Hello
I love that you recognise the value in support, and want to explore your options to prepare for your journey ahead.
Motherhood goes beyond a positive pregnancy test, a baby shower and maternity leave. It’s transformational and lifelong. By identifying what you need and obtaining the right support you define the mummy who you’ll become.
Relenting control, trusting others and accepting help are difficult skills to master but create a calmer and easier parenting experience.
Pregnancy Support
Postnatal support from me can start during pregnancy-someone to talk to after a scan that’s left you feeling anxious, or a midwife appointment leaving you with more questions than answers.
Reassurance, time and space to consider and explore what options are on offer. Shortcut to finding local services that exist so you don’t end up saying “I wish I’d known” before your time of need has passed. Let’s share the excitement of your pregnancy together with practical help around the home, ticking off your task list that can be difficult to do with a growing bump and changing body.
Head in to your birth feeling prepared, organised and calm, knowing that I am in your corner ready to call upon when you need me.
Birth Support
Planned caesareans can feel calm, but they can also feel clinical and fast. Before theatre, I help you ground your nerves and stay connected to the fact that this is birth, not just surgery.
Ideal if you’re choosing to be a solo parent or your partner isn’t comfortable in a surgical environment.
After your baby arrives, I remain focused on you:
Supporting positioning and comfort
Helping initiate feeding without pressure
Advocating gently if something needs clarifying
Ensuring you are not left struggling in those first vulnerable hours
Capturing those special first moments with your baby
My physiological Birth Support is currently only offered as shared care with carefully chosen doulas with who my values align, contact me if you’d like to discuss this further.
After Birth Support
On your first night in hospital, on a ward that is unfamiliar, clinical and constantly changing around you with invisible expectations, there’ll be conflicted relief and worry on your birth partner’s face when you bravely tell them they should go home to sleep, as they fight internally between not wanting to leave you to cope with your newborn and discomfort alone, but desperately needing dinner and restorative sleep to continue to helpful after a long and emotionally intense day.
With dedicated doula support you won’t have to worry about how you'll lift your baby when you can’t even move independently, no second-guessing if it’s appropriate to ring the call bell, it won’t matter that you want to sleep whilst your baby is settled when on your chest listening to your heartbeat. Pain relief for you won't be forgotten, your voice will be heard.
At your bedside focusing on only you, I want to help you feel safe, calm and confident that everything will be OK as you focus your energy on your baby and healing.
Not as rotating hospital staff with a checklist of tasks, whoever’s available, for however long they can spare. As consistent, familiar, dedicated support chosen by you because you understand how important this moment is for you both.
Ensuring you and your baby are safe and have everything you both need.
Returning in the morning refreshed by sleep and breakfast your partner can feel ready to step back in to support you.
Because how you are cared for matters just as much as how your baby is.
Postnatal Support
In your home as you navigate sleep deprivation and adjust to parenthood. Postnatal doula support adapts as your baby grows and the emotional rollercoaster that goes with it. From signposting you to breastfeeding services, normalising contact naps, sharing a podcast on safe co-sleeping set ups, to upsizing baby clothes or preparing a meal. Your support stops when you feel ready, not when a system decides.
As your 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 the baby's arrival. My support is both practical and emotional, I’ll celebrate that first time your baby smiles with you, and comfort you when you’re having doubts about the mum you’ll be.
In my experience, parenting is just back to back phases that disappear as quickly as they arrive, even the good ones sadly pass. But they can feel so hard and consuming when you’re in a challenging one.
Being responsive and adapting to the change in relentless demands when you’re tired is tough. Whether they need your patience, milk or warmth, it’s easier to give when your own needs are met. That may look like time alone, a nourishing meal, organisation, sleep, a shower. With doula support you can take time to focus on what you need, knowing your baby and home will be lovingly cared for whilst you prioritise yourself.
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.
Kindness, friendship and help for when you need it most.
Home & Family Support
Because the juggle doesn't end when maternity leave does.
For families who value support, The Reigate Doula now offers ongoing Home & Family Support.
As you transition back to work, your family evolves once again and life becomes busier it’s a different kind of support you need. I'm here to help with the everyday tasks that keep your home and family running smoothly.
From organising cupboards to running errands, resetting your home after a busy week or holiday, support is tailored to what your family needs most. This monthly subscription service benefit from access to discounted evening babysitting rates from the doula you already know and trust.
Do you need a doula?
Sadly, most people who contact me have had an upsetting or traumatic previous birth/postnatal experiences during which they felt forgotten, misinformed and hungry on the postnatal ward but want this time to be different. I believe it’s not what happens during birth but how you felt at the time that leaves you with positive memories of the experience to cherish. If you want to be heard, informed, respected and supported for your birth then investing in a doula to be on your team will have a hugely positive impact.
Am I right for you?
If you pregnant and planning a C-Section, new to the area, without helpful family support around, if you already have older children to think about and you want to be a calm, nurturing sort of mama. Then yes, I’m probably the doula for you! We should meet for a chat to see how we feel in each other’s company. Simply arrange a chat at a time that works for you.
Note: I trust that you are an intelligent and informed adult who has already carefully considered the benefits and risks of a c-section birth for both you and your baby and are aware of the consent you will be giving to undergo the surgical procedure. I am here women who make their own educated choice that is right for their family without judgement and fear.
My offerings
My signature offering has been thoughtfully designed for women who deeply value support, they may fear doing postpartum alone and want reassurance from someone with experience who cares, understands and wants to help.
I also provide:
overnight hospital or home support
postnatal support at home
theatre birth partner
back up and shared care birth doula support with carefully selected doulas who I align with.
Overnight Postnatal Ward Support
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A bit about me
I’ve been a mum for almost a decade, the biggest transformation of my life and huge learning curve. Half way through that journey in 2020 my husband was diagnosed with cancer. Our circumstances helped me realise I want to spend my life doing work that truly matters, something I care about and makes a positive difference, so in 2022 I became The Reigate Doula. I love all things birth and babies and know this is the role in life I was destined to do.
Ultimately I work hard for my children, to give them security, enriching experiences and positive opportunities (don’t we all?) I want to be a present and connected parent who is remembered by her children for always cheering them on at sports day, in the audience of school assemblies and there with a listening ear for those bedtime worries.
However I also love to serve, to help and to support families throughout pregnancy, birth and most importantly postnatally; both practically and emotionally. As you navigate sleep deprivation, daily overwhelm of managing a home and trying to connect with your family. you’ll have a listening ear, shortcuts to finding information and high-quality local services. The little things that need doing that make a difference to how you feel will be noticed and stress minimised.
Welcome to motherhood! Whether it’s the 1st or 4th time, supporting you to become a mummy you want to be, calm, content and connected.
Is this what you’re after?
Please use the link below to arrange a chat; our connection is important.
If you want to imagine how this support might look you can read an article I wrote here.
Book a Chat
Thank you for visiting my website, I hope it’s a useful introduction to who I am and what I can offer to your pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience.
The best way to get value out of your doula is to ensure you have a connection. I can’t emphasise enough how essential this is and the best way to test it is to meet in person. I know that I won’t be the right doula for everyone, but if I don’t feel right for you I could suggest someone who might be.
Interested in meeting? Arrange a free, no obligation discovery chat below.
“A doula is a reassuring presence by your side, offering calm, comfort and support. Consider me your temporary friend who you can depend upon for as long as you need me, whilst you transition through life’s biggest transformation.”
You don’t need to have a reason to want support. I’m here, for when having someone alongside you would help.
I became a doula in 2022 after six years of navigating the relentless “phases” of motherhood; two children; two years apart, hard-working husband and without family support nearby. I loved becoming a mummy and am in awe of the birth process and how our body and mind adapts to create and nurture a new living being. However, I also recognise the magnificent challenge of managing exhaustion, overwhelm and trying to hold everything together. Society’s expectations of mothers in the modern world is unrealistic and unsustainable.
Whether you’re preparing for life with a new baby, recovering from birth or navigating an unexpected life event, you don’t have to do it all alone.
You might know you need support - more rest, more reassurance, more hands - but it can feel hard to ask. You might not even know what to ask for yet. That’s where I come in.
I’m not about telling you what you should be doing, trying to fix you or adding another thing to your list.
It’s about meeting you where you are and making life feel lighter, calmer and more manageable - one practical step at a time.
What my support looks like
My role is to notice the things you’re too tired or overwhelmed to do and quietly take some of the weight off your shoulders.
That might look like:
Looking after your baby so you can rest, shower or breathe
Supporting you overnight on the postnatal ward so you’re not alone
Helping at home with light household chores, preparing a meal or checking off your to-do list.
Being a calm, reassuring presence when emotions feel high
Listening & talking things through when everything feels muddled
Supporting parents whose baby has been unexpectedly admitted to hospital - with practical help, emotional support or simply a friendly voice on the end of the phone
Postpartum Services for both daytime and overnight are currently available
Often, parents tell me the biggest help was that they didn’t have to explain themselves. I just got on with what needed doing.
Support for your family
Whilst I primarily focus on caring for you and meeting your needs, I am also here for your whole family. Relieving the guilt and pressure on your partner who needs to work, travel, sleep or take time to enjoy an activity that improves their wellbeing. It’s important for your support network to be supported too, so they can give you effective help.
Providing you with time and space to connect with older children, or engaging them in an activity for a while so you can focus on your baby.
I’d love to be considered as a temporary member of your team whilst you find your new normal and achieve balance.
Realistic expectations
There’s no expectation to host, perform or have it all together. If you open the door at 1pm still in your pyjamas- that’s OK!
My support is:
Flexible
Non-judgemental
Practical
Grounded in real family life
I work alongside you in a way that feels supportive, not intrusive - helping you feel more in control, more confident and more like yourself again.
You don’t have to know what you need
Many parents contact me saying “I’m not sure what I’ll need”
That’s completely okay. I’m good at quickly learning and observing your priorities so I can get things done intuitively without burdening your with questions.
We can talk it through, gently explore your options and find a way of working together that fits your situation - whether that’s planned support or something more last-minute when life takes an unexpected turn.
If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for
If you’d like calm, practical support from someone who understands how intense this season can be, I’d love to hear from you.
Use the form below to arrange a chat. There’s no obligation - just a conversation.
Investing in Your Positive Wellbeing
Before booking a chat, you may like to have look at my services and pricing.
You are unique! So it’s unlikely that one of my packages will suit your needs perfectly, which is why I welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs and create a bespoke package for you. If you know what you need but don’t see it, please just ask.
Essentially I want to welcome women to motherhood and support them as they become a mummy who is grounded, content and connected whilst ensuring your body’s and you baby’s biological and physiological expectations are met.
Motherhood
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. The process is often compared to adolescence, as it involves a period of significant change and adaptation.
What People Are Saying
It’s hard to put into words what Sarah has meant to our family. She joined us shortly after a traumatic cesarean birth and when our newborn was hospitalised with meningitis. My husband was juggling hospital visits and caring for our 3-year-old, and with little family nearby, those early days were incredibly tough.
Sarah has been our calm in the chaos, celebrating the small wins like me managing a shower or making a cup of tea, and quietly sorting the little things we’d mention in passing (like fixing a wonky photo frame or peeling wallpaper).
She’s become a true friend to our 3-year-old, who adores her and can’t wait to play potions or farms in the garden whenever she visits. Her gentle, motherly presence has made motherhood feel so much lighter, especially without my own mum around.
She’s supported us through everything, from helping us attend a wedding evening knowing both kids were safe and happy, to holding our baby during my husband’s grandfather’s funeral so we could both be present. My husband says having her there brought him real peace of mind, even in difficult family moments.
Now, as we navigate the 10-month sleep regression, Sarah continues to be our steady, caring support. She’s truly transformed our experience of early parenthood, and we honestly don’t know what we would do without her (I wish we had her for my first!!). She’s been our hero. We will forever be grateful for the love, calm, and joy she’s brought into our home.
Cat
Sarah is a wonderful person and doula. She cared for me when I had my second child and was with us at the hospital during the birth (by c-section) and then stayed with me for the night after the birth so that my partner could go home to be with our son. She made me feel really comfortable and cared for, and I am so grateful for how she shaped our very positive experience second-time round (especially as we had had a difficult time with our son). Back at home, Sarah quietly learns how to look after you and often knows instinctively what you, as a mum but also as a tired person (!), needs. She also bonded with our son and was able to entertain him whilst I cared for my daughter, which was invaluable when I had them both with me. I highly recommend Sarah if you are looking for a doula!
Beth
Sarah is an absolute lifesaver and amazing support for any new mum. A friend directed me to her when I was in the depths of sleep deprivation, caring for 4 week old twins and a two year old, and after the first session was over I asked if she would still come after the twins turned one.
She is that good.
She gets stuck into whatever tasks need doing to support new mums, from emptying the dishwasher to cooking dinner for the family, looking after babies so mum can have a break and picking up shopping while taking babies out for fresh air. My children adored Sarah and I'm so sad to have moved out of the area as we can no longer see her. Can't recommend her highly enough, she's kind,
compassionate and pragmatic - just what any parent needs when you are knackered and overwhelmed with the stress and pressure a new baby brings.
Liz