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Lotus Midwife

lotus midwife

Eton

I have three beautiful and challenging teenagers! Zaiah was born Vaginally Breech (Bottom first!) Isaac was breech for a while and then I had him turned (by ECV) and subsequently had him at home, and Otto was born premature at 32 weeks, also Breech and by Emergency C-Section. My personal birth experiences and the ways in which I was cared for during my pregnancies and births have shaped me as both woman and midwife. My journey to Midwifery began in 2008 where, as part of my IBCLC training, I attended a 'Womb to World' conference. At the conference, one of the speakers included a wonderfully funny and engaging lady called Ina May Gaskin, the author of 'Spiritual Midwifery'. I was already a Breastfeeding Counsellor with the charity the 'Association of Breastfeeding Mothers', and was working hard towards my International Board Certified Lactation Consultant qualification. My own babies were all approaching school age and I was at a milestone in my life, deciding whether to return to secondary school teaching, or to try something else. Ina May Gaskin opened my eyes to Midwifery, through the way she presented pregnancy, birth and motherhood, and I left the conference having decided that I was not going to return to teaching (which actually I hated!) I was going to be a Midwife! I commenced my training in 2009, qualifying in October 2012. In Aug 2012, I was extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to The Farm Midwifery Centre in Tennessee, (where Ina May lives and works) and witness the amazing work of Ina May and Pamela Hunt (another original 'Farm Midwife') first hand. At The Farm, I completed the Advanced Midwifery Workshop, and the course included many aspects of how to keep birth as physiological as possible. At the end of the course, there's a ceremony in which the Farm Midwives Bless the participants hands. At each Birth I have attended, as my hands are poised, ready to receive the new life, I am reminded of the ceremony and -I truly believe- my calling to be 'with woman'. For me at the time, travelling to The Farm, symbolised the completion of a circle of events that led me to finding myself as a Midwife. However, I was naiieve- my journey to Tennessee wasn't the end of the journey-it was a new beginning. My passion for a holistic approach to midwifery care has never left me, and I use this to support families through more challenging pregnancies. Women who are known within obstetrics to be 'high risk' deserve to be nurtured, cared for and given evidence based choices so they can make informed decisions regarding their care. I am humbled by the birth process and the families I serve. I am proudly a Registered Midwife, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Tongue Tie Specialist. I also volunteer for the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers as Regional Supervisor for the East of England, and as well as being a Trustee for the charity, I run a weekly support group for Breastfeeding Families. My family life finds me as a single parent to my daughter aged 20, and two sons, aged 17 and 15, life is a challenge with teenagers, but they are great fun! Our family time includes eating too many roast dinners and camping in our VW called 'Old Bill', and in my spare time enjoy swimming, walking and running with our crazy rescue puppy 'Blue'.

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GA Level 4 Award in Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam Instruction

By Guardian Angels Training

Gain advanced knowledge and practical skills in instructing buccal midazolam administration for epilepsy with our Level 4 Award course.

GA Level 4 Award in Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam Instruction
Delivered In-Person in InternationallyFlexible Dates
£3,675

Extended Clinical Skills for Support Workers

By Guardian Angels Training

Enhance your clinical expertise with our "Extended Clinical Skills Training" course. Designed for healthcare professionals, this course provides practical skills and knowledge for extended clinical procedures and interventions.

Extended Clinical Skills for Support Workers
Delivered In-Person in InternationallyFlexible Dates
£3,475

Access to HE Diploma (Medicine)

By Egraduate College

Access to Medicine. Regulated by QAA. Widely accepted by UK universities.

Access to HE Diploma (Medicine)
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
£1,440 to £1,800

Access to HE Diploma (Healthcare Professions)

By Egraduate College

Access to Nursing and Healthcare Professions. Regulated by QAA. Widely accepted by UK universities.

Access to HE Diploma (Healthcare Professions)
Delivered OnlineFlexible Dates
£1,440 to £1,800

Foundations of Immunisation and Vaccines

By Guardian Angels Training

Gain a comprehensive understanding of immunisation and vaccines with our "Foundations of Immunisation and Vaccines" course. Designed for healthcare professionals, public health workers, and individuals interested in immunisation, this course covers vaccine development, administration, safety, and the role of vaccines in preventing infectious diseases.

Foundations of Immunisation and Vaccines
Delivered In-Person in InternationallyFlexible Dates
£2,345

Promoting Best Practice in Basic Life Support Instruction

By Guardian Angels Training

Learn to teach basic life support effectively with our "Promoting Best Practice in Basic Life Support Instruction" course. Ideal for healthcare professionals, educators, and individuals interested in life-saving interventions.

Promoting Best Practice in Basic Life Support Instruction
Delivered In-Person in InternationallyFlexible Dates
£1,895

Promoting Best Practice in Venepuncture Instruction

By Guardian Angels Training

Enhance your venepuncture skills with our comprehensive course. Learn evidence-based techniques, infection prevention measures, patient-centered communication, and ethical considerations to ensure safe and effective practices.

Promoting Best Practice in Venepuncture Instruction
Delivered In-Person in InternationallyFlexible Dates
£1,895

Working with Children and the Foundations of PBS

By Guardian Angels Training

Enhance your skills in promoting positive behavior and creating supportive environments for children with our PBS course. Evidence-based practices and collaboration emphasised.

Working with Children and the Foundations of PBS
Delivered In-Person in InternationallyFlexible Dates
£1,895

People Handling Instructor and Assessor

By Guardian Angels Training

Gain certification as a safe people handling instructor and assessor with our comprehensive course. Equip yourself with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively train and assess others in safe manual handling techniques.

People Handling Instructor and Assessor
Delivered In-Person in InternationallyFlexible Dates
£1,895

Promoting Best Practice in Teaching and Assessing Medicines Management (Medication Train the Trainer)

By Guardian Angels Training

"Empower educators and healthcare professionals with evidence-based teaching strategies and practical assessment methods through our 'Promoting Best Practice in Teaching and Assessing Medicines Management' course. Ensure safe and competent medication administration practices among healthcare learners. Enroll now."

Promoting Best Practice in Teaching and Assessing Medicines Management (Medication Train the Trainer)
Delivered In-Person in InternationallyFlexible Dates
£1,895