A pregnant woman standing indoors, cradling her belly with one hand and supporting it with the other, in front of a wooden door.
Close-up of a sleeping newborn baby, with hand gently touching the baby's face, lying on a soft surface.
A close-up of an adult holding a baby's tiny foot with both hands.

Tutum’s Story

The founder of Tutum Birthing, friendly and accessible with blonde hair tied back, wearing a pink corduroy button-up shirt, sitting against a light background.

I started ‘Tutum Birthing’ after reflecting on our own birth experiences with our two girls. The births were very different but how I felt was the same and I put this down to preparing with hypnobirthing.  Our journey into parenthood was calm, we felt prepared and I therefore loved birth.  I am so pleased to be sharing my knowledge with you.  

I strongly had a need to reassure and empower parents-to-be so they felt more confident, more able and excited to give birth.  I would send private messages to parents reassuring them that how they felt was ‘normal’ I would sit up just to send that one last message of support.

It was clear to me that I needed to change the direction of my career. I was a creative in high end interiors and had a great job but it didn’t fulfil my desire, it didn’t give me personal satisfaction.  When Rosie was born and around six months later, the idea of Tutum followed.

Tutum’s Values

A birth doula with a new mother after a home birth one new mother is holding a newborn baby

  • Nurturing you and your partner throughout your pregnancy journey is my top priority, as I provide you with the care and support you truly need during this special and transformative time. Building rapport and establishing a strong relationship between us is essential for creating a foundation of trust and understanding as you prepare for the arrival of your little one.

  • Guiding you through an important and often transformative transitional time can be a profoundly meaningful experience. It involves providing support and encouragement as they navigate the challenges and joys that come with significant life changes. Whether it's a journey into parenthood or another pivotal moment, this guidance can make all the difference in helping that person feel more secure and empowered.

  • Evidence-based, non-biased information is provided regarding the NHS maternity system, ensuring that expectant parents are equipped with accurate knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about their pregnancy journey and birthing experiences.

  • You may have had a difficult journey to achieve your pregnancy or perhaps experienced a tough time during the perinatal period. Maybe this is even your second pregnancy, and you have different feelings and concerns this time around. I want you to know that I truly care about your experience and will do whatever I can to offer you and your partner the thoughtful support you need in a kind and gentle way throughout this significant time in your lives.

Tutum's Timeline

Tutum's Timeline

Black and white photo of a pregnancy test held in a person's hand, showing two lines indicating pregnancy. 
2012

Claire’s pregnancy with Flora & Hypnobirthing being a game changer.

This is where it all started! I had no idea i would feel so overwhelmed and nervous mixed with excited when we fell pregnant first time. I loved my pregnancy and was able to enjoy it when we discovered hypnobirthing. It was a total game changer, i felt strong, able and determined to be calm and not have a panic attack! Hypnobirthing definitely allowed for that.

A person holding another person's hand while they are partially submerged in a birthing pool, with their head bowed down. The scene is set in a hospital room. 
2013

Flora’s Birth Story

Wow, we thought this cannot be the real thing, the realisation that labour was maybe beginning was both scary and the most exctiing thing we had ever gone through together! Floras labour was 9 hours long and went through the typical stages of labour.

A close-up of an adult hand holding a tiny, curled-up baby foot with sunlight illuminating the foot and hand, against a blurred background. 
2016

Rosie’s Birth Story

Little Rosie is a firecracker! She has energy unlike the rest of us, this was her birth! Rosies labour began at 2.15pm and she was with us at 6.15pm. My labour was quick and powerful. Rosie was born vaginally in the labour ward at The Whittington Hospital, a great weight and fed instantly. Two different experiences but both equally beautiful.

A hypnobirthing coach demonstrating to pregnant mothers how the uterus works during labour. Recommending a birth ball for helping mothers feel more comfortable and helping SPD PGP. 
2017

Retrained as a Hypnobirthing Practitioner.

I knew i wanted to work with new mothers and parents. I loved all the reading and research i did during our pregnancies so when it was time to return to work after my second mat leave, it felt all wrong. I looked into retraining and in October 2016 i retrained in the orginal program we used with Flora, to teach hypnobirthing and havent looked back since.

Logo with a pink lotus flower and the words "tutum" in olive green and "Birthing" underneath in gray 
2017

The Launch of Tutum Birthing.

January 2017 saw the launch of Tutum Birthing! I was so happy with this fire in my belly to better the education parents were receiving. My love is to support and empower parents. This continues to be my love!

Two women, one with glasses and blonde hair, the other with glasses and light brown hair, sitting on a sofa, holding a newborn baby dressed in brown, with a white cap, in a living room. 
2019

Trained as a Birth and Postnatal Doula.

Supporting a birthing couple through pregnancy and then being asked to accompany them to the birth of their baby is an incredible priviledge and one i dont take lightly. The need to have someone you trust and connect with on a deep level is proven to improve your birth experience in many ways. Click here to learn more:

Home birth with birth pool post homebirth once midwives have left. Doula sitting with the new mother at home on the sofa. 
2021

Trained as a Mindful Breastfeeding Practitioner

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