Hi, I’m Elin, a recognised birth and postnatal doula based in Walthamstow, East London. I’m Swedish but have been living in London for almost 25 years now. I love the community spirit of Walthamstow and also that we are only a few minutes walk away from Epping Forest. I’m a mother to three children and a dog.

My experience of becoming a mother was so transformative and totally influenced my calling to become a doula. Motherhood can be a lonely place and I know how important it is to have other people around to support, all the way from pregnancy, birth to help create a calm, reassuring environment to post birth when adjusting to the new role as a mother and establishing breastfeeding.

As your doula, I will have a listening ear, offer practical and emotional support,  discuss options for your baby’s birth and assist in writing a birth plan, as well as making sure that your wishes are being listened and adhered to throughout. I'm a KG hypnobirthing teacher and can help you release fear to feel more calm and confident for  birth. I'm also a Body Ready Method Pro, BRM is an evidence based approach that draws on bio mechanical principles to create balance in the body for birth, so I can help you prepare physically too. 

In my role as a post doula I can also cook nutritious, predominantly vegan and vegetarian, nourishing and hearty meals. I will be a calming and positive element with some laughter too! I’m committed to hold space for you, and help you trust your body. I’m an advocate for breastfeeding and can help you but should you choose not to I can assist with finding the best option as well. I am absolutely passionate about women having empowered births to get the birth they want and nurturing self trust and confidence. I will commit to support you on your journey regardless of how you choose to birth. I’m standing by and ready to be alongside you for the incredible journey! 

Elin x

 Feedback from some mothers and partners:

As a first time solo mum by choice, I wanted a doula to support me on my journey. Elin was my birth doula and Hypnobirthing teacher. We met regularly and quickly it felt like having a friend coming over discussing all the options and practicing relaxations. Pre-birth, I felt really relaxed about all the possible options as we had discussed all the medical potential procedures or interventions and I prepared a visual birth plan for the hospital. When unexpectedly I was admitted for a night a few weeks before the birth, Elin was a constant support messaging me all night and there the next day at the hospital. She is a wonderful advocate and made me feel so reassured having her there by my side. She spent time with my Mum who was my birth partner in advance so they had a good relationship too. On the day of the birth I felt so supported even when things were challenging, it was fine as I knew my options and that I had two wonderful, strong, women by my side. I cannot thank her more for being there with me and for all the postnatal check-ins and visits. I would definitely use her again if there is a second baby! I have such happy memories of last summer being pregnant and you are definitely part of that.

Charlotte

Dear Elin , we just wanted to say thank you SO much for all the help and guidance you have given us during pregnancy, birth and beyond. We both agree we would not have had such a positive experience without you. I will be forever proud and grateful for my water birth. You held space for us and have been so generous with your time and your thoughts throughout. We would love to stay in touch and for George to know his aunty Elin. 

Love Ali, Matt and George x 

Elin was our birth and postnatal doula and also provided Hypnobirthing support. I am really happy to recommend Elin. From our first meeting , Elin helped me so much in preparing for birth. My partner and I felt she was an integral part of the birth and we will be forever grateful for her support . Her calm demeanour added so much and really helped us to relax. Elin was an amazing support in preparing for our birth preferences and helped finding various evidence and research. She also helped us plan the logistics for birth. Postnatally I really appreciated Elin’s company , support and her delicious cooking.

A & L

Thanks Elin for all your support and always being there for us . We can’t say enough Thank you for all tips and support you provided. Thank you Elin for being our doula , and being by our side when we don’t have family here, it means a lot.

L & JB

Our situation was different as we first met Elin two weeks before we went into hospital unexpectedly when the water broke. So we only had one meeting with her , which was amazing , however we didn’t get to do Hypnobirthing etc as that was scheduled for the second visit and by then we were in hospital. I have no doubt that the support would have been amazing up until then if the little one would have been a term baby. Elin was wonderful and appeared on short notice at the hospital earlier than planned at 36 weeks. She offered us support both mentally and physically by helping us out when trying to keep calm. That was definitely the most useful as by that point we had been in hospital 3 days by then. The most helpful postnatally was Elin’s effort in getting the placenta to the lady who was going to make vitamins from it. She made big efforts in driving across London and we appreciate that very much. As well as that she came to see us twice for long periods since our baby came home , always with her kind and caring nature was there to listen to my wife’s worries and provide reassurance and a friendly ear to listen as well as helping us out around the house. Elin is very friendly , calm and gentle person. We felt both at ease as soon as we met her and could comfortably ask her anything at any time. She was wonderful!

H & G

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support you provided throughout my journey. Your presence , guidance , unwavering support made all the difference. Your calming demeanour, knowledge , and expertise empowered me through each step of the process. Your encouragement and reassurance gave me the strength and confidence I needed during one of the most signifiant moments of my life. Beyond your exceptional skills as a doula, your empathy and genuine care for both me and my baby were evident every step of the way. Your dedication to ensuring a positive and empowering post birth experience is truly commendable. I cannot thank you enough for your invaluable contribution to my experience. You played a crucial part in making it a beautiful and memorable journey that I will cherish forever.

Carlotta

I would highly recommend Elin to any expecting mothers or parents . She is warm, caring, highly knowledgable and an excellent listener. Our newborn son also feels so safe with her - he falls asleep within second of her cuddles ! We have used Elin for Hypnobirthing and postnatal doula support. We have been so grateful to have found her . 

Olivia