About Me
Hey there! I'm Elle, a Mum to my little girl gang, Maeve, Fearne & Remi and wife to Matt, and totally obsessed with all things Pregnancy & Birth.
I’m a true local, born at Salisbury Maternity Unit, schooled in Figheldean and Durrington, and I now live just a mile away from where I grew up. I’m definitely a village kid who loves the outdoors and tries to live a slow, sustainable life. Our family is all about that chill vibe—baby wearing, dog walking, and enjoying a good beer.
I’m super passionate about making positive changes in our local maternity services and being a voice for the parents in our community as the Lead for the Salisbury Maternity Voices Partnership.
I've been obsessed with pregnancy and birth for as long as I can remember. Growing with a dad who was a herdsman, I was always amazed watching cows give birth like total pros. Living close to Stonehenge also influenced my views; I often think about how our ancestors handled childbirth before all the medical fuss and media panic.
When I was pregnant with my first child, I tried out Pregnancy Yoga and Hypnobirthing, and I just knew it was my thing. The idea that we can actually enjoy our pregnancy and birthing experience by taking charge, shifting our mindset, and trusting our bodies and babies blew my mind. It just made so much sense!
After returning from maternity leave, I trained as a Birth Worker, starting with Hypnobirthing and Pregnancy Yoga at ZenMuma training school. Following a successful first year, I joined The Birth Uprising team to teach a Hypnobirthing course that aligns better with my vibe. I’ve also trained in Postnatal & Baby Yoga, allowing me to support you and your baby beyond birth!
My classes and services are inclusive for everyone, regardless of relationship status, even if you're flying solo! If you're seeking a relaxed, friendly, and fun atmosphere without judgment, you've found the right place. We occasionally do yoga to the tunes of Beyoncé and Sean Paul, and I've been known to present "Beer Babies" to well-behaved dads at the end of a Hypnobirthing course! Plus, every class always end with cake!
10 things I am passionate about
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Pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimester
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Educating people about the simplicity of birth
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Empowering birthers to have the birth they deserve... a birth they choose that they're not coerced in to
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Helping birthers have their best birth possible by teaching them how to use their bodies and breath
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Supporting young Parents through what can be a really scary time
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Building communities for local pregnant folk, especially military families who don't have their natural support network nearby
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Representing my local community and passing on feedback to our maternity systems
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Raising casual awareness around infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy after loss and keeping people's private lives private
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The power of nature
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Cheese, wine, beer, pizza (ok I know that's cheating but I couldn't just choose one)
Qualifications
ZenMuma
Full Certification in Hypnobirthing, Pregnancy Yoga, Postnatal & Baby Yoga
The Birth Uprising
Hypnobirthing Instructor Conversion Course
The Earth Doula
Breast/Chestfeeding 101, for Birth Workers
Birthrights
Human Rights in Maternity Care: Supporting Informed Consent and Choice