ABOUT ME
I am a former medical anthropologist and maternal health researcher, current doula and mum of two. My background means I have a birds-eye view of the maternity system and personal experience of birthing within it. So if you want informed decision-making with a generous sprinkling of intuition, I’m your gal.
Before becoming a doula, I spent years immersed in the maternity world designing research, writing policy, and creating training for community midwives. Which means I understand birth not just as a physical event, but as something shaped by systems, culture, and power. In practice, that means I can help you navigate things when they feel confusing, find the wiggle room where it exists, and support you to feel confident in your choices.
My approach is simple: your body, your birth, your rules. Home birth, epidural, gentle caesarean birth - I’m honestly here for it all and everything in between.
I’m also the co-founder of Squeeze Birth, a birth company I run with my close friend, who is a registered midwife. Together we bring medical midwifery expertise and doula care under one roof. So if you fancy working with a doula with a direct line to a midwife or you wish to combine your care do just let me know.
MY SERVICES
My services include:
- A full birth support package including antenatal prep, on-call birth support, and postnatal care.
- Antenatal sessions - supporting you in pregnancy, helping you build birth confidence or preparing for the 4th trimester.
- Postnatal support - supporting you in the tender days and weeks following your birth, offering help with feeding, newborn care and confidence, and debriefing.
- Virtual Support - if you are looking for a professional at the end of the phone, I offer virtual one-off or continuous support packages for those further away or not requiring in-person support.
I am further able to document your birth visually through choice use of photography and/or narratively with a bespoke write-up including timestamps, intimate observations and reflections if you wish.
WHO DO I WORK WITH?
I work with families who want to feel informed, confident, and respected in their maternity care. You might be planning a home birth, hospital birth, or caesarean birth, feeling overwhelmed by information, wanting continuity and/or personal support, unsure what kind of birth you want yet or just looking for someone to be in your corner. You really don’t need a “perfect plan," but I can help you work out your options. If this sounds a bit like you or if you would like to discuss anything in between I am all ears!
HOW TO BOOK
Booking is easy and obligation-free. Either shoot me a message through here or be in touch via my website where you can also find more information on my services, packages or philosophy:
A FINAL WORD FROM ME
Thank you so much for taking the time to read through my listing. Choosing the right doula is an emotional, practical and logistical puzzle so you are right to peruse the directory and try and get a sense of who's out there. If you want to get a better flavour of me, I will happily have a free no-strings chat to see if we're a good fit. Just holla.
A huge squeeze from me to you!
Meghan
