my services

You need to feel safely held both emotionally and physically throughout your perinatal year.

Whether this is your first baby or you're welcoming more children into your family, I'm a gentle witness and upholder of birthing women and people's power and peace — holding space for connection, trust, and intuitive knowing in a world that too often undermines it.

I support all birth choices, what's important to me is that you are the person in charge. I don’t insert myself into your birth; I walk alongside you, lighting the way.

I might be the doula for you if:

You want soulful support and calm guidance without being overwhelmed with information
You don’t want to hand your birth experience over to a wider system, without mindful consideration
You're a first-time mother or parent seeking both emotional depth and practical clarity
You've been labelled “high-risk” but want reassurance to trust your instincts and time to choose
Your previous birth experience left you feeling that this time things have to go differently

It's so important you feel you've chosen the right doula for you, it's all about personal connection, so I offer a free 30 minute discovery call for a no-pressure chat, to see if we are aligned with each other.

You can see how some of my previous clients felt about my support down here!

the perinatal year

£2,750

My highest level of support. From as soon as you book, until 12 weeks postpartum, I'm here for you. You need to feel heard, held, calm and confident, not just in pregnancy and birth, but postnatally too - this offering provides just that.

Included;

4 x Comprehensive, intuition-led yet practical antenatal sessions together in your home
Tailored-to-you birth education, mindset tools and hypno-birthing techniques will help you tune into your innate wisdom, believe in your body's ability and reinforce your power and right to make informed decisions, as well as support Dads/birth partners to own their supporting, advocacy role with pride
A relaxed catch up around your EDD allows us to regroup and ensure you feel strong and convicted in your preferences, and oh-so excited to meet your little one. We will have had time to get to know each other well, so that I'm a reassuring, welcome presence in your birth space
On call from 10 days before your EDD until you give birth
Continuous WhatsApp/scheduled support between sessions, from booking until 12 weeks postpartum
Use of my birth pool if planning a home birth, subject to availability - I have this Birth Pool in a Box Eco Mini in white
A total of 6 x 3hr postnatal visits for emotional integration, to provide any additional support you might need; I could help tidy up, prepare some meals, hold your baby while you have a shower or get some rest, or simply hold space for you to feel however you're feeling, all supporting your recovery and adjustment to parenthood
Additional postnatal hours can be booked subject to availability

enhanced birth support

£2,250

The above package, without the continued postnatal sessions. This level of 1-1 time and birth preparation is ideal if you are first time parents, for anybody feeling they'd like a deeper level of emotional support or perhaps you've had a difficult experience of birth previously.

Included;

4 x Comprehensive antenatal sessions together in your home
Tailored-to-you birth education, mindset tools and hypno-birthing techniques will help you tune into your innate wisdom, believe in your body's ability and reinforce your power and right to make informed decisions, as well as support Dads/birth partners to own their supporting, advocacy role with pride.
A relaxed catch up around your EDD allows us to regroup and ensure you feel strong and convicted in your preferences, and oh-so excited to meet your little one. We will have had time to get to know each other well, so that I'm a reassuring presence in your birth space.
On call from 10 days before your EDD until you give birth
Continuous WhatsApp/scheduled phone support between sessions, from booking until 6 weeks postpartum.
Use of my birth pool if planning a home birth, subject to availability - I have this Birth Pool in a Box Eco Mini in white
One postnatal visit (ideally in the first 14 days) to see you again, gently talk through your birth experience and provide any additional support you might need
Additional postnatal hours can be booked subject to availability.

essential birth support

£1,750

This package is ideal if we've worked together before, you have done in-depth birth preparation previously or you don't feel you need such a high level of antenatal support.

I'll be there alongside you during your labour & birth, so I want to understand your personal birth preferences inside out and for us to feel like a confident and familiar team. You feeling empowered, safe and supported is my priority.

This package includes;

2 x Detailed antenatal sessions in your home, with the content guided by what feels most important to you
My familiar support and advocacy at your birth
A relaxed catch up around your EDD allows us to regroup and ensure you feel strong and convicted in your preferences, and oh-so excited to meet your little one
On call from 10 days before your EDD until you give birth
Whatsapp/scheduled phone support from 26 weeks until 2 weeks postpartum
A postnatal visit (ideally in the first 14 days) to see you again, gently talk through your birth experience and provide any additional hands on support you might need
Additional postnatal hours can be booked subject to availability

If the cost of my birth support is truly out of reach for you, please do let me know on your contact form. I offer two Essential birth packages per year at a reduced rate.

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Service 1

virtual Birth support

£995
Me in your pocket!

3 x antenatal sessions via Zoom to get to know each other, support your individual needs and help you feel prepared and empowered about your birth (please scroll down to my 'antenatal education' section for details of what we'll cover), plus one additional, relaxed catch up around your estimated due date to cover any additional questions or feelings and get you feeling really excited to welcome your babe
Text or scheduled phone support between sessions from 26 weeks until 2 weeks after the birth for reassurance in the early days
A birth plan template that we'll complete together, so that everyone knows it back to front
My calm and familiar voice at the end of the phone if you or your birth partner feel you need it during labour. I'll be available to take your call any time, from 10 days before your EDD until you give birth.

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Service 2

Postnatal support

£90 per visit

Too often an afterthought with birth prep, the oh-so-important fourth trimester, with all it's own highs and lows, joys and challenges as you navigate your physical and emotional transition to motherhood, your breastfeeding journey, sleep adjustments and baby care. Let me be a reassuring and practical guide through the fog, helping you to protect the time to rest and bond, reminding you how beautifully you are doing every step of the way, just in case you forget.

Postnatal visits last around 3 hours each (the first one ideally in the first 14 days) to provide emotional and/or hands on support; I could wash up, fold some laundry, help with any feeding concerns, hold the baby while you have a shower or get some much needed rest, or simply hold space for you to talk about however you're feeling.
My postnatal support includes one antenatal visit to ensure I'm a familiar face and to help plan for the type of support you'd like.

If you'd like to purchase postnatal support as a gift for some new parents in your life, I can create a personalised voucher for you.

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Service 3

1-1 antenatal education

£375

3 x 2hr tailored sessions online or in the comfort of your own home to fully support you in feeling prepared and empowered about your pregnancy & birth. I ask that birth partners are always present too. My sessions are completely tailored to you, so the content will naturally vary based on what's relevant to your circumstances, but we will cover the following;

Plenty of time to talk through your feelings, values and/or fears (birth partners' too)
Clear education about birth and breastfeeding physiology with some visual aids
Guided mindset techniques that you can practice between sessions
Breath work techniques to relax and regulate you through pregnancy, then anchor and steady you through labour
A birth plan detailing what's important to you for any eventuality
Up-to-date, evidence based information to help you make the decisions that feel right for you
Guidance with navigating the current maternity system, with a focus on advocacy and autonomy
What to expect postpartum, breastfeeding preparation and some simple recipes and resources to support your physical and emotional recovery
Includes support via Whatsapp between sessions for any questions you might have

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Service 4

Hospital Birth Client, Warwick

"My birth didn’t go exactly to my plan but I felt very equipped to handle this and make the choices and decisions needed for me and my baby, and with the unwavering support of my husband and Sofia I was able to bring my daughter earthside in a calm and positive way which left me feeling nothing but pride in how I had handled every step. We would love to have more children in the future and I’ve no doubt that we will be reaching out to Sofia again to have her by our side once more. Thank you Sof from the bottom of my heart!"

HBAC Client, Bicester

"Sofia's support before, during and after my birth was invaluable. She helped build up my confidence to achieve the birth I wanted, providing evidence based information, reassurance, emotional support and her calming presence.
I am so glad we chose Sofia to accompany us for this pregnancy and birth and only regret I didn't have her by my side for my first birth."

Home Birth Client, Wallingford

"Sofia provided practical advice in navigating maternity services and evidence behind certain interventions/ medical advice to help us make the best decisions for us. She made us so much more confident and prepared us in the best possible way going into birth and we were able to have the most amazing home birth experience that we will look back on and smile for the rest of our lives. We couldn’t recommend Sofia enough."

more info

As you're here, you're probably already aware that hiring a doula is a positive investment for you and your family. But how positive?

Several studies have highlighted the following benefits of continual support in pregnancy, birth & postpartum, and I love to share them because it's quite incredible what feeling safe and supported, with someone familiar in your corner, can do to help physiological birth unfold well;

- 12% increase in the likelihood of spontaneous labour

- shorter labour duration by an average of 41 minutes

- up to 60% reduction in epidural requests

- up to 40% reduction in instrumental birth

- up 40% reduction in use of synthetic oxytocin

- up to 50% reduction in caesarean birth

- overall improved satisfaction and feeling of autonomy in the birth experience

- higher 5 minute APGAR scores for babies

- 14% reduction in the risk of babies being admitted to NICU, and shorter stays for those who are

- improved breastfeeding success rates

- improved experiences of early bonding and parent confidence

- shorter birth recovery time

- reduced rates of postnatal depression

...and there have been no reported downsides.

In an ideal world, yes. However, with the strain on NHS maternity care and staffing shortages, even the very best Midwives working in the system struggle to provide true individualised care due to time constraints and heavy pressure to conform to NICE guidelines and hospital policy, which are not always evidence based or individualised.

Your doula works for YOU, not the NHS, so I am here to make sure you have all the time, information and evidence that you need to keep you front and centre in your pregnancy and birth experience, feeling confident and empowered.

Of course, nothing is guaranteed with birth (or indeed life!) but we can stack the odds in your favour to have the experience that you really want. It's more important than ever to prepare yourself well antenatally. Each baby is only born once!

Yes. I'll support whatever feels right for you. You have a legal right to freebirth if that is your choice and I can make sure you understand your birth rights and legal obligations. It is also your responsibility.

You also have the option of hiring an independent midwife if you'd like midwifery care outside of the NHS guidelines.

My role as your doula is entirely non clinical, it is simply to walk alongside you, hold space and help to facilitate what feels safest and most comfortable for you. That in itself supports the physiology of birth.

I am fully accredited, having completed my comprehensive training with The Original Birth Connection in Sept '24. The OBC's Full Spectrum Doula Course encompassed the following areas, so I'm fully equipped to understand and support with:

- Physiological Birth

- Home Birth

- Caesarean Birth

- Cultural Safety & Advocacy

- LGBTQIA+ Competency

- Trauma Informed Care

- Natural Forms of Pain Management & Breath Work

- Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding and recognising when/where to signpost for further support

- Postpartum Recovery

- Navigating the current maternity system's guidelines and policies

'Birthing Biomechanics' - A two day course with Shellie Poulter - completed Oct '24

'MIND' - A 9 module birth mindset program, with Carmen Rocha & Emma Armstrong - completed Oct '24

I am also part of a wonderful community of doulas, both locally and countrywide, and have access to a wealth of resources and research, so you can be sure that if I don't have the information you need off the top of my head, I will find it for you.

BIRTH SUPPORT

my services

My highest level of support. From as soon as you book, until 12 weeks postpartum, I'm here for you. You need to feel heard, held, calm and confident, not just in pregnancy and birth, but postnatally too - this offering provides just that.

Included;

virtual Birth support

£995
Me in your pocket!

1-1 antenatal education

Plenty of time to talk through your feelings, values and/or fears (birth partners' too)

Clear education about birth and breastfeeding physiology with some visual aids

Guided mindset techniques that you can practice between sessions

Breath work techniques to relax and regulate you through pregnancy, then anchor and steady you through labour

A birth plan detailing what's important to you for any eventuality

Up-to-date, evidence based information to help you make the decisions that feel right for you

Guidance with navigating the current maternity system, with a focus on advocacy and autonomy

What to expect postpartum, breastfeeding preparation and some simple recipes and resources to support your physical and emotional recovery

Includes support via Whatsapp between sessions for any questions you might have

more info

Is there evidence on doula support?

Can't my midwife give me continuity of care and evidence based information?

How far do you travel for in-person support?

Do you support free birth?

What are your qualifications?

Can I pay in instalments?

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my services

​My highest level of support. From as soon as you book, until 12 weeks postpartum, I'm here for you. You need to feel heard, held, calm and confident, not just in pregnancy and birth, but postnatally too - this offering provides just that. ​

Included;

​

virtual Birth support

£995 Me in your pocket!

1-1 antenatal education

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Plenty of time to talk through your feelings, values and/or fears (birth partners' too)

Clear education about birth and breastfeeding physiology with some visual aids

Guided mindset techniques that you can practice between sessions

Breath work techniques to relax and regulate you through pregnancy, then anchor and steady you through labour

A birth plan detailing what's important to you for any eventuality

Up-to-date, evidence based information to help you make the decisions that feel right for you

Guidance with navigating the current maternity system, with a focus on advocacy and autonomy

What to expect postpartum, breastfeeding preparation and some simple recipes and resources to support your physical and emotional recovery

Includes support via Whatsapp between sessions for any questions you might have

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more info

Is there evidence on doula support?

Can't my midwife give me continuity of care and evidence based information?

How far do you travel for in-person support?

Do you support free birth?

What are your qualifications?

Can I pay in instalments?

Website Template by Birth Your Business

Privacy Policy

My highest level of support. From as soon as you book, until 12 weeks postpartum, I'm here for you. You need to feel heard, held, calm and confident, not just in pregnancy and birth, but postnatally too - this offering provides just that.

£995
Me in your pocket!