Whether you want to dance under the moon or go for every medical aid under the sun, I support your choices. Hospital or home birth, whatever works for you, I’m devoted to all women achieving their goals.
I have a balanced view on birth and see it as a natural process yet I’m also realistic about risk when it’s present, always encouraging you to balance evidence with intuition. I’m just as pro-epidural as I am pro-breathwork because it’s all about you and what’s right for you.
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So, a bit about me; I’m more Topshop than tie-dye (although actually I have got a wicked pair of pink tie-dye yoga leggings). I’m not cool. I listen to Magic FM, saw the Spice Girls reunion twice and still reference Topshop like it’s current.
I’m very honoured to have been a doula for 12 years having supported hundreds of people through their births, to be a Doula UK mentor and to be highly recommended by Homerton hospital (my local and favourite). I’m a total birth geek and get off on clinical trials. I’m also a hypnobirthing teacher accredited by The Royal College of Midwives and have provided tuition to student midwives at La Retraite School.
Love green juice and paleo brownies/ love a Dominos and cherry Coke
Love yoga / love Love Island
Love homeopathy / love hard drugs when needed
Hmm...what else? I live between in East London between Bethnal Green and Hackney with my little boy and partner. I can’t live without coffee. I pretend my messy bun is cool but really it’s because I haven’t brushed my hair (mumlife). And these days, my biggest vice is my Aesop soap.
So what do I do exactly?
In our antenatal sessions and during labour, I use various techniques to help you feel comfortable and relaxed. I combine elements of HYPNOSIS, ESSENTIAL OIL THERAPY, ACCUPRESSURE, MASSAGE, GUIDED MEDITATION, ACTIVE BIRTH POSITIONS, BREATHWORK, SOMATIC EXERCISES, ASMR and REFLEXOLOGY alongside visualisation and affirmations, always being guided by what feels right for you in each moment. I’m obsessed with NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION and birth BIOMECHANICS (how movement, bodywork and positioning at particular points of labour encourage a quicker, easier birth and reduce Cesarean/assisted births). So you can expect me to be quietly assessing how body and mind are interacting to support you in the best birth possible. I’m always polite to midwives whilst advocating for you; harmony in the team is the aim of the game.
No one can guarantee you the perfect birth but my job is to ensure you feel supported, heard and cared for throughout your experience no matter what path it takes. I frigging LOVE my job; giving you the knowledge that leads to you making empowered decisions, helping you feel emotionally safe and physically secure, working in a trauma-informed way, creating space for you and your partner during labour and listening to you after you've given birth. What I really love about the job is the glamour; fishing poo out of birth pools is officially a hobby of mine!
I’m also a dedicated supporter of cesarean birth whether by choice or necessity and I facilitate the Holistic Cesarean in London in both NHS and private hospitals. I am extremely passionate about being a caesarean doula and feel this type of birth deserves as much support as any other.
Want to know what my clients and midwives say about me? And how much I charge? Read on…
Melanie said: "Ebony is such a warm, fun, non-judgemental person I believe she is just one of the world's naturally caring people, I feel so lucky to have met her. I think of Ebony as not only the best decision I made for my birth experience but also as a friend, she's a wonderful, wonderful woman." (Melanie Nolan)
Ebony worked brilliantly with the medical team and my husband throughout. More than a doula, she’s an incredibly kind, strong, informed and talented friend when you need one most. – Flora P.
Ebony is warm, wise and funny; full of common sense and an inspiration. She never pushed me in any particular direction – she supported me through the decisions but ensured they were mine alone. – Kate & Chris
Ebony was our doula at both of my births, and while these involved inductions, labour ward and epidurals she made the process feel incredibly calm, in control and beautiful. I will forever be grateful to her. – Maia
As soon as you came in the energy transformed, I felt like I could finally surrender and let things flow because I knew you had my back (quite literally at some point). I would’ve not made it without you. You are an absolute godsend. – Paula
Ebony is a very genuine, loveable, warm person. I instantly liked her & felt very at ease in her company, she is non judgemental, funny, kind & I couldn’t have asked more from her as my doula. – Emily McCart
Ebony supported me through a long, difficult birth. She is incredibly nurturing and understood my needs as a woman and my requests prior to birth, so that during the labour she could be my voice and guide. – Rebecca R
So grateful that you were by our side and literally holding me when Lila made her appearance ♥️ we love you and want you to know the profound impact you’ve had on our family. Thank you so much, truly. – Sonia & Rob
It’s hard to explain how being in Ebony’s presence makes you feel – relaxed, assured, and like you’re about to have a good time! She made me believe I was powerful, beautiful and strong, even when I didn’t feel any of those things. – MA.
I had my first baby by elective C-section and although I knew I wanted a doula, I wasn’t sure it would really be worth it. I’m so, so glad I did and we had an amazing, positive birth experience because of Ebony. – Ellie
If you’re looking for someone who makes you feel instantly calm yet empowered, who works brilliantly with your partner, who can be as ’grounded’ or ‘woo woo’ as you like, and who has exceptional skills with breath work, hypnobirthing and acupressure. Seriously, Ebony is for you. – Flora
As soon as I met Ebony I knew I wanted her to hold my hand during pregnancy and birth. Her warmth and huge heart were evident immediately. Her presence was felt like a huge hug. – Effie
We’ve been on cloud nine. It’s been such a special start, I didn’t think it was possible and we’re filled with so much gratitude. Thank you so much for being so amazing and everything we hoped for and more. – Melody
Ebony it was absolutely amazing having you with us. You changed the mood entirely; Chaos to stillness. You were wonderful mate. I’m forever grateful 🙏🏻 I know it was a long one for you, half poorly so thank you thank you for being there. It was a wonderful; surrounded by a room of bad ass women, one I’ll never ever forget. – Adam (Laura’s husband)
Ebony supported me in a trauma informed way, was kind, caring, supportive and considerate of my history at all times. She enabled me to find my voice and advocate for myself prior to my delivery and during my labour. I was able to have the labour I wanted which helped me heal from my first difficult birth. I will be forever thankful. – Jenny B
Homerton Hospital Midwife: “We recommend Ebony as she works with us, not against us. We constantly hear fantastic things about her support.”
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For my BIRTH PACKAGE which costs £3500 included are three in-person antenatal sessions of around 1.5 hrs each, one postnatal session, unlimited phone and email support, additional Zoom sessions as required, on-call for 4 weeks and attendance at the birth. Also included is birth hypnosis and visualisation using essential oils, music and anchoring techniques at the end of each session if wanted. You’ll also receive a copy of my Hypnobirthing audio.
For my Birth and Hypnobirthing Package which costs £3900 included is the same as above and also includes private, condensed HypnoBirthing training consisting of 2 x 2 hr sessions at a time to suit you in your own home and includes the KG Hypnobirthing book, MP3 and folder. The extended course is also available. You’ll also have access to my personal hypnobirthing tracks.
I also offer a shared care package with my birth buddies Alison Ogier (who is a.ma.zing and was my doula) and Jen Hilton and Martha Noble who were my most fantastic mentees. We are all good friends I offer this at busier times to provide peace of mind in case of a clash (rare but always good to have back up). So you get double bubble- two doulas. Get in touch for more info.
I have experience with supporting VBAC, VBA2C, homebirth, water birth, hypnobirthing, induction, Diabetes type 1 in pregnancy, HBAC, breech birth, premature birth, IVF, donor egg IVF, twin birth and caesarean births. I’ve worked with same sex couples, non-binary people and single people. I have also undertaken training to support survivors with understanding and compassion.
If this all sounds like it’s up your street, I look forward to hearing from you!
Ebony xx
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