I’m Sophie, I am so pleased you’re here, looking for a doula to support you through your pregnancy and beyond. I’d love to chat, if you think we could be a good fit please get in touch. I have two children, they are my inspiration for stepping into the world of birth and postpartum support. My own experiences were transformative and put me on this path supporting women and families as they enter the new world of parenthood. Pregnancy and postpartum should be a time that is gentle, nurtured, celebrated and held- I’m determined to help make this a reality for you.  

 Birth package: I trained in the Continuum method, this model of support is one based around continuity of care. Therefore my standard Birth package is 6 prenatal visits and 12 hours of postnatal visits (6ish visits)  although I am always open to working with your wishes and budget. If you feel fewer sessions would work better for you- please reach out, I can always be flexible. As a doula, I’d like to help you feel supported and empowered through the decisions you make regarding your body,  birth, baby. Through pregnancy we really get to know and trust each other and work through how you’d like your birth to look, the stages of labour, physiology of birth, debrief previous births, build a relationship where we can chat openly about any fears. We will look at ways I can support you in the birth space- biomechanics, aromatherapy, homeopathy and what might or might not feel good for you. I will provide evidenced based information for you to make informed decisions about your pregnancy and birth. We will plan a gentle and nurturing postpartum, chat about feeding your baby and looking after you. My standard birth package also includes 12 hours of postpartum care.

Postpartum: In postpartum I am there to do whatever you’d like me to, from caring for siblings, offering feeding support, doing the laundry, making meals. I’m always guided by you- I know you are your own wise woman, I’m just here so you can realise it. I can signpost you towards other incredible practitioners; from yoga teachers to osteopaths. I will be there to listen and help you process anything that arises. If you’re looking for a postpartum doula and do not want support during pregnancy and birth, I offer a postpartum care package which includes 15 hours of support. This includes one meeting before your baby (babies) arrive so I can get to know you and your space. Additional hours can be added to any of my packages, I work with you to provide the support you need.

More: 

• Closing the Bones ceremony in your space and tailored to you.
• Mother / Baby Blessings before baby arrives, tailored to you.
• Women’s circles
• Birth Circles
• Standalone antenatal support including birth education sessions, biomechanics for birth, homeopathy and aromatherapy.

There is no right way to birth a baby, to me what matters is how you feel- empowered and supported. Please reach out if you feel I am a good fit for you and your family. I offer a free call or video call so that we can get to know one another and would love to chat.   Training and experience; 

• Continuum Doula Training
• Biomechanics for Birth
• Aromatherapy for the Childbearing Year
• Homeopathy for Childbirth
• Herbs for pregnancy and postpartum
• An understanding of breast and bottle feeding, and babies with allergies
• Working with young people, Forest School training
• Food hygiene
• Full DSB disclosure
•  Clean driving license
• Outdoor & Paediatric First aid