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“Lauren was the exact doula I was looking for. She is super calm, fun, knowledgeable and supportive. She was supportive not only for me but also my husband who found the whole pregnancy and childbirth thing daunting. He appreciated her being part of the process a great deal. Lauren was always there to answer any questions we had, and still have! She made the birth experience so much more positive and I wouldn’t not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a doula. I will miss our daily catch ups now that I have given birth!”

— Tessa, Ottalie’s Mum

“Lauren helped my wife and as we prepared for the birth of our daughter. I think it’s fair to say that without Lauren our experience of birth would have been very different and far worse. She was amazing and despite challenging circumstances made the whole experience an extremely positive one. She was so helpful, kind and caring during the birth and delivered in every way she said she would often going above and beyond. As new parents we have found that her advice prior to birth and her help during the birth has empowered us to make positive decisions and not simply accept the status quo. As a guy in a delivery room (who is slightly afraid of hospitals) and a first time Dad, Lauren’s help was invaluable!”

— Benjamin, Domino’s Dad

Screenshot 2020-03-07 at 18.25.00.png — **THE BARNES DOULA**

**LAUREN MILLIGAN**
A former news editor turned doula, I am practical and patient - skills learned both as a journalist and as a mum to four hilarious and terrifyingly adventurous children. I want you to have the birth you want, whatever that looks like for you, and have a toolbox of measures to help you get there…

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The Zwischen

What is the zwischen? The last few days and weeks of pregnancy as you wait for your baby to be born are not easy, but take heart. This special time is doing so much while you do so little!

What It’s Really Like To… Have A Doula

This Morning’s resident GP, Dr Zoe Williams, had spent enough time working in obstetrics to feel that an elective caesarean would probably be her choice of birth - but after enlisting the support of a doula she elected for a homebirth. Williams explains why, and how the decision changed her whole approach to birth.

The Life-Changing Art of Pregnancy Yoga

Local yoga teacher and mum of two Claire Grundy wasn’t always a yoga bunny, but finding her practice helped her gain much more than just strength and suppleness. Here shares her tips for yoga in pregnancy.

8 Reasons Your Placenta Is Your Superpower

Birth workers are generally obsessed with this amazing temporary organ, yet many parents-to-be are at best oblivious to its wonder and at worst horrified and disgusted by the sight and very thought of it. So what’s so special about your placenta anyway?

What It’s Really Like To… Have Twins

From whether the pregnancy and birth will be different, to what to buy to make life easier on the other side, the best advice comes from those who have been there and done it.

Giving Birth In South West London

From the hospitals that serve the area to the homebirth provisions for women in South West London, we explore birth in SW London

What Is A “Natural Birth” And Should I Have One?

What does “natural birth” mean? And is that what I should be aiming for? Terms explained and myths debunked.

The Secret To Successful Breastfeeding

Is there a trick to make sure breastfeeding will be successful first time? We look at the truth of what really works

Seven Life Hacks To Survive Your First Week With A Newborn

The secrets that parents who’ve survived the newborn phase wish they’d known - including the things that no one tells you until you’re in the thick of it.