Rowan Louisa Birthworker

✨28 months alcohol free ✨

Giving up alcohol has been one of the very best choices I've ever made for myself, as a person and as a parent. My mental health has never been great but the effects of drinking were absolutely debilitating. Add in 3 kids and a long overdue separation mid-pandemic and I was barely coping. I was never an every day drinker but I never saw the point in having just one or two and the hangovers got worse and worse.
It felt really scary to even think about stopping because I'd been drinking since I was 14 and I didn't know how to socialise without it but in the end I had to stop. Turns out that when I'm not spending loads of money on cocktails or spending my days absolutely hangin I can afford to do other fun things and have the energy and motivation to be a better mum and try new hobbies?!

Anyway a bit of a ramble but just wanted to normalise sobriety a wee bit. Always happy to chat about my experience and if you're sober curious or ready to give up the prosecco I can't recommend working with enough, her support changed everything for me ✨

Sober mum • sober curious • alcohol free •

🤰🏼 Where do I start with birth preparation?

✨ Right here! ✨

I'm looking for pregnant people (and birth partners) to trial my new birth preparation course and bespoke 1to1 sessions.
There will be no charge, I'll just ask for your feedback.

Bespoke sessions can take place from 23rd June and the course will be ready at the start of August.

If you'd like to take part just slide into my DMs!

Birth preparation • Hypnobirthing • birth rights • birth partner • induction • homebirth • doula

🎧 5 things to pack to help you feel physically and mentally comfortable during labour and birth 😎

These are things you might not necessarily think about including and might be especially helpful for those of us who are neurodivergent.

What else would you need to feel comfortable?

• Hospital bag • autistic • ADHD • Hypnobirthing • Edinburgh • doula • oxytocin • labour • birth • induction •

🏵️ May Social ✨

Join me this Sunday to chat all things pregnancy, birth and babies and make some new pals! Ask any of your questions about pregnancy relaxation, hypnobirthing and doula support, have a flick through some birthy books and maybe treat yourself to a wee breakfast roll? No need to book, just pop in and find us on the sofa.

🗓️ Sunday 31st May 2026
⏰ 10:30am til 12pm
📍 Red Kite Cafe, 7-8 Cadzow Pl, Edinburgh, EH7 5SN

There are individual gendered toilets as well an all gender and wheelchair accessible toilet which has a baby changing table.
We do not charge anything to attend the group but do ask that you buy something to eat or drink as the cafe is very kindly hosting us.

Edinburgh | Pregnant | New parent | Birth preparation | Doula | Community

✨ more lovely feedback 🥰

A huge thanks to B for this lovely feedback of my Q***r-inclusive Hypnobirthing course. It was wonderful to have you there and I hope you both have a wonderful birth experience!

🩷 I don't have another group course planned yet but if you're interested leave a comment (or DM me) and let me know when would work for you 🌈

✨ I also have availability for private courses or one off sessions where we can cover anything you like! Just pop me a wee message and we can discuss 🤰🏼

Hypnobirthing | Q***r families | Edinburgh Doula | Birth preparation | Birth partner

✨ my very first Google business review!

Thank you so much to G for this lovely recommendation of my online Pregnancy Relaxation Circles 🥰

The next block will run on Tuesday evenings 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th May, 7 til 8.30pm on Teams.

Just £11.11 for 90 mins of birth prep and a relaxing guided relaxation or hypnosis to help you connect with your body and baby, and prepare for a positive birth experience.

You can find the booking link in my bio and stories and my DMs are open for any questions ✨

Hypnobirthing | Edinburgh | Doula | Birth preparation |

🌸 April Social 🌸

Join .birthworker and for breakfast rolls and birth chat on Sunday morning.

We have the sofa booked between 10.30am and 12pm and have a selection of books to have a wee look at. Bring any questions you have about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, doula support, Hypnobirthing and pregnancy relaxation.

This group is open to all pregnant people, birth partners, new parents and their friends, children and doggos!

There is a wheelchair accessible toilet which also serves as a baby changing space and all gender toilet. There are also two separate gendered toilets.
We don't charge anything to attend but do ask you to buy something to eat or drink to support the cafe.

Edinburgh | Pregnancy | Birth preparation | Hypnobirthing | New parent | Birth partner | Doula

✨ Pregnancy Relaxation Circles ✨

This time they will be online so you can join from the comfort of your home!

🗓️ Tuesdays 10th + 24th March and 7th April, and Wednesday 22nd April
⏰ 6.30 til 8pm (gmt)
📍 Your very own home
🎟️ £11.11 or whatever you can afford (plus booking fee)

Join me on Teams for 90 mins of birth prep, breathing exercises, seated movements and guided relaxation.

Come as you are (in your jammies?) for a chance to connect with yourself, your baby and other pregnant folk. There will be time to ask questions and chat.

You can find the booking link in my bio and stories, please get in touch if you have any questions ✨

✨ Q***r Inclusive Hypnobirthing Group course ✨

I'm running a small group course in my home this spring, 2 lovely couples have already booked so there's just one space left for a pregnant person and birth partner.

We'll meet in my 2nd floor flat near Meadowbank on Wednesday evenings.

🗓️ 18th + 25th March and 1st + 8th April
⏰ 6.30 til 9pm
📍 Abercorn Road, Edinburgh (full address given on booking)
🎟️ £150 per pair (1 pregnant person and 1 birth partner)

All the info and booking are on the eventbrite link in my bio and stories. DMs are open for any questions, I'd love to hear from you!

🎄 December 🎇
Including making v tasteful wreaths, afternoon tea with the sober crew, decorating the tree, work Christmas party outfit, the party, quiet Christmas day with my love, oracle cards, fresh bread, giant lanterns, more cards and bringing in 2026 with pals in the freezing cold and spectacular fireworks.

I hope this year is everything you want and need it to be, sending love, joy and blessings to you and yours 💖