AFFORDABLE POSTNATAL AND POCKET DOULA PACKAGES OR
PAY-AS-YOU-GO

Whether you’re currently pregnant, or have recently greeted your little one earthside - congratulations!

The journey from pregnancy, to birth, and into the fourth trimester are monumental times in a family’s life, and I am here to support you in whichever stage you’re in.

Personally, during both my pregnancies I really wanted a doula, but I was unable to afford a standard package. This is why I offer my services in a slightly different way. As your Pocket Doula or as your Postnatal Doula on a pay-as-you-go basis, I am here to support, inform and empower you in a way that works with whatever budget you have.

IF YOU’RE PREGNANT

Maybe you’re a first time parent who wants to understand your body and the process of labour and grow your confidence ahead of the birth. I am here to help you prepare and feel empowered for the journey to meet your new little life - and then to nurture you as you get to know each other.

Or maybe you’ve already experienced a birth that didn’t go as you’d hoped it would. I know from personal experience how daunting this can be, and how important the right support is in the lead up to a second birth.

OR POSTPARTUM

Maybe you’re in the first few hazy weeks of life with a newborn.

My postnatal service will support you with kindness and nourishment so that you can concentrate on building that special bond with your new babe.

I can be the helping hand getting you

From:

Confused
Nervous
Overwhelmed by the unknown

To:

Reassured
Confident
Informed and empowered

BIRTH PREP PACKAGE

The Birth Prep Package will ensure that you feel fully informed and prepared for birth and the first 12 weeks of life with a newborn.

These sessions will be tailored to you personally, and my job is to ensure that you feel empowered and ready for labour to start so that you can meet your baby!

What we’ll cover:

◖ What happens to our bodies in labour, our hormones, and how to help the process
◗ How to create a birth space that’s right for you
◖ Evidence based information and research
◗ Pain relief options
◖ Relaxation and breathing techniques

◗Writing your birth plan
◖ Role of your birth partner
◗Your rights
◖ Preparing for life with a newborn
◗Breastfeeding

Included in this package:

4 x 2 hour face to face birth prep sessions
Pregnancy relaxation track
Birth plan

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POCKET DOULA

With the Pocket Doula Package, we will cover everything in the Birth Prep Package in the run up to your birth so that you’re feeling prepared and excited for birth.

During your labour I will be ‘in your pocket’ throughout, providing reassurance, support and information via Whatsapp and phone call.

After the birth, I will come to your house to nourish and nurture you - have a look at the Postnatal Pay-As-You-Go section, just below, for details of what I will offer during these visits.

Included in this package:

4 x 2 hour face to face birth prep sessions
Pregnancy relaxation track, birth plan and
If you would like me to accompany you to any antenatal appointments, this service can be added on (£20 per hour)
Whatsapp and phone call support during labour and birth
6 hours of postnatal support, with the option to add more at £25 ph

PAY-AS-YOU-GO POSTNATAL DOULA

Sometimes we just don’t know how much or how little support we will need after having a baby, and so I offer my postnatal package on a pay-as-you-go basis.

This gives you the flexibility to call on me when you need support, whether that is a weekly set time and date, or an ad hoc response to the ups and downs of life.

As your Postnatal Doula, I will nourish and nurture you, including:

◖ Adjusting to life with a newborn
◗ Breastfeeding support
◖ Emotional support
◗ Enabling you to shower/nap/get some fresh air

◗ Support with infant sleep
◖ Light housework
◗Providing a delicious home cooked meal (dietary requirements catered for)

If you are pregnant and would like to book postnatal support, we can have a postnatal planning session, so that you can tell me how I can best support you, and we can prepare for life with your newborn!

◖ Book in for a connection call ◗

◖ Book in for a connection call ◗

I offer a completely free, no obligation Connection Call so that you can chat to me about any of my services in more detail. Hiring a doula is such a personal thing, and so I want you to get to know me a bit and feel confident that I’m the right person to hold your hand as you walk along this incredible journey!

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WHY I BECAME A DOULA

Thanks to the support of a Pocket Doula, I experienced a wonderful second birth that was so completely different to my difficult first birth. I am now passionate about providing the same support to others. The support from my Pocket Doula transformed my experience - having someone I could turn to for support, information, and a listening ear was just what I needed to feel empowered.

I also know from experience how lonely new parenthood can be, and that “finding your village” is so essential in feeling held, comforted and able to move into life as a parent. I wish I could have called upon someone to come and lend a helping hand in my most difficult weeks, and it gives me so much joy to be able to be that person to others. 

FAQs

  • I support all different types of people in all different types of situations, and so whatever stage of pregnancy or new parenthood you’re at, book in a connection call and we can discuss how I can support you.

  • Yes, I feel passionately that all birthing people should have access to excellent care during their pregnancies, birth and postnatally. I am aware of the extra barriers LBTQ+, trans and non-binary people face, and would be honoured to support you on your journey to the wonderful birth you deserve.

  • During the call we will chat about your situation, what you’d like my support with, and how I would provide that. It’s your chance to ask me any questions, and get to know me. Finding a Doula you ‘click with’ is so important - so don’t be afraid to ask me about all of the questions that are important to you! I will also talk you through my contract, and send this to you via email so that you can read through it and check you’re happy with what I offer.

  • After we’ve had our Connection Call, if you feel that I’m the right Doula for you, and you’re happy with my contract, you can go ahead and book!

  • If you go ahead with booking me, for the Birth Prep and Pocket Doula services you will pay a 10% deposit. I offer payment plans where you can spread the cost of the service over several months, depending on how far in advance you are booking). For the Postnatal Pay-as-you-go, you would pay 50% of the session upon booking, and 50% within a week after the session.

  • Please note, I am not a trained medical professional or midwife. My role is to listen, support, provide evidence based information, and advocate for you when needed as per your wishes. Please see information about my training on my About Me page.

    I hold a full enhanced DBS, and have full indemnity insurance.