Hello, I'm Nicola. Firstly, congratulations on your pregnancy! I listened to the calling to Doula-ing after my last pregnancy and haven't looked back. I have had three very different births ranging from a hospital induction with artificial rupture of membranes & episiotomy (without consent!), a hospital water birth and most recently a low intervention, full physiological homebirth. Each one has brought it's own teachings.

I completed my Doula training with Continuum Doulas and have taken everything I learnt to apply into my own Doula practice, along with my own experiences and other skills and training along the way! 

I have a passion for heart led, purposeful work and believe the role of the Doula is such a privilege. I am Reiki II attuned, and love to bring this to my work by offering Reiki healing and chakra flow to help with physical and emotional stability during pregnancy, birth and after. I am a strong advocate for informed decisions, autonomy, and choice when navigating the maternity system. 

Postnatally, I can support with providing healing and nutritional meals/snacks, allowing rest, feeding support, helping with physical tasks and a safe space to process your birth. I will always listen and your feelings are all valid. 

In my spare time (ha!) I volunteer for Baby Umbrella, and am carrying out Peer Support & Babywearing training. I have an unnecessary love for coffee and try to spend as much time amongst trees or the sea as possible!