Types of Doula Support I Offer, Hackney, London & Online
I’m based in Hackney, London and offer a variety of services to those across the city as well as Online.
If you are after a type of support not listed please get in touch, chances are I’ll jump at the opportunity to make it work.
Virtual Support
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Emotional support
Providing evidence based antenatal education and information
Sharing resources with you as needed
Taking notes during appointments
Supporting you to research any relevant topics which may come up
Hyping you up when you need it
And so much more!
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On call for you from 38 weeks until your baby is born
Helping you to understand your choices around your birth
Birth planning session (1.5hrs)
Virtual support via phone, Signal messenger and video call
Providing emotional support during your third trimester, labour and birth
Helping you to understand any interventions being offered to you during your labour and birth
Helping you to understand any pregnancy-related diagnoses
Sharing relevant resources as per your wishes
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Emotional support via phone, Signal messenger and video call
Sharing relevant resources with you as per your wishes
Checking in with you at an agreed frequency
Helping you to understand any postpartum related issues that come up
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Emotional support via phone, Signal messenger and video call
Holding a respectful space for you to grieve in whichever way feels best for your journey
Checking in with you at an agreed-upon frequency
Signposting you to relevant organisations and groups
Sharing relevant resources
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Emotional support via phone, Signal messenger and video call
Helping you to understand your transition related choices
Signposting to relevant organisations
Sharing relevant resources
Helping you to understand your choices in regards to gender affirming care
Checking in with you at an agreed frequency
I offer virtual support to anyone in the UK, I’m open to those further afield, subject to time difference and my availability.
As your virtual doula, I can offer friendly, gentle support in the following areas:
Costs vary depending on the service and for how long we decide to work together.
I offer payment plans to all of my clients, and a sliding scale to those of the Global Majority and LGBTQIA+ folks. Please contact me for more details.
Birth Planning
I offer different options in order to fit different levels of need within planning for your optimal birth, no matter your preferences. Templates and a resource list are included with every option.
I offer three types of session:
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To look over your existing birth plan/preferences/wishlist together, and for tips and pointers on which areas may benefit from some more research etc.
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For the same content as the 30min option, with more thorough guidance on how to optimise communicating your preferences at every stage of your labour and birth.
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For the same content as the 30 and 90min options, alongside a detailed run down on how to plan for each stage of labour and birth.
Prices Start at £45, please contact me for more details
Sibling Support
As your sibling doula I will provide continuity of care, steadily building trust and rapport with your child/ren as you prepare to welcome your newest addition.
During your labour and birth I will act as a safe haven and source of information for your little one/s.
Interactive play, attuning to your child/ren’s needs and answering their questions about what my presence means. I will make sure they are not only well cared for, but well prepared for what’s to come.
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A minimum of three “get to know you” sessions (morning, afternoon, bedtime) preferably with parent/s present for at least two. (starting at £24/hour for one child, minimum 2 hours per session)
Exclusively on-call for your labour from week 38 of your pregnancy until your baby/ies is/are born (set fee of £800, half of which to be paid upon signing contract as a retainer for my services)
Childcare for the duration of your labour and birth as well as immediate postpartum as needed. (starting at £24/hour for one child)
A postnatal visit
Ad-Hoc childcare after the birth as needed (starting at £22/hour for one child)
Postnatal Support
A nurtured, well rested parent is able confidently soak up these fleeting times in their family’s development, enjoying the unique gifts of each life stage while witnessing their own inner transformation.
As your postnatal doula, I aim to support your whole family, holding you, the birthing parent in the center.
My role in your postpartum period is flexible, from offering infant and childcare, to preparing nourishing meals to aid in your healing and recovery from birth. I am a kind ear and someone who will gently take you and your baby out for a walk, at your pace on the days when it feels impossible.
I am here as your villager, your cheerleader and your pal.
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personalised support tailored to the needs of you, your child/ren and your family
entering your home and family space with cultural humility and a commitment to following your lead.
care and support in any area of your life which needs nurture.
holding space for however you are feeling after your birth, giving you emotional support as needed.
Caring for your baby and older children as needed
Meal planning and/or prepping as needed and/or is helpful
Light housework
Running errands with or for you
Emotionally supporting non gestational parent/s as needed
Pet care as needed
Prices: (I may add an additional charge for clients who live far away, please enquire about prices for multiples)
£28/hour (daytime)
£33/hour (nighttime)