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Samantha Howard

Mentored Postnatal Doula

My postnatal services are tailored to meet your needs. I offer a range of support packages that help maximise your recovery after birth, ease the transition to early motherhood and recognise the needs of your whole family. As your doula I will always listen to you, respect your boundaries and share up to date, evidence based information with you. I will joyfully nurture and nourish you so you can focus on the needs of your new baby.

Nurture & Nourish began from a passion to support families during pregnancy, postpartum and early parenting.  I want to help ensure more mothers begin life with a new baby feeling nurtured, nourished and powerful. 

Postnatal packages start from £210 including one antenatal meeting, two postnatal visits and the cost of nourishing food. 
Making sure you have:

  • a cosy nest for rest and feeding your baby
  • some rest during each visit which might be a sleep, herbal bath or gentle massage
  • the support you need with feeding your baby
  • time to talk and be really listened to
  • any information you need

Other services includes postnatal planning sessions, online parent workshops, baby massage courses, mother's blessings and pregnancy circles.

I have worked for over a decade in managing and delivering community projects and services to families, including parent training and support groups. I also have a background in inclusive play, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities and Early Years education.

I have completed the Red Tent Doula preparation programme and Conscious Birthing Postnatal 'Full immersion' Doula Course. I am DBS checked and have completed other relevant training such as: 

  • Infant Massage Instructor Training, International Association of Infant Massage
  • Postpartum Recovery & Nutrient Repletion and Nutrition for Breastfeeding, Women’s Health Nutrition Academy
  • Paediatric First Aid Training, Training Express
  • Parent Child Attachment Play, Big Toes, Little Toes
  • Parent Child Relationship Skills, Centre for Child Mental Health
  • Counselling skills using the Arts, Centre for Child Mental Health
  • Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities Facilitator Course, Race Equalities Foundation

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sami@nurtureandnourish.net

07969260432

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