Holistic pregnancy and birth support for parents to be across the North East & Online
Welcome...
If you’ve landed here, I trust it’s for a reason.
You want to feel calm, connected, and in your power as you approach birth—not managed, not told what to do.
You’re ready to feel deeply supported, gently held, and lovingly witnessed. To feel prepared—not just with information, but with deep inner trust.
Because you’re not looking for someone to tell you how to birth.
You’re looking for someone to walk beside you, as you remember that you already know.
As a holistic doula, educator, and mother of two, I’ve sat beside women at hospital beds and by firesides. I’ve held space through free births and fear, quiet surrender and roaring power.
Wherever and however you birth, I’ll be there to help you feel steady, seen, and strong. To guide you back to yourself, again and again.
Imagine approaching your birth feeling clear, grounded, and connected—to your body, your baby, and your own wisdom. And when you look back, you’ll know: every decision was yours.
Not chosen for you, but by you.
And that is where the magic lies—the quiet, radiant pride in knowing you wouldn’t change a thing.
You might already have a vision. Or you might just know you want something more—something truer, wilder, more yours.
I’m here for the mugs of cacao after a teary reiki session, the voice notes at 2am, the soul chats that help you remember who you are.
This is your journey home. And you don’t have to walk it alone...
Private Birth Preparation & Hypnobirthing
Bespoke birth preparation classes, tailored to your needs in the North East
Nurturing care throughout your pregnancy, birth and during your first few days as parents
Meet your doula ...
Hi, I’m Jessica Ord—award-winning doula, holistic birth educator, hypnobirthing specialist, and founder of Positively Pregnant, based in North East England.
Since 2018, I’ve supported hundreds of women and families through pregnancy, birth, and the sacred transformation of motherhood. I created Positively Pregnant shortly after the birth of my son, Monty, with a vision to offer heart-led, evidence-based, and deeply empowering care.
My approach is holistic, woman-centred, and bespoke - weaving together ancient wisdom, modern birth knowledge, and my lived experience in the birth room.
Over the past seven years, I’ve been honoured to receive awards such as:
✨ Best Antenatal Course – UK
✨ Hypnobirthing Specialist of the Year
✨ Best in Pregnancy Support Services
But the real reward? Walking beside women as they reclaim their power.
I believe birth is more than a physical event—it's a rite of passage. Whether you’re preparing for a home birth, a hospital birth, or exploring free birth, I’ll meet you with grounded support, gentle guidance, and zero judgement.
My offerings include:
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Hypnobirthing & birth preparation tailored to your values and vision
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In-person doula support across the North East, Northumberland, Tyneside and the Scottish Borders and virtual support across the UK
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Nurturing, wise woman traditions to support your pregnancy, such as Reiki, massage, 3 Step Rewind and biomechanics to support mind, body, and soul
I’m currently writing my second book; Ancient Wisdom / Modern Birth, where I explore forgotten ways of knowing and how they can guide us through today’s birth landscape.
I know how profound, and how intense pregnancy and birth can be. And I know how essential it is to feel supported, understood and nurtured.
Rooted in the wild landscapes of North East England, I support women near and far—through in-person care and soul-led online offerings.
Emma's story...
"Jess was an absolutely crucial role in our pregnancy and birth.
Our home birth was 3 days long, in the end, and it was an emotional and physical marathon for me. And for her, too…a lot of hip pressing was involved!
But with Jess’ steadfast support and confidence, I never feared the outcome...even when the midwife had gone home for a break. Thank god Jess was there for our accidental free birth. I learned to trust in my decisions, in my body and was able to have the birth I’d always wanted.
Whenever I think back to the birth, I can see Jess there...gently encouraging and supporting us throughout, like some kind of birth angel!"
The Nurtured Mama Club...
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