Meghan Markle has reportedly hired a doula and is learning hypno-birthing techniques

She’s a couple months away from giving birth, and it looks like Meghan Markle is getting herself prepared for the big day, as she’s reportedly hired a doula.

Unlike a midwife, a doula or non-medical assistant, gives women emotional support during pregnancy and birth helping to assist the mum through key decisions, provide reassurance and encouragement.

“Meghan is focused on calm and positive energy around the birth — she’s a big believer in that,” a source told Us Weekly.

 

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The Duchess of Sussex will become Patron of four organisations that reflect the causes and issues with which she has long been associated including the arts, access to education, support for women and animal welfare. Her Majesty The Queen has passed on two patronages to The Duchess of Sussex –The National Theatre and The Association of Commonwealth Universities. The Queen has held the roles for 45 and 33 years respectively. Her Royal Highness will also take on Patronage of two additional charities as part of her official working portfolio – Smart Works and Mayhew. Visit the link in our bio to find out more. ? Phil Noble / Reuters

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Meghan Markle has reportedly hired a doula and is learning hypno-birthing

The doula has reportedly made lots of regular visits to Meghan at home and is expected to be coaching her on giving birth as she gets closer to her due date.

What’s more, the publication reports that Prince Harry is also very involved and “is doing everything he can to make sure Meghan’s comfortable and happy.”

 

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The @bristololdvic1766 is the oldest continuously working theatre in the English speaking world — today The Duke and Duchess of Sussex toured the recently renovated facility, finding out more about the theatre’s unique history and links to the local community. Their Royal Highnesses also dropped in on a workshop attended by local school children, part of the Old Vic’s outreach programme. #RoyalVisitBristol

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Meghan has reportedly been learning hypno-birthing techniques and is having acupuncture

There’s also been reports that the Duchess of Sussex has also been learning some hypno-birthing techniques for labour.

“Meg wants a natural birth if she can have one. Her mother is very into anything that is holistic and natural, and having been brought up with yoga and mindfulness, it’s all very much part of Meghan’s birth plan,” a source told Vanity Fair.

The insider also added that Meghan has also been having acupuncture sessions.

 

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Today The Duchess of Sussex made her first visit to @TheMayhew since becoming Patron – Mayhew is a grassroots charity working in a unique way to improve the lives of animals and people to better communities both in London and internationally. Mayhew looks for innovative ways to reduce the number of animals in need through pro-active community and educational initiatives and preventative veterinary care. Among the people she met was Wully, a formerly homeless pet refuge service user, and his two dogs Azzy and Gallis – The Duchess found out about the different ways Mayhew’s animal welfare officers have supported Wully and his pets over the past 11 years. Her Royal Highness also met Roobarb the dog, who is part of Mayhew’s dog therapy programme TheraPaws, which puts smiles on the faces of vulnerable individuals. The Duchess met volunteers who dedicate their time to Mayhew community programmes, including the trap, neuter and return programme, which controls and cares for the feral cat communities in London. And Her Royal Highness was also able to meet the team behind Mayhew’s international work, which includes an overseas vet training programme in countries like India and Afghanistan to help improve animal welfare.

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“Meghan has been having regular acupuncture sessions to help her unwind and relax. It’s brilliant for the blood circulation and boosting blood flow to the uterus,” they revealed.

“She plans to use acupuncture right up to her due date.”

Meghan and Harry’s royal baby is due to arrive in late April or early May.

How a doula is different from a midwife

Midwives play a significant role in most of our pregnancy and birth journeys. These incredible health professionals provide crucial care from pregnancy through to the postpartum period.

However, a doula is more of a friend. Someone who provides immense emotional support to a mum-to-be (and her partner) before, during and after a baby is born.

Doulas often find themselves helping women overcome birthing or parental anxieties.

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