what is a postnatal doula?

Becoming a parent is one of life’s most profound transitions. It is beautiful, powerful, and often overwhelming. A postnatal doula is there to walk alongside you through this tender time — offering the calm, practical, and emotional support that every new family deserves.

A postnatal doula provides care in the weeks and months after birth, supporting you as you adjust to life with your baby. My role is not to tell you how to parent, but to support you in finding your own way — gently, intuitively, and without judgement.

A Postnatal doula can help with…

Practical support

  • Gentle newborn care (so you can rest, shower, or eat)

  • Light household tasks (tidying, folding laundry, food prep)

  • Holding space for rest and nourishment

  • Setting up your space for feeding or sleep

  • Caring for older children (where appropriate and by agreement)

EMOTIONAL support

  • A calm, listening presence — no judgment, no fixing

  • Space to share your birth story or anything that’s arising

  • Validation of your emotions and lived experience

  • Gentle encouragement and reassurance

  • Helping you find rhythm and confidence in your new role

INFORMATION support

  • Feeding guidance — breast, bottle, or combination

  • Understanding newborn cues and behaviours

  • Signposting to local specialists and services

  • Exploring safe babywearing, sleep, and soothing techniques

  • Helping partners feel confident and involved

EXAMPLes of PoStnatal Doula Support

Every family’s needs are unique, but my care is always rooted in gentleness and balance. Examples of the ways I can support you include:

  • Preparing warm, comforting meals so you don’t have to worry about cooking

  • Sitting with you during a feed, offering reassurance and practical tips

  • Watching the baby while you take a shower or rest

  • Creating a calm atmosphere in your home by tidying, folding laundry, or making tea

  • Holding space for your emotions — whether you need a cry, a laugh, or simply quiet company

  • Offering suggestions for easing colic, soothing techniques, or sibling adjustment

why use a postnatal doula?

In many cultures, mothers and birthing people are surrounded by a village of support in the fourth trimester. Here in the UK, that village can feel harder to find. A postnatal doula helps fill that gap — creating a safe, nurturing presence in your home so you feel rested and cared for, confident in your instincts and less alone in the ups and downs of new parenthood