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Alice Kirby BSc (Hons) Dip CBEd (CBI)...
 I’ve been involved in the field of pregnancy and birth for 7 years. I’m a qualified and fully insured Childbirth Educator. I hold my registration with the Federation of Antenatal Educators (FEDANT) who are the UK regulatory body for antenatal teachers.
I spent over 2 years as a student midwife in London, where I 'caught' 22 babies including 6 waterbirths, supported over 100 women in labour, co-taught NHS antenatal classes and attended hundreds more families in hospital and the local community.
After a change of heart I decided to leave the NHS and develop my career by offering private antenatal classes and complementary therapies. I have trained with leading active birth experts including Michel Odent, Janet Balaskas, Jean Sutton and Natal Hypnotherapy's Maggie Howell. I continue to learn from and be inspired by all the families I meet, and I love providing information and support at this most precious stage of life
I'm based in Helston, Cornwall, having moved back home from London towards the end of last year. In my spare time I enjoy walks to the beach and countryside, comedy, and good food and drink. I'm also training to be an aromatherapist and pregnancy yoga teacher.
Childbirth Philosophy
Parents-to-be should have access to quality, evidence based information about birth in order to make truly informed choices and decisions. I believe that birth professionals should support parents unconditionally in their informed birth choices; in accordance with NMC rules. The vast majority of women who have a positive and open attitude towards childbirth can give birth to their babies actively and instinctively in an optimal birthing environment, supported by birth partners who feel confident in responding to the needs that a woman has during labour. Women don't need to be taught how to give birth. If anything, expectant parents may need to 'unlearn' certain perceptions that birth is always dangerous, scary and very painful. By rediscovering the true, natural physiology of childbirth, parents can be empowered to take control of the birth experience.
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"Alice was lovely, very, very knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions which was fantastic" Julia, Wales
"Her depth and breadth of knowledge was a breath of fresh air" Richard, Wales
"Alice's strengths lie in the fact that she is a grounded, thorough individual. Her background in midwifery allows participants to feel at ease with the course content" Mandy, Penzance, Cornwall
"A lovely, gentle, knowledgable provider - great trust developed" Jon, Brea, Cornwall
"Very knowledgable and able to confidently talk about & discuss all issues covered on the course. Very approachable and friendly. Would definitely recommend Alice to others" Charlotte, West Midlands
"Very warm and friendly. Made me feel very comfortable with the idea of natural birthing and improved my confidence in my ability to provide support" Simon, West Midlands.
Qualifications, Experience and Memberships
* Diploma in Childbirth Education - Childbirth International
* HNC level in Midwifery Practice (180 credits) Kings College University of London & Guys & St Thomas' NHS Trust
* 2:1 Psychology & Counselling BSc (Hons) Roehampton University of Surrey
* Certificate in Leading Antenatal Classes - PROSPECT Judith Schott
* Trained & experienced in Natal Hypnotherapy™
* Active Birth Foundation Module 1: Active Birth training with Alice Charlwood, Janet Balaskas and Dr. Michel Odent
* Active Birth Foundation Module 2: Yoga for Pregnancy training with Alice Charlwood and Janet Balaskas
* Optimal Fetal Positioning training with Jean Sutton
* Nurturing Birth trained Birth and Postnatal Doula
* Doula UK Trainee Birth Doula
* CRB enhanced disclosure certificate
* Holder of professional, public liability and malpractice insurance
* Member of the National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
* Member of the Association for Improvements in Maternity Services (AIMS)
* FEDANT registrant no.11917
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