Postnatal Doula Support

What is a Postnatal Doula?

Postnatal doulas support families through the early days, weeks and months following the birth of their baby — a time often referred to as the fourth trimester. We nurture new parents with non-judgemental emotional, practical and informational support, offering a calm and reassuring presence and gentle encouragement as you find your own way.

Bringing a new baby home is such a precious and special time, but it can also feel challenging and overwhelming. In today’s world, the traditional ‘village’ that once surrounded and supported new parents is often no longer there. Yet this is exactly the time when parents can benefit most from being cared for, nurtured and supported.

A postnatal doula can be part of that village — providing a safe, supportive space to navigate the many emotions and challenges of new parenthood. Whether you need practical help, a listening ear, reassurance or simply someone to remind you that you’re doing brilliantly, a postnatal doula is there to support you and your family towards a more positive and confident postnatal experience.

My Approach

As your postnatal doula, my goal is to give you the time, space and energy to focus on what matters most — bonding with your baby, healing and recovering from birth, and finding your feet as a new family.

I want you to feel confident in trusting your instincts and making choices that feel right for you and your family. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to parenthood, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Every family is different, and I’m passionate about providing care that reflects your individual choices and needs. We will work together to create a support package that is flexible and personal to you.

While much of my work with families takes place during the first three months after birth, I also support families with older babies. Becoming a parent is a lifelong transition, and I strongly believe that support should be available whenever you need it, for as long as you need it.

I’m based in Berkhamsted and Tring and work with families across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and North London.

Please get in touch to discuss your needs, my availability and pricing.

My Support

Care for your baby while you take time to rest, sleep or take a shower

Support your feeding choices - breastfeeding, formula feeding, bottle or expressing

Offer a non-judgemental listening ear, a hug, or a cup of tea (and cake!) to support you emotionally

Help you understand normal newborn behaviour and your baby's cues and needs

Take care of siblings, or your baby so you can spend time with older siblings

Share evidenced-based information so you can make informed choices and decisions

Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for you and your family

Offer you time and space to listen to your birth story

Help around the house with light housework such as laundry

Accompany you to appointments or on outings

Support other family members, so they are best able to support you

Direct you to specialised support and local services where needed

Support and guide you in caring for your baby practically, such as nappy changes, bathing, baby wearing

Get in Touch

Claire has become an extension of our family. Over the past two years she has consistently supported us on a regular basis and I really don't know what we'd have done without her. She proactively looks for ways to help for every minute she is with us. She has cooked, tidied, done washing and gone shopping for us. We had a bit of a rocky start and Claire has helped me to overcome many challenges and to find my feet in my role as a mother. Doulas like Claire are the modern solution to the missing village. Aside from her knowledge, work ethic and clear passion to support new mothers, the thing that makes Claire unique is who she is - her kind nature and empathetic approach bring a really lovely energy into your home, which I think is really important round little ones. We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Claire as a postnatal doula - in fact we'd go so far as to say that it would be the best possible decision you could make to help your life postpartum.

Postnatal Client, Hertfordshire