Services

As a recognised birth doula, I will provide at least 2 antenatal visits for you to talk about your birth plan, the physiology of birth, what you want for you and your baby and discussion on issues such as relaxation techniques, pain relief, Vitamin K, positions for labour and much more. I tailor the support I give precisely to my client’s needs and wishes, with a non-judgemental approach working towards your special day.

I will also be there on the phone 24/7 to help with any worries that you might come across, beginning 10 - 14 days before your due date and up until your new arrival makes its' entrance. Once your labour begins and I come to you (usually at your home, before you're ready to go in to the hospital). I remain with you during the birth (however long or short) and afterwards until you are settled and comfortable for me to leave. (I'll even clean up before I leave if you choose a homebirth). You may find it helpful for me to stay while you have a shower or bath and have fed the baby for the first time. I will also be there to reassure your partner that they are doing everything right! If you have an induction I will be there as much as the hospital allows, but be assured I will be with you every step of the way, even if it is remotely to begin with. For elective c-sections usually you are allowed one partner in theatre with you, I am happy to be that person.

My local hospitals are Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury - (10 mins), The John Radcliffe, Oxford - (20 mins), High Wycombe - (25 mins), Milton Keynes - (40 mins), Wexham - (40 mins) Nr Slough and Watford General- (40 Mins). I have attended births at the QE2 in Welwyn and The Horton in Banbury and The Lister Nr Stevenage.. There are also many birthing centres within Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire I will go to, and I will consider travelling anywhere especially if you require support for a home birth, please ask.

As a post-natal doula, I offer post-natal support for anything up to 8 hours a day, up to 5 times a week, for between 4 to 8 weeks after the birth (flexible to suit and can be much longer especially with multiples). I am very flexible though and as you won't know how much you need, until you meet your little one, I keep things very open. I will be there to help the transition into parenthood, helping with jobs around the house, and letting parents get that much-needed rest. This can include anything from looking after siblings so mum can get a sleep, helping establish feeding routines (breast or bottle) doing light housework, cooking, shopping, ironing, even walking the dog! (I don't clean my own oven so I won't do yours though!)

I am a great listener for 'baby blues' days - having been through more than 'baby blues' myself. I recognise that having someone to talk to can make everything seem more manageable. I have twins experience and have supported over 50 sets since 2009.

Night Nannying

I am also available as a 'night nanny'. It's amazing the difference it makes to get a good night's sleep! I can help with getting the baby into a night-time routine too!

Hypnobirthing

Having supported most of my birth clients to hypnobirth, I recently decided to become an instructor. I chose to train with The Calm Birth School as their approach and ethos appealed to me the most and closely aligned with my way of working. I can now provide Hypnobirthing classes along side my birth preparation as a doula, dovetailing seemlessly into your preparation for birth your experience.

Or you can take the Hypnobirting Classes without hiring me as a doula, but you will still benefit from all my years of experience, the 150+ births I have supported and thorough preparation I can provide.

This is not just for those wanting a homebirth or birth centre experience, this is for anyone who wants to learn the skills to calm themselves, understand the physiology and mechanism of birth, learn techniques to assist the body's natural ability to birth a baby (or babies), understand how they can influence their own birth experience and even how to naviagte the NHS.

For birth partners this will give you the confidence to support your birthing person, reduce stress and keep them calm in any situation and maximise the experience for you both.

I don't offer stuff in gift boxes, and gimmicks , but I do offer to share my real life experince, practical information, proven relaxation methods and a selection of MP3s to assist your journey (including an MP3 specifically designed for BAME, BIPOC customers) plus a copy of The Calm Birth Method book, which every birthing person should have in their toolkit!