HolisticMidwifery.co.uk

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Hello & Welcome to Holistic Midwifery & The Natural Treatment Centre.

My name is Paris & I would like to introduce myself,
I live on the East Yorkshire Coast with my Beautiful Son & 2 naughty dogs.

I am first & foremost a Mother and also a fully qualified & Practising Midwife with a special interest in Antenatal Education & Holistic Therapies, in particular Aromatherapy, Herbal Treatments & Massage Therapy.
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I Studied at the University of Leeds in Nursing from 1999 & Midwifery, from 2002, & trained at Leeds General Infirmary & St James' Hospital (Jimmy's). I gained my Honours Degree in Midwifery in 2004 & have been practising as a midwife ever since.
With 12+ years experience as a qualified Midwife, I have practised at 3 of the largest Units in the UK. I currently work at Hull & East Yorkshire Women & Children's Hospital & the surrounding areas as a rotational Midwife.

Having used Aromatherapy in my personal life for many years, & now more recently within my midwifery practice, I am constantly amazed at the power of nature, & how these amazing pure oils can have such a positive effect in our lives.

Essential oils can easily be incorporated into our lives to reduce the amount of chemicals in our immediate & wider environment. For example, simple home cleaning products, face washes, creams & salves, detergent, pain relief.

I find it comforting knowing that my son can pick up food from a surface, or bathe in a bath that is not coated in chemical cleaners, or breathing them into his lovely little body. And that I can treat many ailments and problems without resorting to Drugs.

Pregnancy is time for self reflection, & great changes within & outside of our bodies. Aromatherapy can assist with many issues & problems during pregnancy, during labour & in the postnatal period & beyond. From, easing nausea & vomiting, to managing anxiety & fears, to easing tired aching bodies, managing pain, inducing labour to aiding symptoms in the postnatal period for Mum, Dad & Baby.

Aromatherapy Treatments can take many forms, Relaxing / invigorating Massage, self application, inhalation, compresses, diffusers etc. Your treatment will be personalised to you & your specific requirements. Treatment can take place in your own home or at our treatment rooms in Hornsea.
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Regarding preparation for parenthood, I whole heartedly believe that knowledge creates self empowerment & confidence within ourselves, which is why I feel that Antenatal Education is so vitally important. I believe that education should start very early in pregnancy & the journey into parenthood in order to strive for the very best outcome for the new addition(s) & changes to family life. Preparation is key.

Having a baby is, no doubt, a life changing experience, whether this is your first or your tenth pregnancy. I fully understand that whilst pregnancy & new parenthood is an amazing (& sometimes scary) journey, upon which you, your baby & your family have embarked. Feelings of elation, wonder, disbelief, amazement & excitement can be tempered with questions, anxieties, worries & concerns.
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The Holistic Midwife services are born from realising that, of course education & practice should stem from Quality Research & Current Best Evidence, however, that there is no 'one size fits all' when it comes to parent education. Each family is unique, each person within the family is unique, & no two pregnancies are the same.

There are Local council / NHS parental education services which have highly knowledgeable professionals, with a wealth of advice at hand. They are, however, massively over stretched, & through no fault of the professional, are unable to tailor the educational needs to a particular person or family as well as they might.
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I aim to offer Bespoke Antenatal Education Services (classes) which are specific to YOUR needs, YOUR family, YOUR time-frame, in the comfort of your own home, or wherever you are comfortable. No crowded classes. No concerns about asking questions or going over things again. Just you and me. Sessions can be tailored to specific areas of interest or linked to your time in your pregnancy journey. You can take advantage of a full course or tailor your requirements to specific areas of interest / concern.

Please feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements at contact@holisticmidwifery.co.uk. I look forward to meeting you & hopefully helping you navigate your special journey.