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There's not much to explain here, just a nice list of all my relevant* Qualifications and some personal achievements I thought you might like to see.
*I say relevant as I didn't think you'd need to know about my GCSEs, but if you would like to see a copy of my national record of achievement from school please do ask and I'll see if 2001 me put it anywhere safe lol.
Quals and Achievements
Doula and birth work
Birth Doula Diploma
Distinction with 96% pass
Obtained through the Centre of Excellence.
The course modules included:
Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and labour
Comfort Techniques
Supporting the family
Postnatal support
Birth environments
Diversity in doula care
Becoming a Birth Doula
Complete CPD
Alison Course
Examples of modules include:
Outline the roles of a birth doula.
Indicate the common symptoms of pregnancy and how to manage them.
Discuss the changes in a woman’s body and how to care for her during the postpartum period
List the common maternal mental health disorders.
Explain how to support parents in grief as a birth doula
Fundamentals of Birth Doula and Maternity care
Complete CPD
Alison Course
Areas covered include:
Physical Support Techniques
emotional and phychological support
perinatal health and wellness
postpartum support
Alternative Therapies
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Advanced Reflexology Diploma
Passed with Distinction
Centre of Excellence
Modules included
Reflexology and fertility
Reflexology and Pregnancy
Hand and Ear Reflexology
Advanced Reflexology
NVQ 4 Sports Therapy
Pass
Advanced Anatomy
Sports injuries and rehab
Massage for sport
Taping and injury support
NVQ3 Complementary Therapies
Pass
Reflexology
Aromatherapy
Swedish Massage
Facial techniques
NVQ 2 Beauty Therapy
Pass
Body Massage
Facials
Manicures and Pedicures
Body Waxing
Lash and Brow Tinting
Certificate in counselling skills
pass
Basics of councelling
importance of active listening
importance of data protection
holding space
allowing for silence
Understanding boundaries
Sign posting
Birth Activism and Rights involvement
my involvement in local and national maternity issues
Birth Trauma Inquiry
2024
On 9 January 2024, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on birth trauma in the UK Parliament set up an inquiry to investigate the reasons for traumatic birth and to develop policy recommendations to reduce the rate of birth trauma.
I submitted a written piece of my lived experience having had traumatic experiences within the maternity system.
Threads of Protest: Human Rights in Childbirth
2024
Dr. Gemma McKenzie is creating a Threads of Protest exhibition to highlight the human rights violations during pregnancy and birth as well as obstetric violence.
The exhibition is a chance for women to come together to challenge these injustices through the art of crochet.
I have made 6 Granny squares, one for each of my pregnancies.
The exhibits will take place in Southport and London 2025-26.
For more information or to donate a square www.gemmamckenzie.co.uk
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