Birth Doula,
Pregnancy Yoga & Postnatal Support in Richmond & South West London
Experienced support for pregnancy, birth and the early weeks of motherhood —
from birth doula support and birth preparation,
to pregnancy yoga and postpartum recovery
Hello, I'm Amelie
I'm so glad you've found your way here.
I'm Amelie Cresswell — an experienced birth and postpartum doula, pregnancy and postnatal yoga teacher and birth preparation specialist based in Richmond, South West London.
For more than 12 years, I've supported women through pregnancy, birth and the early weeks & months of motherhood. Unique experiences that stay with you and change you however they unfold, but that you can positively shape by being well guided and wonderfully cared for.
My approach brings together body & birth education, movement, yoga biomechanics, mindfulness, practical birth preparation and emotional support, to help you feel comfortable, prepared and confident in yourself, your choices, your body and your baby as you navigate this very unique time. Just as it should be.
This is what I'm here to do, for you. With you.
Amelie is an incredible teacher, and so knowledgeable about pregnancy and the body. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and truly believe she offers the best pregnancy yoga and postnatal support classes in Richmond.
Sophia - Richmond
Birth Doula & Postpartum Doula Support in Richmond & South West London
Birth & postpartum are big, but you needn’t navigate these alone.
From exploring your options in pregnancy and birth preparation, to continuous support during labour and practical and emotional support after your baby arrives, my doula support is here to help you take away the overwhelm, support your decision-making, and stack the odds of a positive birth experience & gentle beginnings with your baby.
My approach combines my deep understanding of birth, postpartum and navigating maternity care with my specialist knowledge of biomechanics, bodywork, yoga and mindfulness, and some warmth, calm and deep care for who you are and what matters to you.
I support families across Richmond, Kew, Twickenham, Kingston, Wimbledon, Barnes, West London, Central London and parts of Surrey.
French-speaking doula support is also available.
Pregnancy Yoga & Birth Preparation in Richmond & Kew
Move, breathe, relax and prepare for birth with expert-led pregnancy yoga designed to support your changing body throughout pregnancy. Classes combine mindful movement, breathwork, relaxation and practical preparation for labour — helping you feel stronger, calmer, more comfortable and more connected to yourself and your baby.
Postnatal Yoga, Mum & Baby classes in Richmond & Kew
The early months with a new baby can be wonderful, exhausting and overwhelming all at once.
Specifically designed postnatal yoga, baby massage and mum & baby yoga classes offer you space & guidance to recover, take care of your body, support your baby's development and meet other new parents in a safe, supportive environment.
1:1 Pregnancy & Postnatal Recovery
Individual support, tailored completely around your needs, your body, your pregnancy or postpartum recovery. Includes specialist rehabilitation after caesarean birth and caesarean scar massage & therapy
Sessions can take place in the comfort of your own home or online, suiting your schedule.
Why work with me?
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Since stepping on this path after having my first baby, I have supported hundreds of women through pregnancy, birth & early postpartum and motherhood.
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I have undertaken (and continue to undertake) in-depth study of birth physiology, movement for pregnancy, biomechanics (movement for birth), somatic movement, postpartum recovery modalities including pelvic floor work and caesarean scar therapy.
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Supporting you from the first to the fourth trimester.
Because each step feeds into the other, and you deserve guidance and care throughout. -
You are not just a number. Taking care of your body, your baby, your choices and your individual circumstances are at the heart of my work.
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I’ve been based in Richmond since 2010 and have a deep knowledge and contacts at local maternity hospitals (Kingston, West Middlesex, Chelsea & Westminster, Queen Charlotte’s) and local practitioners to further support you (including pelvic floor physios, osteopath, lactation specialists, and more!).
Pregnancy yoga & doula blog
The best positions for labour & birth: 5 doula tips
Labour & birth can be a long journey - especially for first-time mums. As contractions work to usher your baby through the tight space of your pelvis, what you do with your body (and what you have done in pregnancy!) can make a great deal of difference between an effective and as comfortable (as can be experience, and a long, exhausting one, which can lead to a cascade of interventions you may not want…
5 top tips to manage pelvic pain in pregnancy
If you’re pregnant and suffering from pelvic pain, you are not alone. Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) – as it’s officially known – affects 1 in 5 women, according to the Pelvic Partnership. PGP refers to pain felt anywhere round the pelvis (at the front or back, all around or inside the pelvis, or radiating into the vagina and inner thighs), most often felt when walking, bending, climbing stairs or turning over in bed.
Pregnancy Yoga & Postnatal Yoga Online
Can't make it to my local classes? Access pregnancy yoga and postnatal recovery sessions online, whenever and wherever suits you.
Find me on Instagram
@firsttofourth.yoga.doula