Hi ... I'm Linzi

Here is a little bit about me…..

I live just outside Glasgow with my husband and 4 kids.

I have had an interest in pregnancy and birth for as long as I can remember. I had planned to study midwifery when I settled down but after my first baby, I kind of lost the passion. I had a straightforward pregnancy and birth but I definitely felt like I didn’t have any say in my birth. I wasn’t sure it was the career for me. Babies 2 and 3 came along and I suffered from post-natal depression both times. I didn't think there was anything I could have done to prevent it. 

The turning point came in 2018 when I found out we were expecting our 4th baby. I started to dig a bit deeper to see if there was anything I could do to reduce my chances of developing PND this time.

I researched about my hormones in pregnancy, the connection between my brain and body and the best environment to support this. I had no idea I could have saved so much time by learning all of this and more by taking a hypnobirthing course!

We decided on a homebirth. It just felt like the right thing for us. We had the best support from our midwives. They were so respectful and unobtrusive. I felt so calm and supported. I actually didn't believe I was in labour!

I spent most of my time swaying on my birth ball, using gas & air and eating Haribo's. It felt totally manageable.

Penny was born in the pool at home on the 3rd February 2019. It felt bloody amazing! For the first time in my life I totally trusted myself and my body. I was in awe of what my body could achieve. It's a day myself and my family will cherish forever. 

Ever since, I have immersed myself in all things pregnancy, birth and beyond. I studied Maternity Care at college, completed my Breastfeeding Peer Support training and the icing on the cake....I became a qualified Hypnobirthing Instructor. Now I get to share my knowledge and passion supporting families prepare for the most important day of their lives. This includes the wonderful Mums I support as part of the perinatal team at Amma Birth Companions. I have the privilege of supporting people at community midwife appointments, consultant appointments, scans and during labour and birth. This gives me a unique insight into the realistic expectations of birthing within the Queen Elizabeth, Princess Royal and Royal Alexandria Hospitals. I absolutely love what I do!