About me
Your local doula, ready to walk alongside you during this incredible, transformative journey.
I understand that pregnancy, birth, and the transition to parenthood can be a whirlwind of emotions – both exhilarating and, at times, overwhelming.
You and your birth partners don't have to do this alone... together, we'll build your confidence and prepare you not only for the birth itself but also for the beautiful adventure of parenthood. I'm here to create a safe and nurturing space for you and your family. My passion lies in empowering you to embrace a calm, informed, and positive birth experience, and to provide caring, personalised support to help you feel confident and prepared on your journey of matrescence.
My journey to becoming a doula began with my own transformative birth experience where I discovered the profound beauty and power of bringing a child into the world. However, my birth didn't quite unfold as I'd envisioned, which ignited a deep passion within me to support other families. I experienced first hand the invaluable difference that knowledgeable and compassionate support can make during pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
So, leaving behind a career in the fast-paced world of fashion marketing, I followed my heart and found my true calling in doula work. You can trust that my background in marketing has equipped me with essential skills: clear and effective communication, and the ability to remain calm and assertive, even in high-pressure situations. I'm here to advocate for you and create a supportive environment where you can feel safe and empowered.
After training with Side by Side Doulas, and being mentored by Thando Zwane, I’m a certified and recognised Doula and member of Doula UK.
Additionally, I am a trained breastfeeding peer supporter (OCN level), and have completed training with Michele Misgalla, a Spinning Babies educator, and Molly O’Brien’s Biomechanics for Birth.
Most recently, I have completed the Fedant approved Hypnobirthing practitioner training by Emily Bray with Mama Serene to become an Independent Hypnobirthing teacher.
I volunteer as a community Doula where I support women from Global Majority communities with a range of different birth experiences from vaginal births to inductions and planned caesareans.
My philosophy of care
I believe that every birth is unique and special, and should be honoured as such. My compassionate, yet pragmatic approach is centred on providing personalised support that meets the individual needs of each family. I prioritise creating a calm and supportive environment, where families can feel empowered to make informed decisions about their birth experience (even on the occasions that things aren’t going fully to plan), safe in the knowledge they have all the information they need to make the right choices for themselves and their baby, whatever the circumstances.
I believe the best approach can be a fine balance of pragmatism, intuition and spiritual guidance - all dependent on what’s best for each individual and situation. I believe there is a time and place for both medical intervention in a hospital environment, as well as natural homebirths, and I will walk alongside you as you make these decisions.
I will be a friendly smiling face, a calming force, who will advocate for you and make sure that you have all the evidence-based information you need. Whilst also supporting you emotionally, holding your hand (literally and figuratively) and rubbing your back.
