Frequently Asked Questions

WHY IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO HIRE A POSTNATAL DOULA?

Research has found that in cultures that value rituals that support and care for new mothers, women have a more positive experience of the postnatal period and a reduced risk of postnatal mood disorders. Having support from a postnatal doula also means that you are more likely to successfully establish breastfeeding and continue breastfeeding. These are just a few of the reasons why hiring a postnatal doula can give you the start to motherhood that you deserve.

How much does a Doula cost?

My services are provided on a sliding scale according to client needs.

You will find the costs in each service section. For postnatal doula work, I charge by the hour plus travel costs/mileage.

What kind of care do you provide as a Postnatal Doula?

The actual tasks in the practical support postnatal doulas provide varies enormously, and one of the big benefits of having a postnatal doula is that they are there to support the family, not carry out a specific task, so they do what is needed (within reason!)

Be With Me From Birth aims to promote healthy competence, more solid family relationships, and successful postpartum outcomes in areas such as:

DO YOU SUPPORT PARTNERS?

While my role as a postnatal doula is to 'mother the mother' and provide whatever support she needs so she can rest and enjoy her new baby, my support extends to the entire family - partners, older children and pets. The arrival of a new baby is equally life-changing for partners and I am there to support them as they adjust to life with their new baby.

What topics are covered in the Circle of Security Parenting Program?

Each week we discuss and reflect on the following chapters: Week 1 Introducing the concept of the circle. Week 2 Exploring our children’s needs all the way around the circle. Week 3 ”Being with” on the circle. Helping our children to manage their emotions. Week 4 ”Being with” infants on the circle. Week 5 The path to security. Week 6 Exploring our struggles. Week 7 Rupture and Repair. Week 8 Summary & Celebration

What are the learning objects of the COS-P Course?

To understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs. To support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions. To enhance the development of your child's self-esteem. To honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure.

Where are you based and what areas do you cover?

I am based in Croydon and cover a wide area of South East and South West London. I am happy to travel within an hour’s radius, including Surrey and Kent.

WHAT OTHER SERVICES DO YOU PROVIDE?

I am currently running pre-school music sessions for a Montessori school in Barnes. It brings me great joy to bring music into children’s lives - get in contact if this is something you would be keen to implement in a nursery school near you.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?

I am fully insured and have paediatric first aid training and enhanced DBS check. Copies of certificates available on request.

I THINK YOU MIGHT BE THE DOULA FOR ME, WHAT DO I DO NEXT?

Please do get in touch to arrange your free discovery call and/or in person meeting so I can answer any questions you might have so you can decide if I’m the right person to support you during this special time.