The benefits of doula support 

The benefits of having a doula are varied because doula care is so tailored to your needs. They include approaching birth with confidence so that you can look forward to it, feeling relaxed during late pregnancy, experiencing loving support throughout your labour and birth from someone who has spent time getting to know you and reduced stress for your birth partner who can relax and be there for you. It can be hard to find much time during pregnancy to focus on yourself and your birth preparation - having a doula means that you are creating a team that is focused on your positive experience and prioritises your wishes. Doulas support all types of birth plan and can accompany you to hospital, birth centre or stay with you for a home birth.

Doulas are facilitators and space holders - we don't take the place of your partner, but respond to the natural dynamics between you during birth. We might also work as your sole birth partner, if you are not going to have a partner with you during the birth or are a single parent.  Whoever we are making a birth team with, it is always with an eye for when you might need a snack, a hot water bottle, a change of music, a word of encouragement, a moment of privacy or a taxi to the hospital. ​

If I am your doula 

I became a doula because I wanted to share the wonderful experience of having dedicated, consistent support throughout the journey to meeting your baby with other mothers. Having had doula support myself during the births of my children in 2012 and 2015,  I became passionate about the difference it makes to have someone by your side who trusts and believes in both you and the unique but universal process of birth. 

If I become your doula you will receive:
  • a free and totally unpressured initial interview
  • antenatal sessions to prepare for birth and explore your hopes, concerns and preferences
  • hypnobirthing training if you would like to prepare for birth with hypnobirthing
  • email and phone support
  • resources and recommendations to support your birth preparation
  • I will be on call for you from when you are 38 weeks pregnant to when your baby arrives.
  • doula support during labour from when you want me there to when you are tucked up with your new baby
  • support with practical preparation for home or hospital birth
  • support with practical preparation for your baby and/or nursery
  • support with feeding your baby
  • postnatal visits after the birth of your baby - to reflect on the birth, to listen and discuss your experience of life with your new baby, to give practical and emotional support during the early days of baby care. 

Holistic healthy happy motherhood packages: 
I work with a network of the UK's best pregnancy, birth and postnatal specialist and love designing tailored packages for mothers-to-be who would like to have highly skilled, holistic support. This could mean that my doula care is wrapped up with expert support from a lactation consultant and/or pre and postnatal pilates teacher and pregnancy massage therapist. During a free consultation I will listen to your needs and preferences and propose a package that is perfect for you. 

Interested in doula support? 
I'd love to hear more - your next step is to Contact me to book your free consultation. We'll talk through your needs and wishes and I'll provide you with all the further details of my services.