A doula is a trained birth companion who provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support throughout pregnancy, labour, and the postnatal period. Unlike a midwife, I’m not a medical professional. I won’t deliver your baby or carry out clinical checks. What I do is stay by your side throughout your labour, help you feel calm and informed, support your partner, and make sure your voice is heard. Your midwife and I work beautifully together. We’re on the same team, just with different roles.

I’m with you from when you feel ready for my support right through to after your baby is born. During labour that might look like helping you move into comfortable positions, using massage or breathwork, keeping the atmosphere calm, making sure you understand what’s happening and what your options are, or simply holding your hand when you need it. I also support your birth partner so they feel confident and included, rather than unsure of how to help. Every labour is different, and I follow your lead throughout.

Absolutely, yes. Most of my clients plan hospital births, and I attend alongside your NHS midwifery team. Having a doula in hospital means you have someone who knows you, your birth preferences, and your wishes already in the room, before any shift changes happen or new faces appear. I can help you communicate with the medical team, ask questions, and feel far less alone in what can otherwise be quite an overwhelming environment.

Both are completely fine. I support all types of birth and I don’t have a preference for how you birth, only that you feel prepared, respected, and cared for. For home births, we’ll make sure your space feels safe and supported. For planned C-sections, I can attend as your support person and help you prepare emotionally beforehand, making it as calm and positive an experience as possible. Unexpected C-sections are something we’ll also discuss in our antenatal sessions so that if plans change, you feel ready.

As early as you can, ideally in your first or second trimester. I only take on a certain number of clients at a time so I can give each family my full attention, and popular birth months can fill up quickly. That said, if you’re further along and wondering if it’s too late, please still reach out. I’d rather have a conversation and see if I can support you than have you miss out.

We’ll have at least two or three antenatal sessions together as part of my birth doula package. These are relaxed, unhurried meetings, usually at your home, where we talk through your hopes, fears, birth preferences, and anything else on your mind. By the time your labour begins, I want to feel like someone you know well and trust completely, not a stranger walking through the door.

This is something all doulas plan for, and I’m no different. Before your due date, I’ll have a backup doula in place, someone I trust, who will have some background about you and your birth plan. I’ll introduce you to her so she isn’t a complete stranger if she does need to step in. It rarely happens, but knowing there’s a plan in place means you never have to worry about being without support.

Yes, I do. The weeks after birth can be just as overwhelming as the birth itself, and postnatal support is something I feel really passionate about. Whether you need practical help around the home, someone to talk to about how you’re feeling, guidance with infant feeding, or just a calm and reassuring presence while you find your feet as a new parent, I’m here for that. Postnatal packages are available separately or as part of a combined package.

My packages vary depending on the level of support you’re looking for, whether you want birth support only, postnatal support, or a combination. Prices are personalised, so the best way to find out is to book a free consultation and we can talk through what would suit you. I believe everyone deserves good support, so if budget is a concern, please do get in touch. I’m always happy to have an honest conversation about what’s possible.

Yes. I completed my doula training in 2024/25 and I’m fully insured. I take my ongoing learning seriously and I’m committed to staying up to date with best practice so that I can offer you the best possible support. You’re in safe hands.

Yes. I’m based in Worthing and support families across Worthing, Brighton, Hove, and the wider West Sussex area. If you’re just outside these areas, get in touch anyway. Depending on timing and availability, I may still be able to help, and it’s always worth a conversation.