Doula
Support
As a doula I can offer support throughout your pregnancy and birth in a few different ways. Below are a few suggestions on how we can work together. If you don’t see something that suits your needs, then please get in touch to talk through how I could support you.
WHAT DOULA SERVICES I OFFER
Birth Doula Support
I offer birth support, tailored to your individual needs, values, and birth preferences. I support all birth choices from freebirth to planned caesarean, homebirth to hospital birth, and bring experience in supporting twin pregnancies and births.
At the core of my work is a profound respect for your innate wisdom. I trust that you instinctively know what is right for you and your baby. My role is to provide steadfast, discreet support; a calm, grounded presence combined with attentive physical and emotional care. I hold space with quiet confidence, protecting your autonomy and ensuring you feel secure, respected, and deeply supported throughout.
My full birth doula package includes comprehensive prenatal preparation, continuous birth support and a check in postnatally.
What's included in my birth doula package?
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Three prenatal preparation and planning in person meetings.
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4 weeks on call usually from 38-42 weeks gestation.
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Birth support from when you request my presence until baby is a few hours old.
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One initial postnatal settling in visit.
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One postnatal debrief visit.
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Continuous support via calls, text or whatsapp as needed or just to keep in touch from when you book until baby arrives and for 2 weeks after.
Prenatal Preparation &
Support
I offer in person birth preparation and support in a few ways.
Firstly, a full birth preparation course so new parents to be feel fully informed and prepared for birth. This isn’t a standard birth education package but is tailored to your individual needs so you can get the information you need to make positive choices for your birth. This is provided over 3 sessions.
I also offer an Express Birth Partner Preparation session for those with less time or for those second or third time parents just looking for a refresher. This 2hr session will cover the birth essentials so you and your birth partner can quickly prepare ahead of the big day.
If birth preparation is not what you need then a prenatal support may be more appropriate. During these sessions I hold space where you can work through emotions and difficulties related to a previous birth experience, talk through any concerns in your current pregnancy and to explore different options and pathways of care for your pregnancy and birth so you feel heard and can begin to find a way forward.
The number of session is tailored to your needs and each session lasts 2hrs.
Birth Preparation & Postnatal Support
Combining my experience as a midwife, doula and mother, I offer a comprehensive birth preparation and postnatal support package for families who don’t require my presence at the birth, but want to feel informed, confident and fully prepared for the experience. Together, we’ll explore your birth preferences, prepare you and your birth partner for the practical and emotional aspects of labour and birth, and equip you with tools and knowledge to help you feel calm, confident and empowered.
My support doesn’t stop when your baby arrives. I provide nurturing, practical and emotional support in the immediate postnatal period, helping you navigate those precious and sometimes overwhelming early days with your newborn.
What's included in my pre & postnatal doula package?
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Three prenatal preparation and planning meetings to get you ready for the birth.
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One prenatal preparing for Postpartum session.
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One initial postpartum settling in visit.
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One postnatal debrief visit.
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Continuous support via calls, text or whatsapp as needed or just to keep in touch from when you book until baby arrives and for 2 weeks after.
Frequently asked questions
Kind words from clients
Having Ashley as my doula transformed my experience of twin birth. I felt supported every step of the way. She provided the 'with woman' philosophy that is lacking in NHS care as she travelled the journey of twin pregnancy by my side through antenatal sessions, telephone and text. The emotional and physical support I received made a real difference to my pregnancy and birth. I would not hesitate to recommend Ashley to other mums and cannot thank her enough for being with us when our babies arrived into the world. The postnatal care and communication was amazing too as we were able to discuss and debrief events and feelings with the help of Ashley's knowledge and wisdom
HOLLY S
