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2026
As 2026 begins, I’m choosing softness over pressure, presence over rushing — and sharing a little update on my doula support in Belfast.
Jan 4


Boys or Girls books?
Talking about bodies, menstruation and sex education at home helps boys grow with emotional intelligence, respect and body literacy.
Nov 1, 2025


October Reflections: Turning Towards Postnatal Support
Discover why I’m shifting from birth work to postnatal doula support in Belfast. Learn how I can support your family in those first precious weeks.
Oct 4, 2025


EDN Vilnius 2025
Once again, it feels almost impossible to put into words what we lived and shared during these oxytocinated three-and-a-half days at the European Doula Network (EDN) Conference 2025 in Vilnius.
Sep 30, 2025


A Wee Blog Catch-Up: Birth, Doulas, and Postpartum Reminders
This week has been full of music, fresh air, community and powerful chats about birth and postpartum. From climbing Cavehill to supporting mums-to-be, I’m sharing a wee round-up of life lately — plus some thoughts on doulas, birth choices, and six simple postpartum reminders that every new parent deserves to hear.
Aug 23, 2025


My Labour and Birth Playlist: What Got Me Through Birth
Discover how music transformed my labour and birth here in Belfast, experience and why the best birth playlist is the one you make yourself.
May 31, 2025


Pack THIS in Your Birth Bag!
Alright, Belfast mamas-to-be, I’m about to give you a birth bag tip you won’t find on your standard hospital checklist.
Pack a straw
Mar 9, 2025


International Women’s Day 2025
Ah, here we are again—another International Women’s Day, another day of speeches, hashtags, and corporate pinkwashing.
Mar 8, 2025


Birth is Not About Control, It’s About Letting Go
But here’s the thing—birth isn’t about control; it’s about trust. Birth works best when you surrender to it, not when you try to fight it.
Mar 5, 2025


March Babies
March babies are a wonderful mix of dreamers and doers. Those born under Pisces tend to be deeply intuitive, gentle, and imaginatives
Mar 1, 2025


Podcast Feature: My Conversation with Hillary at The Birth Geeks
Doulas, Cultural Differences, and Postnatal Care in Northern Ireland - Episode 61 This is well overdue, here we are, I am so excited to...
Feb 12, 2025


February Babies
I have a special love for February and all the incredible little ones born in it. Whether your baby is an independent, big-thinking Aquarius
Feb 2, 2025


Happy Imbolc or Brigids day
Yesterday, after picking up the kids, I got this feeling that nature is starting to wake up. The light was gorgeous, the air so smooth,...
Feb 1, 2025


5 Reasons to Hire a Birth Doula
This week on a birthworker's circle we were discussing different topics and one of the things discussed was why people chose to have a...
Jan 31, 2025


January Babies
From today on, I will be sharing some trivia about babies born in each of the months every month. Please note that this is not based on evi
Jan 1, 2025


Happy New Year, 2025! From the Doula in Belfast
Well, here we are, folks – another year older, hopefully, a wee bit wiser, and ready for whatever 2025 has in store! I wanted to pop by...
Dec 31, 2024


B.R.A.I.N.
B.R.A.I.N. Guide to help you making an informed decision about an intervention.
Jul 11, 2022


I reborn and I become a mother
5 years ago I reborn and I become a mother. I know now were acts of obstetric violence
Jul 4, 2022


Welcome to Ânia Freitas' wee space
Hello everyone, Welcome to my brand new website. In this wee space, I will be sharing some thoughts or information about different topics...
May 15, 2022


There is no "humanized" episiotomy. Repeat that. by Melania Amorim
There is no "humanized" episiotomy. Repeat that. by Melania Amorim
Feb 7, 2022
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