Birth & Postnatal Doula

In my role as a Doula, I work with expectant mothers and their partners in Surrey and South West London, offering practical, physical and emotional support to strengthen the bond between each other and baby.
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What is a Doula and how do we help?
By working with a mother and offering her a continuous sense of support, skill and understanding, I help her to discover and develop the inner confidence, power and strength she has to carry her through the birthing process and into motherhood. This also involves working with her partner, if appropriate, and through teaching and discussion I encourage them to communicate and support each other through pregnancy and birth. Working as a unit, I hope to offer them ways in which they can physically and emotionally support the growth of their new family.
I trained as a Doula in August 2010, which for me was a natural progresson of my career as a massage therapist specialising in Pregnancy Massage and baby work.

Becoming a Doula has enabled me to truly accompany mothers on the whole of their birthing journey.

In my role as a Doula, I work with the expectant mother and her partner in a physical way, but also in an emotional and supportive role. Thus strengthening the bond between each other and baby whilst helping them to have the kind of birthing experience they would like.
My Birth Doula Service includes:
  • 24 hour on call from 38-42 weeks
  • Attendance at your baby’s birth if requested
  • 2 antenatal visits, including discussion of desired birthing plan, meeting of other birth support persons, labour positions and massage techniques
  • 2 postnatal visits, including debrief, birth discussion and feeding support

From £1700

My Postnatal Doula Service Includes:
  • Continuous support in the early months
  • Information and understanding regarding feeding and sleep choices
  • Light housework including cooking if required
  • Basic child care to enable your recuperation
  • Support and help with the integration of your baby into your family unit and sibling’s lives

£27.50 per hour plus travel expenses

Testimonials

“There for me every step of the way”

Laura was an enormous help and support to both me and my partner throughout my pregnancy, labour and beyond. In fact she was invaluable. I felt I could always call, however small the issue, and she was so quick to come back to me day or night with advice - and not just one idea but two or three, which was amazing as we had a whole toolbox to work with.  Everything from breastfeeding through to sleeping issues.

I really felt she was there for me every step of the way and she truly knows her stuff and is so up to date. One afternoon I was just totally exhausted after weeks of no sleep and called her in desperation - an hour later she was at my house and she gave me the most AMAZING massage - so needed and helped hit the reset button. She is totally intuitive and seemed to know what I needed at all times!! I’d recommend Laura’s services to anyone.

Maddie Danton

“You're amazing”

"Thanks for all your incredible support and help in the first 6 months of Spike’s life. You helped me to be a better mum and your knowledge of motherhood & postnatal is endless. I would recommend you to anyone. Both my partner, my son and I think you’re amazing."

Ran Holst

“Really supportive”

"Laura was my doula for the birth of my son James.  She was really supportive throughout the preparation for the birth, the birth itself, and the months afterwards.  She attended hypnobirthing classes with us and paid great attention to our wishes for the birth.  Throughout the birth (24 hrs) she was with me and my husband,  doing a brilliant job  both physically (back massage) and emotionally.

She  continued to visit for 3 months after the birth, fitting in to whatever was going on at the time.

I thoroughly recommend her!"

Sarah