FAQ

  • What is a birth doula?

    A doula is a person who provides emotional and physical support to you during your pregnancy and childbirth. Doulas are not medical professionals, but rather are professional support providers who trusts and understands the physiological process of childbirth and respects the psychological and social impact a birth experience has on the whole family. Doulas provide practical, emotional and informational support, to enable you to make informed choices by providing access to evidence based information.

  • What are the benefits of having a birth doula?

    Research shows :

    • Large decrease in the risk of Cesarean

    • Increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth.

    • Decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief

    • Shorter labours by 41 minutes on average

    • Decrease in the baby’s risk of a low five minute Apgar score

    • Decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience

  • What areas do you cover?

    For doula support, I cover all of central London as well as many north, south, east and west postcodes. please get in touch to find out more.

    For birth preparation, we can connect either in person (London) or online worldwide.

  • How do I book you as my doula?

    Please get in contact via the connect form, and we can arrange a (free) initial meeting to explore the type of support you may need, discuss the services that I offer, and to get to know each other to see if we would be a good match.

  • What is sound therapy?

    Sound healing is a practice that allows us to use vibrations and frequencies to promote relaxation and emotional and physical healing in the body.

    I offer both 1:1 and group sound baths, with bespoke guided meditation.

  • I would like pregnancy/motherhood photo's but I am camera shy..

    I have a sensitive and gentle approach, and after speaking with you I am sure you will feel at ease and excited to plan your photographs. I will photograph you in your natural space, where you will be most comfortable, which will ensure the photographs feel uniquely authentic to you and your story.