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Michele McFarlane

Mentored Birth Doula & Mentored Postnatal Doula

Hello! I'm Mishel, your doula, here to support you from pregnancy through birth and beyond. I understand that every stage of this journey from antenatal preparation to the transformative Fourth Trimester is deeply personal. My approach combines practical guidance with heartfelt care to help you feel informed and supported as you transition into Parenthood. Let's connect and explore how we can make this experience even more positive and rewarding. Parenthood is a journey filled with growth, learning, and meaningful moments I’d love to be part of yours. Reach out today, and let’s start the conversation...

Local info and availability: Chesterfield
Negotiated in advance: Willing to travel to other areas within a 2 hour radius of Chesterfield

About Me!!

Hi, I'm Mishel a proud Mother and Grandmother, living in the heart of beautiful Chesterfield. I thrive in this warm, close-knit community where peace and friendly faces make every day special.

Family is at the center of everything I do. Over the years, I've guided my four children and supported my daughters on their unique mothering journeys. Now, as a hands-on grandmother, I've experienced the beauty of early parenthood firsthand, which inspires me to help others through those delicate, transformative moments.

I believe your journey into Parenthood should be filled with confidence, calmness, and joy from the earliest stages of pregnancy through birth and beyond. With a gentle smile, an open heart, and a truly non-judgmental approach, I offer a safe space for you to explore your options at your own pace.

Listed below are some of the support/tasks that can be utilised to meet the needs of your family:

  • Antenatal Education Sessions
  • Birth Support and presence
  • Birth advocacy 
  • Birth & Postnatal Planning
  • Supporting you to protect your space in order for you and your family to bond with the baby
  • Infant feeding support and encouragement
  • Light housework and upkeep
  • Accompanying you to appointments
  • Practical newborn baby care
  • Being a listening ear, providing emotional and informational support
  • Prepare snacks, light meals, etc
  • I'll care for your little one while you rest, recharge, or do whatever you need to
  • Entertaining other children/siblings
  • Signposting to other services if and when you feel it is necessary

My bespoke packages are designed to help you confidently navigate and transition through your perinatal  period, nurturing and encouraging your abilities as a new parent. These packages can be provided in your home or virtually through various platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and WhatsApp, ensuring you receive the exact support you need. Having someone to hold space for you allowing you to rest, breathe, or share your thoughts is invaluable. Please get in touch for a quick chat about the services and support you require.

In addition, I have personal experience of the following and can understand the complexities of:

  • Formula feeding
  • Breast/Chest feeding
  • Combination feeding
  • Postnatal Depression
  • Raised Maternal Age Pregnancy (Geriatric Pregnancy 😒)

Younique Postnatal Training

  • Younique Postnatal Initial Preparation Course
  • Postnatal Planning
  • Twins and More
  • Understanding Newborns
  • Postnatal “Check in” Consultation Course
  • Sensational Solids Workshop

Conscious Birthing

  • Deep Dive Doula’ Birth, TIDE (Trauma Informed Doula Education) and Postnatal Course

Continuous Doula Development Training

  • Birth Prep in A Box – Hypnobirthing Facilitator
  • Meeting Deaf & Hard of Hearing People – Doula Inclusivity Workshop
  • Foundation for Infant Loss Training – Accredited Practitioner.
  • 3 Step Rewind/Birthing Awareness 3 Step Process
  • Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding

Voluntary Work

I am a volunteer for the following organisations:

Please get in touch so that we can have a chat to see how we could work together…


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