As a doula, I wanted to serve more black women in a way that we deserve to be served –with understanding and empathy.
Served in a way that honours and respects our rich and diverse African and Caribbean heritage and the way it intersects with a maternity system that often struggles to see and hear us.
I promise you won’t see any reference to BAME here; I won’t be lumping you into a one size fits all group.
I see you and I see your individual needs!
Are you tired of seeing Black women unsupported and signing up to courses that don’t serve us well?
My inbox is full of Black women asking for support and information that hasn’t been included on the 'one size fits all' birth preparation courses.
It's different here! I care about how you birth. I am invested in your experience. When you win, we all win!
I want to use my extensive experience to shorten your learning curve, cut through the fluff and serve you with the information and support that’s going to take you quickly and safely from anxiety to birth confidence and beyond.
I know that when you feel confident and supported, you’ll relax, start to enjoy your pregnancy and bond with your unborn baby.
Your partner and loved ones will benefit too.
When we nurture the mamas, people around her soak up that positive energy too so relationships become more harmonious.
Happy mom, happy everyone!
OR 1 PAYMENT OF £297
It really does take a village to raise a mama! Looking for your Village?
Whether you're a 1st time or a 5th time mom, the plethora of information online about pregnancy, birth and motherhood has left you feeling overwhelmed and confused. You know that you should be making preparations but you're not sure about the what, where and how. You can stop searching, I've included EVERYTHING you'll need to get you ready for confident birth and parenting.
And..... exhale!
Our private community is hosted right here, away from the distractions of Facebook!
You've found your Village. You're now part of a supportive community of other Black mamas-to-be. It's a safe and non-judgemental space where conversations around pregnancy, birth and parenting happen. You feel relieved that you're not alone as you walk the path with others who welcome you and totally get you!
GOOD support is a vital to Black birth and parenting success and you'll get plenty of it here!
Each month we'll meet online to check in with each other and learn how best to prepare for birth and parenthood. It's at these monthly get togethers that you'll benefit from some doula wisdom and the wisdom of the other Black mamas in the Village!
Any anxieties that you had before joining us are replaced with feelings of calmness & confidence.
I also offer 1:1 support for mamas who'd benefit from some extra nurturing.
I'm so excited to share this learning with you as I know how impactful this information is!
You'll be encouraged to read and watch the content of your choice and as a result you'll have the information that's relevant to you. You'll feel empowered now that you have the knowledge that you need to make this journey to motherhood the best it can be.
You'll come to the end of your learning and feel super confident now that you're fully prepared for the journey from pregnancy to life with your new baby. You've come a long way and grown so much in confidence and knowledge. You're able to make informed decisions about your pregnancy, birth & parenting. You and your partner are able to advocate for yourselves. You're all set for birth confidence! .
"I've just given birth to baby number 5. This time it was different. I was part of Black Mamas Birth Village and learned so much about my birthing rights, making a birth plan etc. It made this birth different. Also, through the group I was able to feedback to the hospital about my experience and they've agreed to make some changes!"
J
Birth Village member
We're a community that focuses solely on preparing Black mamas-to-be for birth and parenting a new baby. You'll be supported to learn at your own pace, all while being supported by a qualified and highly experienced birth professional in a community of other black mamas.
With over 30 years' experience of supporting families and preparing many parents for birth, you'll have access to the kind of information and support that works!
We leave no mama behind. We strive to see you thrive through pregnancy and motherhood. At our monthly online sessions, we'll check in with each other to make sure you're on track.
You'll be part of a supportive community of other Black mamas-to-be where you can talk freely without fear of judgement or having to explain yourself.
All learning material has been created/curated by Black birth professionals with YOU in mind which means that you won't have to waste time picking through the content, searching for information that's relevant to you!
Where appropriate we will link in with Hospital Trusts to feedback on your experiences of maternity care. Our aim is to help bring about change so that Black mamas and their families have better experiences.
Once you've come to the end of the learning we have an exciting opportunity that will help you to remain at the heart of the community & become a paid Village ambassador.
ALL MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO:
As part of your fee, you'll gain immediate access to the online content so you can start learning as soon as you've signed up! There's a vast array of video lessons covering everything from pregnancy and postpartum wellness to navigating your way through the maternity system, birth partner training, 1st aid for babies and much more!
Start learning straight away and all from the comfort of your own home
OR 1 PAYMENT OF £297
Access hours and hours of amazing, easy to follow content including hypnobirthing audio tracks, downloadable templates, and hours of video content.
From any device, any time at your convenience. Resume exactly where you left off. No limits on the number of times you can view the video content.
Join our private community and connect with Black mamas from around the UK and further afield. Learn and share with our ever growing community.
Let me guide you along the shortest route to pregnancy, birth and parenting success. My specially designed downloadable resources have been created with you in mind.
You'll have access to all of the information that I used with my doula clients to ensure that they were fully informed and prepared for their new baby's arrival. Forget the endless scrolling and online searching, it's here for you all clearly laid out for you to use.
YOUR REFLECTIVE JOURNAL
When you join our community, you'll receive a hard copy of your own personal reflective journal so that you can document and reflect on your journey through pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.
You'll receive a hard copy of Midwife Marley's Guide for Everyone. This book is concise, current and has ALL the answers to your pregnancy, birth and 4th trimester questions!
Your village awaits you!
Come sit in a community that welcomes and celebrates you. Our members describe our community as a sisterhood. You can be as present as you wish but come knowing that it's a place where you belong and can access friendship, a safe space to sound off and a place to learn from others who get you.
So what are mamas saying about the Village?
"I gave birth to a lovely baby boy this morning. We are both well. I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done, even if it seems small to you!"
"The affirmation discussion helped me focus inward & think about how magical this birth will be. You provided a safe space where we can address our fears. Thank you!
Birth Village Mama
"Thank you so much for our chat, it was really helpful. It’s so nice being able to access this advice and guidance from a caring, trustworthy source."
"Thank you so much Lorna! It was lovely to speak with you. I left feeling empowered and I really appreciate this information.
All the best to you."
Once you have signed up and paid your membership fee, you will have immediate access to all pregnancy, birth and postpartum content
We welcome Black mamas from all over the globe, however please bear in mind that Zoom sessions will be scheduled in the evening (GMT) Mon - Fri and the free books will not be posted to you. You will however, be able to purchase the books from Amazon at a 50% discount.
The earlier you sign up, the better! Pregnancy, birth and parenthood is a journey; I liken it to an epic adventure. Let's get you started on the right foot. I can alert you to some of the potholes that many Black mamas encounter on the way so that your journey is smoother and easier. If you've come to us already part way through your journey, maybe your baby is due very soon or you've just given birth, no matter as you'll still benefit from the pregnancy, birth and postpartum content until your baby reaches 3 months old.
My doula support starts from £2500 so whenever you sign up, at £297, £697 or £1497 you'll still be receiving jaw dropping value!
Yes, you'll have the opportunity to upgrade your membership to include 1:1 support from me.
When you upgrade you'll be able to reschedule a session so long as you've given at least 24 hours' notice. Also, because these 1:1 sessions are just for you, you can also invite your partner/birth partner along. I will also record these sessions for you so you can refer back to them or share with your partner if they are unable to attend in person.
Upgrades are limited to a small number of mamas and offered on a first come, first served basis. If you think you'd benefit from individualised support, be quick as when they're gone, they're gone!
Remember, when you upgrade, you'll still have access to the private VIP community here and the Birth Village community on Facebook.
You will have access to the content as soon as you sign up until your baby reaches 3 months.
Simple, if you've changed your mind for any reason within 30 days of signing up, I offer a 100% satisfaction money back guarantee. We're confident that you'll be thrilled with what's being offered here and won't make you wade through a ridiculously long page of Terms and Conditions - if you're not happy for any reason within the first 30 days of signing up then just email us at: blackmamasbirthvillage@gmail.com and we'll issue you a refund minus £35 to cover the cost of your books, postage and payment processing fees.
Yes, you can spend many hours wading through the information that's 'out there', you can try sifting out what's useful and relevant to you as a Black mama.
You can attend free courses offered by your hospital Trust, free online courses and such like; I actually encourage you to do this!
Do all the free stuff and then circle back to this membership where we'll literally colour in the gaps (pun intended). I guarantee that you'll benefit from being part of a membership with other Black mamas, led by a Black doula. You won't find this membership and what we offer ANYWHERE else!
What you're signing up for is not just information or a course. When you sign up to the Black Mamas Birth Village Community, it's like coming home, a space where you can shrug off the shizz around you and focus on what's important - you and your baby. You have access to resources that have been especially created and curated with YOU in mind. Where else will you find information from some of the UK's top Black birth and postpartum professionals all in one place for you to consume any time, anywhere?
You also have monthly support from me - a highly experienced and highly regarded Black birth & postpartum doula who has no agenda other than wanting your journey to parenthood to be the best that it can be!
I care enough to ensure that you get what you need here. This is not a 'get them to sign up and leave them to get on with it' community; we're going through TOGETHER!
At whatever stage you sign up, I 100% guarantee that you will be receiving a stupendous amount of value!
I'm making a commitment to you and hope that you will see the value in investing in your pregnancy, birth/postpartum experience and wellness!
If there's anything you're not clear about or if you have any further questions, please contact us: blackmamasbirthvillage@gmail.com