Mishel McDoula - Doula Virtual Business Card

Location
Local info and availability: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Negotiated in advance: I am available to visit locations within a 2-hour radius of Chesterfield, with an additional fee applied to cover travel expenses.

About Me
Hi, I’m Mishel, a birth and postnatal doula based in Chesterfield, and a Mum of 4 and grandmother of 8.
My own family experiences have shaped the calm, practical, and steady support I offer to parents. My approach is down-to-earth, warm, and completely non-judgemental. I’m here to offer clear information, hands-on help, and a reassuring presence, so you can feel confident in the choices that feel right for your family.

How I Support You
As a doula, I offer emotional, practical, and informational support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early weeks with your baby.  My support can include:
• Antenatal preparation and birth planning
• Birth support and advocacy
• Postnatal care and feeding support (breast/chest, formula, or combination)
• Practical help at home
• Newborn care guidance
• Emotional support and a listening ear
• Caring for your baby while you rest
• Support with older siblings
• Signposting to trusted services
Support can be in person or virtual, depending on what works best for you.

Supporting Older Children
Welcoming a new baby can be a big change for older children too. As a doula, I can offer practical and emotional support to help them feel included, prepare for the new baby, and adjust to their new role in the family.
Alongside my doula work, I also offer SleepTalk®, which can be another way of supporting families as they navigate changes in their child’s behaviour, emotions, or sleep.

SleepTalk®
SleepTalk® is a gentle approach that helps parents explore what may be going on beneath their child’s behaviour, emotions, or sleep difficulties.  I love that it looks at the child as a whole, rather than simply focusing on the behaviour we can see. It gives parents an opportunity to understand their child in a different way and explore what might be behind the things they are finding difficult.
My aim is to help parents feel heard, understood, and more confident in supporting their child, without judgement or pressure.

A Safe Space for Every Experience
Pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period can be joyful, challenging, or a mix of both. I welcome families who have had straightforward journeys as well as those who have experienced loss, trauma, or unexpected paths.  I am trained in trauma-informed care and the 3 Step Rewind process, offering gentle support if you’re carrying difficult feelings from a previous experience.

Training & Experience
I draw on a wide range of perinatal, trauma-informed, and SleepTalk®-related training, including:
• Younique Postnatal training (multiple modules)
• Conscious Birthing & Trauma Informed Doula Education (TIDE)
• 3 Step Rewind
• Infant feeding support
• Twins and multiples
• Inclusivity and loss-awareness training
• SleepTalk® Consultant

Let’s Talk
If you’d like to find out more about the support I offer, please get in touch for a friendly chat.  Whether you’re looking for support during pregnancy, preparing for birth, finding your feet as a new parent, or exploring SleepTalk®, I’d love to hear from you.