I’m Nicola, and I’m a Postnatal Doula working with women and their families to help them prepare for - and support them after - the birth of their babies.
Having had two very different (but both very positive) birth experiences myself, I’m a firm believer that you can have a positive experience of birth no matter your wishes and preferences - even if things change at the last minute.
If you'd like to find out a little more about me and how I can help you, it'd be a pleasure to chat.
Please book a no obligation, 15 minute call straight into my diary and I can tell you more about. it.
I will help you to cut through the noise, unhelpful opinions and jargon about labour and birth. I’ll listen, without judgement or bias, and work with you to prepare you for birthing your baby. From writing your birth preferences and packing your hospital bag, to learning more about pain relief options, the Golden Hour and infant feeding, I’ll be there to support you.
I bring a modern approach to the postnatal period with a package tailored exactly to suit you. We are all unique, and there is no “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to those early weeks with your baby. I will be there for you and show up however you need me to, always on your side, and supporting you with the most up-to-date, relevant information.
In these busy times, sometimes in-person meetings aren't always possible, which is why I offer virtual Doula support to fit around your lifestyle. Recent studies have shown that virtual doula care can improve birth experiences and outcomes in a similar way to in-person support. Whatever your preferred method of communication, my virtual offering is just as loving, dedicated and unwavering as my face-to-face support.
I'm passionate about pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period, and firmly believe that everyone can have a positive birth experience. This comes from being completely informed about your options, understanding the physiology of birth and having steadfast support throughout your pregnancy, birth and fourth trimester.
I’m committed to undoing some of the myths you hear about birth and beyond, and by doing so, allowing you to lean into the truly remarkable powers your body has and its ability to work in perfect harmony with you and your baby.
When I’m not Doula-ing and working with wonderful families, I’m spending time with my own and love nothing more than making memories with them. I love warm, sunny holidays, a cold glass of wine, and a good natter!
Unlimited* support during your pregnancy, from as soon as you need it, including:
- Guidance around making informed decisions about your birth preferences, and writing them in a birth plan.
- 2 x 2-hour visits per month (or 4 x 1-hour) to discuss all things labour, birth and beyond.
- Helpful tips for shopping and hospital bag packing
- Access to up-to-date research
- Unlimited* WhatsApp/Email support between sessions to chat, plan or just get something off your mind
- Tips to get you in the best possible place for labour, birth and the fourth trimester
*between 9am-9pm
Unlimited* support from your Estimated Due Date (EDD) for as long as you need, including:
- A 2-hour Zoom call OR a 1-hour in-person meeting to get to know each other, and to discuss your wishes and needs for the postnatal period.
- Emotional support after your birth, with the option of a post-birth debrief.
12 hours** per month of physical support, tailored completely to your needs. I can:
- Hold or look after your baby while you sleep, eat, shower - or just have some peace & quiet.
- Provide support with infant feeding - whatever your preferred method.
- Ensure you have nutritional food and drink.
- Provide facial massage and targeted lymphatic massage to promote wellbeing.
- Provide nutritional support strategies for stress reduction and sleep enhancement.
- Entertain older siblings so that you can bond with your baby.
- Run basic errands, so that you don't have to get out of the house.
- Do some light cleaning/sorting of your home.
- Simply be there for a chat, hug and some company.
- Unlimited* WhatsApp/Phone support
*Between 6am-9pm. (Additional hours can be added)
**Additional hours can be added at my usual hourly rate
Unlimited* support throughout your pregnancy and fourth trimester, for as long as you need, including:
- 3 x 2-hour Zoom calls to discuss all things pregnancy, birth and beyond, and help you get into the best possible space for what's to come.
- Guidance around informed decision making.
- Helpful tips for shopping and hospital bag packing.
-Access to up-to-date research.
- Unlimited* WhatsApp/Email support between sessions.
- Optionality of virtual support during your labour.
- Emotional support after your birth, with the option of a post-birth debrief.
- Provide nutritional support strategies for stress reduction and sleep enhancement.
- Simply be there for a chat and some company, whenever you need me.
*Between 9am-9pm (excluding labour support)
