Postnatal Doula Support
What is a Postnatal Doula?
Those early weeks and months with a new baby can be beautiful, overwhelming, exhausting and everything in between.
You might be feeling anxious or overwhelmed and need someone to listen without judgement, offer reassurance and remind you that you're doing better than you think.
Perhaps you need an extra pair of hands so you can have a nap, enjoy a hot shower or drink a cup of coffee while it's still warm. Maybe you'd love a nutritious home-cooked meal, some gentle movement to reconnect with your body, or a little help with the everyday things that can feel overwhelming when you're caring for a newborn.
This is where Postnatal Doula support comes in.
How can I support you?
As a postnatal doula, I offer practical, emotional and nurturing support to help you feel more confident, cared for and supported as you settle into life with your baby.
Depending on what you need, support might include:
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Emotional support: A listening ear, reassurance and a safe, judgement-free space to talk through how you're feeling.
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Practical help at home: Helping with everyday tasks, laundry, preparing nourishing meals and making your days feel a little easier.
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Time to rest: Caring for your baby while you take a nap, have a shower or simply enjoy a little time for yourself.
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Newborn and feeding support: A calm, reassuring presence as you navigate life with your newborn, with signposting to specialist feeding support where needed.
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Gentle postnatal movement: Breathwork and gentle, postnatal-appropriate movement to help you reconnect with your body and find moments of calm.
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Support for your transition into motherhood: Helping you navigate the physical, emotional and identity shifts that come with matrescence.
Let's chat...
If you would like to find out more, please drop me an email and let's find a time to either meet in person or hop on a call.
I offer Postnatal Doula support to mothers around South West London (including Wandsworth, Clapham, Tooting, Balham and Wimbledon), with different packages and options available.