Postnatal Doula Support

Many women find it difficult to ask for and accept help - if you’re one of those people, thank you for finding the courage to be here.

You don’t need to justify needing support. I’m here for when having someone alongside you would help, and for as long as you need.

Our connection is important, which is why I always like to meet the families for a quick introductory chat before committing to support, it’s important you feel able to trust me and are comfortable in my company. Already decided? Let’s chat

What’s going on right now?

Matrescence is a physical, psychological, and emotional transition a woman experiences when becoming a mother. It's a developmental passage that includes hormonal shifts, physical changes, and significant shifts in identity, relationships, and responsibilities. Much like adolescence, it’s a period of significant change and adaptation.

Modern day motherhood is hard

I became a doula after six years of navigating the relentless “phases” of motherhood; two children, two years apart, hard-working husband, without family support nearby. So I’ve experienced first-hand the magnificent challenge women face when nurturing a baby; managing exhaustion, overwhelm and trying to hold everything together all whilst recovering from pregnancy and birth. Adapting to a new identity, an unfamiliar body and unbalanced hormones. Society’s expectations of mothers in the modern world is unrealistic and unsustainable.

You might know the support you need - more rest, more reassurance, more hands. Or you might not even know what to ask for yet. That’s OK, we will work it out together. Some people feel uncomfortable initially accepting the help I offer but I promise that we’ll quickly find a rhythm that feels comfortable for us both.

I’m not about telling you what you should be doing, trying to fix you or adding another thing to your to-do list.

I meet you where you are and make life feel lighter, calmer and more manageable - one practical step at a time.

As a postnatal doula, my hope is to ease the transition of becoming a parent for you and your family, ensuring you feel supported and confident during the early weeks and months after your baby's arrival. My support is both practical and emotional.

Offering…

Breastfeeding support

Reassurance

Baby care

Conversation & company

Appointment chaperone

Overnight Support

An opportunity to sleep, rest and recover