louise oliver

About Me

Firstly – CONGRATULATIONS !!! – if you’re looking for a Doula then you are probably pregnant or know someone who is 🙂

now……… if you’re looking for a slightly more mature Doula, who absolutely loves her job; is calm, peaceful, nurturing, intuitive, thoughtful, kind, compassionate, understanding with an ability to soothe and give confidence….. then please read on…… as I would love to chat and find out if I can help make it the most enjoyable, relaxed, informed and peaceful journey into parenthood…..

About me

After having spent 20 years in the Corporate world, and my children able to be more independent, I was in the perfect position to reconsider my future career…..

One evening I was sat chatting with my girlfriends, who know me well. We were trying to figure out what I would ‘love’ to do and be good at. We talked about how practical I am, how I make people laugh, how I get on with everyone and seem to calm people, especially babies, and how I have a nurturing and comforting nature. I had always wanted to be a midwife, but it was way too late for me to go back to Uni!

It was then that one of my girlfriends who had just had a baby said “I’ve got it, you would make an amazing Doula” …….. and that’s how my incredible journey began.

I absolutely love what I do. Being able to help couples have the very best experience possible, before, during, and after their baby is born is simply magical for me.

Please do look at my website https://www.thepeacefuldoula.co.uk and get in touch. Happy to meet for a coffee to see if I am be the Doula for you ……..

I am also the Founder of The Doula Hub https://thedoulahub.co.uk A cuddle of like minded, equally qualified, truly supportive, nurturing, professional doulas. Take a look here to find out how we support each other to support you through life’s biggest adventure https://www.thedoulahub.co.uk/how-we-work

As your Birth Doula, I will get to know you and your partner and fully understand the wishes you have for the birth of your baby. We will build a strong, trusting relationship in those first meetings, ensuring you feel completely comfortable with me being your Doula at this amazing time. I am here to give you all the practical and emotional support you need. Together we will overcome any concerns you and your partner may have.  I will help you navigate the millions of sources of information available, to find you evidence-based information that is right for you and your baby. We will ensure you are both fully prepared and knowledgeable about the choices you have, and ensure you are confident, to enable the birth that you want, however and wherever that may be. We will finalise your birth preferences and help you to become calm and confident about the birth of your baby. We will also prepare for any changes to your preferences that may occur so that whatever the situation you are ready for however your baby’s birth unfolds. I will be with you every step of the way from the minute you call to say you want me, until your baby and you are settled and you say you are happy for me to leave. I will be hands on if you need me, helping to keep you calm and in control, or sat quietly in the corner allowing you and your partner to enjoy this amazing time together. I will protect your space and help you have a relaxed and enjoyable birth. For more details please follow this link.

As your Postnatal Doula, I will be there to during those vital first weeks while you decide how you want to parent your baby. I will never be judgemental or tell you what you should do, I will merely guide you as you develop your skills as a parent. I will be an emotional and physical support for you, your partner and your family.  I will help you to feel relaxed and confident about caring for your baby. I will help in such a way that you will have more time to spend with your new baby and each other, and other children if you have them.  I will do whatever I can to make your life easier. It’s different in every house and for every couple. If things go slightly off plan, I will be there to help you navigate a new direction. If you are struggling with sleep, breastfeeding or any of the other challenges a new baby can bring, I will be there to help you find your strength.  You may wish to rest or spend time with other children while I care for the baby. Be assured I will always follow your wishes. My aim is to be as flexible as possible so that you will feel rested, relaxed and more able to enjoy the joy a new baby brings to your lives. For more details please follow this link.

Hypnobirthing 

My KG Hypnobirthing antenatal classes will quickly give you confidence in your body’s capabilities. Easy to implement, the exercises are based on logical and scientific understanding of how birth, our bodies and minds work together…it just makes sense.

I aim to deliver my classes in a fun, relaxed and comfortable environment. I’m keeping my classes small and will be running them from the comfort of my home – comfy sofa’s and squidgy beanbags!! Lots of tea and biscuits.

Like many parents, you probably want to find a comprehensive antenatal course that can provide you with relevant, evidence based, information, as well as give you tools and techniques to help you birth your baby in the best possible way. Whether that be a physiological birth at home or a medically supported birth in Hospital.

For more details please follow this link.

Please do look at my website https://www.thepeacefuldoula.co.uk and get in touch. Happy to meet for a coffee to see if I am be the Doula for you ……..

Testimonials;

Angie –

“Louise came to us full of positivity, energy, care, concern, and I could tell she was genuine and genuinely wanted to turn the titanic around (the titanic being the downward spiral of our situation!).

She jumped right in, making me a cup of tea even in her interview.
I never felt like I had to host Louise in my home, Which is what I needed, any hosting just really took it out of me!

She navigated the days with me on a moment-by-moment basis and also was very flexible with committing to times and hours.

She brought joy and life back into our home and I’m forever grateful!

If you enjoy being around someone who is positive, who is a go-getter, someone who is thoughtful and genuine, then Louise is the doula for you!”

Adam –

“Louise made a profound and positive contribution to the birth of a beautiful little girl.

As a first time father and mother, my partner and I were working towards and planning a positive birth, using hypnobirthing and having  a natural water birth at home, however things didn’t go as planned and my partner ended up being induced in Hospital and going into labour quite rapidly after that. Louise was there with us all the way, her kind compassionate support and wisdom really helped guide us on our birthing journey. Preparing, planning, answering any questions along the way.

As a man, I was supporting my partner throughout, but there is something about knowledge about birth from mothers. Louise is a wonderful doula and now part of our family. I’m so grateful for her being there at our daughters birth and the support she provided Lauren and myself  before and afterwards, sometimes turning up in the middle of the night to help! Thank you so much Louise, Adam”

Dominik –

“At the beginning I did not know what a Doula was – however since the birth of our second child I highly recommend Louise.

Louise is a warm person who was calm and in control during an emotional time.  I quickly realised she could help with anything we needed.

I was worried as a husband and felt quite helpless whilst my wife was struggling.  Louise was amazing, reassuring and calm and knew exactly what to do.  This meant that everyone was calm (including me)

I was so happy that she was there with the experience and knowledge of what to do.

I highly recommend Louise as a warm person who will help everyone.”

NB;English as a second language – Cesarean Section birth