Getting Ready For Birth

Essence Midwifery Services

I run Essence Midwifery Services with my colleague, Sarah. On our Essence website, online here, you can find details of various activities and workshops we run, as well birthing equipment such as Valley Cushions, TENS machines and Birthing Seats which we have available for hire, or may be used by my private clients as part of their care package.

We will also soon be launching Essence Active Birth Buckets, which are kits to help you have a positive birth experience. Keep checking the Essence website for details!

Hypnosis In Pregnancy

Liz has recently completed HypnoBirthing Practitioner training. Details of upcoming courses and one to one sessions are available on request. Please email Liz

For information about the use of hypnosis during labour, see these links:

Hypnobirthing UK                             Natal Hypnotherapy

Dani Dennington @ The Croft Practise

Tara Economakis                             Katharine Graves

Green Babies

Many parents are concerned about the impact that new babies have on the wider environment. To this end, couples are increasingly reconsidering the use of cloth or washable nappies. Several suppliers local to Purple Walnut Midwife are listed below:

Sally Eccleston’s Lollipop                                           From Here to Maternity

Christine McRitchie’s Plush Pants

Spirit of Nature                                           Julie Osborne’s Cotton Tails

Easy Peasy Nappies


Or consider a washable nappy laundering service such as Nappy Tales: phone 01235 812747 or email.