. Having a knowledgeable, experienced and loving birth keeper, doula, guardian, advocate can enhance your experience and aid towards a better perception and a positive outcome. Tess Lovely offers an exclusive service to enhance your pregnancy, birthing and parenting journey. With over 30 years experience in birthing, pregnancy and parenting Tess is a valuable companion.

Review the packages or book a free telephone consultation

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One size does not fit all….

Find a class that fits your schedule

We have created three types of classes and workshops to best align with your individual schedule’s. Whether you’re looking for a six week course, half day workshops or a Power Hour workshop to help you prepare for pregnancy, birth and parenting, then we can offer what you need. Our classes and workshops are exclusive, informative, empowering and designed to help support your own personal choices on this magnificent journey of becoming a parent. We have got a class that can flex to meet your needs.

Please Note Disclaimer: All information, guidance, and support provided through Birth from Within, including workshops, consultations, classes and peer support groups are for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to offer evidence-based and compassionate support, participation in our service is at your own risk. Always seek advice from your own healthcare provider who may know your own personal health needs. By engaging with Birth From Within, you acknowledge and accept full responsibility for your own choices and wellbeing.

Introducing What BFW offers:

BFW has so much to offer for your pregnancy journey. Whether it is your first pregnancy, 2nd, 3rd or more, we have something for you. Having had over 40years experience working with children and families and over 25 years experience as a midwife, I have so much to offer. I became a midwife to give birth back to women and information, empowerment and birth coaching is what I flourish at. This video gives you a little insight to what BFW offers.

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Discover a class, workshop or support group that helps you discover your true potential

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Health Options Love Information Self-belief Truth Intuition Choice

Mum’s Space, Dad’s Space, Birth Trauma, Mental wellbeing in Pregnancy, Baby Loss

Mum’s Space, Dad’s Space, Birth Trauma, Mental wellbeing in Pregnancy, Baby Loss

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Birth From Within (South West CIC) Support Groups offer a safe space to be seen heard and supported. Whether you are pregnant, navigating new parenthood, processing a birth experience or grieving a loss, you are welcome, exactly how you are. we hold weekly groups for mums, dad, pregnancy and mental wellbeing, birth trauma and baby loss - brining people together to share, connect and heal in community

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Birth From Within South West CIC

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Choose a course to suit you

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Six Weekly Classes

This six week course comprising of weekly 2 hour sessions, will cover maintaining a healthy pregnancy, birth preparation, labour process, coping strategies, breathing techniques, choices and decision making, transition to parenthood, breast feeding and so much more!

Theses classes are designed to inform and empower you. A great opportunity to meet new life long friends. A postnatal meet up will be arranged about one month after the birth of your baby. This is a great opportunity to share your journey in a loving and safe space.

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Half Day Workshop

This workshop is offered in a 4 hour session. It is designed to enable those who can not commit to the six week classes. It covers essential information to prepare you for birth.

Meeting other couples may be important for you when having a baby, networking can be a great source of support.

There will be a postnatal meet up arranged about one month following the birth of your baby where we can share our highs and lows of birth and parenting in a safe and loving space.

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Power Hour Workshop

This informative, focused, power hour workshop is actually 2 hours and a great opportunity for Q&A’s. These sessions are a great opportunity to explore subjects such as induction of labour, home verse hospital birth, VBAC.

Interaction throughout the session with other attendees to support networking is facilitated. A postnatal meet up will be arranged approximately one month following your birth. This is an opportunity to talk about the up and coming months.

Please Note Disclaimer: All information, guidance, and support provided through Birth from Within, including workshops, consultations, classes and peer support groups are for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to offer evidence-based and compassionate support, participation in our service is at your own risk. Always seek advice from your own healthcare provider who may know your own personal health needs. By engaging with Birth From Within, you acknowledge and accept full responsibility for your own choices and wellbeing.

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Private Consultations…….

BFW offer private, one-to-one consultations to support your unique experience

No pregnancy, birth or parenting journey is the same, which is why we offer this unique consultation service. Consultations can be arranged on an individual basis, either as a one off or over several sessions. They can be over the telephone, via zoom or within your own home. Consultations are especially beneficial during your pregnancy if you have additional considerations, for example: a twin pregnancy or planning a VBAC. We can also offer support during the transition to parenthood with advice and encouragement to enable you to discover what is right for you and your family.

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These courses and workshops explore the perception and involvement of other family members. This journey is a transition for the whole family.

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During these courses and workshops we will explore the benefits of relaxation and meditation. There will be 10 minute mindfulness sessions throughout to support and guide you in this essential skill.

Towards the end of your pregnancy things may feel over whelming. We will end each session with a Unwind Meditation which you can practice regularly at home.

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Having fun and enjoying pregnancy is essential to support healthy memories of this incredible journey. One way of doing this is through birth art; painting your belly, doing a pregnancy cast, expressing yourself through painting or clay work. These courses will offer you a unique opportunity to participate in creative art expression.

Optimising your fitness during your pregnancy in preparation for your birth is incredibly important. These classes have a guest prenatal & postnatal yoga teacher who will share great positions and poses with you. She also offers classes to support you on your journey.

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