Why I became a teacher
Hello!
I thought I would tell you a little bit more about my journey and why I decided to become a Perinatal educator. What do I mean by perinatal educator? I teach both antenatal and postnatal classes and workshops. I work with families in the first 1001 critical days of life, from early pregnancy until the toddler years, offering continued support during the most important time in a child’s life for development. Until recently I was a Daisy Foundation perinatal educator, completing all of my training with this fantastic business. In the Spring of 2023 I started the move away from Daisy towards launching Blossom Birth and Baby, my own independent business.
Before walking down this wonderful path I had spent many years working in retail. I loved chatting with new people each day and hearing little snippets about their lives. The job supported study and house renovations and whilst I loved it, it wasn’t my calling.
Then 9 years ago I had the happy news I had fallen pregnant. I read every book, watched every clip, attended yoga classes, swimming sessions, workshops and classes. My beautiful daughter was born in a birthing pool and our breastfeeding journey was a straightforward one. I took her to every baby class going and then discovered Daisy Baby tinies. I instantly felt safe, at ease and confident in my abilities. It was the first class I had attended where I felt like an individual, not just ‘mum’. The friendships I formed there are still going strong all of these years later.
20 months after my daughter arrived I welcomed my son into the world. He was born in the same birthing pool and once again I left the hospital feeling I had had a positive birth experience. This time around I had attended Daisy Birthing classes and I felt so much more confident, educated and empowered in my decisions. Not to mention that I already had my ‘village’ on standby in the amazing group of women I had met whilst preparing for his birth. This proved invaluable.
Despite having such positive birth and breastfeeding experiences both times, it quickly became apparent I was experiencing Post Natal Depression. As I had done with my daughter, I took my son to Daisy Baby Tinies and Daisy Baby Wrigglers classes. The unconditional support, understanding, patience and growing confidence I felt there helped me on my path to recovery.
So why become a teacher myself? I wish for all parents to receive the same continuous support that I received on my own journey. I hope other mothers form lasting friendships like those I formed. Whatever your parenting choices, whether you hope for a water birth or a planned caesarean section, to breast or bottle feed, I hope you feel confident, empowered and informed in your choices. I hope to give back a little of what I received on my own motherhood rollercoaster.
As always, any questions please do get in touch. I look forward to seeing you in class or a workshop soon.
Michelle x
