It is important to understand what the mother is feeling and to ensure that they are supported physically and emotionally, a Doula is trained to empower this. Women can feel apprehensive in labour, and can lose sight of the goal they want to achieve, a Doula is there to act as a intermediary between mother/father and hospital staff.

The support I offer is labour and birth: this involves 2 antenatal/2 postnatal visits, continuous support throughout labour until after the birth (however long it takes) and unlimited telephone calls to ensure adequate support.

I AM NOT TRAINED TO MAKE MEDICAL DECISIONS BUT AM THE MOTHERS SUPPORT IN WHATEVER SITUATION SHE WANTS.

About me:
I'm originally from Stockport, but moved to Chesterfield the day after giving birth to my first child, William. 3 Years after I then had my second child Mae. I was extremely lucky that my husband, Tim is a very hands on dad and was there after the birth of my children to look after them and me. He was my doula and without him, family and friends I would still be in my nighty! I became interested in becoming a Doula as I realised that not everyone has someone, and even if they do they just need that extra support.

Benefits of having a Doula:

There has been lots of research that has shown that having a Doula present at birth can:

Shorten first time labour by an average of 2 hours.

Decrease need for oxytocin to speed up labour.

Deliveries by forceps reduced by 40%.

Decrease the chance of caesarean section by 50%.

Request for epidural reduced by 60%.

*** As I am only training my fee is £100