Gail Bennett Postnatal Doula

Hello, I’m Gail, welcome to my website! I am a postnatal doula and an Early Years Expert with 17 years experience working with children and families.

In the early days with your new baby it can be difficult to find space and calm while you bond and get to know your baby. In order for you both to thrive you need time to rest and cocoon, recovering from your birth and learning about your new mummy self and your baby.

In many countries, postpartum mothers are cherished and cared for by their family and community. They take over the cooking, look after older children and do household tasks. Female relatives, experienced in baby care and feeding, help new parents learn to feed and care for their baby until they feel confident to re-enter the world. Sadly, in our society today, many of us live a long way from family and may not know our neighbours. Everyone is busy with their own lives and may not have much time to help beyond bringing a bunch of flowers and a card. A doula’s role is to be that community, ‘Mothering the mother’, and taking care of you while you take care of your baby.

Every mum, baby and family are different. I give individual, gentle doula support tailored to what you need as an individual. I help emotionally, talking through your birth experience and your new feelings. Practical baby care, cooking and nutrition and light household tasks are all on my list as well as lots of other bits and pieces depending on what you need on the day so you have time to nurture yourself and your baby.

I live in Surbiton, Surrey and I work in the surrounding area including Kingston, Teddington, Twickenham, Wimbledon, Elmbridge, Esher, Claygate, Guildford, much of Surrey, South West London and many more within a reasonable journey from my home.

If you would like to learn more about what I offer and have a chat about how I can support you please get in touch via the contact page. I wish you a happy, healthy pregnancy, a blissful birth and I hope to meet you soon! Gail x