natalis

Welcome

When a baby is born, so is a mother

Natalis is a leading specialist centre providing prenatal care, doula services, postpartum care and psychotherapy. We work passionately and thoughtfully, to ensure you’re feeling relaxed and prepared for the life-changing journey ahead.

‘Scientific evidence shows that expectant mothers matched with a doula had better birth outcomes.’

Our

Mission

Our goal is to give parents-to-be the best possible start in birth and parenting.

We hope to provide you with the tools you need to enjoy the amazing times ahead and to grow and develop both on a personal level and in your new role as a parent.

Founder & Director

Dr Mica Vidal-Taylor

She is a psychotherapist, consultant professional coach, and published scientist. After graduating from Oxford University, she gained her PhD in Pharmacology from Imperial College London. She’s also a doula and Mindfulness instructor.

She combines her psychological background and her doula training to help women and their partners feel empowered and comfortable during pregnancy, the delivery process, and the postpartum period, both on a physical and emotional level. Dr Vidal-Taylor has specific expertise addressing fear and anxiety that may arise before, during, or after birth.

My beautiful pregnancy programme

Meet your baby feeling calm and happy by embarking on this journey with the support of a doula, who will support you every step of the way. Using an evidence-based approach, you will work with your doula to achieve a safe, calm and positive pregnancy and birthing experience. You’ll connect learn to navigate your changing body, birth options, and prepare for life with a new baby.

Pregnancy circles

We bring together pregnant women who are at similar stages in pregnancy for information-sharing and social support. It provides a woman-centred, heart-led supportive and inclusive community environment. This is an opportunity to make life-long friends to walk alongside as you welcome new life into your home, with consistent during time of uncertainty and constant change. This is a space where mamas can voice their most pressing themes of fears, and concerns and reflect on their vital relationships, setting them on a path of connection, love, and joy.

Preparing together

Building a solid circle of support is crucial for expectant parents, because sometimes things don’t go as planned, and life with a baby can be a lot more challenging than you ever imagined, and each experience is as unique and special as your baby-to-be. The circle provides an opportunity for support during guided discussions and to build your village with consistent and expert support. Diversity, openness, vulnerability and sharing are the pillars during our meetings for parents and families of all kinds.

Postpartum circles

Mamas are often forgotten and neglected, and simply not taught or supported during their postpartum years. This is a journey that begins very fast, but you don’t have to go (and shouldn’t!) through it alone. These circles provide the support you need during one of the most challenging transitions in life and will help you learn to love yourself in your new role, and prepare fully for the person you have become. We’ll address the root cause of symptoms such as anxiety, hair loss, postpartum depression, hormones imbalances, relationship issues and anything that’s hindering your growth during this crucial period.

Building healthy relationships programme

Having a baby is one of the top 10 most stressful situations you will experience in your life. So having a decent plan for when you are in the trenches can be the difference between making or breaking a couple. This programme ensures that the transition into parenthood is smooth and enjoyable, and will help you safeguard your relationship.

Integrative Psychotherapy

We pull therapeutic tools from a wide array of evidence-based psychotherapy and wellness approaches, so that your sessions are customised to your needs. Integrative psychotherapy is a model of treatment that works with the person holistically — their thoughts, feelings, behaviours, physiological systems, and their spirit. Our highly trained, integrative psychotherapists will work with you to help you achieve your goals, maximize your health and realign so that you can authentically live the life you want to live. We help you process, navigate and cultivate connection.

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