Doula Support Services
Choosing a doula is a very personal choice – we spend time with you during what can be an emotional and demanding time so finding the right person for you is vital! Here is a little more information about my services. These can be tailored to your needs so do get in touch if you would like to find out more.
As well as my postnatal doula services, I offer two antenatal sessions: Postnatal Preparation and Breastfeeding Preparation. These can be a very useful way to prepare for your postnatal period and can be booked as a stand-alone, or in conjunction with postnatal doula care. They can take place in person or virtually.
Postnatal Support
£26/hour
These hours can be arranged to suit you in the early days, weeks, and months, with a minimum of 3 hours per session. I offer unlimited text, e-mail, or phone support between sessions. I support you at home to help you rest, recover, and adapt to life with your new baby. I can help with baby care, feeding support, cooking, light housework, looking after older children and pets, and anything to help you rest and recover. I also help you with information, resources, and most importantly, compassionate, emotional support.
12-hour support package £336 (£28 per hour)
20-hour support package £520 (£26 per hour)
Ad-hoc support (£30 per hour)
Bespoke packages can be arranged, and if your budget is tight please get in touch to have a chat. I offer vouchers too, which can be a good baby shower or gift idea!
Postnatal Preparation
(1.5 hours) £50
This session covers your hopes and expectations for your postnatal period. Topics we cover include: Physical recovery from birth and what to expect, food and nutrition, emotional support, visitors, infant feeding, common new-born behaviour, household management, family relationships. The session enables you to reflect on what your priorities may be for the early days and weeks and how we can aim to make this a reality. It can also arm you ahead of time with helpful resources and contacts. I follow this meeting up with a document containing a synopsis of what we discussed and relevant information and resources.
Breastfeeding Preparation
(1.5 hours) £50
This session is a perfect opportunity to learn about how breastfeeding works and maximise your chances of a positive feeding experience. We cover physiology and hormones, the first hours after birth, positioning, and attachment, expressing colostrum, responsive feeding, and de-bunking common myths. If appropriate we can also de-brief previous breastfeeding experience. It will leave you feeling informed and confident and prepared should any issues arise once your baby arrives. I follow up this session with notes and resources.
