I’m Teodora, a birth and postnatal doula, holistic practitioner, and a happy mother of two wonderful children - both born at home in beautiful, spontaneous, and ecstatic ways. My greatest passions are conscious childbirth and parenting.

Originally from Bulgaria, I studied in France, lived in Spain for three years (where my daughter was born), and later moved to London. My journey into birth work began during my first pregnancy when I immersed myself in pregnancy yoga, active birth training, hypnobirthing, and breastfeeding education.

I used to support clients across London. In 2021, I moved to Kent, so I currently support clients in both London and Kent.

My Approach to Birth

I believe that childbirth is one of the most profound, transformational, and ecstatic experiences a woman can have. The way we are born is deeply imprinted in us and influences us throughout our lives. Every woman deserves to feel safe, respected, and in control of her birth journey.

I support birth in all settings - home, birth centers, and hospitals - and I am committed to protecting the birthing space, allowing women to labor undisturbed, feeling safe, private, and free.

I know the importance of the birth environment and the need to safeguard a woman’s space during labor. The right conditions, information, and mindset can make a profound difference. My role is to listen to you during pregnancy, understand your needs and preferences, protect your space during birth, and support you after birth with any questions or needs.

My Birth Philosophy

Pregnancy and birth should be enjoyed, not feared. I want every woman to experience birth as an empowering and deeply satisfying moment in her life.

I experienced pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood as an exciting journey that deepened my awareness, confidence, and connection to myself and the world. During my first pregnancy, I made a conscious decision to distance myself from fear-based narratives, do my own research, and create my own birth story. Inspired by Michel Odent, I chose to ensure the optimal birth environment, prepare emotionally, relax, and trust my body’s wisdom and instincts.

Growing up in a culture where pregnancy and birth were over-medicalized and seen as something to endure, I had to walk a long path from cultural conditioning to confidence and empowerment. I refused to accept birth as a painful, frightening experience and instead embraced it as something powerful and joyful.

I deeply believe that pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period should be experienced with joy, awareness, and bliss. I wish for every woman to have the opportunity to birth her children in an empowering and satisfying way.

Both of my children were born at home, in a birth pool, surrounded by love, joy, and strength - an experience that took me to a whole new level of empowerment.

My Birth Experience & How It Shapes My Work

Giving birth for the first time became my favorite experience in an already exciting life! I fell in love with childbirth - and I still am!

My birth preparation and conscious approach to labor deeply influenced my motherhood. I felt confident and deeply connected to my baby from the very first moment. My daughter didn’t need to cry to communicate with me; I intuitively understood her needs. I enjoyed breastfeeding, felt energized and positive, and was able to navigate early motherhood with confidence.

With my second pregnancy and birth, I went even further in my knowledge, awareness, and empowerment, choosing a conscious freebirth. It was a different journey, with new personal challenges and the unusual environment of lockdowns, restrictions, and social isolation. Through this experience, I learned new tools, developed new skills, and gained even deeper insight into birth and motherhood.

I have more than six years of personal breastfeeding experience and will gladly support you if you need guidance. I am also knowledgeable in attachment parenting, baby-wearing, co-sleeping, emotional intelligence, and postnatal recovery. My approach to women and babies is deeply respectful, intuitive, and nurturing.

Professional Training & Experience

I’ve trained with some of the most renowned professionals in the field:
✨ Paramana Doula Course (Michel Odent & Liliana Lammers)
✨ Younique Postnatal Doula Training (Sally-Anne Holman & Naomi Kemeny)
✨ Active Birth Teacher Training (Janet Balaskas)
✨ Ecstatic Birth Practitioner Training (Sheila Kamara Hay)

With over eight years of experience supporting families, I am committed to helping women feel empowered, safe, and deeply connected to their bodies throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

Additional Areas of Expertise

✔️ Birth Preparation – Emotional, physical & mindset shifts
✔️ Hypnobirthing, Pregnancy Yoga & Active Birth Techniques
✔️ Tools & Preparation for an Ecstatic Birth
✔️ Breastfeeding Support – 6+ years of personal experience
✔️ Attachment Parenting, Co-Sleeping & Baby-Wearing
✔️ Emotional Intelligence & Postnatal Recovery
✔️ Energy Work – Kinesiology, EFT & Matrix Reimprinting

Birth Doula Package

💜 Free Initial Online Meeting – Let’s connect and explore your birth vision.
💜 4 Antenatal Sessions – Tailored to your needs, covering birth preferences, emotional preparation, and practical tools.
💜 Unlimited Contact – Phone, messages, or email support throughout pregnancy.
💜 On-Call Period – I’m fully available for you from week 38 to week 42.
💜 Birth Support – Continuous care during labor at home and/or hospital.
💜 2 Postnatal Visits – For debriefing, emotional support, and newborn care guidance.

Option for antenatal sessions only is also available.

About Me

Before becoming a mother, I was a portfolio manager at the central bank of Bulgaria, responsible for investing the country’s currency reserves. I hold the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. However, motherhood led me on a completely different path—one that feels deeply aligned with my purpose.

Now, I love spending time with my children, learning with them, expanding our horizons, and growing together. My passions include dancing (Argentine tango, Brazilian zouk, Contact Improvisation), tantra, yoga, meditation, and holistic health. I also have a strong sports background, having competed in synchronized swimming for nine years. These days, I maintain a daily movement practice and am exploring martial arts.

I am a qualified Systematic Kinesiologist, EFT & Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner, and I’m constantly learning and expanding my expertise.

Let’s Connect!

If you’re looking for an experienced, intuitive, and supportive doula to walk alongside you in this incredible journey, I’d be honored to support you.

📩 Contact me: teodorathedoula@gmail.com

Feedback From Clients

"Teodora, thank you so much for your help and support. I couldn’t have asked for a better doula! This birth was definitively the most positive and memorable out of my previous births. I don’t think I will ever forget the experience. Thank you for all your advice and for being with me from the start of labour through to the post-natal period. You are truly an amazing doula and have been an amazing inspiration to me!" - Ruzina 

“Teodora is very caring and compassionate. She made my birthing experience very comfortable with her support and help. I can advise her services to anyone who is looking for a friendly face.” - Funda 

“It was a pleasure having Teodora as a doula. She is very easy to talk to and her quiet confidence is very reassuring. With Teodora’s help my VBAC went very well. It was the positive birth experience I was hoping for.” - Heather 

"Teodora, thank you for all your help :) Larissa and I are very grateful for the excellent support you provided during the birth. We really appreciate the effort you made on the day to make it very special for us. We are so glad we chose you as our Doula :) Personally I thought you did a marvelous job, I was very impressed and I have nothing but praise for your professionalism, sensitivity and approach. If you ever need a recommendation for future clients then we'd be happy to oblige." - James and Larissa

 “Teodora’s smile and calm presence was a well of light accompanying me through the birth of my first child Cosima. Her support before and during the birth was invaluable, thanks to Teodora, I could enter the journey of birth without fear, I was blessed with a natural home birth and my little girl entered gently into this world. I was able to recover very quickly and bonded very easily with my baby, I am sure Teodora’s guidance is for something! Best tips ever! This experience was so profound that I am myself heading towards the journey of becoming a doula. Thank you so much Teodora!!!” – Mildred  

“The birth of our baby boy and Teodora's role in supporting us felt truly miraculous. We had another doula who, at 36 weeks, found out she couldn't support us. Jess felt ready to have a free birth, but Sam felt he needed someone to be with us to be calm and positive so he didn't panic. A friend put us in touch with Teodora and we spent a whole afternoon getting to know each other. We connected so well on many levels. Hearing her own birth story of her son and meeting him and his dad gave us a huge boost of confidence. Her smile made us feel so good and we felt a huge sense of relief and positivity. That very night Jess started labour, straight away into 5-minute-apart surges! We decided to phone Teodora and ask if she could come and, miraculously, she saw Sam's missed call in the middle of the night and was able to get to us quickly. She was immediately so reassuring to Jess and gave her confidence to go with her instincts. Our baby was born after 2 hours of labour and Teodora stayed with us for a while afterwards to make sure we had everything we needed. She even returned later that day with some delicious, nourishing soup.” - Sam & Jess