Postnatal Doula Support
Becoming a parent often brings feelings of overwhelm and fear as we may not have done this before and we want to do the best we can!
In London, many of us do not have our families closeby and a trusted person you can rely on is so important at this vulnerable time. My natural nurturing personality puts mothers, babies and families at the centre of my care. Supporting you gently by building your confidence with your new baby and guiding you with either breastfeeding or bottle feeding or both. If you dont need the above then i will give you the space you need to take some time out and be you for a few hours!! Maybe you need to go and get your hair done, have a pedi or meet a friend for a walk/coffee….alone!
am a mother to two girls age, 12 and 9. I understand what it is like to be a new mother. A local Postnatal Doula and up to date Mindful Breastfeeding Practitioner also holding a 2023 Infant Paediatric First Aid Certification with safeguarding and full enhanced DBS in place.
Whilst I am with you I will provide:
Support and reassurance post birth
Explaining what to expect
Normalising the early days
Answering any worries you may have
Birth debriefing and gentle conversation
Newborn care guidance
Breastfeeding Support
Sleep guidance
Guidance with sibling transition
Weaning guidance
Guidance with transitioning to work
Signposting to helpful services
**I am fully trained and certified to be able to act in an infant first aid emergency.
My hourly rate is £35.00 (A minimum of two hours is required for booking)
Please contact me below to discuss my availability.
Areas covered, Enfield, Haringey and Barnet. I drive and would just ask for parking to be confirmed.
If you purchase a voucher with me, i will email you the above for you to send on as a gift.
Hannah & Alex Parents to Kit.
“Claire has supported us for nearly two years now. Throughout my pregnancy, into post-natal and beyond. She is an incredible soul, and has all the character traits and experience you would hope for in someone supporting you during such a vulnerable time of your life”
The Benefits of a Postnatal Doula
A postnatal doula provides, emotional, practical and informational support for the mother and the whole family.
You decide how much support you need. This could be three hours a day for two days a week or it could be five hours a day for three days a week. You are not fixed to the days and can decide how and when you use the support.
Research by experts tells us what many have long suspected, that those new parents who have support and feel secure and cared for during this time are more successful in adapting than those who don't. Studies have shown that cultures in which women are cared for by others for a defined period of days or weeks and are expected only to nurture themselves and their babies during that time have superior outcomes in postnatal adjustment.
