The arrival of a new baby is an exciting time, but it can also be very overwhelming. New parents often have questions and are trying to navigate life with a new baby while their bodies are also recovering from birth. Is it normal for my body to feel like this? Is feeding supposed to be so complicated? How do I soothe my baby and help them sleep? Trying to decide what feels right for you can be very confusing if you are hearing conflicting opinions from everyone around you.

A postpartum doula supports your family as you navigate these questions and various opinions with nonjudgmental, evidence-based information and hands-on support that suits your parenting style. My mission is to help take some of the stress out of early parenting!

As a postpartum doula, I assist with:

Feeding: I have experience assisting families with breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and combination feeding. I will support you with whichever choice feels right for you.

Sleeping: I help new parents create healthy sleep habits which are developmentally appropriate for their baby. I am available for both overnight care and daytime hours so parents are not battling with sleep deprivation during those early days.
Physical and Emotional Care: I specialise in newborn care and help with all of the most common questions new parents may have. I also prioritise your postnatal recovery, both physical and emotional, so you can rest and maintain self-care after baby arrives.
Sibling Adjustment: Parents may often worry about how older children will adjust when a new baby is introduced to their family. This is very normal and a postpartum doula can help with this transition by ensuring siblings feel involved, loved and looked after.
Meal Prep and Planning: New mums often put their own nutritional needs to the side following birth. I am more than happy to prepare snacks, meals, stop into the shop or assist with larger meal planning.
Household Tasks: I am ready to maintain household tasks including laundry, dishes, and basic cleaning so you can bond with your baby and enjoy all of those new baby snuggles!
Referrals: I have created great connections with service providers and resources within our community which I can refer you to if and when needed.