Doula Lou is a mum of 2 children – she originally trained as a nanny and worked with children and families for 8 years. Following the birth of her own children she stayed at home caring for them. Once they had both gone to school she decided to re-train as a post-natal Doula. We talked to Lou about: A Doula’s role and responsibilities. Lou’s training as a Doula and what’s involved. The difference between a Maternity Nurse and a Doula. The Fourth Trimester explained and Lou’s own experiences of this. The developing brain – how babies look to us to help them solve how they feel and to meet their basic needs. Looking after yourself in the early days and getting used to having a new little person completely reliant on you. Some things to think about in those early days and the importance of finding your ‘tribe’. A post-natal plan and what you can include. Birth trauma and the three step rewind. Lou’s top 3 tips for new parents. https://www.instagram.com/doulalouuk/ (Doula Lou Instagram) Lou’s website - https://doula-lou.com/ (www.doula-lou.com) https://doula.org.uk/ (Doula UK) for training and to find a Doula https://www.bespokefamily.co.uk/shop (‘Your Guide to...’ (our downloadable webinars)) - get 25% off any guide with the code ‘PODCAST’ https://www.instagram.com/bespokefamily/?hl=en (Instagram - @bespokefamily) https://www.facebook.com/Bespoke-Family-247449005951650/ (Facebook - @bespokefamily) Bespoke Family 1:1 Parent Consultations: https://www.bespokefamily.co.uk/parent-consultations (https://www.bespokefamily.co.uk/parent-consultations) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.