Robyn Leah Nalty

About Me

Hello lovely birthing person!

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Mama to one lovely daughter, Lily-Rain. I adore traveling, I’ve always lived in London but try to escape to other destinations whenever I can. I am creative and adventurous. I always aim to throw myself into life and all the chapters within it. Lovely company, food, music and art fill my cup.

I became a doula because I am passionate about supporting people in all areas of life, but especially when it comes to pregnancy, birth and early mothering~parenting. While building up this trust in our bodies, I also work to ensure you are aware of your choices, regardless of what those choices may be.

“I absolutely loved getting to know Robyn and feel lucky to have had her practical and emotional support. She was so happy to share her knowledge and experience and always in the most gentle and supportive way. I can”t think of a better start as a new parent and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a doula.” – Annabel

Birth Doula

In 2013 I welcomed my daughter into my arms peacefully and positively. Following my birth, my wonderful mother and sister nourished and supported me in caring for my new baby. Guiding me with breastfeeding and healing from the enormous work my body had recently gone through. I was given love, compassion, and care as a new mother. I love that being a doula gives me the opportunity to pay this love forward to other families.

The way in which we birth has an enormous influence on our lives, our babies through to adulthood as well as being a reflection of our society as a whole. Being such an intimate and powerful time the guidance of those with experience can be grounding and empowering when it comes to birth and parenting.​

History and today’s evidence demonstrate that birthing people have the ability to grow and birth peacefully, physiologically, and without much interference from a clinical perspective. I believe in individualised birthing, that the birthing person’s voice is the most important in the room and they should be supported to birth the way they wish to while working alongside the care and accurate information provided by health care professionals. ​I understand that unforeseen circumstances result in the necessity for undesired medical intervention and am extremely thankful for these resources being available to those that rely on them. That being said, I find it questionable when interventions are suggested due to hospital policy rather than strong evidence-based information and research. I am committed to supporting YOU on your journey whatever route that may take.

Privileged to have supported many different families with varying needs: previous birth/ breastfeeding trauma, single-parent families, LGBT+ families, gestational diabetes, multiples, miscarriage, early induction, survivors of sexual violence, VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), and those with more complex existing medical needs including disabilities and physical restrictions. I have supported clients birthing at home, hospital and birth centers including induction and elective cesarean births.

“Robyn was kind, encouraging, supportive and calm throughout my labour. I would encourage other women to have a doula as they have access to information others may not have, women should be with experience women in labour and I was very happy to have Robyn with me. Robyn was extremely sensitive to my culture and our traditional care after childbirth, she made me feel comfortable when talking to her. If I had another pregnancy I would call Robyn to be my doula as she was friendly, knowledgeable, patient and helpful.” – Wei Soik

Postnatal doula

During pregnancy focus is directed towards preparing for labor and birth, but what happens afterward when you have your sweet baby in arms and need to settle in at home?

The postnatal period is the time in which you discover your baby, yourself as a parent and slowly adjust to the new life you now have. This experience requires time, patience, and a well-informed support network. Self-care can often be overlooked during this time due to attending to the immediate needs of a newborn, thinking about what might make life easier in your pregnancy is a great idea to be well prepared for postpartum.

I really encourage my clients to do nothing but bond and care for their babies during the early weeks; allow your body to rest, heal and recover from the enormous and amazing job of birthing. Prioritising your mental space, emotions, and physical recovery in the first few months lays the foundation of how parents and baby’s first year together play out. Of course, much of it is unpredictable but there are some steps you can take to help this babymoon time go as smoothly as possible.

As your postnatal doula, I strive to be a calm, knowledgeable, and pressuring presence to you – encouraging your family to glide to your own rhythm and beat.

I have worked as a Breastfeeding Counsellor since 2013 and as a Nanny since 2014. Caring for young babies and children providing holistic care to my families. I adored building relationships and still hold friendships with them many years on.

Seeing the change many of us wish to see in the world begins with our parents. Through loving our mothers and parents, ensuring their healing, empowerment, support, and hence supporting their ability to love, nurture, and care.

More from my clients:

“Robyn was so supportive before, during and after birth. She has a wonderful energy which was felt by all who met her, radiating calmness during labour she put me at ease and I could not imagine the birth of my son without her support in pregnancy. Her knowledge gave me the confidence to trust my body and enabled me to have the natural birth that I had dreamt of. She was also a sanity saver when I was struggling to breastfeed and I have no doubt that she facilitated my successful breastfeeding journey. I cannot recommend her highly enough and am so grateful to have come across her on my search for a doula” – Saoirse

“Robyn was extremely understanding and empathetic as my postnatal doula and her focus on me while everyone around me focused on my new baby was a huge relief. Her understanding was also potentially key to my emotional recovery postpartum and supporting my alone bonding time with my new baby when she took my older children out. Her knowledge on birth and breastfeeding was very helpful to my partner. Her empathy was especially notable and much needed in my postnatal period. Robyn was knowledgeable and able to gently informed my partner and also navigated the dynamic that emerged in my family during the postnatal period very sensitively.” – Ayesha & Xavier

“Robyn has a calming warm aura that is infectious. She makes you feel relaxed and capable of the things you have planned. My family found her incredibly supportive and down to earth. She listens well to your needs and finds resources which help you. She tailors her work to her clients’ requirements. She was empathetic from the first meeting all the way through to the after the birth. I would not feel as positive about the pregnancy and birthing experience as I do without Robyn acting as my doula. She took into consideration, was mindful and sensitive to my circumstances. She was aware of all my concerns and really made me feel heard. From my husband: I found Robyn to be calm, reassuring and knowledgeable and want to thank her for the support she provided me during the hospital/birthing experience. I would advise other families to make sure to find a doula that makes you feel comfortable and that you have a good vibe with from the beginning. As Robyn said during our first meeting, ‘You have to be able to imagine having a poo in front of this person’! It is definitely worth having a doula as the feeling of having a professional who is an advocate for you and independent of the hospital is empowering. I would employ Robyn again! While the birth did not go completely to plan, the pregnancy felt a lot more relaxed because I had employed her. She made me feel more confident that I would be able to achieve my hopes and that if, for whatever reasons, things did not go to plan, that I would be able to handle that too.” – Mel & Peter

Thank you for visiting my profile, I wish you a peaceful and positive birthing and postnatal experience! Please visit my website or email me find out more.