Soul Midwifery
As a Soul Midwife it is such an honour and privilege to be with someone as they approach the end of their earthly life. For some it may be as simple as just listening, for others it may be holding space for them to gently slip away, knowing they are held with love and compassion…
Soul Midwives are non-medical, holistic companions who guide and support the dying in order to facilitate a gentle and peaceful death. We provide emotional, spiritual, and holistic support for those who are dying, as well as the people around them, and can help ease the journey at the end of life by creating a calm, comforting and sacred space, ensuring individuals feel safe, seen and heard.
Why would you want a Soul Midwife?
You or your person are approaching the end of their life and need compassionate, non-medical support.
You value a holistic approach, focusing on emotional, spiritual, and practical well-being, ALONGSIDE medical and clinical care.
You feel unprepared or unsure about how to navigate this transition and want someone experienced to guide you.
You want information from a heartfelt, human perspective.
You want to honour this time as meaningful, rather than something to fear and you may want to fulfil rituals or practices with someone by your side.
You don’t want to do any of this alone and know you have someone to talk too and lean on, for the carer and for the dying.
You want someone to just be present with you, whether it be for a few questions, a few hours, or through the whole process.
A soul midwife can also support families in helping them find some level of peace and connection during what can be an overwhelming and emotional time.
It can be as religious, spiritual, human and practical as you need and want. Supporting all faiths and none, simply meeting people where they are at.
The 12 Principles of Soul Midwifery
To work as non-medical holistic companions who guide and support a dying person in order to facilitate a gentle and tranquil death.
To support and recognise the individual needs of the dying person and ensure they feel loved and supported.
To create and hold a sacred and healing space for the dying person (whether in a hospital, a hospice or at home).
To respect and honour a dying person’s religious/spiritual or atheist/agnostic beliefs and practices.
To work as non-denominational, multi-faith practitioners who honour the dying person’s beliefs about life, death or the afterlife.
To listen, provide gentle therapeutic techniques, and ensure compassionate care at all times.
To ‘serve’ our friend; not aim to ‘fix’ or ‘rescue’.
To give healing, using sound, touch, colour, scented oils or other gentle techniques to alleviate pain and anxiety.
To keep a loving vigil.
To work holistically with the spirit and soul of our friends at all levels and stages of transition.
To support families and their loved ones, giving loving care with a human touch.
To provide comfort, continuous support and reassurance in helping a dying person to experience the death that he, or she hopes for.
I offer a personalised pricing approach tailored to each individual’s needs and preferences.
Please get in touch for further details and to discuss your needs.