Motherhood wakened my questioning mind, which set me on a beautiful journey. I became a doula as a result of that journey.
I offer support during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. The support is bespoke; shaped by your needs, circumstance, ethos, beliefs and feelings.
My clients’ testimonials are at the bottom of this page.
In preparation for birth, we can...
• Build your dream birthing experience, practically and metaphorically.
• Work towards a healthy and open mind ready for birth.
• Consider ways to balance your body ahead of birth.
• Explore evidenced based information to inform your decisions along your antenatal and birth journey.
• Experiment with techniques and movement to use during birth.
• Document your birth preferences.
• Prepare and plan for the postpartum period, the 4th trimester.
During birth
I'll be tuned into both you and your partner, to provide emotional and practical support. I will be with you to remind you of your strength. I can provide massage and other physical comfort measures during the birth and support your partner in doing so too. I'll keep your space and the birthing environment as you have indicated. If a need arises, I can work with you to gather information so you can make informed decisions in the moment. After the birth I’ll slip away once you are comfortable and content. Within a week of birth I'll visit you at home to discuss the birth and how you are finding early parenthood.
My birth doula experience
Through my work as a birth doula I have experience of; both home and hospital birth, undisturbed natural birth, epidural birth, caesarean birth, gentle caesarean birth, hypnobirthing, vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC), induction, water birth, birth over 40 years, IVF babies, twin birth, twin home birth, Heart babies, birth after loss, infant loss, complex health pictures and supporting fears & phobias around birth. I love being both a sole birth partner and an additional birth partner. I have worked with multiple clients who received funding through Carrot.
Areas of support
•Infant feeding, whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding. I am a trained breastfeeding counsellor and have lots of experience around bottle feeding too.
•Light housework.
•Preparing food.
•Spending time with your baby while you rest.
•Talking through any concerns, and if required researching into the concerns with you.
•Overnight care, caring for your baby while you sleep.
•Caring for siblings.
•Discussing the birth and unpacking feelings around it.
•Directing to relevant organisations or professionals.
•Looking after pets.
•Plus many more!
N.B. I have worked with multiple clients who received funding through Carrot.
I am a mum to two energetic beauties; my daughter was born in 2010 and my son in 2014. The photo at the bottom of the page is from the start of my doula journey, there is a lot of ‘teen energy’ now! Before becoming a mama, I worked as a fashion buyer.
Being a doula feeds my soul. I'm caring, friendly and open. I will support you and your partner in your choices and as you need. I would consider it to be an honour to be part of your journey.
Please do not hesitate to get in contact to ask any questions or to arrange to meet. The introductory meeting is without obligation and free, it’s a great opportunity to learn more about one another and discuss how we may collaborate. 
• I’ll arrange two in-depth sessions with you and your partner to prepare for the birth and postpartum period.
• After these sessions, I’ll compile a detailed email with areas discussed, any relevant research and points to cover in our next meeting.
• Between our meetings we’ll stay in contact by phone, text, and email.
• I’ll be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from 38 weeks gestation until your baby is born.
• I will support you during the birth as you and your partner indicate. I’ll stay with you until your baby’s first feed is initiated.
• I will arrange a post-birth wellness meeting to check in with you, your partner and baby.
S U N - Birth Package flowing into postnatal support
• I’ll arrange two in-depth sessions with you and your partner to prepare for the birth and postpartum period.
• After these sessions, I’ll compile a detailed email with areas discussed, any relevant research and points to cover in our next meeting.
• Between our meetings we’ll stay in contact by phone, text, and email.
• I’ll be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from 38 weeks gestation until your baby is born.
• I will support you during the birth as you and your partner indicate. I’ll stay with you until your baby’s first feed is initiated.
• In the first two weeks after birth, I will support you in your home, with four 6-hour postnatal sessions.
S T A R S - Birth package with enhanced prenatal support
• I’ll hold a space for you and your partner as you prepare to enter this new phase of your lives with 5 in-person support sessions. We can explore your desires, hopes and dreams. When needed, we will walk through shadows together. We’ll explore topics in preparation for birth, the postpartum period and parenting. These sessions will build the foundation of the support I offer.
• After these sessions, I’ll compile a detailed email with areas discussed, any relevant research and points to cover in our next meeting.
• Between our meetings we’ll stay in contact by phone, text, and email.
• I’ll be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from 38 weeks gestation until your baby is born.
• I will support you during the birth as you and your partner indicate. I’ll stay with you until your baby’s first feed is initiated.
• I will arrange a post-birth wellness meeting to check in with you, your partner and baby.
P O S T N A T A L - Support packages
• 20 Hours
• 40 Hours
• 80 Hours
• 100 Hours
• 200 Hours
• 400 Hours
We can set a schedule of support ahead of your baby's birth. There is a 6-hour minimum session length in the daytime. Overnight support tends to be 10 hours in length and between 9pm-7am. Additional or ad-hoc hours will be invoiced weekly.
When she came, I used to joke that a fairy had visited. I had a spotless home, a perfectly calm baby, and everything perfectly in order. Whether it was cooking a tasty, nutritious breakfast for me, putting together a playpen, prepping baby meals when my son was a little older, she was a steady, comforting presence in the chaos of new motherhood, there was nothing she couldn’t do!
Her kindness and intuition brought me so much comfort and strength during those early days. She gave me the space to rest and recover & I will be forever be grateful for the care, love and peace she gave me, my son and partner when we needed it most. Thank you Cara x
J & R’s Birth Testimonial
Before I met Cara I spoke to her on the phone and she was so extremely friendly and sweet that I knew I wanted her to be there on the most important day of my life, which was giving birth to my baby boy. When me and my husband met Cara at our home, she was nothing short of amazing!! She made us feel so comfortable, was always available for me to call and message and she gave me so much information about how to keep active towards the end of my pregnancy with various techniques.Cara provided us with loads of books, guides and spoke to me about breastfeeding and what to expect postnatally that I felt so well informed. She listened to my birth preferences and knew exactly what I wanted and she sure did ensure my preferences were followed during labour. Cara helped me manage my physical pain very effectively with massages and mentally with communication. Having Cara there on the day I went into labour was very reassuring and comforting, she met us at our home and travelled with us to the hosptial. She was there throughout and when I gave birth, it didn’t feel like I had an extra external person there, it felt like I had a close friend who was on my side. Cara, my husband and I were a team. Cara even stayed in the hospital for some time after birth to support and completely went the extra mile when she volunteered and took the responsibility to send my placenta off to the company I used to make smoothies. We loved seeing Cara after giving birth too, she met us at our home again and it felt lovely to relive the birth with her and we are incredibly grateful for her support and presence on the day!!! We would highly, highly, highly recommend Cara!!! Thanks for everything!!!
S.A.’s Postnatal Testimonial
After our first conversation on the phone, I knew that Cara would be the perfect post-natal doula to support me as I navigated the new path of motherhood. Cara is so kind, empathic and warm. She was incredibly supportive to me and also wonderful with my little boy. Cara helped me in so many ways. After an unplanned C birth and challenging labour, I really needed some time to process it and talk it through. Cara provided me with a safe space to do this. We also had a number of feeding challenges early on and Cara was such a brilliant and empathic support. She also shared some very useful resources for me to read / research further. In addition to these areas of support, Cara also attended a few personal medical appointments with me as well as a lactation consultant appointment. I highly recommend Cara’s post natal services.
R & R’s Birth Testimonial
I started looking for a Birth Doula during a very anxious pregnancy. Me and my partner had previously experienced the loss of two babies. Once we had assurance from our medical team that our third baby was healthy, we started to look at birth options. With our history of birth trauma, a Doula was an appealing idea. I found Cara online and after meeting her, felt that she was the right person for us. She was open to all birth options and understanding of our concerns. She was wonderful in helping us to remember our babies and our birth experiences with them, alongside preparing to birth our first living child. This was invaluable as we didn’t feel confident going into group birthing classes with our history and preferred learning from Cara in a private setting. Having her at the end of the phone for any questions we had was really reassuring. We are so grateful to have had Cara with us, supporting us during the birth of our double rainbow baby. I went into labour naturally, spent some time in labour in the maternity delivery suite, before deciding on a surgical belly birth. Cara helped empower me to have the birth I wanted, based on what was happening in the moment. She made sure the spaces were relaxing and organised and provided physical and emotional support throughout. My partner felt more relaxed having her there to look after both of us and appreciated her instinct, knowledge and experience. Having that level of consistent care made a huge difference to our birth experience. I highly recommend Cara.
M.K.’s Postnatal Testimonial
Cara fit seamlessly into our family, supporting us by being my extra pair of hands, able to take over either household chores or the baby (or both!) When she was with us, I was able to eat a home cooked meal without any crying in the background, shower, and feel taken care of. And my husband felt better about leaving us to go to work on those days. In some ways, it was more relaxing and helpful to have Cara than family, because she just knew what to do!
Kate & Rob Birth Testimonial
We had so many things that we wanted to say to you, and we would not have been able to fit this into a thank you card.When we first reached out to you, and spoke to you on the phone, we knew instantly that you were the perfect doula for us. As you know, we are both very in tune with energy, and your energy was always so calming and positive (we even felt this over the phone). You omit a calming presence when you are around and we felt this in our initial meeting. Not only did you take the time to listen and learn about us as a couple, you also understood us. We felt comfortable with you from our very first meeting and we were so happy that you were going to join us on our journey.You have been such a huge support to us throughout our pregnancy journey, by providing us with information for anything and everything. We loved knowing that you were available if we had any questions, or we just needed a sounding board or a second opinion. Your support truly has been invaluable.When it comes to thanking you for your support during the birth, we’re not sure where to start. We do not know how we would have navigated the turn of events, had you not been by our side and holding our hands throughout. Just having you present, made the experience a positive one for us. Although we didn’t get the home birth that we wanted, we know that Finlay’s birth was a success because everyone is safe and well. Throughout the labour, you were our rock and we knew that we could lean on you for emotional support as well as everything else. You took care of both of us in making sure that we were rested, fed and looked after. The massages and techniques that you used throughout the labour made such a difference to the sensations that Kate was feeling. You had so many tools in your kit for anything that arose, and it was a comfort to know that you were by our side. Neither of us would have been as relaxed about the whole experience, if you had not been present.If in the future we did decide to have another child, then there would be no doubts as to who we would reach out to. You are much loved by both of us. One day we will tell Finlay the tale of how he entered this world, and you will always be a major part of his story.Thank you for being our doula and friend, and for everything that you have done for us. We made a good decision for wanting a doula, and we made the best decision for contacting you. You are a truly special person, and you will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Karlene’s Postnatal Testimonial
With my second pregnancy I knew instinctively that post birth would be different the second time round. I would have a toddler and a newborn. And although I was excited for the new addition to our family I knew I would need help in the first few days.Cara was she perfect person to help me transition to a mum of two. What I didn't expect to have was a C-section. And so Cara’s presence was even more appreciated.She was able to sooth my newborn, assist me with small but important tasks whilst I was bedbound and start the steps for me in my recovery. Knowing that I was in safe hands made the stress and mayhem of the first few days far easier.I would highly recommend Cara as a doula. The peace and serenity her presence had was exactly what I needed.
R.K.’s Birth Testimonial
Cara has a gentle, empathetic and nurturing spirit about her. She cares deeply and her passion for birth comes across quickly. She would always respond promptly and would go above and beyond to answer any questions or meet any information gaps I had. She’s also an excellent educator with very helpful resources. Cara asked great questions to facilitate understanding and to align expectations. I never felt like I couldn’t be “me” with her. I think because the 3 of us connected so well before birth, I was able to “shut off” and let the 2 of them navigate supporting me. I felt safe to ask for what I wanted and communicate what I didn’t want. I truly felt carried by them and like they had my back. My husband felt hugely supported by her as well. This was one of my biggest desires for labor - that he would feel empowered, respected and supported so that me and him could have a connecting experience around the delivery of our child.
Laura’s Postnatal Testimonial
After learning postnatal doula support was a thing (!) and following some reflection and discussion with my partner I decided to book Cara’s postnatal care package. I am so glad I did - Cara has a calming & positive aura that is perfect for a frazzled, newly postpartum mum and just having her there to help me out with my new baby, listen to me moan, or help out with the chores we were neglecting around the house was really invaluable. She helped me set up my breast pump, wore my baby so I could catch up on some much needed sleep and recommended local groups I could go to for feeding support. She is always on time and clearly loves what she does - my baby really enjoyed the cuddles and play time! We were quite sad to say goodbye when she left after our final session. I would happily recommend Cara for anyone wishing for a soothing presence for their postnatal care.
E.D.’s Birth Testimonial
My sons birth would have been a very different experience without Cara. Whilst preparing for the birth she didn’t want to change our opinion but deeply listened to us and supported us in a gentle way, in our choices. Even though she has a wealth of experience she didn’t in the slightest have a ‘know it all’ approach but kept an open mind throughout our conversations. We felt respected. My labour started fast and furious so we forgot the snacks at home when we headed to the hospital. All I craved for was cheese that of course no hospital vending machines would have. No hesitation - Cara went out and bought some which meant my partner could stay with me. Small things do matter- from back rubs, through pinning hair out of the face to encouraging smiles, Cara couldn’t have supported us better in those moments. My preference was to birth in the pool. Due to my long labour we had to move rooms a few times. Cara fought so hard each time so I could get in the water as quickly as possible. Her presence empowered us and meant that despite all the obstacles we felt we had a positive birth experience. We couldn’t be happier and would recommend Cara with all our hearts.
S.S’s Postnatal Testimonial
The support that Cara provided me was amazing, it far exceeded my expectations and helped us more than we could have ever imagined. From the day I met her, I knew I could hand her my newborn daughter and be confident that she was going to take care of her like her own child. Cara supported me emotionally and kept me company at home, which was exactly what I needed after my husband went back to work. Cara is very sweet and knowledgeable about how to care for a newborn, and I felt very confident and comfortable leaving my daughter in her care.
A.O.’s Birth Testimonial
My husband and I had the privilege of having Cara as our doula for our first pregnancy. We had recently moved to England from the United States, leaving all of our friends and family behind. Knowing we wouldn’t be able to have close support from them, we looked into the idea of having a doula. After having one meeting with her (and only her), we knew Cara was the one.Cara’s skills, and some of her best characteristics, go way beyond the impressive expertise listed on her resume. She is thoughtful, kind, caring, compassionate, empathetic, and strong. She is knowledgeable, understanding, nonjudgemental, and makes you feel heard. She is open, honest, loving, and warm. With knowing Cara is all of those things and more, my husband and I felt more confident going into the birthing experience having her on our team.From the very beginning to the very end, Cara was a rock throughout the entire labor and birthing journey. She was our biggest advocate and biggest support. I truly can’t imagine the experience without her. My hope was to not request pain management throughout my labor but there was one point during contractions I was in so much pain I thought I was going to ask for it. However, Cara was able to physically support and lessen the most intense pain I’d ever had in my life. Through the short down time of my contractions, Cara was there through it all providing more pain management from what we had previously discussed through encouraging words, hand feeding me water and snacks, holding my hand, and having me breathe in scents of lavender. In addition to all of this, she was my spokesperson when I couldn’t speak. Cara seemed to have a natural instinct of just how and when to help. I largely attribute my positive birthing experience to her.Cara made an unsettling, nerve wracking, and life changing event much easier, less scary and truly joyful. Her support, love, knowledge, resourcefulness (and more) from prenatally to postnatally is absolutely invaluable.
L.M.’s Postnatal Testimonial
My amazing sisters gave me a voucher for doula.co.uk and I’m so glad they did! I’m a first time geriatric mum (hate that phrase) and had prepared as much as possible for the birth of our baby. However the little one was breech so all plans for a natural delivery were postponed and a C-section was planned. And it was wonderful - very calm and very lovely. However on day two, we were back in hospital as our little girl had developed jaundice - with some low sugars and salt levels too, we were admitted to neo natal. It was a pretty dramatic 4 days and nights and being away from my girl that first night was traumatic. Once we got discharged and started to settle into regular family life, I realised I needed help. I reached out and met Cara. She came to our flat and I got to talk through the jaundice hospital visit. My sense of guilt at having caused it was greatly reduced by having a listening ear who understands births and women and ALL the emotions! Cara also helped with my breastfeeding latch which proved transformative on our breastfeeding journey. And then continued to provide ongoing support with great articles and books after our meeting. Although I’ve a brilliant and supportive husband as well as loving and caring family to help, I needed Cara to be the informed and unbiased listener to my story. After so many conflicting messages from a wealth of practitioners, Cara helped restore my faith in my own maternal instincts which had received quite a bashing. And that is her super power - listening and restoring. I’m so incredibly thankful for her role in my birth as a mum, my only regret is not having had Cara’s support throughout my pregnancy.
N.T.’s Birth Testimonial
When I was in search of a doula and came across Cara, I felt like her profile spoke to me immediately. Cara's experience shows and I felt so much more confident about my birth choices once I hired her to be my doula. She supported me from my second trimester all the way through to after my son was born. She gave me exercises to do, books to read and videos to watch to help me feel empowered about my birth and breastfeeding. Cara is empathic and an incredible listener and remembered everything I wanted in my birth plan and ensured my requests were adhered to when I was in labour and couldn't do so myself. I wouldn't have had the birth I wanted without her support and if we do decide to have another baby, I would ask Cara to be my doula again without a shadow of a doubt.
O.L.’s Birth Testimonial
Cara was empathetic, reliable, very kind and supportive. She was by my side when and how I really needed. I had a great birth experience thanks to her.She helped me with preparation for the birth and in our postnatal sessions, she filled me with precious tips and helped with all my needs. She was also great support regarding breastfeeding. I would recommend her to anyone!
C.H.’s Birth Testimonial
Cara was very supportive of our situation. She came to hospital appointments in London, she came to scans locally and in London, she visited the house many times and really got to know us. She made us feel so special and so important. She was always on the end of the phone and we don’t know what we would have done without her. She’s a special spirit who is always there and never ever lets you down. Throughout birth she made it feel special and she gave my husband and I all the reassurance we needed to get through a traumatic time. Cara attended Hypnobirthing with us which was also fantastic. We ended up having to go through a long labour and a c-section but she gave us all the positive energy we needed and she got us through. We couldn’t have done without her energy and positivity. She has given us a lovely memory of what otherwise could have been remembered as a traumatic day! We are forever grateful Cara is bubbly, upbeat, kind, selfless, compassionate, empathetic & caring. I feel like she’s family now.
Mama, West London’s Birth Testimonial
Cara was truly everything you’d want the best birth partner to be: a great listener, supporter, mothering, intuitive, loving and dedicated.Cara is warm, kind, instantly makes you comfortable around her and was dedicated, taking notes from the moment we met, listening to all my needs, giving great advice, sign posting me when I needed it. Cara was remarkable, right there by my side through a very long active labour making it the best experience ever and looked after my son like her own. If I was to go through it all again, it would be a no brainier to call Cara, wouldn’t need anyone else. Thank you for everything.
F.C.‘s Birth Testimonial
“I first thought about getting a doula because we knew my husband wouldn’t be able to be with me at the birth and I wanted someone there to be able to communicate my wishes effectively whilst I was found on labouring. I found Cara and we met soon after initial contact, after lots of really warm and friendly text messages. Cara met my whole family and was so wonderful to my older children which was my first sign she was the person for me. She was attentive, open, caring and calm. Exactly what I would need when I gave birth. I talked to Cara for hours over two other meetings about every single possible eventuality and she noted everything down and committed it to memory as if it was going to be her own experience. Cara could not have been more supportive in the run up to the birth and made me feel so special. On the day she was by my side offering support I’ll never, ever forget. She made sure all my wishes were seen through when I was not able to communicate in any other way than nods and grimaces. Because of her, and only because of her, my daughter and I experienced the perfect birth. That really is all you need to know. Having Cara by your side will empower you more than you can imagine and put the whole experience on a new level. This is a woman who genuinely wants you to feel amazing and will make your world a better place while you get to know each other. You won’t regret having a doula at your next birth, I promise. And Cara is the one to chose. If I have another baby I can’t imagine going into labour without her encouragement and care. She was my rock.”
T.S.’s Birth Testimonial
I have to be honest, I had not heard of a doula before becoming pregnant. My midwife suggested it to me as I was a little anxious with the whole "giving birth" process!I wasn't sure if adding a stranger to the mix was going to help with any of this, however after meeting Cara my husband and I knew it was a step in the right direction.Cara will support and provide you with as much information as you need to make the right decisions for you and your baby. There is never any pressure or opinions offered to take a certain direction. All decisions are yours and she will support you.On the actual day, Cara was amazing and my husband was appreciative of the extra support (and spare pair of hands)!Cara brings a lovely calm manner to situations and was readily available to offer advice when requested. It was also nice to know that someone is ensuring, where possible, that your birth preferences are being followed, as in the moment it really is the last thing you are thinking about!I really could go on and on about the benefits of having Cara involved in your journey, she is a wonderful, caring lady.Thank you Cara for assisting us in growing our family!
C.R.R.’s Birth Testimonial
I initially wanted a doula for extra support as I was anxious about birth and hospitals. From my initial phone call with Cara she was empathetic and understanding, I felt immediately reassured and her passion shone through. Before even meeting her I knew she was the right Doula for us! Unfortunately, I ended up being very unwell during pregnancy and Cara’s support was invaluable, I gained so much more than just the reassurance I was after. It was such an uncertain time, from 30 weeks I could have given birth at anytime. Cara just went with the flow, was very flexible, always responded promptly to messages and regularly checked in with me. Despite me not having a “normal” pregnancy, having Cara made it feel just like anybody else’s. We did a birth plan and she listened to my fears and worries and I knew I could trust her to get my wishes across on the day . By the time it got to my induction at 36 weeks, I felt connected to, and safe with Cara, which was so important to me . I found Cara to have a calm energy that felt reassuring which was perfect during labour. I am so grateful to have had such a positive birth experience after a traumatic pregnancy.
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