A little bit about me:

Hello! I'm Heidi. I grew up in Ealing and now live in Buckinghamshire with my husband and two kids. I worked in TV & film casting for over 10 years before retraining as a doula. The birth of my own children had a profound impact on me and sparked my passion for supporting families through one of life’s most memorable and transformative journeys.

What I offer:

I provide emotional and practical support to you before, during and after the birth of your baby. I recognise that every family and every birth is unique, so I offer tailor-made support to suit your needs and wishes. I am here to help you to navigate the maternity system and provide you with continuity of care. Giving you reassurance, building confidence and exploring your options. I'll be here for you, every step of the way.

Birth Support

Includes:

• Antenatal sessions in the comfort of your own home. Including education on birth physiology, discussing your birth preferences and how to advocate for yourself in a medical setting.
• On-call for your birth.
• Continuous support throughout your labour. Wherever you choose to have your baby - whether at home, at the birth centre or the labour ward at hospital.
• I support all kinds of births, including physiological birth, water birth, caesarean section (planned and unplanned), induction of labour, VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean), assisted birth, multiple births, breech presentations and Consultant-led, high-risk, complex needs and previous birth trauma situations.
• Postnatal visit and birth debrief. 

Postnatal Support

1:1 in your home. I will help you adjust to your "new normal" and prioritise your recovery. Each visit depends on your needs at the time. It could be:

• Emotional support - I hold the space so you can share/reflect/offload and feel listened to.
• Practical support - such as light house work and daily tasks e.g. dropping off a parcel etc.
• Helping with newborn care.
• Feeding support.
• Time for you - I can look after baby while you sleep / rest / take a bath.
• Nourishment - preparing you a meal and/or snacks and drinks.
• Signposting you to specialist support, if required, such as a chiropractor, lactation consultant or women's health physiotherapist etc.
• Overnight support.

Testimonial:

L & C: "Growing families will be so fortunate to have Heidi involved in their journey. They'll have oxytocin by the bucketful around her and feel gently supported, empowered and advocated for. Heidi helped us postpartum with our second baby. Our house was calmer, warmer and more restful for her being there. She made settling our colicky 8 week old baby look easy. I know her own challenging birth experiences will make her support as a doula even more valuable!"

I am available to work in Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, West London, North London, North West London, Central London, Middlesex.

If you'd like to hear more, drop me a message and let's have a chat!

Heidi x