Postnatal Doula Support in London
The early days and weeks with a new baby are a mix of deep love and intense overwhelm. Needing help doesn't mean you're failing.
There's a lot of pressure to bounce back or stay busy. You don't have to. Slowing down, resting and letting others help is part of recovering well. When someone holds space for you and everything you're feeling, you can hold your baby.
When all eyes turn to your baby, my focus is you. While you learn to care for your baby, I am here to care for the mother who was just born, giving you space for rest, emotional safety, and practical nourishment you need to step into this new chapter with confidence.
What’s included in Postnatal
Doula Support
Depending on what you need, our time together might include:
Debriefing and talking through your birth experience
Emotional presence and reassurance for you and your partner
Meal preparation and cooking, because good nourishment is key to your recovery
Practical help with feeding, settling and daily rhythms with your newborn
Helping with light household tasks such as tidying and laundry
Being with your baby while you rest, have a bath or simply have some time to yourself
Guidance on rest, self-care and recovery
Sharing evidence-based information and research around feeding, sleep and other areas of early parenthood
Signposting to trusted local professionals, parent groups and networks, to start creating your wider village
WhatsApp between visits, 9am to 6pm.
Night support is sometimes possible. When you're running on very little sleep, a full night can make all the difference - get in touch to ask about availability.
Ways postnatal support can look
The First Two Weeks
A gentle landing into early motherhood, with space to rest, recover and get to know your baby. Three 3-hour visits a week for two weeks.
Three 3-hour visits a week for two weeks
Everything from the list above, shaped around what you need
WhatsApp between visits, 9am to 6pm
The First 30 Days
A fuller month of support as you recover, adjust to life with your baby and grow into your new role. Two 3-hour visits a week for four weeks.
Two 3-hour visits a week for four weeks
Everything from the list above, shaped around what you need
WhatsApp between visits, 9am to 6pm
Bespoke support
Need something different? We'll shape the hours around your needs.
Let’s connect!
You don't have to hold it all together. Tell me where you're at, and we'll talk through how I can help.