Hi, I’m Lizzie. I’m originally from South Africa and moved to the UK with my husband in my late twenties. While I haven’t had children of my own and have walked a long personal journey with infertility, I’ve had the privilege of supporting hundreds of families through pregnancy and birth since attending my first delivery in 2012. My passion for this work has only deepened with time.

Outside of work, I’m a lover of travel, good pizza, time with my very big family, hiking, snowboarding, being creative and life with our two fluffy cats.

Before becoming a doula, I worked for many years as a registered nurse and midwife. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and Midwifery and remain a practising NMC-registered nurse in the UK.

Through my clinical work, I saw first-hand how stretched maternity services can leave families without the emotional continuity and practical care they truly need. This experience shaped my move into perinatal support, where I could offer guidance, consistency, and a calm, familiar presence alongside medical care.

I have a deep respect for the body’s innate ability to birth and a genuine sense of wonder at the physiological process. This underpins all of my antenatal preparation. One of my greatest joys is helping women develop trust in their bodies and confidence in their instincts.

I believe that, with the right knowledge, preparation and care, many women can experience birth as deeply empowering.

At the same time, I recognise that birth is unpredictable. My role is not to push a single “ideal” outcome, but to help you feel informed and emotionally held whatever path your birth takes.

As your Doula, my role is to:

• Provide clear, evidence-based information so you feel confident in your choices.
• Help you work with your body through movement, breathing and positioning.
• Support you in creating an optimal birth environment at home, in a birth centre or in hospital.
• Hold space for you and your birth partner so you feel respected, grounded, and in control.

If you are hoping for an undisturbed, low-intervention birth, I will support you in working with your body’s instincts while ensuring you feel safe and reassured throughout.

HOW CAN I SUPPORT YOU?

Antenatal Education

Evidence-based antenatal preparation covering pregnancy, birth options, feeding, newborn care and emotional preparation.

Sessions are held in your home and designed to help you feel informed, prepared and confident for both birth and the early weeks afterwards.

Birth Support

As a registered nurse and midwife, I’ve seen where the gaps in maternity care can be. Conception came from a deep desire to support women and families during a time that can often feel vulnerable, overwhelming, and deeply transformative.

What I offer goes far beyond simply being there on the day of birth. It’s about creating continuity of care, helping families feel prepared, and ensuring you have someone in your corner who truly knows you. For most families, this journey spans around 15 weeks.

Here’s what that can look like:

• An initial Teams/in person chat to get to know each other better- just chatting about anything and everything. During this session we can look at diaries and schedule your antenatal sessions.
• Ongoing care throughout pregnancy and postpartum: From the moment you book until around 6 weeks after birth via WhatsApp, email and calls. 
• Three in-person antenatal sessions: Preparation really is everything in this journey. These sessions are designed to deepen understanding, build reassurance, and help families navigate decisions with confidence, while tailoring support to your individual needs.
• A detailed printed workbook: Covering over 100 commonly asked questions, giving you something practical and reassuring to return to in your own time.
• On-call birth support: From 10 days before your due date until your baby arrives. I also stay for a few hours after birth, ensuring you are settled. 
• Birth photography: Quiet, unobtrusive photography capturing some of the powerful and fleeting moments throughout labour, birth, and those first precious hours with your baby.
• Two postnatal visits at home: Time to support your recovery, build reassurance in those early days, and gently process your birth experience together.

Birth Photography

Natural, respectful photography capturing the powerful and quiet moments of your baby’s arrival. I work unobtrusively and many families tell me these images become some of their most treasured memories. All the images on my website are my own.

The Dutch Way- Postpartum Support

Structured postnatal care inspired by the Dutch kraamzorg model, offering in-home support during the first days after birth. This focuses on rest, recovery, feeding support, and settling into family life.

Working Alongside Your Care Team

While my role is non-clinical and distinct from midwifery practice, my healthcare background allows me to navigate the maternity system confidently and work collaboratively with midwives, health visitors, and doctors.

I value teamwork and see my role as complementary to medical care, offering time, presence and reassurance where it is most needed.

A Personal Approach

Every family is different, and I tailor my care to your individual needs. Supporting families through this chapter of life is a privilege and I approach it with care, respect, and attention.

CONTACT ME to book a FREE discovery call. 

Further details can be found at
www.conception.co.uk