Lexie Hackett

About Me

Hello, My name is Lexie, I’m a doula, mother, nerd, and activist from Sandwell.

I trained to be a doula with continuum after my very stressful antenatal journey as a queer disabled parent-to-be. This opened my eyes to injustices and unfair treatment of birthing folk and I needed to do something about it.

Having experience of advocated for children in care and those leaving care I felt my skills would be put to use supporting parents to forge their birth path with respect and dignity. This started with training with the BFN while I waited for spaces to open up with Continuum.

When I’m not working I’m usually found at home with my small half-elf and chosen family either playing some video games or some kind of tabletop role-playing or comforting one of my partners who decided to inflict Studio Ghibli onto himself.

When we’re not stuck at home I can be found in a field in costume and makeup live-action role-playing (LARP) or wondering our local nature reserve.

I have ongoing professional development from my years as a youth worker and leaving care advisor:

Training undertaken includes:

BA Health and social care specialising in child development and mental health – OU

Continuum Doulas Preparation Course

Trauma-informed care

Equality and diversity

Autism Awareness

Understanding Self Harm

SAFEtalk

Bithing4Blokes

Positive Birth Movement

Breastfeeding Peer Training

Trauma Informed Doula Education (TIDE)

Anti Racism t& Exploring White Privilege with Jamie Schearer & Clementine Burnley

Why Homebirth is important

My philosophy is based on consistent care and trauma. I will never tell you what you can and can’t do and will always support your autonomy and ensure you always feel informed and supported.