Support that starts before birth, holds you through it, and walks with you into motherhood. This package offers continuous, personalised support from the moment you book until well after your baby is in your arms. Whether this is your first baby or you’re adding to your family, this support is designed to help you feel confident, informed, and fully held throughout your journey. What’s Included 💬 Let’s Connect First An initial Zoom or in-person chat (free of charge) so we can see if we’re a good fit. No pressure, just a warm, open conversation about what you’re looking for. 🤰 Antenatal Support We’ll meet for two 2.5-hour antenatal sessions to explore all aspects of labour and birth, from physiology and pain management to your rights, choices, and preferences. These sessions are all about building confidence, deepening knowledge, and making sure you feel ready and informed. 📝 Creating Your Birth Preferences Together, we’ll spend time creating a birth plan that’s completely individual to you; flexible, empowering, and aligned with your values. 🌸 Aromatherepy or biomechanics Session As your due date approaches, you’ll have the option to book a calming, in-person session designed fine-tune any last details.* 📞 Ongoing Support from the Moment You Book From the time you decide I’m your doula, I’m here for you. You’ll have continuous emotional and informational support via phone or messaging, right through to six weeks postpartum. 📟 On-Call for Your Birth From 38–42 weeks, I’ll be on-call for you 24/7. That means whenever you need me, I’m just a message or call away, ready to support you through early labor at home and any transfer and everything in between. 🤱 Labour & Birth Support I’ll be by your side throughout your labor and birth, offering physical and emotional support, position suggestions, massage, calm encouragement, and a steady presence. I’ll stay with you until you’re settled after birth and your baby has had their first feed. 💛 Postnatal Visit Once you’re home and beginning your journey as a parent, I’ll visit for a 2-hour postnatal session. We can reflect on your birth, offer feeding support, answer any early parenting questions, and talk through how you’re feeling, emotionally and physically. 📲 Continued Postnatal Support (Up to 6 Weeks) I’ll be available to check in, reassure, and support you as you navigate newborn life. Whether it’s a question about feeding, sleep, recovery or simply a listening ear, I’m here. 💫 The Benefits of Having a Birth Doula The presence of a doula doesn’t just feel supportive, it is supportive, in ways that are backed by research. When you have a me by your side, you’re not just gaining emotional reassurance — you’re adding someone to your team whose only focus is you and your experience. And the impact of that is powerful. 📊 Here’s what the research tells us: 💡 People who have continuous support from a doula are 39% less likely to have a caesarean birth 💡 They are 15% more likely to have a spontaneous vaginal birth 💡 Labours tend to be shorter by an average of 41 minutes 💡 Parents are 31% less likely to use synthetic oxytocin to speed up labour 💡 The use of pain relief like epidurals drops by 10% 💡 Parents who work with a doula are 33% more satisfied with their birth experience (Source: Cochrane Review, Continuous Support for Women During Childbirth, Bohren et al., 2017) What this means for you: You feel heard, respected, and empowered in your choices You’re more likely to have a birth experience that feels positive and aligned Your partner feels confident and supported, rather than overwhelmed You’ll have unwavering emotional and physical support throughout You enter parenthood with someone gently holding space for your recovery, your voice, and your wellbeing Investment £2200

Expert doula care and connection — no matter where you are in the UK. Virtual Doula Support offers flexible, personalised guidance and reassurance delivered online. This is a great "add-on" to the Support Birth prep course or you can book it as a standalone package, either way, I bring compassionate, professional support right to your home, wherever you are. What’s Included 💻 1 x Antenatal and birth planning session This is an opportunity for us to get to know one another more deeply and for me to understand your plans and wishes so i can best guide and support you. 💻 Ongoing Virtual Support Connect with me via Zoom, phone, or messaging from 38 weeks until 6 weeks postpartum. I’m here to answer questions, offer reassurance, and help you navigate your pregnancy, labour, and early parenthood with calm and confidence. 🤝 A Perfect Add-On If you’ve chosen the Supported Birth course, virtual doula care enhances your preparation by offering real-time guidance during labour and birth, from early labour through postpartum, even when I can’t be there in person. 🌍 Available UK-Wide No matter where you live, virtual doula support brings continuity and connection. It’s an ideal choice if you want professional support but prefer or need it delivered remotely. 📞 Labour & Birth Support Online When labour begins, I’ll be “on call” 24/7 to support you and your birth partner via phone or video. Together, we’ll navigate the journey, offering comfort techniques, encouragement, and guidance, all from wherever you are. 🤱 Postnatal Care After your baby arrives, virtual support continues for up to six weeks, helping you build confidence with feeding, recovery, and early parenting. 💡 Why Choose Virtual Doula Support? A flexible way to receive professional, continuous doula care from anywhere in the UK Perfect complement to your birth partner’s preparation, providing expert backup and guidance Supports families choosing home birth, hospital birth, or birthing wherever feels safest A reassuring, accessible option for families balancing distance, health concerns, or busy lives Investment £180 from 38 weeks until 6 weeks postpartum

This course is perfect for families who don’t need or want a birth doula — but do want their birth partner to feel prepared, confident, and deeply supportive as if a doula were present. More than a private antenatal or hypnobirthing course. It's designed especially for families who value the kind of presence a doula brings, but want that presence to come from someone they love and trust. Over 6 weeks you’ll learn to trust and understand your body’s wisdom. Your partner will learn how to hold space, offer reassurance, and support your choices, as if they were your doula. A hands-on, doula-led course is rooted in real-world experience and evidence-based practice. It blends practical tools with emotional preparation, giving you both the confidence to approach birth as a connected, capable team — without the full investment of hiring a doula What We’ll Cover Together 🌀 Your Body, Your Birth Understand how your amazing body is designed to give birth. We’ll explore birth physiology, biomechanics, and how movement and positioning can help your baby find their best path into the world. 🤝 Partner Support That Matters Your birth partner plays a powerful role. We’ll explore ways they can offer steady, loving support – from physical techniques to emotional grounding. If you do not have a Doula present, my aim is to provide your birth partner with the tools to act in the same way that a Doula would 🌬 Advocacy and navigating the NHS Learn the difference between what you expect from the NHS system and what you're most likely to experience. Understand the how, when and why of interventions and how to know if they are right for you. Plus your birth partner will learn key tools to advocate whilst maintaining a strong relationship 🧘‍♀️ Hypnobirthing Tools That Actually Work Tap into the power of anchoring, cognitive reframing, self-hypnosis and deep relaxation to create a calm birth environment and reduce anxiety. 💛 Letting Go of Fear We’ll gently work through any worries or fears you’re carrying – using simple, effective tools like guided visulisations to help clear the path for confidence and clarity. 🌿 Massage & Essential Oils Get hands-on with practical skills in light-touch massage and discover how to safely use essential oils to support relaxation, ease discomfort, and connect with your body and baby. What’s Included 6 x fully personalised one-to-one sessions, tailored to your pregnancy, preferences, and any worries you might be holding A complete toolkit for labor and beyond, including: Breathing & relaxation practices 14 hypnobirthing scripts Biomechanics and positioning techniques Tailored essential oil mix for you to keep Ongoing support and check-ins as your birth approaches Personalised accupressure comb Ready to feel more grounded in your birth journey? Let’s walk it together. 6 session of 2.5 hours each, 15 hours £750

All the continuity and reassurance of the foundation birth doula package, with the added calm and confidence of full hypnobirthing support. This is the most popular package and is ideal if you're looking for comprehensive doula care with dedicated time to explore and integrate hypnobirthing tools. You'll receive everything included in the Foundation Package, plus in-depth hypnobirthing education and an extra pregnancy relaxation session to nurture both your body and your nervous system as you prepare for birth. What’s Included 💬 Foundation Doula package Everything in the foundation Doula package is included in this enhanced option 📚 Two x Hypnobirthing Sessions These dedicated sessions will guide you through: The science behind hypnobirthing and why it works How to use breath, language, and visualisation to stay calm and centred Tools for your birth partner to feel confident and involved Scripts, affirmations, and relaxation techniques you can use before and during labour You’ll receive handouts, a tailored aromatherapy blend, MP3s, and personalised resources so you can practise at home between sessions. 🌿 Pregnancy Relaxation Session As your due date approaches, you'll receive a deeply restorative session that includes Aromatherapy, guided breathwork and biomechanics support. A moment to pause, rest, and reconnect with your body and baby. 🤱 Postnatal Visit Once you’re home, I’ll visit for a 3-hour postnatal session to check in emotionally and practically, providing feeding support, a chance to reflect on your birth, and any onward referrals if needed. 💫 The Benefits of Having a Birth Doula The evidence is clear — having a doula makes a difference. People who receive continuous support from a doula are: 39% less likely to have a caesarean birth 15% more likely to have a spontaneous vaginal birth 31% less likely to need synthetic oxytocin to speed up labour 10% less likely to use pain relief such as epidurals And report being 33% more satisfied with their birth experience (Cochrane Review, Bohren et al., 2017) ✨ Why Choose the Hypnobirthing Doula Package? You’ll gain all the benefits of doula support plus the powerful mindset tools of hypnobirthing Your partner will feel confident in how to support you calmly and practically You’ll learn how to reduce fear, stay grounded, and move through labour with trust in your body You’ll have tools that support a smoother, more connected birth experience, however your birth unfolds Investment £2600

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Where movement meets mindset for a confident, calm birth. Book your free taster here Led by an experienced doula and hypnobirthing educator, this unique class bridges the gap between pregnancy yoga and hypnobirthing—blending body, mind, and breath into one powerful preparation for birth. In this deeply supportive space, you’ll explore: ✨ Biomechanics & movement to encourage optimal baby positioning 🌀 Flow sequences designed to actually help during labor 🌸 Aromatherapy to create a soothing, sensory environment 🧠 Mindset & hypnobirthing tools to train your mind for labor 💤 Deep relaxation & nervous system regulation for calm, confident birthing More than just a class—this is a full-spectrum preparation experience that honours your body’s wisdom, strengthens your intuition, and supports a birth you can feel good about. @SoulBarns wellness retreat Mortimer

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Studies have consistently shown that hypnobirthing techniques can reduce the length of labour, perceived pain levels, increase satisfaction with the birth experience, and even improve neonatal outcomes. Therefore, if you are seeking a method that can potentially enhance your birthing experience and outcomes, hypnobirthing is worth exploring.

Hypnobirthing differs from other childbirth programs by emphasising that all women have a choice about their birthing options including where and how to birth and what interventions to embrace or decline. This includes the many many women who are given the "High Risk" title. We focus on the Physiological and psychological aspects of childbirth and teach women to manage fear by generating Oxytocin and endorphins instead of Adrenalin. This approach involves various form of NLP (Neurolinguistic programming), Conditioning of your mind and specific breathing and relaxation techniques, leading to shorter and less painful birthing experiences for both the mother and baby. Unlike more traditional classes, Hypnobirthing also puts a lot of emphasis on the importance of the birthing partner. When a person is birthing using Hypnobirthing techniques they will need a partner that is there to advocate for them and support physically, emotionally and practically.

The short and simple answer is YES. Despite its name, Hypnobirthing is based on the science on how your body works on a physiological and psychological way. Understanding hormones, muscles and key parts of your brain such as the limbic system and your Neocortex is the basis of Hypnobirthing. You can check out a host of clinical studies here to get you started on further research and evidence of the science behind Hypnobirthing

You can learn about hypnobirthing by reading about it, or through listening to hypnosis tracks or podcasts. However learning on your own does not give you the added benefits of meeting other local families going through a similar journey nor do you gain additional insights from a qualified and experienced teacher that can adapt to your specific pregnancy and birth

Yes Yes Yes! If you are having an elected caesarean or birth unfolds into an unplanned caesarean then Hypnobirthing will really come into its own. A caesarean can be a really positive and magical experience if you have the right tools at hand to make that happen.

Hypnobirthing is not inherently dangerous. In fact, many women find it to be a valuable tool for managing pain and anxiety during childbirth. Hypnobirthing techniques typically involve relaxation, visualization, and breathing exercises to promote a calm and positive birthing experience. Hypnobirthing also advocates for informed choice when embracing or declining medical intervention. Ensuring that you are well aware of all of the risks and benefits of support so you can feel empowered to make a choice that is right for your care

All of our Hypnobirthing programmes give the full benefit of antenatal birth education while providing added Hypnobirthing tools and techniques. It is an extremely comprehensive birth preparation course, so you don’t need to buy any other book or attend any other kind of class to achieve the birth you desire. You may wish to regularly attend our pregnancy relaxation classes to commit to time to practice some of the techniques and to connect with your body and your baby Find out more about what is covered in a full course here

For Hypnobirthing to be truly effective the birthing person needs to feel supported by someone they trust and that will advocate for their wishes. This allows them to fully immerse themselves into the birthing experience. Lots of the pain relieving techniques also require the help from dad or the birthing partner. Therefore, I believe it is important that they are as involved as they can be during the course so that they can best support during the birth

Absolutely, I would argue that it is even more important in high risk pregnancies because you will be faced with more challenges to navigate. Hypnobirthing emphasises the feeling of control and the loss of fear. In high risk pregnancies there is naturally going to be more fear and more unknowns therefore it is really important to understand your options, learn how to make informed decisions and stay empowered and in the driving seat of your own birth. Always discuss your circumstance with me as I can make sure that I tailor information around your needs. If you would prefer to have a more tailored and private experience, you could consider a private hypnobirthing course which is tailored entirely to you and held privately in your own home

Hypnobirthing teaches you everything you need to know about intervention and your rights. I dedicate an entire session to it in fact. Most importantly I teach how to have a really positive experience of embracing intervention. Studies show that what actually happens in births matters less than how we feel about what happened, so I prepare you to feel confident about making decisions about interventions and managing them too.

Honestly you can start anytime. Most people start hypnobirthing classes anytime following your 20-week scan and many women start between 28-32 weeks so they have plenty of time to get into a great mindset and practice the techniques.

Hypnobirthing promotes deep relaxation and the production Oxytocin, the hormone that triggers your uterus to contract. When being induced with an IV drip, it is Synthetic Oxytocin that is used. Therefore before reaching the stage of medical induction, Hypnobirthing can be used to increase your naturally produced Oxytocin to support the progression of labour.

Maybe. Maybe not. But more importantly, this should not be the goal. How we perceive pain is entirely subjective and Hypnobirthing aims to help people reframe pain thus experiencing the sensations differently to say, stubbing a toe which is indeed painful. The primary cause of pain in Birth is your uterus not getting enough blood and oxygen to work as it should. If you don't believe me, hold your hand in the air for 60 seconds and pulse. When the blood and oxygen is not travelling to your hand, a perfectly ordinary function that your hand is designed to do, now hurts. Hypnobirthing will teach you the techniques to ensure your uterus can do what it is designed to do, with ease. which in turn will result in a more comfortable birth, but I would never ever say you'll have a pain free birth. (and if anyone tells you otherwise, run a mile)

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I provide tailored and flexible support to families, helping make the transition into parenthood smoother and more enjoyable. My role is adaptable to your needs, and some of the ways I can assist include: Emotional and physical support for parents during the postpartum period Looking after babies while parents rest, sleep, work, or take time for themselves Taking babies for walks in a pram or sling, or staying at home if preferred Assisting with baby care, including bathing, dressing, and general nurturing Helping with light household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and tidying Preparing meals for the whole family using ingredients available at home Running errands, including grocery shopping Offering a ‘night nanny’ service to provide overnight support Home organization assistance, such as decluttering and reorganizing spaces Providing any additional support to ease the transition into parenthood Pricing: From £45 per hour (minimum session time: 3 hours). For night nanny services, pricing varies based on duration and frequency—please contact me for details.

Reduce fear, ease tension, and approach birth with confidence. Hypnobirthing techniques are proven to lower stress hormones and increase endorphins, helping you feel more in control and even shortening labour. Choose a Group, giving you the opportunity to meet new friends or private session for total tailoring Click here for "what is covered in a full Antenetal and Hypnobirthing course"

As part of my Doula support, all clients are offered the use of tailored aromatherapy blends during labour and throughout our antenatal sessions. Occasionally, some families choose to book an additional 1-hour aromatherapy session with me during their due period (between 37–42 weeks). This might be just right for you if: You’re feeling pressure around medical intervention and want to explore more natural ways to encourage labor. You’ve had a stressful time and would benefit from a personalised session to release tension, anxiety, or overwhelm. You're facing a big decision and would like to clear your mind, reflect, and find clarity to make the choice that feels right for you. These sessions combine massage, breathwork, and visualisation, alongside carefully selected essential oils, to support your body and mind in a gentle, nurturing way.

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Increase comfort, reduce pain, and support a smoother labour by learning simple but powerful movements that create space for your baby. Research shows that good alignment can encourage optimal positioning, reducing the risk of interventions and making birth more efficient. Enjoy an additional face to face 60 minute session where i will help with shifting babies position, releasing your pelvic floor and aligning your pelvis *note that during labor, if indicated, I will support using Biomechanics as standard, this is an additional, pre labor session to support baby into a good position

Carrot Fertility offers coverage for various services that I provide, including: Prenatal Doula Support Guidance on birth plans and preferences Emotional preparation for labour In-home or virtual visits during pregnancy Birth Doula Support Continuous support during labour and delivery Comfort techniques, advocacy, and reassurance Reduced likelihood of medical interventions Postnatal Doula Support Help with newborn care and breastfeeding Emotional and physical recovery support Assistance in adjusting to parenthood

Simply send me a text or email, or give me a call to check availability. I provide an online or in person free consultation to see if we are a good fit. If you decide to go ahead, we can confirm dates and I will send you an invoice for your chosen services and you can send this straight to carrot for reimbursement. 07514085590 info@your-birth-story.com

Carrot Fertility allows you to select your own doula, but they must meet Carrot’s guidelines. I am an approved doula and experienced in working with Carrot-covered clients.

I have various packages available from antenatal education and birth planning, to birth doula coverage and postnatal support, depending on your needs I will provide a quote that is covered by Carrot insurance

Using Carrot Fertility insurance for doula support requires following a few steps: Check Your Coverage Contact your Carrot Fertility representative to confirm what doula services are included in your plan. Coverage may vary, so it’s important to understand your benefits. Contact me and request what services you require You can book my services and I will provide an itemized invoice. Most Carrot Fertility plans work on a reimbursement model, meaning you pay upfront and claim the costs back by submitting receipts and necessary paperwork.

Flexible, responsive care—just when you need it most. There’s no minimum booking and no deposit required. Whether you’d like just a few hours of support or more regular visits, we’ll work together to find a rhythm that suits your needs. My hourly rate includes travel within 20 miles of RG7 (please note: any parking charges would be additional, if applicable). We can start with an estimate of how many hours you might like, and then take it week by week—gently adjusting as your needs (and baby!) evolve. Also included: 💬 A private WhatsApp group for easy communication—a safe space to ask questions, share thoughts, and stay connected throughout our time together Investment: £45 per Hour

Gentle nurturing postnatal care This package is carefully designed for those who want to feel nurtured and held in the tender days and weeks that follow birth. What’s included: ✨ 12 hours of postnatal support – to be used in a way that works for you Your postnatal hours are flexible. You might choose to: – Spend 3 hours antenatally on postnatal planning, with 9hours saved for after birth – Or hold on to all 12 hours for those early postnatal days Postnatal Support Once baby arrives, I’ll be by your side—whether it’s helping you settle into feeding, holding space for your emotions, preparing nourishing food, or simply offering calm company while you rest. However it looks, this is time just for you, to be nurtured as you nurture. Also included: 💬 A private WhatsApp group for easy communication—a safe space to ask questions, share thoughts, and stay connected throughout our time together 🚗 Travel included (parking charges may apply, if applicable) Investment from: £480

Because there’s so much no one tells you... This session is a warm, open-hearted space to explore all the bits of pregnancy and postnatal life that don’t often get spoken about—but really should. Held privately in your home or in my peaceful homebirth space, we go beyond the basics of traditional antenatal classes. Together, we explore your mental wellbeing, your partner’s emotional journey, and the often-overlooked pieces of planning for life after birth. At the heart of our three-hour session is the RECOVER framework—a gentle guide to help you prepare for a nourishing, supported fourth trimester: R – Rest and physical recovery E – Emotional resilience C – Cat naps (because sleep looks different now) O – Organising life with a newborn V – Visitors, boundaries, and protecting your space E – Eating well for you and your baby R – Relationship dynamics and communication We’ll work through each part together, creating a postnatal plan that feels right for you. If you’d like, we can also talk about baby care—things like feeding, newborn development, bathing, nappy changing, and all those little practical things that can feel big in the moment. Investment from: £120

A comprehensive blend of birth preparation and nurturing postnatal care This package is thoughtfully designed for those who want to feel grounded and prepared for birth—and also have steady, loving support in place for the tender days and weeks that follow. Together, we’ll create space to explore your hopes for birth, build confidence, and plan for a supported postnatal experience that honours your unique journey into parenthood. What’s included: ✨ 5 hours of antenatal birth preparation ✨ 15 hours of postnatal support – to be used in a way that works for you Your postnatal hours are flexible. You might choose to: – Spend 3 hours antenatally on postnatal planning, with 12 hours saved for after birth – Or hold on to all 15 hours for those early postnatal days Antenatal Preparation In our time together, I’ll gently guide you and your birth partner toward the birth you deserve. We'll explore your options, build a birth plan that reflects your values, and equip you both with the knowledge and tools to feel informed, calm, and empowered—whatever path your birth takes. Postnatal Support Once baby arrives, I’ll be by your side—whether it’s helping you settle into feeding, holding space for your emotions, preparing nourishing food, or simply offering calm company while you rest. However it looks, this is time just for you, to be nurtured as you nurture. Also included: 💬 A private WhatsApp group for easy communication—a safe space to ask questions, share thoughts, and stay connected throughout our time together 🚗 Travel included (parking charges may apply, if applicable) Investment from: £740