Lovely meet up with the Annie and the team at good hope hospital last Friday. We heard about the willow unit at heartlands now open for three months and over 20 births already. The mlu births at good hope have also increased to over 50 births in the last 6 months. We also had chance to look round the lovely birth centre again. And see the beautiful birth planning visuals being used xx
Morning everyone. The wonderful Annie Lester has invited us again to get together at good hope hospital
Here is our next event for birthworkers, doulas and independent midwives. A lovely afternoon of networking and gathering knowledge and skills, a chance to speak openly with the UHB midwives and see the unit at good hope.
We will bring cake and tea but feel free to bring your lunch so we can eat together.
Here is a link to book a free spot
/e/birth-workers-meet-up-good-hope-hospital-tickets-1987919725412?aff=oddtdtcreator
Look forward to seeeing you
Rachel, Kate and Annie xxx
@elayosuk@bethelhhn@yogibirdsyoga@approachable.parenting@rachelnolanbirth
Great news that the willow suite is now open at heartlands hospital. A huge well done to Annie Lester and the team. We can’t wait to see it. Please share with the families you support. Xx
A wonderful morning earlier this month spent at the Birmingham women’s hospital, we heard all about the updates on the birth centre, postnatal wards and what the home birth team have been up to. Thanks to Melanie, Beth and Annie for hosting us and everyone that came along. Xx
@bethelhhn@elayosuk@yogibirdsyoga@rachelnolanbirth
Calling all Birth workers,
Birmingham Women’s hospital -meet the midwives and tour
An opportunity to connect and share knowledge and new updates at the womens hospital.
Friday 6th February 2026
10-12 am
ALL welcome , please use the eventbrite link, to know who is coming and refreshments included as always
/e/birmingham-birth-workers-february-2026-meet-up-tickets-1980395020818?aff=oddtdtcreator
Rachel and Kate xx
@yogibirdsyoga@rachelnolanbirth
Another wonderful gathering Heartlands💛
Big thanks to Annie Lester for welcoming us so warmly. It was great to visit the Willow Birth Centre and offer input into the soon-to-open space - such an important opportunity to shape the environment for the families we support.
Thank you to everyone who came along, for your voices, your insight, and the deep sense of connection you bring.
These gatherings always feel so special -
Here’s to continued collaboration, shared learning, and nurturing relationships between community and hospital-based care.
@yogibirdsyoga@rachelnolanbirth@bethelhhn
Our next meet up includes hopefully a tour of the Willow birth centre at heartlands and a catch up, time to connect and support.
Hope to see you there
Rachel, Kate and Annie x
✨ An Evening Just for You ✨
Join us for a calming, evening of rest, sound and community - especially for Birmingham’s birth workers.
You’ll be guided through a gentle sound bath and rest practice, with time afterwards for tea, cake and conversation. No experience needed, just come as you are.
This is a chance to receive, something for you, and simply be in community.
We know how much you all give and can’t wait to share this gentle space with you
#birminghamdoulas #birminghambirthworkers
Lovely tour if mmuh a few weeks ago. Thanks everyone for coming. Great to hear about the new improvements in maternity provision for women in Sandwell and west Birmingham.
✨ we brought together an incredible group for a workshop preparing for an exciting NIHR bid focused on Gestational Diabetes (GD) and movement — a topic too often overlooked or communicated in ways that place blame on those living with GD.
💜 We know that GD is complex — it’s not just about “being more active” or “eating better.” It’s about navigating medical systems, cultural expectations, mental health, family life, and so much more.
This research aims to co-produce holistic, community-led interventions — designed with people with lived experience, academics, and clinicians together — to create meaningful, practical, and culturally sensitive support.
🌱 And of course, the workshop had all the vibes you expect from Cysters: paid participation ✅, samosas and spring rolls ✅, cultural connection ✅, and a space where everyone felt seen and heard.
💫 Creating safe, co-produced spaces like this — where PPIE (Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement) is done properly — is what Cysters does best. If you’re looking to work with us on authentic, inclusive research, get in touch!
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