Birth Doula Services
An experienced doula with specialised training in hypnobirthing. Whether you plan to give birth at home, in a birth centre, or at hospital in a labour ward. I cover all North London maternity hospitals and I am a ‘hands on’ doula. This means, during your labour, I aim to always help you feel more comfortable.
I will guide you to use breathing techniques, offer you physical massage, use essential oils, work with a rebozo, help to reposition you if needed which can allow baby to come more easily. I will help you to communicate with the wider team of midwives and offer you both emotional support.
My Doula Support Gives You
- More time at home in early labour
- A supported transition to hospital
- A calm guide for your birth partner
- Guidance with correct breathing
- Relaxation techniques hypnobirthing
- Repositioning during labour
- A focus on your birth plan and wishes
- A stronger birth team around you
- Good communication with midwives
- Reduced anxiety throughout labour
- Less likelihood of assisted birth
- Less unplanned cesarean birth
- Improved bonding with baby
- Easier transition to breastfeeding
- Reduced likelihood of PPD
"Birth doesn’t have to be scary, let’s make it fun, empowering, and all yours!"
— Claire
Alexandra - Mother to Simone born Oct 2024
“As soon as Claire came I felt so relaxed and at ease. I had coped really well up until that point but was starting to get in a rut and tired. Claire helped our labour, applying massage, helping me keep calm and breathing, assisting me to try different positions, reminding me to drink/eat, and even helped take photos and videos of the experience. There was a point when I thought the surges weren’t progressing and Claire was able to make a plan with the midwives to help my labour forwards.”
The fees - I am always transparent with my fees however, please do contact me should you wish to discuss a payment plan. Some options are listed below. Each doula package provides the same fantastic level of support one just has four more hours with me antenatally for added planning!
Both packages include:
Whattsapp Group for 1:1 Support.
On call 24/7 10 days before your due date, until baby is born.
Physical, practical and emotional support during labour and birth.
Postpartum visit within one week post birth.
Support with Breastfeeding and any other questions you may have. 6 weeks of ongoing whattsapp support.
Birth Doula Packages
Payment plans typically involve a 50% deposit when you confirm the dates, with the remaining 50% due at 37 weeks. You can also opt for more payment installments if that's more manageable. Additionally, check if your health insurance covers birth doula support.
John Murray - Father to Louie
“I cannot recommend Claire highly enough. She is an exceptional doula, a true professional, and a wonderful person. If you're considering a doula for your birth experience, look no further. Claire is the one you want by your side. Our family will forever be grateful for her support!’’
Birth Packages Below
Lette and Pete gave birth to beautiful baby Robyn at home in a birth pool supported by me and the local home birth team from North Middlesex. It was an honour to be with them throughout pregnancy, birth and to be a small part of their journey to being a family of four.
You can read Lettes birth story here on the blog.
Training & Qualifications
Hypnobirthing Practioner with the RCM 2016
The Hypnobirthing Institute Accreditation 2016
Further Hypnobirthing Teacher Training 2017
Rebozo for Breech Presentation 2017
Rebozo for Use During Labour & Birth 2017
Birth & Postnatal Doula Training 2019
Birth Trauma Three Step Rewind 2019
Further Hypnobirthing Teacher Training 2021
Mindful Breastfeeding Practitioner 2022
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claire@tutumbirthing.co.uk
+44 (0)7944 156238
Winchmore Hill, Enfield, N21 3JU