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Manchester Based Doulas/Birthworkers 🤲🏾
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T H I S S A T U R D A Y - 9TH M A R C H ✨️🌱 5 Days to go before we share with you what we have been working so hard on for International Women's Day. Untold the Production will be showcased @contactmcr for one night only! Have you got your tickets yet? UNTOLD, an emotionally charged and unflinchingly raw theatre production that ventures into the heart-warming and wrenching journeys and experiences of Black and Brown parents as they navigate the realities of maternity in the UK. This groundbreaking show strips away the façade of societal silence to explore the unspeakable paths trodden within these communities touching on mental health, cultural stigmas, and more. Join us on this heart opening journey as we explore the past, confront the present, and demand change by shining a spotlight on these untold experiences and stories, whilst preserving the traditions and practices that make these cultures so rich. Where: Contact Theatre. Oxford Road, Manchester M12 6PN Doors open: 6pm Showtime: 6.30pm - 8pm Chilled social hour: 8pm -9pm Varied tickets - Link in the bio ✨️ THIS IS ONE NOT TO BE MISSED!!! #birthworkers #theatre #pregnancy #manchester #untoldstories #storytelling #birthexperiences #mentalhealth by @holdingherspace
U N T O L D - T H E P R O D U C T I O N ✨️ Saturday 9th March we hosted our first production UNTOLD in line with International Women's Day and Mother's Day. We did this!!! We sold out!!! We are still in awe at the responses we have had and are still receiving 🥹 The Production is based on the lived experiences of the mother's we have been working with along with our live talented artists who amplified these stories through art. We are so grateful to have been able to see this vision that's been lingering for a few years come to fruition. Thank you to all who came out and supported us. We sold out ContactMcr ✨️🙏🏾 This is just the beginning. So much more to come! Watch this space. Here are some highlights! ❤️✨️🙏🏾 #untold #theatre #production #birthwork #pregnancy #loss #Village #doulas #manchester by @holdingherspace
U N T O L D - T H E P R O D U C T I O N ✨️ In conjunction with INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2024, HOLDING HER SPACE presents a heart-warming theatre production exploring a mothers journey! UNTOLD, an emotionally charged and unflinchingly raw theatre production that ventures into the heart-warming and wrenching journeys and experiences of Black and Brown parents as they navigate the realities of maternity in the UK. This groundbreaking show strips away the façade of societal silence to explore the unspeakable paths trodden within these communities touching on mental health, cultural stigmas, and more. Set against the backdrop of a emotionally invoking reality, the production weaves together past traditions and cultures through dance, songs, thought-provoking poetry, live music, and powerful movements to create a tapestry of storytelling that transcends joy, despair and loss. Through live performance and cinematography , "UNTOLD" uncovers the raw, unspoken truth of past generations of pregnancy and birth journeys through an intergenerational cast and connects us to the depths of some of the suffering mentally, spiritually and emotionally endured during the journey. Join us on this heart opening journey as we explore the past, confront the present, and demand change by shining a spotlight on these untold experiences and stories, whilst preserving the traditions and practices that make these cultures so rich. Where: Contact Theatre. Oxford Road, Manchester M12 6PN Doors open: 6pm Showtime: 6.30pm - 8pm Chilled social hour: 8pm -9pm Varied tickets - Link in the bio ✨️ THIS IS ONE NOT TO BE MISSED!!! CREDITS: Vocals: @iamrubyann Film and Edit: @alto.optics #birthworkers #theatre #pregnancy #manchester #untoldstories #storytelling by @holdingherspace
Midwifery Today Panel Discussion A pleasure to be part of yesterday’s panel discussion at the Whitworth, exploring what midwifery care looks like in today’s climate. An open and thoughtful conversation about midwifery, birthwork and the passion and purpose that brought us all into the room. Thank you to @whitworthstillparents for inviting me to give my perspective and be apart of a conversation that keeps women, families and their experiences at its heart. @leahhazard for being a great host! Representation matters ✨️ #MidwiferyToday #Birthwork #HoldingHerSpace #MaternityCare by @holdingherspace
Beyond Baby Loss 🤍 Content note: Stillbirth and baby loss. We’re sharing another snippet from our short film, first shared at our Beyond Baby Loss event during @blackbabylossawareness. These are the stories behind our project—Black and Black mixed heritage families’ experiences of love, stillbirth and the need for compassionate, culturally appropriate care. We honour every story shared, every parent involved and every baby remembered. These stories are helping shape culturally appropriate bereavement resources at Saint Mary’s, MFT. The full film will be archived on the Burdett Trust for Nursing Film Hub. Stay tuned… Rennae and Sam's Story 🤍 Filmed and edited by @artlivingthroughoneness #blackbabylossawarenessweek #babyloss #stillbirth #BeyondBabyLoss by @holdingherspace
Beyond Baby Loss 🤍 Content Note: Pregnancy and Baby Loss. For Baby Loss Awareness Week, we’re sharing snippets from our short film, first shared at our Beyond Baby Loss Event during @blackbabylossawareness These are the stories behind our project. Black and Black Mixed heritgae mothers’ and families’ experiences of love, loss and the need for compassionate, culturally appropriate care. We honour every story shared and every baby remembered. These stories are helping develop Culturally appropriate resources at Saint Mary's MFT hospital. The full film will archived on the Burdett Trust for Nursing Film Hub. Stay tuned... Sasha and Reece's Story 🤍 Film and edited: @artlivingthroughoneness #blackbabylossawarenessweek #babyloss #angels by @holdingherspace
Midwifery Today: A panel discussion hosted by Leah Hazard 📅 Saturday 24 October 2026 ⏰ 2-4pm 📍 the Whitworth | Mcr | M15 6ER What does midwifery feel like today - in all its care, pressure, skill and emotional weight? Join us for a thoughtful panel discussion hosted by practising NHS midwife, activist and bestselling author @leahhazard, held alongside 'The Labour of Care' exhibition at the Whitworth. We’re delighted to welcome a brilliant panel of voices working across maternity care, advocacy, birth work and creative wellbeing: Meet the panelists: (Slide 2) Laura Godfrey-Isaacs @godfrey_isaacs - Artist, midwife and birth activist whose work explores birth, feminism, care and social change. (Slide 3) Naomi Pemberton @naidavina - Founder & Director of @holdingherspace - supporting women and birthing people through pregnancy, birth and beyond. (Slide 4) Abigail Latif @maternal_matters matters - NHS midwife creating space for honest conversations, support and advocacy around birth choices, maternal health and wellbeing. (Slide 5) Zainab Sarwar @amanahbirthandbeyond - offering culturally sensitive support around pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Together, the panel will reflect on the realities, pressures and possibilities of midwifery today - and how creative spaces can offer time to pause, connect and think collectively about care, support and wellbeing. The event will be mainly discussions between the panelists but there will be plenty of time for questions from the audience too. Come along and simply listen to the conversation or have your opportunity to be part of the conversation through the Q&A. Open to midwives, maternity care providers, students, healthcare workers, artists, researchers and anyone interested in maternity care, women’s health, creative wellbeing or lived experience-led conversations. Don't forget whilst your here to visit the beautiful exhibition 'The Labour of Care' - shaped by the experiences of midwives and maternity care providers. Book your place now via our bio @Whitworthstillparents #maternitytoday #midwifepanel #maternalmatters #maternitymatters #maternity by @holdingherspace
Move. Breathe. Connect. What an amazing yoga session this was, held by Nai. @holdingherspace @naidavina Slowing down, breathing, being present 🫶🏾 Connection isn’t just about the people around you. It’s about coming back to yourself too. We don’t do this enough. If you are interested in group sessions drop a 🫶🏾 📸 @bybella.visuals #yoga #movebreatheconnect #wellnesscommunity #manchesterfitness #manchesterevents by @holdingherspace
RESET. MOVE. BREATHE. CONNECT. 🤍 🗓 Saturday 25th July 2026 | 11:30am–1:30pm 📍 Reset Studios MCR | Studio 2 As part of our Reset Wellness Edition month, we’re so excited to welcome you to another beautiful class. Join us for a calming yoga session designed to help you slow down, reconnect and reset. What’s included: 🤍 A grounding yoga session with the lovely Nai Davina 🤍 Herbal teas and wellness refreshments 🤍 Time to connect with like minded women 🤍 A welcoming class suitable for all levels Nai creates calm, intentional spaces where movement, breath and mindfulness come together. Whether it’s your first class or you’re a regular yogi, you’ll be warmly welcomed into a relaxed and supportive environment. ✨ Spaces are intentionally limited to keep each session personal and intimate, so don’t wait—secure your place today. 🎟️ Tickets: £18 | DM us to book 🤍 We can’t wait to welcome you. #YogaManchester #ManchesterYoga #WomensWellness #ManchesterEvents #MindfulMovement by @holdingherspace
A P P R E C I A T I O N P O S T ✨️ This time last week, we were in between screening our short film for @blackbabylossawareness week and having a very needed discussion with our panellists about what better aftercare for Black women looks like. The whole day and weekend was filled with deep conversations, tears, laughter, and meaningful deliberation on solutions. We couldn't have wanted the day to go any better!! Our hearts are full. We want to say a huge thank you to all the mothers and dads who supported in sharing their experiences, giving insight and being there on the day, your efforts to ensure change happens for other families in the future is heart-warming. We appreciate each and every one of you ❤️ Our @sandscharity representative @jordan.sands.acc for bringing your expertise, input and resources in supporting African and Caribbean communities ✨️ Our midwives from our local MFT trust. For coming into the community and being apart of this needed conversation and development ✨️ Our Chaplaincy team inc. Bishop Brown for being a part of the discussion on spiritual and religious needs ✨️ Our videographer @artlivingthroughoneness for honouring each story and creating something special ✨️ Our amazing therapist @thetappingmiracle ✨️ Our amazing sound bath facilitator @iamrubyann ✨️ The Hyatt Hotel for supporting us with the beautiful space and everyone else supporting this project. We see you, we appreciate you ✨️ The work continues.... 🤎🙏🏾 #pregnancyjourney #pregnancyloss #birthwork #doulas #manchester by @holdingherspace
B B L A W: Walk and Talk Manchester 🤎✨️ The rain held up for us in Manchester for our National @blackbabylossawareness Walk. What a beautiful day to come together for conversations, in unity, and to connect with others all whilst getting our steps in 🙏🏾 Thank you to everyone who came and supported the cause and the lasting connections made. We'll continue to grow and Thank you @midwife_alicia for continuing to expand these initiatives. 🤎 by @holdingherspace
What a weekend it's been ✨️. We hosted our @blackbabylossawareness event this Saturday and the love was felt. The conversations were had and the space was held. Keep posted for more sharings from the day 🤎🙏🏾 Huge thanks to @hyattmanchester for supporting us!!! #blackbabylossawareness #blackbabylossawarenessweek #manchester by @holdingherspace

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