Your questions answered…

As your doula, I offer gentle, continuous support through every layer of your birth experience:

• Physical preparation using birth positions and movement to support your baby’s journey through your pelvis and encourage labor to progress naturally

• A deeper understanding of what’s happening in your body—from the first contractions to meeting your baby—so you can move through birth with knowledge and trust

• Support with informed choices, helping you explore your options and, if you’d like, create a birth preferences plan that reflects your values and wishes

• Presence for your partner, offering an extra pair of hands so they can feel confident and stay emotionally close to you throughout labor

• Emotional grounding, holding space for any fears or uncertainties that arise and gently guiding you back to a place of calm and connection

• Steady companionship, being right there with you through the waves—offering reassurance in the unknown and celebrating every small, powerful moment

• Holistic comfort tools like to help you cope with intensity and stay anchored in your body

You might consider a doula if you want:

• Extra emotional and physical support during pregnancy, birth, or postpartum

• A calm, experienced presence to help you stay grounded and confident

• Guidance with tools like breathwork, movement, or mindfulness

• Someone to hold space for you without judgment, fully focused on your needs

• A consistent companion who centers your voice and helps you make informed choices

First a foremost, the most important aspect of choosing a doula, is the connection you feel with them - that is why it’s helpful to have an introductory call or meeting together.

Questions to consider when meeting your doula: do I feel like I can be myself with them? Do I feel safe and seen?

Of course, a connection develops over time, but in most cases, there is a gut feeling - so your intuition is important here.

What other people have highlighted about my approach to birth:

• My grounded, human, loving approach

• My natural ability to read the energy of the room, and sense what the mother might (or might not) need in that moment

• A big part of being a doula is assessing the right moments to come into action and create a supportive, motivating space or allowing the situation to naturally unfold - whilst being in full presence. My clients have shared that this is something that comes very naturally to me

• For many mothers and birth partners, having a calm and confident person in the birth space can be soothing and beneficial for the energy in the room. I’ve been told by clients that this is something that has made a huge difference for them

As your doula, I equip you with practical knowledge for the birthing process. I also help you to identify emotional aspects that may arise during labour and explore with you how this might find a place in your delivery.

As birth unfolds, I offer physical support through various pain-relief exercises and a lot of comforting touch.

Perhaps most importantly, I provide continuous encouragement during your entire birthing journey. Once you call me to be by your side for your birth I remain present, unwavering in support and championing your decisions.

For those who have a birth that is pre-determined - e.g. due to medical reasons, a doula can be an extremely valuable additional support; to provide emotional support in more challenging moments, provide continuity during hospital staff rotation, and practical support for the mother or birth partner should one of the parents need to go with the baby. If you are limited to a hospital birth, there is so much you can do to personalise this experience still.

I offer 2 different doula packages (see My Doula Packages on this page below) to suit your diverse needs. My most popular doula package is Full Expansion.

• Advanced doula training with BiA (2024)

• Foundational doula training with BiA (2023)

• RYT200 Yoga Teacher (2019)

Yes! My Essential Beginnings doula package offers remote services

• You can find my costs below for the two doula packages under My Doula Packages

• A private yoga class at your home is €50 (ex VAT)

• I love taking pictures with my phone during every birth, but if you have a camera and prefer more high-quality pictures, I also offer this service for €50 (ex VAT). If you’re not satisfied with your photos from the birth, I will happily refund the amount

I compliment the work of your midwife and/or other medical practitioners who might support your birth.

A midwife provides medical care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. A doula offers emotional, physical, and informational support—but does not perform clinical tasks.

I love to empower you to make your own decisions. This approach also encourages a healthy synergy between mother, midfwife/medical professionals and doula.