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Helping you prepare for a birth and breastfeeding experience that you can get EXCITED about!

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Congratulations on your pregnancy!

When it comes to having a baby, I know it can all feel a bit overwhelming.

But it doesn't need to be that way. I'm here to reassure you that you can do this and to change that anxiety into excitement! With hypnobirthing, breastfeeding, pregnancy relaxation and postnatal doula support in and around Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells & Sevenoaks, I provide you with the information and tools that put you in control of your journey into parenthood.

Positive, realistic, comprehensive support for a birth and breastfeeding experience that you can truly get excited about!

Rachel x

Happy clients

'Your tips and knowledge are priceless! Without you we wouldn't have the same amazing story to tell!'

— L & O

'Even though I like to think we had read up a bit on the topic and we did do NCT classes, it didn't even touch the sides compared to what you offered us!'

— G & J

'I honestly don't think I would have got through this first week of breastfeeding without the knowledge and support tools I gained from the course with you.'

— V & C

'I honestly don't know where to start...you transformed us from naiive, overwhelmed, first time parents to confident, positive parents who are prepared, informed and excited about the birth of our baby.'

— L & L

Rachel of Strong Like Mama having coffee at Notcutts cafe near Tunbridge Wells Hospital, smiling with her baby on her lap

What are you struggling with? I'd love to help you

Hi, I'm Rachel! I live in Tonbridge and I support new and expectant parents to feel prepared and excited for birth and breastfeeding!

I provide the information, support and care that sometimes falls through the cracks in our over-stretched NHS maternity system. I tell you the things that other antenatal courses skip. So that your birth and breastfeeding prep is not only positive but realistic.

If you have questions, would like to chat or just want to explore your options - book a call with me!

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Blog

Should I have a stretch & sweep?

August 04, 2022

A stretch and sweep (also know as just a sweep) is one of the most widespread interventions in pregnancy and labour. Many women have sweeps in late pregnancy and it is something that has become pretty routine. But what are they? And what are the benefits and the risks of having one?

Using a birth ball during pregnancy and early labour

July 01, 2022

The benefits of using birth balls in labour have been suspected for a while, and in 2020 a study was published that confirmed some amazing statistics. The Ball Trial was introduced to look into women’s experiences of using a birth ball in labour. Not only did birth balls improve women’s early labour experience, they were associated with hospital admissions later in labour, and amazingly they reduced the rate of unplanned caesarean birth.