Dr Gowri Motha
I am Dr. Marie Gowri Motha, a pioneering London-based obstetrician who revolutionized childbirth with the Gentle Birth Method that I founded. By blending conventional medical knowledge with complementary therapies, I introduced water births to the NHS in 1987. In 2004, I authored the influential book Gentle Birth Method. My holistic program emphasizes physical, mental, and emotional preparation for birth, and I extended my expertise through my follow-up book Gentle First Year for Postnatal Care, solidifying my position as a global authority on gentle birthing practices.
MARINA MATUSCHEWSKI
I became a qualified Dipl. Hypnotherapist and Councillor in 2012 and I am a member of the National Hypnotherapy Society. Three years ago I started to work with Dr Gowri Motha and became a Gentle Birth Method practitioner. I offer Visualisation for birth preparation and Creative Healing. When I am not doing this I am a mother of three nearly grown-ups and in my previous life, I was a hotel manager for many years.
I am also a German national, so obviously I have no sense of humour whatsoever!
Available: Thursdays at Kailash
Priscilla Ferreira
Hello, I’m Priscilla, a Brazilian Gentle Birth Practitioner and Doula. I graduated in Physiotherapy in 2001 and have over 20 years experience in providing both calming therapeutic massage and emotional support to families. I have been a Gentle Birth Practitioner since 2012, when I trained with Dr Gowri Motha. Since then I’ve incorporated the Creative Healing technique into pregnancy, labour and general massage. Studying with Dr. Gowri Motha improved my knowledge and that made a wonderful difference to my work. I also trained to become a Doula in 2014, after receiving positive feedback from many families I worked with and being asked to continue to accompany them during labour, birth and postpartum. I have a great passion for women’s health and wellbeing, especially during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum process. I love animals and I love spending time with my dog as often as I can.
Available: Thursdays at The Kailash Centre