It’s so easy to plan extensively for your pregnancy and birth and then arrive home with your precious bundle and realise you’ve got no idea what to do next!  Many women feel completely overwhelmed by the demands of a new baby (I know I did!), especially while they are trying to recover physically and mentally from birthing that baby. 

On top of that there’s often pressure to ‘get back to normal’ as soon as possible.  At the very least there’s a home to keep organised, piles of laundry to wade through and dinner to get on the table.  The reality for many women is that the first few weeks are exhausting and challenging. 

Traditionally women had help in their ‘fourth trimester’. Family, friends and neighbours would run the house, provide nourishing food and keep an eye on older siblings to give the new mum time and space to heal from the birth and nurture their new baby. Everyone needs this help but sadly, in today’s society many new parents live far from their wider family and don’t always know neighbours or have friends close by.

 At this amazing stage in your life you deserve to be cosseted and cared for. You need to be heard, listened to and to have the best care available in your home. As your doula my role is to support you in the first weeks and months with your baby.  To gently help you find time and a calm space to rest, start recovering from the birth and get to know your little one.  I can help with baby care skills or light housework, prepare nourishing meals and help entertain older children.  I can just hold your baby while you sleep, shower or have a bit of time to yourself!  I am a good listener so you can tell me anything and everything and I come prepared with lots of information about sources of help, classes and activities for you and your baby if you want or need them. 

Everyone needs help as a new mum and its my privilege to provide it for my clients.