Question 1

Can I book a no obligation phone call?

Accepted Answer

Yes - always. A free 30 minute phone call gives us a chance to see if we're a good fit. Feeling safe and comfortable with your doula is essential.

Question 2

Will my doula be with me for the whole of my labour?

Accepted Answer

In a nutshell-yes. Most doulas will join you at your preferred birthing place once you are in established labour and they stay with you throughout your labour and birth until you're settled with baby and comfortable afterwards. Each doula will have a more detailed agreement of their care within the contracts that they provide you. Some doulas may have a stipulation that if labour continues for over a certain amount of hours they may take breaks so that they can continue to provide the best care possible to you.

Question 3

Is doula support only for first time parents?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. Many second or third time parents hire a doula for a multitude of reasons, including: Wanting a different experience to their first birth, to be the primary support as the second parent may have to be with their older children, they may need extra reassurance or extra postnatal support as they have other little ones at home.

Question 4

When should I book a doula?

Accepted Answer

You can book at any time during your pregnancy, but many clients choose to book in the second trimester to get the most support leading up to the birth. Some clients book as early as the first trimester to ensure availability, especially if they have a specific doula in mind that they would like to work with.

Question 5

Does a doula replace a midwife?

Accepted Answer

No. Doulas do not provide medical care or clinical advice. They work alongside your healthcare team to help you feel informed, calm, heard and supported throughout your pregnancy.

Question 6

Are you trained and insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I am a trained doula, work to professional standards, and hold appropriate insurance.

Question 7

What if you can't get to my birth?

Accepted Answer

Unexpected situations that would stop me getting to you in labour are always a risk, albeit a small one. I have a great relationship with other local doulas and we are always ready to be there for each other if there was a need for emergency cover. 
Before a client books with me, I make them aware of any dates within the on-call period that I have prior commitments (if any) and would line up a back up doula.

How can I help?

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Birth support.
£900

This package includes:

2 x 1.5 hour, in person antenatal sessions where we get to know each other, chat through your birth preferences & build your birth plan and discus how I can best help you during labour. These sessions are tailored completely to you and your needs.

On call for 4 weeks (pregnancy weeks 38-42).

In person active birth support.

1 x In person postnatal visit, normally within the first two weeks postpartum.

WhatsApp support for 2 weeks postnatally.

Birth & postnatal
£1300

This package includes:

2 x 1.5 hour, in person antenatal sessions where we get to know each other, chat through your birth preferences & build your birth plan and discus how I can best help you during labour. These sessions are tailored completely to you and your needs.

On call for 4 weeks (pregnancy weeks 38-42).

In person active birth support.

6 x 3 hour postnatal support sessions to be used in the first 2 weeks after birth.

Postnatal support.
£25 - £30 per hour

Postnatal support is fully tailored to your families individual needs. I have experience and I'm happy to support with light household duties, baby care, looking after baby so that parent/s can catch up on some sleep.

I can support with feeding (breast or bottle), sleep, routines and general baby care advice.

Some parents want their postnatal support to look more like a listening ear and a familiar face coming to spend time with them a few times a week.

Sessions must be booked in 4 hour blocks (minimum).

Weekdays between 9am-5pm | £25/h

Evenings & weekends | £30/h

Overnights (subject to availability) | £350 (10h)

FAQs

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How can I help?

Woman-led

Informed

Supported

Empowered

Birth support. £900

This package includes:

2 x 1.5 hour, in person antenatal sessions where we get to know each other, chat through your birth preferences & build your birth plan and discus how I can best help you during labour. These sessions are tailored completely to you and your needs.

On call for 4 weeks (pregnancy weeks 38-42).

In person active birth support.

1 x In person postnatal visit, normally within the first two weeks postpartum.

WhatsApp support for 2 weeks postnatally.

Birth & postnatal £1300

This package includes:

2 x 1.5 hour, in person antenatal sessions where we get to know each other, chat through your birth preferences & build your birth plan and discus how I can best help you during labour. These sessions are tailored completely to you and your needs.

On call for 4 weeks (pregnancy weeks 38-42).

In person active birth support.

6 x 3 hour postnatal support sessions to be used in the first 2 weeks after birth.

Postnatal support. £25 - £30 per hour

Postnatal support is fully tailored to your families individual needs. I have experience and I'm happy to support with light household duties, baby care, looking after baby so that parent/s can catch up on some sleep.

I can support with feeding (breast or bottle), sleep, routines and general baby care advice. ​

Some parents want their postnatal support to look more like a listening ear and a familiar face coming to spend time with them a few times a week.

Sessions must be booked in 4 hour blocks (minimum).​

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Weekdays between 9am-5pm | £25/h

Evenings & weekends | £30/h

Overnights (subject to availability) | £350 (10h)

FAQs

Let's Have A Chin Wag.

If you're feeling curious, overwhelmed, or just want to talk things through, I'd love to hear from you.

Website Template by Birth Your Business

See My Privacy Policy

Birth support.
£900

Birth & postnatal
£1300

Postnatal support.
£25 - £30 per hour

I can support with feeding (breast or bottle), sleep, routines and general baby care advice.

Sessions must be booked in 4 hour blocks (minimum).