I am Emily, Mother of three, a Doula, a powerlifter and a lover of cats. I am a women’s strength coach focussing on pre- and post-natal conditioning and specialise in pelvic health. I am a strong advocate for choice in women’s health. The role of a Doula is to provide support, reliable information and practical help to both the mother and her birth partner, and to facilitate a safe and loving birthing environment. As your birth doula I will be led by you. I will listen without judgement and help you to explore your birth preferences. I can’t predict or guarantee outcomes, but I aim to get you to a place where you feel confident and empowered to make informed choices. During your labour I will hold and protect your birth space and ensure that your voice is heard. I will bring my bag of goodies to keep you warm, comfortable and nourished. I believe that if you are well informed and prepared for birth , your instincts, strength and self-belief will get you through this amazing, intense and challenging time.
" I was 43 and a solo parent when I had my baby. Emily was alongside me at each step, from attending pivotal appointments with consultants, to helping me advocate for the birth I was most comfortable with. She was a non-judgmental listener to my worries, my questions, my thoughts, and my feelings. During my birth, she was a gentle, calm steady presence, massaging my back (a lot!) during contractions and helping me up and down the stairs and in and out of the birthing pool. Emily was a gift of a doula and cut my son’s cord soon after he arrived into the world. He adores her!”
“As soon as I found out I was pregnant I knew I wanted a doula and I am beyond glad I was recommended Emily. From the first meeting with her, we knew we loved her and that she was the right person for us. I was really apprehensive and anxious at first as my pregnancy was unplanned, but from the first meeting there was no judgment from Emily - just reassurance and support. Emily was wonderful at answering all of my questions and providing me with research to help me form my decisions; she never pushed me in a particular direction, just provided guidance and supported my decisions. I honestly don’t think we could have gone through the birth itself without Emily there. We had such a wonderful and uplifting experience, even though things didn’t go entirely to plan. Emily was respectful and gave us space when required. She supported my husband every step of the way, keeping him company and reassuring him when things got tricky. I have never felt as empowered and strong as Emily has made me feel. If we decide to have a second child, Emily would be the first person we would call!”
“If you are considering hiring Emily as your doula, do it, you will not regret it. She is fiercely passionate and knowledgable yet so gentle and kind. Having her support in the planning process as well as present at my sons birth was invaluable. Hiring Emily was one of the best decisions I have made”
“Emily was exactly what I wanted, exactly what I needed, and the absolute best choice I made after a traumatic first birth. She felt instantly familiar and made me feel safe, calm and completely supported. With Emily’s gentle guidance and genuine care, my second birth became a powerful healing moment, rewriting my story from darkness into joy, and transforming motherhood into the beautiful journey it was always meant to be”
“Above all else with my birth I felt listened to. I have always felt that I need to shout louder to be heard, if anything I just need the best support and I had that with Emily. It was important to me that whoever I had supporting me was able to understand the neuro divergent mind as both myself and my teenage daughter are autistic. I needed someone in my birth space that would support my daughter in the way I always had and I knew Emily was that person. Maybe I was secretly looking for a gatekeeper for her, as well as someone to support me”
