SERVICES

Newborn baby skin to skin on mothers chest

Overnight Hospital Companion

Calm, consistent care on the postnatal ward

The first night after birth the night can feel long. You’re sore, wired, exhausted, relieved and now have the responsibility of helping a brand new human adjust to their new world. Midwives are busy. Partners need sleep.

In that unfamiliar environment surrounded by strangers, I’m there, steady and calm just for you.

I provide dedicated overnight bedside support at East Surrey Hospital and Epsom Hospital, from 9pm–9am.

While maternity staff focus on clinical care across the ward, I focus on you.

I stay at your bedside.
I gently support with feeding and positioning.
I help you move safely and comfortably.
I advocate if you need something.
I watch your baby while you sleep.
I make sure you feel steady, informed and never alone.

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Breastfeeding mother with baby and The Reigate Doula Sarah

Postnatal Support

At home or in hospital.

As a postnatal doula my primary goal is to ease the transition of becoming a parent for you and your family. Ensuring you feel calm and confident during the early weeks and months after the baby's arrival.

Every family has unique needs, and these change with the development of your baby.

What does Postnatal Support feel like?

In the early weeks I may be putting the kettle on, providing you with time to bond with your baby, knowing your household is running smoothly just as you like it, whilst you focus on yourself and your new arrival. Guided entirely by you, I can support with feeding, signposting you to local services, running errands or providing company whilst encouraging you to rest and recover from birth and pregnancy.

At 3 months postpartum, it may be caring for your baby so you can sleep or shower. By six months you may want support with weaning or keeping in touch days. Read feedback from families.

Packages available for 15 hours or 30 hours. Or a monthly subscription.

Postnatal Combinations

Evidence confirms that doula support that is continuous, non-clinical, physical and emotional support during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period significantly improves health outcomes for both mother and baby.

Combine overnight hospital support with a postnatal support for a comprehensive package. To include

  • 90 min antenatal planning and preparation visit

  • Dedicated overnight hospital companion on the hospital postnatal ward on the night after your surgery

  • Followed by either 15 or 30 hours of ongoing postnatal support as you transition home and adjust to motherhood.

Planned Caesarean Birth Support

Intentional, calm, fully supported

If you are choosing a planned caesarean, this is not an afterthought birth.

This is your baby’s birthday.
And it deserves care, preparation and emotional steadiness.

I offer dedicated support for planned caesarean births at East Surrey Hospital and Epsom Hospital, ensuring you feel informed, prepared and deeply supported throughout the experience.

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.

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

Provisional Hospital Supporter

Reassurance without the commitment Not sure if you'll need me?

My bag is packed, my diary cleared. I’ll be with you at the drop of a hat.

I understand it can feel daunting and a little risky to book something when you might not need it.

Whilst I’m confident my support will make a positive difference to your postnatal ward experience, this option lets you reserve an Overnight Hospital Companion visit 'just in case'.

A provisional booking guarantees my availability at short notice- useful if you might have an unexpected extended stay, your partner is tired or need to return home for older children, or your baby is admitted neonatal care.

Dedicated ‘on-call’ phone number. Phone & Message Support

Non-refundable, non-transferable. Redeemable against the full Overnight Support charge, balance due before my arrival.

Overnight Support

Overnight support in your home designed to give you real rest, knowing your baby is lovingly cared for throughout the night. Gently supported by what your baby is biologically expecting; close, warm human contact.

I arrive at 9pm; giving you time to have some dinner, prepare for bed and begin to wind down. I’ll gently tidy around you, creating a calm, settled space so you can switch off and sleep.

While you rest, I care for your baby - responding to their needs through the night, including holding and settling them for as long as they need. I’ll bring your baby to you for breastfeeding, or feed them with a bottle if that’s what you choose, always following your preferences.

In the morning, I’ll help you start the day feeling supported - making you a warm cup of coffee, preparing some breakfast, or giving you time to shower and reset before the day begins.

This support is about more than sleep; it’s about waking up feeling steadier, calmer, and cared for.

Non-refundable, non-transferable. Redeemable against the full Overnight Support charge, balance due before my arrival.

  • First Time Mummy

    Sarah’s help has been a fantastic companion in our journey as first time parents! She has a holistic approach for her offered support which gives us a tremendous advantage because it gives flexibility and breath to navigate the multiple challenges that come with having a baby. From preparation towards the birth through the birth itself and post-partum support, she is willing to help all the way.

  • Mama of three

    I highly recommend Sarah. She was such a huge support as we faced the transition of 2-3 children (and loft conversion.) Sarah is a hard worker and seamlessly blended in, anticipating what would be needed. She is kind and thoughtful and yet very professional.

  • First Time Mummy

    We highly recommend Sarah for support during birth and postpartum.

    We initially sought out doula support for our birth as my husband has a serious health issues that might have limited the support he could provide me but I would now recommend a doula and Sarah to anyone whatever your circumstances.

    While I originally hoped for a physiological birth and planned for Sarah to be on call to support us through labour and birth, things changed relatively last minute to a planned c-section and so Sarah supported me overnight after birth.

    Sarah’s support was more than just company that allowed my husband to rest at home, she also provided emotional and practical support during that vulnerable first night. She provided a home cooked meal, comfy pillows and fairy lights that made the hospital bay cosy and peaceful. Thanks to Sarah being there I felt supported in refusing unnecessary interventions for both me and my baby that were pushed on me by the postnatal night staff, this included Sarah going and getting my frozen pre-expressed colostrum that the staff were too busy to get from the next door ward. And her encouragement and tips helped me get breastfeeding off to a good start.

    Sarah visited us on our first day home and over the next couple of weeks and was willing and able to do whatever was needed. The early days with a newborn are all encompassing and Sarah just got on and did helpful practical things around the house without being asked allowing me to focus on my baby.

  • Mother of Two

    I’m so happy we found Sarah when we did – when I needed support the most, she would always be there, and she never needed to be told what to do to help; she just knew instinctively. It felt like having a really wonderful friend or relative drop by (the ‘village’ we all are promised?), and she radiated warmth and positivity as she calmly set to work making food and drinks, settling an very angry baby, tidying away bundles of baby clothes and equipment, chatting with me and checking in on how I was doing emotionally, giving me the space I needed to shower or eat or do the most basic self care, offering feeding tips and advice, and even helping me get to grips with taking a newborn and toddler on public transport! Everyone in my house is besotted with her calm energy, and I wholeheartedly recommend her if you’re looking for a doula.

  • First Time Parents

    Sarah is an absolute breath of fresh air. Not only was she incredibly supportive and comforting throughout my pregnancy, with helpful ideas and personalised thoughtful suggestions, but she also has been a most welcome reprieve once our son was born. She is proactive and a very calming influence. She brings a quiet calmness and tranquility to your home so you can relax and feel peaceful in your space. This is such a pleasure with a newborn in particular.

    She has been fantastic with our son and my husband and has been such a wonderful asset to our lives. Sarah has made me feel comfortable when I’ve felt vulnerable and her kind and thoughtful nature has supported us through what would otherwise have been a very stressful and exhausting part of our lives.

    I cannot recommend her services highly enough. She would be an absolute asset to any family. She will bring you a sense of calm and enable you to do what you need with no judgement and a kind and sensitive style. She is worth every penny and more.

  • Mummy to newborn

    Sarah is absolutely lovely. When I was feeling a little burnt out as a new mum, Sarah came to the house for the morning, made me a lovely breakfast, took my baby for a walk, and helped with some house tidying. She even picked up some groceries for me on her way over. Highly recommend.

  • SMBC: Solo Mum By Choice

    Sarah helped me, as a solo mum a couple of weeks after baby Alex was born. She clearly loves children, often talking lovingly about her two and totally 'gets' the support and reassurance a new mum needs. She has great intuition and thinks outside the box. She is very solution focused and 'can do', helping me build confidence and believe in myself. Finally Sarah is just very very capable making stressful situations completely stress-free! I'd highly recommend Sarah.

  • Solo-parenting for the first time

    Sarah helped me out one evening when my husband was away and I just had my 3 month old to myself. She was great with my daughter and when she left I felt calm and relaxed. She’s very easy to talk to and knew just what to do to make a difference.

Postnatal Gift Card

Gift to remember

Sending flowers is a lovely idea, but who is going to put them in a vase or throw them out when they wilt. Choose not to overwhelm new parents with another task to do; get them the gift of a listening ear and practical, hands-on help from someone who can meet their needs. A perfect gift from extended family who can’t be around to help, or a baby shower collection from friends and colleagues.

Get what you need

Why not ask friends and family to contribute to a Reigate Doula Gift Collection? Whether it’s for your birthday, baby shower or new baby gift, all funds will go to one code for you to redeem against your bookings, and can be topped up at any time. To arrange contact me on 07739324266

Request a Voucher

Get parenting off to a great start with compassionate support delivered with kindness.

Hours can be scheduled at the convenience of the voucher recipient.

Valid for 12 months.

For gift cards over £100, a full refund will be given if following an initial meeting the gift recipient feels another doula would meet her needs better.

Occasionally I support local schools and communities by donating a gift voucher for prizes. If you are the recipient of one of these vouchers, please see terms here.