I am Natalie and I am a Birth and Postnatal Doula.

 After having my two children, I quickly realised there was so much more that parents need during pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. Even with a wonderful, supportive husband, a loving family, and amazing friends, I still felt like something was missing. That experience inspired me to provide the kind of support I wish I had received—support that nurtures not only the physical but also the emotional well-being of women and their families.

I decided to train as a doula with Kicki Hansard at Birth Bliss Academy, and it felt like the most natural step for me. I thrive on the opportunity to guide and support parents, making an already beautiful experience even more empowering and positive. My mission is to provide compassionate, personalised care, helping parents-to-be feel informed, confident, and supported throughout their journey.

I believe in creating a space where you feel comfortable asking questions and exploring your options, so you can make informed decisions that align with your values and desires. As a mother of two, I understand how overwhelming certain aspects of this journey can feel, and I am here to offer the reassurance and guidance you need.

Antenatal Services:

• Personalised birth preparation sessions tailored to your needs in your home or online, whatever works best for your family
• Guidance on creating your birth preferences and plan
• Accompanying you to doctor and midwife appointments for additional support
• Providing evidence-based information to help you make informed decisions
• Planning for the fourth trimester to ensure a smooth transition into parenthood
• Assistance with packing your hospital bags, ensuring you're fully prepared
• Helping to cook and create nutritional meals for your postnatal period

Birth Services:

• Continuous emotional and practical support throughout your labor and birth
• Creating and maintaining the calm, supportive birthing environment you desire
• Being on call 24/7 from 10 days before your estimated due date until your baby arrives
• Supporting you with the first feed in hospital

Postnatal Services:

• Support with all aspects of infant feeding, whether breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or combination feeding
• A listening ear for any worries or concerns, with research and resources provided as needed
• Talking through your birth experience in a safe, non-judgmental space
• Light household tasks to ease your transition, such as tidying, vacuuming, or meal preparation
• Preparing nourishing meals for you and your family
• Support for older siblings, including school pick-ups and drop-offs
• Caring for your baby while you rest, take a bath, or simply enjoy some quiet time
• Assistance with pet care, such as walking the dog or feeding the cat
• Guiding you in newborn care, building your confidence and ensuring you feel empowered to care for your baby—I'm here to support, not to take over

Night Services:

• Overnight care, tending to your baby’s needs so you can rest
• Bringing your baby to you for feeds if you're breastfeeding, or handling bottle feeds if preferred
• Changing, winding, and settling your baby to maximize your rest
• Providing you with drinks and snacks during night feeds to keep you nourished
• Offering support while you're in the hospital, caring for both you and your baby
• Sterilising and organising feeding equipment, so everything is ready for the next day

My goal is to walk alongside you, offering the kind of nurturing, non-judgmental support that makes a world of difference during this transformative time. Whether you need a listening ear, practical assistance, or emotional encouragement, I’m here to help you navigate your journey with confidence and calm.

Please get in touch to have an informal chat about your needs. 

Natalie came to help me postnatally as a Doula when my son Woods was 8 weeks old. I was going through the struggle of parenting alone and sleep deprivation was at an all time high. Originally I was looking for help overnight a couple of nights a week so I could catch up on sleep which had eluded me for the past 8 weeks, but after meeting with Natalie & discussing together my needs I settled on two mornings a week so I could have a bit of ‘me time’ whilst knowing & trusting that Woods was being cared for safely in Natalie’s hands. My plan was to use these two mornings a week to have a decent nap, a hot bath, maybe go for a run, watch a movie in it’s entirety without having to pause & rewind 1000 times… In the end what I got from Natalie was so much more. Natalie helped me put in place good sleep habits for Woods from an early age meaning at 4 months old I had a pretty good sleeper! She helped me better understand his growth & development & suggested things to try to encourage his progression. She helped me navigate the world of feeding, sleeping, vaccinations, taking a baby on holiday, growth spurts (the list goes on) without having to spend hours of my precious time on Google. She was my second pair of hands when it came to making sure Woods received all the attention, nurturing & love he required during his first few months in this world. And above all, Natalie was a friend to me at a time when I needed emotional support, & a friend to Woods who absolutely adored her. I feel that if I hadn’t have had Natalie’s help I wouldn’t have had the mental & physical strength to bond with my son in the way that I have. I wouldn’t have ‘got to know him’ as quickly as I did. She empowered me as a new mother and for that I am forever grateful. Natalie continued to help me twice a week until Woods was 16 weeks old. She gave me all the help I needed and so much more than I ever expected. It was totally worth it and I wouldn’t hesitate to have Natalie as a doula again. Motherhood for me is an amazing, thrilling, tiring, emotional experience but when women come together to help each other on their journey I feel that we all get so much more from it, a benefit to both mother & child who form a bond which sets them up for life. Ash&Woods

Thank you Natalie so much for everything you’ve done for us over the past 3 months. You’ve been brilliant all hours of the day and night! You’ve been my google when I’ve had a question about anything at all, you’ve prepared me for every possible problem I could face and most importantly you’ve been such an amazing friend. It’s been so lovely having your reassurance and knowledge to not only help us in the early stages but also prepare us for what’s to come. Thank you for making our first memories even more special and I can’t wait for you to be every step of the way next time round Alex&Ellis

Natalie supported us as a postnatal doula immediately after the birth of our twin boys and for four months after.  She played such a vital role and supported our new family of five in so many different ways. Some of these include staying with me on the postnatal ward following my Caesarean section, helping practically with the babies and allowing me to get vital rest, helping with light domestic tasks and making me some food which was a great help.

Natalie provided me with such nurturing support at an amazing but also emotional and exhausting time as I recovered from caesarean section and adjusted to being a mother of three.  Her approach was spot on. She was caring, friendly, nurturing, thoughtful, gentle natured, resourceful and informative. Natalie was punctual, reliable and flexible too. We are so thankful and are blessed to have had Natalie support us and would highly recommended her! Elisa & Ben 

Our experience with Natalie was beyond what we could have imagined. From our previous birthing experience with our first son who was delivered by an emergency csection, this second birth was magical. My first pregnancy was straightforward and low risk and I was encouraged to have a home birth because of this. Being first time parents we didnt know our rights or what to expect. At around 35 weeks with both pregnancies i was subjected to 2 glucose tests and multiple growth scans which were discouraging and depleting to my mindset. I refused to speak to a consultant because i knew that they would have tried to sway me away from my birth plan. Natalie was behind me encouraging me and informing me that i dont have to attend if i dont want to which was very true. With my first pregnancy i got a sweep and my waters broke that night and while being monitored at the hospital because baby was distressed they realised it was a chord prolapse and i was rushed into theatre. A mask was forced onto my face and my clothes cut off my body. I was alone with strangers my partner wasnt allowed in. The last thing i remembered was someone asking what blade they should use to cut me open. Then waking up and asking if my partner was sure thats our baby. With my second pregnancy i made sure to keep my anxiety low and take life a lot easier. I hypnobirthed throughout my pregnancy as well as my delivery. Natalie was behind my wishes, she educated me along the way. She also shared with my helpful links and a birth plan as well as a guidelines. Natalie to me was that second person that believed in me as much as my partner did. She was my security blanket and someone else who had my best interests at heart. Kami 

If you are looking for a doula who is positive, reassuring, knowledgeable, kind and caring (among many other things) then I can't recommend Natalie enough. As a first time mum I had the most amazing, calm home birth thanks to Natalie's support and am so happy that I made the decision to hire her as my doula. This is the doula you've been looking for!! Email her, you won't be disappointed:) Lucy