What I offer

As a doula I’m there to ‘mother the mother’ - to take care of you so you can recover from birth and take care of your baby. To help you find a peaceful space to bond and grow together. This is very flexible as everyone needs different things. I’m there to help you feel comfortable, nourished and supported when everything is new, you are still raw from the birth and you are becoming a mother. The list of things I do can never be finite but it generally includes:

  • Help to plan your post natal journey and prepare for the fourth trimester

  • Breast feeding or bottle feeding support to help you and your baby thrive

  • New born sleep support

  • Help with soothing techniques for new babies

  • Baby wearing help

  • Emotional support while you adjust to your new hormones and embrace your role as a new parent

  • Debriefing your birth experience if this is something you would like to do

  • Sole charge while you sleep, shower, rest or just have a bit of time to yourself

  • Practical new born care

  • 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

  • Sibling adjustment support

  • Accompanying you to appointments if you would like me to

  • Head, neck and shoulder massage to ease tired muscles and relax tension

  • 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 so you can tell me about what you need and then arrange a free visit or zoom call so we can explore in more depth what will help you the most and work out how much support you would like.

    Finally we’ll book in appointments for me to come and start helping you thrive as you begin the wonderful journey with your new born.

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Gail giving an Indian head and shoulder massage in the kitchen
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