WE BELIEVE THAT THIS UNIQUE APPROACH TO ANTENATAL PREPARATION SUPPORTS PREGNANCY WELLBEING & KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.
Welcome, I'm Frances...
MOTHER, MIDWIFE, PREGNANCY YOGA & HYPNOBIRTHING TEACHER & FOUNDER OF THE CELESTIAL MIDWIFE.
I have developed a wealth of experience in midwifery care over the last 14 years. Having practised in all areas of maternity from a midwife-led birth centre to part of a home birth team, supporting and advocating for women’s choices has been a key focus throughout my career. I am passionate about creating a safe space for connection and learning for women wanting any type of birth, and I can offer insight into current NHS maternity care provision and support realistic expectations with your pregnancy and birth planning.
I discovered yoga nearly 20 years ago and this has been my go-to for self-care and well-being. I was then inspired to train as a pregnancy yoga teacher enabling me to share this with women during pregnancy.
THESE EXPERIENCES HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN BRINGING YOU THE CELESTIAL MIDWIFE AND I LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL SPACE!
I love travel, eating out, fresh coffee (and cake), reading, paddle boarding and walking in nature with my dog, daughter and husband x
OUR STORY
It all started on a yoga mat... I discovered the wonderful grounding experience associated with yoga and meditation practices. I became interested in the mind body connection and in my work as a midwife I realised that the meditative element of the yoga practice was the same as the breath work I was teaching women as a coping mechanism for birth . This led me to train as a pregnancy yoga teacher, and then came hypnobirthing, I had the opportunity to teach antenatal education classes and in the birthing room, I have spent hours supporting women to feel empowered.
Since then, I’ve been working to craft a community and collection of wellness and birth preparation offerings for women that are both nurturing and empowering. I am passionate about harnessing the power of the mind and body connection, The Celestial Midwife ethos is based on 3 grounding principles preparation, connection, and intuition.
Intuition
Access your inner knowing. Pregnancy, birth, and motherhood are full of choice and decisions; often this can feel overwhelming. Through The Celestial Midwife intuitive coaching, you can find the answers within yourself.
Connection
Connection to your baby, yourself and to other women on the same journey. We will shape connection in many ways, my favourite being the pregnancy circles - a wonderful offering based on the ancient practice known as the women’s circle.
Preparation
Through gentle pregnancy yoga.
Teachings on birth physiology and how to work with your body in labour. Plus a toolkit of coping mechanisms, including Hypnobirthing techniques to utilise during your birth.
OUR HOLISTIC ETHOS IS CENTRED AROUND 3 GROUNDING PRINCIPLES BASED ON MY BELIEF THAT PREGNANCY IS A TIME FOR...
ABOUT US
Why choose The Celestial Midwife?
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Inclusive, safe, non-judgmental space for women wanting any type of birth.
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Built on a foundation of extensive midwifery experience
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Expertly trained in pregnancy yoga & hypnobirthing
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Nurturing community for support, guidance, connection & lifelong friendship.
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Women’s pregnancy circles, virtual pregnancy circles and pregnancy retreats.
WE'RE PASSIONATE ABOUT HARNESSING THE POWER OF THE MIND AND BODY CONNECTION.
A UNIQUE APPROACH TO PREGNANCY WELLNESS
The Celestial Midwife is inspired by ancient practices and mindfulness, we are on a mission to unite pregnant women and mothers and create an inclusive, safe, supportive and non-judgmental space for you to learn about well-being in pregnancy, about birth physiology and to develop a toolkit of coping mechanisms to utilise during your birth.
Our highest wellness offerings to nurture and empower, inspired by ancient practices.
Day and weekend retreats nestled in a serene location to relax, connect and learn.
frances@thecelestialmidwife.com
07891 184 857
Norwich, Norfolk, UK