Birth Doula in Brighton | Radiant Birth Journey
Brighton is one of the most vibrant, community-minded cities on the south coast — and it's a place where people tend to care deeply about how they bring new life into the world. It's a city of independent thinkers, strong local networks, and a culture that respects your right to make informed choices. Whether you're planning a home birth in one of Brighton's quieter streets near the Lanes or heading into the Royal Sussex County Hospital on Eastern Road, having continuous, knowledgeable support beside you can make a real difference to your experience.
Mai is a birth doula based in Worthing, supporting families across Brighton, Hove, and West Sussex. Brighton is a straightforward 30-minute drive along the A27 — she's well placed to reach you quickly when it counts, and she factors that journey into her planning as standard.
What does a birth doula do?
A birth doula provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support through pregnancy, labour, and the early postnatal period. She's not a midwife — but she works alongside your midwifery team so that you always have someone in your corner. Her role is to help you feel informed, prepared, and genuinely supported, whatever your birth looks like.
Mai offers antenatal preparation sessions, full birth support however long that takes, and a postnatal visit once your baby has arrived. For a full picture of what's included, visit the birth doula support page.
Why choose Mai
Mai has a calm, grounded approach. She doesn't push a particular birth philosophy or steer you towards a specific type of birth — she works with you to build confidence in your own choices, and stays with you if those plans change.
Brighton families choose to work with her because:
She's close by. Worthing to Brighton is a quick, familiar drive. She builds in travel time as standard and has never been caught short.
She limits her client list. She takes on a small number of clients at a time, which means you get real availability — not a rushed service that's stretched too thin.
She's steady under pressure. Birth can be unpredictable. Having someone calm and experienced beside you matters more than people realise until they're in it.
She advocates for you. Whether you're navigating a change of plan or finding your voice in a busy hospital environment, Mai is there to speak up on your behalf.
Birthing at the Royal Sussex County Hospital
If you're planning to birth at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Mai is familiar with the unit and comfortable supporting families there. She'll help you understand your options beforehand and stay with you through whatever unfolds on the day — including any changes to your original plan.
Service area
Mai is based in Worthing and covers Brighton, Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, and surrounding areas across West Sussex and East Sussex. Distance is rarely a barrier — if you're unsure whether you're in her area, just get in touch and she'll let you know.
Ready to talk?
If you're expecting and based in Brighton, the best first step is a free, no-obligation conversation. It's a chance to ask questions, get a feel for how Mai works, and decide whether it's the right fit for you.