*Please note that I am not currently taking on any doula clients - I will be able to in the future, but for now I am solely providing my infant feeding services. I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause - please feel free to read more about my doula practice and to send me any enquiries. Hopefully we will be able to work together in the future. O xx
Doula Services
Pregnancy ~ Birth ~ Postnatal
What is a Doula? And why might you seek Doula support?
Though each practice is unique, in the most simple of terms, a Doula is a non-medical birth worker who provides expert care to families throughout the perinatal experience. This can be through the provision of emotional, physical, educational, and advocacy support.
Families seek Doulas for all kinds of reasons. It is normal and natural for you to want be thoroughly supported throughout this incredible time, and Doulas can be a great asset to your care team.
Perhaps you have had a previously traumatic birth experience, or maybe you are feeling overwhelmed by navigating the maternity system and want someone to act as your advocate. It could be emotional support you are seeking, or you may just want another set of experienced hands available for when your baby arrives! Whatever has brought you here, know that Doula guidance is known to promote more positive birth outcomes for parents and babies alike.
Why Choose Me?
My goal is to help you achieve the birth that you envision for yourself, as well as to provide you with loving support throughout your pregnancy, post-natal and feeding experiences. All my care is client-centric, culturally responsive, and needs based: I am not here to “empower” or “save” you, but to support and walk beside you, so you can realise the innate strength you already possess.
A positive birth experience looks different for everyone - I am not here to push a certain agenda, but to help you make informed choices that best serve your needs so that you can have the experience you deserve.
I offer full-spectrum Doula services, meaning I work with clients at any point of the antenatal, postnatal, labour & birth experience. You will receive 1:1 support and continuity of care from me, allowing us to deeply connect and uncover together your hopes, questions, fears and desires for birth (and beyond!).
Whether you have just been initiated into the world of pregnancy, or have already welcomed your little one into the family, it is a privilege to walk alongside you through this rite of passage.
What my Doula support can look like:
Exploring together your preconceptions, experiences and fears that may surround pregnancy, birth and parenthood
Getting curious about how you would like to birth, and helping you to prepare for it
Educational support, answering your questions and providing resources
Understanding the physiology of labour and birth, and things you can expect
Learning tools and techniques to help you cope with the experience of birth
Weaving your own spiritual beliefs or practices throughout your care, making space for ceremony and reflection
Understanding the systemic oppression that exists within perinatal care, how it impacts outcomes, and steps we can take to promote your safety and wellbeing
Learning about your options and rights
Help when navigating the maternity care system
Acting as your advocate, always centring your needs and desires
Working together with your support team to serve your needs as you see them
On-call labour and birth support
Lactation and infant feeding consultation
Some practical domestic support postnatally so you can rest and recover
Reflecting together on your labour and birth experiences, debriefing with you if you have any questions about the process
Postnatally preparing nourishing whole foods to assist your healing
Assessing your wellbeing, creating an honest and safe environment where you are free to explore the depths of this experience
Help when accessing external support and resources