"Thank you so much for your kind and loving support throughout my pregnancy journey and into our labour. I have recommended the benefits of having a Doula already!"
(IH, Brighton)

"Thanks for your care and excellent support throughout a definining day in our lives. You were a very great help to the three of us and I will never forget that kindness"
(HH, Brighton)

"Thank you so much for your wonderful classes that I have really enjoyed throughout. I know I will use so much of your teaching during labour and feel so much more confident as a result of coming. I will definitely recommend you and will be back!"
(FJ, Brighton)

Package Includes

ANTENATAL VISITS
I normally provide a minimum of two antenatal visits where we can chat about previous birth experiences (if relevant), your expectations, birth preferences, birth physiology, optimum foetal positions (OFP’s), useful yoga postures, breathing techniques and visualisation exercises and anything else you would like to know more about. Or we can just get to know each other over a nice cup of tea! This is essentially time for us bond well and start the important process of trust and communication.

PERSONAL YOGA TUITION
During the second of these visits I will happily take you through some useful yoga postures and breathing technqiues to aid you in pregnancy and labour. Before we finish I will guide you in a deep relaxation and visualisation that will leave you feeling centred, grounded and extremely relaxed. (I am a fully qualified Thai Yoga Masseur and have been teaching yoga for years so I'm very used to working with all sorts of bodies!)

ONGOING SUPPORT
From the moment you hire me as your Doula I will be on call to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have. This means unlimited telephone calls and emails. It is important you feel supported by me and that you can contact me whenever.

RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
At our first antenatal visit I will provide you with a pack of useful information for you and your partner to read at your leisure. This will include information relevant to your pregnancy and birth preferences plus the loan of any useful books and DVD's from my collection.

ON-CALL FOR YOU
I will be On-call for you 24/7 from weeks 38-42 with an undertaking to never be more than one hour away without prior arrangement with you.
I will be with you during your labour and birth whenever you need me for however long it takes! There are no definites in birth, babies come when they are ready so my commitment is to be with you and your partner for as long as you need me.
I will also stay with you for a limited time following birth to make sure you and your baby are comfortable.

POSTNATAL
I will visit you once at your home to talk through the birth, address any concerns or questions you may have, see how you’re settling in and establish if you need any further postnatal help. I can also offer help and encouragement with breastfeeding if this is your wish.

MY ULTIMATE PROMISE TO YOU
As your doula I promise to do my upmost to provide you with continuous emotional, physical and practical support.
Throughout your labour I'll do whatever I can to help keep you safe, relaxed, secure and connected to the birth process.
I undertake not to book another client whose due date is within 10 days either side of your due date.

Fee: £200 including expenses (includes a £50 deposit upon booking)
(I am a fully trained Doula with Nurturing Birth and am currently undergoing the Doula UK
'recognition and mentoring program).