A little more about me…
One area of postnatal care I am particularly passionate about is infant feeding, and I have trained with the ABM, qualifying as a Peer Supporter in 2021 and more recently as a Breastfeeding Counsellor. I volunteer with a local NHS drop-in service, and the National Breastfeeding Helpline, and in addition to my doula services, I offer Infant Feeding support to those who need a little extra help with any feeding situation (breastfeeding or bottle feeding), both in the early days and beyond.
My Background
My previous career was as a Careers Consultant, where I supported individuals navigating change in their working lives. I worked in many different arenas such as Welfare to Work, Secondary Education, and Higher Education, and freelanced when I had my three children. I loved it but felt ready for a change in 2021 when I decided to finally act on my dream to train and work in the doula and infant-feeding field. Many of the skills I gained as a Careers Consultant translate very well to supporting clients as a doula, and it is a privilege to be able to utilise these to help people navigate arguably the biggest change in life, having a baby!
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Breastfeeding Counsellor (ABM) – Oct 2023
Paediatric First Aid (Daisy First Aid) – Mar 2023
Postnatal Planning and Preparation (Younique Postnatal) – Feb 2022
Breastfeeding Peer Supporter – (ABM)Aug 2021
Developing Doulas Preparation Course – May 2021
PGDip Careers Guidance (QCG) – May 2007
BSc Psychology (Specialising in Clinical Psychology and Infant Development) – July 2002
I am fully insured and have an enhanced DBS Certificate. I am a professional member of Doula UK, Developing Doulas, and The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM), and abide by their codes of conduct.