As a mother of three, I have personally experienced birth in hospitals and at home. I firmly believe every woman deserves to have an empowered birth, deciding themselves where and how they’d like to birth. There is no right or wrong way to birth. Every woman should find confidence, pride and joy in the decisions they make. All births are beautiful.

I have chosen to focus on providing support for women and families who have chosen homebirth. If you are thinking about having a homebirth and are looking for guidance, get in touch.

You’re considering having me support you at your birth? Here’s how my support looks:

Pregnancy:

My support for you begins in pregnancy. You, me, your partner and midwife, are your birth team. With plenty of information and resources, I provide you (and your partner) with support and encouragement for your upcoming birth. Through education, learning and some inner reflection, I help you map out your birth, prepare for postpartum and breastfeeding, ensuring you feel empowered on your journey into motherhood.

Birth:

As soon as birth begins, I am here for you. I often arrive at your home prior to your midwife. I help set up the space, provide emotional and physical support for you, your partner and your children. I bring food and drinks, as well as anything else you might need. I hold space for you and your baby, take photos if you’d like, and call the birth team when it’s time. The birth journey looks different for each family, and my support is customised to you. After birth, I often stay a little while after the midwives leave, help clean up, prepare you some food and tea. I’ll run you a shower, if you’d like, and support your first breastfeed. As soon as you are happily snuggled in bed with your baby, I leave.

Postpartum:

During postpartum I ensure you and your family are fully supported. With fresh meals, snacks and drinks, I help give you your space to heal and settle in as a mother. I support your household (i.e. cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping) while you and your baby connect and get to know each other. If you’d like to take a few minutes to yourself, I am available to watch baby. If there are any questions regarding breastfeeding, babywearing, baby care, etc. I am here for you. My support for you is whatever you need it to be.

My birth support includes two prenatal meetings to map out your birth. Beginning two weeks before your due date, I am on call for you. After birth, we have two postpartum meetings at home. If you would like my support as a postpartum doula, support after birth can be extended.

Total cost: 1400€*

*Costs for a birth doula are unfortunately not covered by health insurance. Under certain circumstances, postpartum support can be partially/completely covered.