Birth Doula Support in West Sussex & Surrey
How you will feel when hiring me as your Birth Doula
Birth doula support that puts you at the centre!
Picture stepping into your birth feeling calm, capable and truly ready, not just wishing for a positive experience, but feeling secure in the knowledge that you’ve prepared for this moment. That you’re surrounded by people who respect and support you. That you’re in control making informed decisions for your baby and your body.
No matter how your birth unfolds, you’ll be able to look back and say with certainty:
“That was mine. I did that. I owned every moment.”
While many approach birth with 'going with the flow', hoping it all works out, you’re choosing something different. You know birth isn’t just something to get through, it’s a profound, life changing experience that deserves to be met with clarity, confidence and care.
You’re not looking for one size fits all advice.
You want to feel grounded and informed as labour begins calm, prepared and sure of yourself.
You want someone in your corner who truly listens, understands your needs and supports you without judgement.
You want to look back on your birth with pride, knowing every choice was made from a place of strength, love and trust in yourself.
What sort of a Birth Doula am I?
I believe that your birth experience is deeply personal and my role is to support you in exactly the way you need, I'm on your team. I don't work for anyone else, I'm not beholden to hospital policies or shifts and as your birth doula, I don't go "off shift." I don't advocate for a certain type of birth, hospital, home, vaginal, or caesarean, I advocate for POSITIVE birth and that looks different for every person. Birth is unpredictable and while you'll see many healthcare professionals along the way, I'll be your constant. I won't make decisions for you or tell you what to do, you don't need any more of that! I trust in your body's wisdom and your ability to bring your baby into the world, while I offer encouragement, comfort measures and support.
Let's make it amazing!
Why employ a Birth Doula?
Every baby and birth is unique, just like your journey into parenthood.
You matter, and so does your birth experience, as you will only have this birth once and this is a story you'll carry with you forever.
Research shows that having a doula by your side can really make a different.
Reduced risk of Caesarean birth † *
Reduced risk of instrumental birth † *
Reduced need for painkillers or epidural during birth † *
Reduced rate of induction of labour † *
Shorter labour †
Increased parental satisfaction with the birth experience †
Increased likelihood of initiating breastfeeding *
Increased likelihood of successfully establishing breastfeeding & breastfeeding at 6 weeks *
Lower incidence of depressive symptomatology †
Improve equity and provide culturally responsive care #
* Brigstocke S. MIDIRS Midwifery Digest, vol 24, no 2, 2014, pp 157-160
Birth Doula Support for You and Your Birth Partner in West Sussex & Surrey
As your birth doula, I don't replace your birth partner, I strengthen your unit.
I work with your partner throughout labour and birth, encouraging their role and presence, while bringing a quiet confidence that supports you both, no matter how your birth unfolds.
Birth can be unpredictable. When plans change, I'm there to explain what's happening, help you process your options, and ensure your choices are heard and respected. Your birth partner no longer has to navigate those moments alone.
I offer reassurance, practical guidance, and a calm presence that allows them to stay fully focused on you and when they need to step out for a moment, you will never be without support.
Together, we support you as a unit. Your partner stays present, informed, and connected not on the side lines.
I had positive pregnancies and hospital births with the knowledge I had at the time. Since then, I have found birth very interesting and I have learned so much through my research, working with professionals, and supporting pregnant people experiencing birth alongside them. Knowledge is power and I fully embrace people’s choice of where they choose to birth their baby. I listen and provide relative research, so you feel informed and empowered when making your birth decisions.
Birth Packages
Birth Support Starts | Antenatal Sessions | On-Call Period | In Person Postnatal Support | Midwife/ Consultant Appointments | Virtual Postnatal Support | Extras | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Enhanced Birth Package | From booking | 5 | 38-42 weeks | 9 hours | 2 | 6 weeks | Gentle touch massage-DoTERRA-ArmaTOUCH | READ MORE |
Essential Birth Doula Package - £1680.00 or 4 monthly payments of £420.00/6 monthly payments of £280.00
Best suited for returning clients or last minute bookings- First time parents, those healing from previous birth trauma, or families experiencing complex pregnancies will benefit from a higher level of support.
Before anything else, I'd love to get to know you and your partner because we're going to be spending a lot of time together. That's why every package begins with an initial meeting, either in person or over a cuppa online before you make your decision.
Continuous support begins from around 27 weeks, you may reach out whenever you need me, no waiting for appointments.
Two two-hour antenatal sessions in your own home will leave you feeling informed, confident and ready. I support your birth, in whatever environment feels right for you.
As your due date nears, we'll also share a relaxed coffee catch-up, sometimes a friendly face is all you need.
From 38 to 42 weeks I'll be on call, ready to come to you at just the right moment. Throughout labour I'll be a calm, familiar presence for both you and your partner, honouring everything we've talked about together.
After your baby arrives, I'll stay for two precious hours, helping you settle, supporting that first feed and simply being there.
We'll then meet one final time for a gentle hour-long postnatal visit, so you have the space to reflect and feel truly heard.
Optional Extras:
Free Birth pool to use if required-The following items need to be purchased by client (Regular Liner, Hose, Thermometer, Water Strainer)
Hypnobirthing Workshop - £150.00
Establishing Breastfeeding Workshop - £150.00
Postnatal Packages
Over Night Support - £300.00 p/n (9pm-6am)
* monthly payment plans available, with last payment to be made before 37 weeks pregnant.
Ready to feel supported as a team? Book a connection call for you both, and get to know me more.
Standard Birth Doula Package - £2100.00 or 4 monthly payments of £525.00/6 monthly payments of £350.00
This package is strongly suggested for first-time parents and/or those seeking support before 27 weeks pregnant.
Before anything else, I'd love to get to know you and your partner because we're going to be spending a lot of time together. That's why every package begins with an initial meeting, either in person or over a cuppa online before you make your decision.
From the moment you hire me, I'm available whenever you need, no waiting for appointments.
Four two-hour antenatal sessions in your own home will leave you feeling informed, confident and ready, covering your birth preferences, feeding choices and postnatal planning. You'll also receive a postnatal workbook to help you and your partner prepare for life with your new baby together.
As your due date nears, we'll share a relaxed coffee catch-up too.
From 38 to 42 weeks I'll be on call, ready to come to you at just the right moment.
Throughout labour I'll be a calm, familiar presence for both you and your partner, honouring everything we've talked about together.
After your baby arrives, I'll stay for two precious hours, helping you settle and supporting that all important first feed.
Postnatally, two three hour in home support sessions within your baby's first four weeks give you six hours of hands-on care when you need it most, plus WhatsApp and voice note support throughout.
We'll also share a final one-hour visit, a gentle space to reflect about your birth and feel truly heard.
Optional Extras:
Free Birth pool to use if required-The following items need to be purchased by client (Regular Liner, Hose, Thermometer, Water Strainer)
Hypnobirthing Workshop - £150.00
Complete Hypnobirthing Course - £350.00
Further Postnatal Support
Over Night Support - £300.00 p/n (9pm-6am)
* monthly payment plans available, with last payment to be made before 37 weeks pregnant.
Ready to feel supported as a team? Book a connection call for you both, and get to know me more.
Enhanced Birth Doula Package - £2520.00 or 4 monthly payment 0f £630.00/6 monthly payments of £420.00
For couples wanting the complete birth doula experience with maximum support, preparation time, continuous presence throughout and AromaTOUCH Massage
Before anything else, I'd love to get to know you and your partner because we're going to be spending a lot of time together. That's why every package begins with an initial meeting, either in person or over a cuppa online before you make your decision.
From the moment you hire me, I'm available whenever you need, no waiting for appointments.
Five two-hour antenatal sessions in your own home will leave you feeling informed, confident and ready, covering your birth preferences, feeding choices and postnatal planning.
I'll also accompany you to two midwife or hospital appointments, so you never have to face those sometimes daunting visits alone.
You'll receive a postnatal workbook to help you and your partner prepare for life with your new baby together, and as your due date nears.
We'll share a relaxed coffee catch-up too.
From 38 to 42 weeks I'll be on call, ready to come to you at just the right moment.
Throughout labour I'll be a calm, familiar presence for both you and your partner, honouring everything we've talked about together.
After your baby arrives, I'll stay for two precious hours, helping you settle and supporting that all important first feed.
Postnatally, three x three hour in home support sessions within your baby's first six weeks give you six hours of hands-on care when you need it most, plus WhatsApp and voice note support throughout.
We'll also share a final one-hour visit, a gentle space to reflect about your birth and feel truly heard.
A deeply relaxing, soft touch AromaTOUCH massage using doTERRA essential oils, designed to gently regulate your nervous system and restore a sense of calm and peace.
Optional Extras:
Free Birth pool to use if required-The following items need to be purchased by client (Regular Liner, Hose, Thermometer, Water Strainer)
Hypnobirthing Workshop - £150.00
Complete Hypnobirthing Course - £350.00
Further Postnatal Support
Over Night Support - £300.00.00 p/n (9pm-6am)
* monthly payment plans available, with last payment to be made before 37 weeks pregnant.
Ready to feel supported as a team? Book a connection call for you both, and get to know me more.
Pocket Doula Package - £850.00 or 2 monthly payments of £425.00/4 monthly payments of £212.50
Designed for expectant families who recognise the benefits of a Doula, but do not need in-person support, antenatally or at their birth.
How does this work? Your support will be in your pocket, guidance and a calming presence is always just a click away.
Initial welcome and intentions call (60 mins).
Unlimited messaging support throughout pregnancy and pre booked phone calls-9am-9pm (I will reply within 24hrs)
2 virtual sessions via Google Meet tailored to your needs. Ideas for these sessions could be:
- Discussing how your hormones support birth / Birth Preference Planning (Scenario A,B & C) / Birth partner session on how to support you / Hospital/Midwife pressures and interventions / Supporting your baby's transition from 'Womb to World'.
Virtual on-call from 38 weeks, 24/7.
Virtual labour and birth support for you and your birth partner.
1 hour Birth Reflections session.
4 weeks virtual postnatal support-9am-9pm (I will reply within 24hrs)
Optional Virtual Extras:
Hypnobirthing Workshop - £90.00
Establishing Breastfeeding Workshop - £90.00
* monthly payment plans available, with last payment to be made before 37 weeks pregnant.
Ready to feel supported as a team? Book a connection call for you both, and get to know me more.
Adding Hypnobirthing to your Tool Kit
Have you ever thought about how a Hypnobirthing Course could support your birth?
When you learn how your brain and body work together during labour, how your hormones support every stage, how your breath becomes your anchor through every surge something shifts. You stop seeing birth as something to endure, and start trusting it as something your body already knows how to do.
Because when fear is replaced with knowledge, everything changes.
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SASH-East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, Surrey
Home Birth Team: The homebirth team midwives will care for you during your pregnancy from the point that you have chosen homebirth as your preference and aim to get to know you well before we are with you during labour. SASH Home Birth Instagram
Birth Centre: Three birth rooms, each with a pool and ensuite facilities.
Delivery Suite: Their delivery suite is staffed by a team of midwives, maternity support workers, obstetricians, neonatologists and anaesthetists, all working in close collaboration to ensure every mother and baby receives care throughout their birth journey.
Planned Caesarean Birth: The Evergreen Midwifery Team is a small team of midwives and nurses who will meet you at your caesarean birth.
As your birth doula, I am welcomed onto all of the consultant led maternity units across Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing and Chichester.
You will find 2 birth pool rooms in the Midwife Led Units at St. Richards Hospital, Chichester and Princess Royal, Haywards Heath.
On all the labour wards, you will find them well-equipped with balls and mats to support an active birth and some rooms have birthing pools. They have full medical, obstetric, neonatal and anaesthetic care available around the clock, so you can focus on your birth experience.
I have worked along side midwives from the UHSussex Home Birth Team and giving birth at home can be a deeply empowering and intimate, allowing you to labour in a familiar environment supported by your birth team and have the comforts of your own space. Without the clinical setting of a hospital, many people find they feel more relaxed and in control, which can have a positive impact on how their labour progresses. You will have the dedicated one-to-one attention of a midwife throughout, and as your doula I can be there alongside you, providing continuous, calm support.
FAQs Asked By Previous Clients:
What exactly does a Birth Doula do?
As your birth doula I would provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support throughout your pregnancy, labour and birth across West Sussex and Surrey. I help you prepare during pregnancy, stay by your side throughout your entire labour (no shift changes), and support you in those first precious hours after birth. I'm there to help you feel calm and informed, supporting both you and your birth partner.
How does a birth doula differ from a Midwife?
Midwives provide medical care. Monitoring you and baby and managing clinical aspects of birth. I provide non-medical support, helping you stay comfortable, supporting your choices and ensuring you feel heard and respected.
Will having a birth doula replace my birth partner role?
I help your partner feel confident and capable by showing them practical ways to support you. They can focus on being emotionally present while I handle the practical support. Many partners say having a doula made them feel they had the confidence to actively get involved, along with comfortably taking a break knowing I was there by your side.
Do you make decisions for me?
As you birth doula my role is to ensure you're informed about your options so YOU can make an informed decision.
What if I go into labour early, before 38 weeks?
Even before your official on call period, I'm contactable and will do everything possible to be there for you. We'll discuss this during our antenatal sessions so you know exactly what to expect.
Do you support home births, hospital births, and birth centre births in West Sussex and Surrey?
Yes! I support all birth environments in West Sussex and Surrey. Whether you're planning a home birth, hospital birth, or birth centre, I'm there for you, supporting you in your chosen environment.
What happens in our private antenatal sessions?
We'll explore your birth preferences and options, discuss pain management techniques, practice positions and breathing, talk through what labour might look like, prepare your birth partner, address any fears or concerns, and create a birth preferences document together. It's completely tailored to what YOUR wishes are.
Do you provide postnatal support as well in West Sussex and Surrey?
All my birth doula packages include support for the 2-3 hours after birth. My Enhanced and Premium Birth Doula Packages include 6-9 hours postnatal support, while you settle in at home. If you'd like additional postnatal support at home, I offer separate postnatal doula packages, which can be arranged.
What if I don't know what kind of birth I want yet?
That's exactly what our antenatal sessions help with! We'll explore all your options together so you can make informed decisions about what feels right for you and which hospitals are in the West Sussex and Surrey area that you could register with and understand the birthing environments they support.
I'm quite private, will having a doula feel intrusive?
I'm there to support you and your birth partner, not intrude. I read the room, respect your space, and provide exactly the level of support you need in each moment. Importantly I know when to step aside when/if you and your partner need time together.