Postnatal Doula

Care for you after the baby arrives

The journey back to yourself begins with one gentle step.

Gentle, practical and emotional support in your own home while you find your feet as a parent.

Who Can Benefit from a Postnatal Doula?

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Parents who:

  • are navigating the first weeks and months of parenthood

  • are feeling overwhelmed or disconnected by the transition to parenthood

  • are processing a difficult or frightening birth

  • dont have family nearby, or who simply want more support

  • are in the first weeks and months of more than one child, balancing a new baby with older ones

My Process

Discover a gentle approach to parenthood with just three steps between where you are now and where you want to be

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Step 1

We plan. Together we shape what support looks like, whether that is rest, feeding, talking through your birth or practical help.

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Step 2

We talk. A first conversation about how you are, what you need and what you hope for.

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Step 3

We walk alongside. I visit regularly, adjust as you and your baby change, and step back gently when you are ready.

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WHAT TO EXPECT?

WHAT TO EXPECT?

  • We start by talking about how you are, how the birth went and what would help most. There is no pressure to have it all figured out.

  • Visits are unhurried and shaped around you and your baby. Rest, talking and practical help all have a place.

  • We check in as your needs change, and I step back gently when you feel ready.

  • I offer emotional support through talking therapies, hypnotherapy and yoga therapies. Practical support such as preparing meals, household tasks, support with feeding and infant sleep. Physical support through body work, including reiki, breath work and signposting to other trusted professionals.

  • Every visit is shaped around you. Some days we talk, some days I help with practical tasks so you can rest, and some days we do both. Additional complementary approaches can be trialled and added as we go along, including hypnotherapy, reiki, yoga therapy, bodywork and breathwork.

  • Many people book during pregnancy so support is ready when baby arrives. You are also welcome to get in touch after you birth your baby. If you would like to buy postnatal support as a gift for someone else, I also offer gift cards that can be redeemed up to one year after purchase.

  • I offer emotional and practical support with feeding and can share information. This includes breastfeeding, chestfeeding and bottlefeeding (expressed milk or formula). If you need more specialist help, I will help you find the right person.

  • Yes. Making sense of your birth is a big part of postnatal care, and you can share as much or as little as you want. EMD and/or EMDR 2.0 can also be integrated in to any birth debriefing.

  • Full postnatal doula packages begin at £1000. This includes 4 postpartum visits at your home

    • Post birth visit (1 hour) in first days after birth

    • Feeding baby and feeding mum visit (2hrs) in first week postpartum

    • Two longer session (3 hours) within 8 weeks for reflections, postpartum body/energy work, any other support you might need in this time

    • Access to additional add on sessions at a discounted hourly rate

    • Opportunity to ask me any questions you have during my office hours (whats app or email).

    Ad-hoc support for existing clients (of any service) begins at £150 for a half day or £450 for overnight support

  • I am based in Hornchurch, and support people in Hornchurch, Romford and surrounding towns, East London, Brentwood, Basildon, Billericay and some areas in South Essex.

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