BABA Doula Services & Hypnobirthing

BABA Doula Services & Hypnobirthing Supporting families during fertility, pregnancy, birth & postpartum. I support families during fertility, pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum.

As a Recognised Birth & Postnatal Doula & certified Hypnobirthing Teacher, I'm an expert in my field and I can help you to increase your chances of having a positive experience. I'm Julia, an Antenatal, Birth & Postnatal Doula & Hypnobirthing teacher, from Leeds, West Yorkshire. I help them to prepare for their birth and postnatal period, helping them to have a confident, calm and comfortable birt

h. I can help them to go from feeling anxious about their birth, to feeling excited and helping them to increase their chances of having a positive birth experience.

Giving birth is a very physical process, as the muscles in the uterus contract to open the cervix, the pelvis makes spac...
08/09/2026

Giving birth is a very physical process, as the muscles in the uterus contract to open the cervix, the pelvis makes space for the baby and the baby rotates down. However, it is a very mental process too and the brain plays a big part in the labour process and how you experience it.

When the mind is calm and relaxed, the body can work more effectively. Oxytocin is a key birth hormone, it is released much more easily when you feel safe, calm and supported. However, it is also a shy hormone. If the body feels scared, stressed and disturbed, oxytocin will drop, adrenaline will step in and interfere with oxytocin. The subconscious mind will also shut down the labour progress. It will try to keep us safe and as much as we try to ignore the observations and disturbances, the subconscious mind will always win. Oxytocin needs privacy and a calm, quiet environment.

This is the same as if we tried to go to the toilet in a public place without any privacy. The subconscious mind will not allow us to relax and do what we want to do.

Lack of privacy and disturbances are very common in hospital births. From consultants doing their ward rounds, other midwives coming into the birth space to do “fresh eyes”, to midwives taking over to cover break periods and shift changes, it’s a constant carousel of strangers coming and going. - not good for someone who is in labour!

This is why doing a hypnobirthing course during pregnancy can be so helpful. Not only will it create a positive mindset for birth, teach you about the mind, body connection and how to instantly get into your calm zone, even when external factors get in the way, it also helps you to make informed decisions and teaches you how to advocate for yourself and increase the chances of having a positive birth experience.

If you’d like to understand more about hypnobirthing and how I can support you, get in touch for a FREE discovery call.

www.babadoulaservices.co.uk

Julia x

✨ IT’S HERE! ✨I’m so excited to officially announce the launch of my VBAC Course! 💞This course has been created for pare...
14/07/2026

✨ IT’S HERE! ✨

I’m so excited to officially announce the launch of my VBAC Course! 💞

This course has been created for parents who are pregnant after a previous caesarean and want clear, evidence-based information, practical tools and the confidence to make informed decisions about their birth.

This course is especially close to my heart because I’m not only a VBAC Specialist… I’m also a VBAC Mummy.

After my first baby was born by an unexpected caesarean, I went on to have a beautiful VBAC. I know what it’s like to question your options, worry about the “what ifs”, and hope for a different experience. That journey is one of the reasons I’m so passionate about supporting others to feel informed, confident and truly listened to.

During the course we’ll cover:
✨ Your options after a caesarean
✨ The latest evidence around VBAC and repeat caesarean
✨ Understanding the benefits and risks of each option
✨ How to maximise your chances of a successful VBAC
✨ Birth planning and navigating conversations with your maternity team
✨ Practical preparation, hypnobirthing techniques and confidence-building tools

This isn’t about telling you what birth to choose. It’s about helping you understand your choices so you can make the decision that feels right for you and your baby.

Whether your goal is a VBAC, you’re still undecided, or you simply want to understand all of your options, this course is for you.

🩷 Bookings are now open! 🩷

📍Available in Yorkshire and online.
👩🏻‍💻 www.babadoulaservices.co.uk

Visit my website to find out more about my VBAC course or drop me a message to ask me any questions. 💕

💫I can’t wait to support you on your journey.

Julia x

The mind-body connection… and thunderbugs! 🐛😂I had FOUR thunderbugs crawl up my arm today.Four.Not forty. Four.Ever sinc...
08/07/2026

The mind-body connection… and thunderbugs! 🐛😂

I had FOUR thunderbugs crawl up my arm today.

Four.

Not forty. Four.

Ever since, I’ve been itching like I’ve rolled around in a field of them. 🤦🏼‍♀️

They crawl across your skin and they tickle like mad. 😖

I’ve come inside, checked my clothes, brushed every last tiny bug off, and I know they’re gone… yet I still keep slapping my neck, scratching my head and looking down my top because I’m convinced there’s another one crawling on me.

There isn’t.

My brain, however, didn’t get the memo.

✨ “What the mind believes, the body achieves.” ✨

Our brains are incredibly powerful. They can trigger real physical sensations and responses, even when there’s no real cause. Just like my imaginary thunderbugs! The itching and tickling feel completely real, even though the bugs aren’t.

This is exactly why the mind-body connection is so important during labour.

If we go into birth expecting fear, pain and tension, our brain prepares our body for that experience. We can become anxious before labour has even begun, and that anxiety can influence how we experience contractions.

Hypnobirthing helps you understand this connection and gives you tools to work with your brain, rather than against it. By creating a positive mindset, reducing fear and building confidence, you can help your body respond in a calmer, more relaxed way.

Your mind is one of the most powerful tools you have during birth.

If you would like to learn more about hypnobirthing and how it can help you during labour and birth, drop me a message and get in touch.

www.babadoulaservices.co.uk

Julia x

Lovely postnatal visit today, to see my birth client and their beautiful baby too. 🥰 I’ve supported this family from ver...
08/07/2026

Lovely postnatal visit today, to see my birth client and their beautiful baby too. 🥰

I’ve supported this family from very early on in their pregnancy and being a part of their journey has been so special. 💞

I am so thankful that people choose me to walk this path with them and help them to have positive experiences.

If you are pregnant and you’d like any birth preparation support, labour and birth support or postnatal support, get in touch.

www.babadoulaservices.co.uk

Julia x

Lovely to receive this in the post this morning. Thank you Abby HYPNOBIRTHING TEACHER TRAINING | Abby Watson | Love your...
17/06/2026

Lovely to receive this in the post this morning. Thank you Abby HYPNOBIRTHING TEACHER TRAINING | Abby Watson | Love your Birth 🥰 xx

🌟NEW BLOG POST!🌟❤️ POSITIVE BIRTH STORY! ❤️Bronwen’s positive home birth, in the birth pool.For about three weeks, Liesl...
09/06/2026

🌟NEW BLOG POST!🌟

❤️ POSITIVE BIRTH STORY! ❤️

Bronwen’s positive home birth, in the birth pool.

For about three weeks, Liesl kept teasing us with contractions that always faded. It was confusing, draining, and nothing like my labour with Odette (my first baby). Julia (our amazing doula) and the midwives reassured me it was normal, but it felt like waiting in limbo.

I messaged Julia regularly and she reminded me to stay positive and that baby will come when baby is ready. It made me feel much stronger and to trust my instincts and stick to the plan.

By the time I had gone more than 1 week over my due date, I was starting to get a lot of pressure from the maternity team regarding induction. I was desperate to have a home birth and I didn’t see any reason why I needed to birth my baby before they were ready.

On the 3rd November 2025, I was 41+ 4 days pregnant. I contacted Julia to let her know that I had woken up feeling “a bit off” and like I feel just before I would come on my period. I decided to take Odette out for a coffee date and whilst I was out, I felt cramps, pressure, and I lost more of my mucus plug. When I went to the toilet in the coffee shop, I thought my waters had gone too.

At around 4am on the 4th November 2025, I messaged Julia. The contractions had started again and they had really started to increase in intensity.

However, Lo and behold the contractions soon stopped and labour had stalled again. It was so weird, the contractions were so intense and then just suddenly stopped.

To read the rest of Bron’s birth story and discover how it all unfolded, click here 👇🏻

https://www.babadoulaservices.co.uk/positive-home-birth-story-yorkshire

Julia x

What a gorgeous day I had yesterday at Inspiration Day! ✨The room was filled with incredible women who are all doing am...
05/06/2026

What a gorgeous day I had yesterday at Inspiration Day! ✨

The room was filled with incredible women who are all doing amazing things to make birth better. It was such a joy to spend time with like-minded women, connect, share experiences, and listen to some truly inspiring talks.

I was completely surprised and honoured to receive another award for being an advocate for positive birth, along with these beautiful flowers. 💐 I genuinely wasn’t expecting it, and I felt so grateful and touched by the recognition.

A huge thank you to everyone involved for such a wonderful day. I left feeling inspired, uplifted, and even more passionate about supporting positive birth experiences. 🥰

Julia x

✨ BIG NEWS ✨I am beyond excited and incredibly proud to announce that I have won the Prestige Award for Hypnobirthing Sp...
27/05/2026

✨ BIG NEWS ✨

I am beyond excited and incredibly proud to announce that I have won the Prestige Award for Hypnobirthing Specialist of the Year 2026/2027! 🏆

I’m truly grateful to receive this recognition for the work I do supporting families through pregnancy, labour, birth, and postpartum.

Running a business single-handedly takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and passion, but supporting families during one of the most important times in their lives is the greatest privilege and so incredibly rewarding.💛

This award is largely based on client testimonials and positive feedback.

I want to say a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful families I’ve had the pleasure of supporting and walking alongside. It is such an honour to hold your hand throughout your pregnancy and birth journey.

I’m really looking forward to attending the Yorkshire Prestige Awards ceremony later this year! 🥂

If you’re looking to do a hypnobirthing course or for doula support during pregnancy, labour, birth, or postpartum, I’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch or visit www.babadoulaservices.co.uk

Julia x

You say when, where, who, what and how and you keep asking why!There is only one person who is in control of their pregn...
05/05/2026

You say when, where, who, what and how and you keep asking why!

There is only one person who is in control of their pregnancy and birth and that is YOU!

Hospital policies and guidelines are there for the medical professionals. They are bound by them, you are not. They are restrictive and not always the right thing for the individual person or baby.

However, you as the patient are not bound by these policies or guidelines. You are the person in control. You make the decisions and consent or decline all, some or no elements of maternity care.

If you don’t consent to something that is offered to you during your maternity care, it is considered ‘out of guidance’. This is something that you are entitled to do.

Not all policies and guidelines are based on evidence. In fact, only 9% of guidelines are based on top quality evidence. 50% are based on clinical trials and opinion based and the remaining 41% are based on clinical experience and not based on evidence whatsoever.

Make an informed decision about your maternity care and only accept what is right for you and your baby.

If you need any help making an informed decision, reach out to me. I am here to help you and support you on this journey.

Visit my website or contact me to find out more.

www.babadoulaservices.co.uk

Julia x

✨NEW BLOG POST ✨Do I need a bigger bra if I keep getting blocked milk ducts? Blocked milk ducts are very common when bre...
30/03/2026

✨NEW BLOG POST ✨

Do I need a bigger bra if I keep getting blocked milk ducts?

Blocked milk ducts are very common when breastfeeding and can even occur during pregnancy too. They can be so uncomfortable, but what causes them and is it a sign that you might need a bigger bra?

My latest blog post written by will give you all the answers that you are looking for.

“Breast size, shape, weight and sensitivity can and will most likely change significantly during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Your bra size can change up to 5 times throughout this special time.

So, should you size up your bra if you keep getting blocked ducts? The answer depends on several factors, including how your bra fits, how much pressure it puts on breast tissue, and other aspects of breastfeeding and milk flow such as what stage you’re at and the size you are. In this guide, we’ll explain what blocked ducts are, why they happen, whether bras can contribute to them, and how to choose a nursing bra that supports you through your breastfeeding journey.”

Read the full blog here ⤵️

https://www.babadoulaservices.co.uk/do-i-need-a-bigger-bra-if-i-keep-getting-blocked-milk-ducts

Julia x

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