Cambridgeshire Doula services
Providing Doula services for Cambridge, Huntingdon, Peterborough, the Fens and west Norfolk too.
I am a graduate of Developing Doula’s, Doula preparation course, completed in 2019 a member of Doula UK and Cambs Doulas too.
I live in the Fenland town of Ramsey, which is pretty central in Cambridgeshire, I therefore can happily offer care to most of the county and often beyond into Norfolk, Lincolnshire and Bedfordshire too.
What can a Doula do for me?
In what can be an intense time in our lives, with such a steep learning curve as we not only learn about our babies but also so much about ourselves and our partners too: I love to be your sounding board, your go-to cushion for a yell or a cuddle. Your window and filter onto a world of research and knowledge that lurks everywhere around us from the moment we step foot on our parenting story board.
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I will not bound in and fix things for you, instead my intention is always to be there to help and support you to plan for your birth your way, I will also help your partner to find their role in birth and then be there to support them in supporting you.
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If you think that I may be the Doula for you please take a look at the information below. Choose from one of these 3 packages, or together we can design one that is just for you...
1. Doula support without the cherry
​Antenatal doula package, including:
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3 visits to meet you and your partner in your home or at antenatal appointments
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Full birth prep + Hypnobirthing course in your own home
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Unlimited: Video calls, Whatsapp support, information searches & informational support.
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6 weeks postnatal Whatsapp support
£950
Alternatively you may be interested in my Virtual Doula package - £600
2. Birth Doula Support
​Antenatal + birth support, including:
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Unlimited visits to meet you and your partner in your home or at antenatal appointments
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4 weeks on call + attendance at your birth
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Full birth prep + Hypnobirthing course in your own home
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Birth Pool + Birth Sling hire
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Unlimited: Video calls, Whatsapp support, information searches & informational support.
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1x Postnatal Visit
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6 weeks postnatal Whatsapp support
£1650
3. Wrap around Doula Support
​Antenatal + birth + breastfeeding support + photography, including:
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Unlimited visits to meet you and your partner in your home or at antenatal appointments
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4 weeks on call + attendance at your birth
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Full birth prep + Hypnobirthing course in your own home
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Birth Pool + Birth Sling hire
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Antenatal appointment with a breastfeeding counsellor
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Postnatal appointment with a breastfeeding counsellor
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Unlimited: Video calls, Whatsapp support, information searches & informational support.
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Birth Photography
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6 weeks postnatal Whatsapp support
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2x Postnatal Visits
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1st appointment with an osteopath (antenatal, postnatal or baby)
£2150
All of my clients will also receive £20 off an initial feeding consultation with Sarah Oakley IBCLC
Birth Doula Support
I believe in offering women and birthing people, their partner and their families informational, emotional and practical support during their journey through their pregnancy and well into parenthood should they want me to.
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My aim is to travel with you along the way, signposting you to information and services in your area whilst being you and your family’s emotional and often physical support too, the whole way.
Birth Pool and The Birth Sling hire is also included for every one of my clients if they want it.
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Antenatal Preparation & Hypnobirthing
I offer bespoke Birth Prep & Hypnobirthing, included as standard all of my packages. You will both have the opportunity to learn about the physiology of birth and importantly your rights and the choices available to you is incredibly important in this time.
I also believe in the power of the mind body connection which is truly enhanced to it’s best with Hynobirthing techniques.
My Birth Prep In A Box birth preparation & Hypnobirthing course covers all of this and so much more!
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Doula support without the cherry
I also acknowledge that some families are looking for a little more than an antenatal/Hypnobirthing teacher and a little less than a full birth doula.
(and perhaps some are looking for a birth doula but have a smaller budget in mind)
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This is why I have added a 'doula without the cherry' package to my offerings - I believe that my antenatal support/offerings are the core of what I have to offer, they are what brings the most value to you as a family preparing for birth - they are the flour, the butter, the eggs and the sugar in your cake. With measured care, attention and nurturing these ingredients will make a mighty fine cake.
For some, when done properly antenatal doula-ing will leave both you AND your birth partner with all the tools you need to have a splendid birth.
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This is why I believe that having me there at your birth is there cherry on the cake. A lot of people want or need the cherry, and that is just perfect.
But for some, a delicious cake will do just nicely.
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(see also virtual doula if distanced support is what you need)
Stepping things up a bit. This birth package is enhanced to the max.
If you are looking for a doula who can truly envelope you and your partner with loving support and most importantly tool you up to the highest level for birth and postpartum then this is the one for you.
There are many highly valuable extra additions to the package not included in my standard birth package...
Breastfeeding/feeding & Postnatal Prep & Support
When you book an enhanced package you are not only booking me but also Jo Thompson, breastfeeding counsellor and post-partum specialist too.
Read more about Jo on her website here.
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Birth Photography
I believe in the power of preparation first and foremost, but I also believe in the power of reflection. Birth photography is not only a memory box for your and your family, it is also a very powerful reflection tool. All images are date and time stamped to help you tread your way back through your story when you are ready.
- Please note I do not use a flash for birth photography, I believe this is important.
Osteopathy
An initial consultation/treatment with Jenna Dockerill at The Waterside Practice is also included in this enhanced package - you have the option to choose whether to book this appointment antenatally, postnatally for yourself or postnatally for baby.
Postnatal Support
I will visit you after the baby is born not once but twice with this package. I will look forward to properly meeting your baby and talking through your birth experience with you over a cup of tea.
I will also be available during the weeks after the birth for Whatsapp support - Whether you need some practical baby care tips or an open, listening ear, I will be there for both you and your partner.
Wrap around Birth Doula Support
What’s next?
If you would like more information or just an informal chat please get in touch now and I’ll be back in touch very soon with some information and we can organise a meet up.