What I offer
As a doula I’m there to ‘mother the mother’ - to take care of you so you can take care of your baby. and to help you find a peaceful space to bond and grow together. This is very flexible as everyone needs different things. Essentially I’m there to help you feel comfortable, nourished and supported in the early days with your baby when everything is new, you are still raw from the birth and you are getting used to your new role as a mum. The list of things I do can never be finite but it generally includes:
Help to plan your post natal journey
Feeding support to help you and your baby thrive
Emotional support while you consider your birth experience, adjust to your new hormones and embrace your role as a new parent
Sole charge while you sleep, shower, rest or just have a bit of time to yourself
Baby care including bathing, nappies, baby-wearing and so on
Signposting you to appropriate health professionals or additional support if required
Cooking and meal planning so you have good food and nourishment
Light household support with laundry, changing sheets, general tidying, dish washing
Shopping and errands
Help with older siblings if applicable
Accompanying you to appointments if you would like me to
Various other bits and bobs depending on what you need on the day!
How does it work!?
It’s easy! Use the contact form to get in touch with me.
We’ll have a chat on the phone about what kind of support you need and then arrange a free visit or zoom call so we can get to know each other and explore in more depth what will help you the most.
Finally we’ll book in appointments for me to come and start helping you thrive as you begin the wonderful journey with your newborn.
My hourly rate is £27.00 - £30.00 and there may be a additional charge for travel depending on where you live.
I also offer nurture packages to help you plan ahead for your postpartum journey and arrange some sessions in advance so that you know help is at hand when you need it:
Budding - £500 (£25 p/hour)
Ideal for new families who would like to consider what the postpartum period will involve and then have a few hours of support to get started
A free 2-hour antenatal planning session to help you consider how newborn babies ‘work’, what they need and how to make your postpartum weeks as calm as possible
20 hours postnatal care bookable in 3 or 4 hour sessions.
Blossoming - £720 (£24 p/hour)
Great for parents who would like to plan for their postpartum and have more support while they recover and bond
A free 2-hour antenatal planning session to help you prepare for your postpartum journey as above
30 hours postnatal care bookable in 3 or 4 hour sessions
Blooming - £920 (£23 p/hour)
Perfect for families who would like a longer period of support as they get ready to enter the world with their baby
A free 2-hour antenatal planning session to help you prepare for life with a newborn as above
40 hours postnatal care bookable in 3 or 4 hour sessions