August and September 2020

Gabby Matthews

Now booking September and October Antenatal Courses

Well, what a year it has been! With regards to Doula support, courses and workshops absolutely nothing has been happening since lockdown in March.

Many of my colleagues have been offering their services online using zoom (or similar). For me that was just not an option. For anyone who knows me having been a doula client or having attended one of my courses or drop-in sessions you will understand. I am just not really a screen person.

I love meeting new clients, new parents-to-be and keeping in touch with anyone that feels like a catch up and a chat about their parenting experiences.

Life has started to open up again which means I am able face to face Antenatal Courses running for up to 5 couples in Rushden during September and October

Bookings
Please note due to the Covid-19 restrictions the current Antenatal Courses are shorter than those on the Courses page as the numbers attending have been reduced. The course content remains the same but for the time being it is not possible to invite a Lactation Consultant to attend. To replace that a postnatal session for the new mothers will be arranged

  • September 2020 Antenatal Course in Rushden commencing Sunday 27th September ideal for October and November due babies
    Max 5 couples. Includes 2 antenatal sessions, one postnatal session for the mothers following birth and a group reunion
    Social Distancing in place as per the Government Guidelines
    Course Cost £120 Full details on request
  • October 2020 Antenatal Course in Rushden
    Commencing Saturday 10th October for December and early January due babies
    Max 5 couples. Includes 2 antenatal sessions, one postnatal session for the mothers following birth and a group reunion
    Social Distancing in place as per the Government Guidelines
    Course Cost £120 Full details on request
  • December 2020 Antenatal Course in Olney as described on the courses page. A Lactation Consultant will attend
    Commencing Saturday 5th December ideal for December and early January due babies
    Max 5 couples. Includes 2 antenatal sessions of 5 hours and a group reunion
    Social Distancing in place as per the Government Guidelines
    Course Cost £135

New Venues

Gabby Matthews

Little Therapy Space – Olney. Oundle and Rushden
I am busy planning workshops and courses which start in September and October in Rushden then onwards through the winter in Olney, Oundle and Rushden.

Take a look at the course page for an overview and the Bookings section below for what, when, where and cost details.


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Meanwhile, our local hospitals have been keeping us up to date with how they are managing Maternity Care during the Covid-19 restrictions. I will continue to keep you updated on my FB page – come and join

Gabby M – Birth and Postpartum Doula, Birth and Beyond Practitioner

Past Events

Gabby Matthews

University of Northampton

I am very excited to share the news with you that I have been asked to join the University of Northampton Steering Committee’s Maternity Service User Group.
Our first virtual meeting was held mid-June with a follow up in July. This group has been formed to help to steer the Midwifery Training at the University. I believe my experience of caring for and supporting women in labour will enable me to provide input from the birthing woman’s perspective and to also discuss with the group some of the issues that arise during the antenatal and postnatal periods.

If we can help the trainee midwives to really understand any fear or apprehension women have around their first or subsequent births it can only be good for all concerned.

Doula UK and continuing to be a Licensed NCT Doula
Having maintained my LTP with the NCT I will be continuing supporting women and their birth partners through pregnancy, labour, birth and the postpartum period. Although we meet twice yearly for update days and have a brilliant WA group for support (not forgetting the amazing NCT Crisis Team) moving forward through 2020 I have decided to join Doula UK this summer. It will be amazing to be part of a national organisation with local groups to touch base with.

  • 2019 I supported 6 birth doula clients this year. 4 girls and 2 boys along with 2 antenatal clients and two postpartum clients…. I cannot begin to express how happy my doula ‘work’ makes me feel…. See testimonials from clients on the ABOUT page…
  • 2019 was a very busy year in 12 months I ran 17 NCT Essential Courses plus several one-to-one sessions for the NCT

  • I hosted 12 private Antenatal Courses

  • 4 ‘Let’s talk about Starting Solids’ workshops

  • 9 Positive Birth Movement Rushden gatherings at Café Nero, Rushden Lakes. We tried outside venues which resulted in mums and babies dashing everywhere so not continued

11 Positive Baby Feeding at Magazine Heaven, Rushden Lakes

New venues for the Autumn

Gabby Matthews

Little Therapy Space – Olney. Oundle and Rushden
I am busy planning workshops and courses which start in September and October in Rushden then onwards through the winter in Olney, Oundle and Rushden.

Take a look at the course page for an overview and the Bookings section for what, when, where and cost details.

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Meanwhile our local hospitals have been keeping us up to date with how they are managing Maternity Care during the Covid-19 restrictions.  I will continue to keep you updated on my FB page along with details of local events etc

What is happening this month

Gabby Matthews

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