Wrap Around Support
Continuity of intelligent support and care throughout your pregnancy, birth and postpartum to ensure you can birth autonomously, in your power
“Alex was such a gift to us during the birthing of our fourth son, at home in a pool. In the months before the birth she was there to meet up with and talk through any concerns, which was a great comfort, and she was an invaluable member of our support team during it, working seamlessly with the midwifery team. It was an amazing birth, made the smoother because of Alex's lovely presence and assistance..”
— Sam
Birthing with a doula
birth keeper
Every birth is unique as you are. Whether this is your first pregnancy, or you ninth, having a birth keeper will enable you to feel truly supported in your choices and informed decisions.
I support your right to birth unassisted or with the support of health care professionals and engage with maternity services as much, or as little, as you feel is helpful to you and your pregnancy/ birth.
I will use my knowledge and experience to help you have a positive, physiological birth experience. I do not undertake anything clinical or medical. I provide holistic physical and emotional support, and advocate for your needs and those of your baby.
I will use my extensive experience to support you to birth with confidence. You'll feel reassured that your choices are respected, whether you are birthing for the first time or are seeking something different after a previously difficult birthing journey.
I tend to work primarily with people who have had difficult previous birth experiences and would prefer to have a birth that involves less medical intervention. This process requires that you are willing to trust yourself and your baby..
Although I won’t give medical advice as I’m not a medical professional, I will use my experience and understanding of how birth works to optimise your chances of having a birth without intervention.
In service to your pregnancy and birth
Wrap Around Support
This is the ideal level of support I like to provide for all new parents. If you would like something different to what is listed please get in touch to have a chat.
5 antenatal meetings which will include antenatal education to help you prepare for your birth by ensuring you understand the physiological birth process and are comfortable with your choices, creating your birth plan, use of movement, breath work, aromatherapy, rebozo and massage to aid you throughout labour, biomechanics and optimal birth positioning. Sessions will include planning for your postpartum including support with breastfeeding (if you feel this is something you would like to do).
An on-call period of 10 days before your due date until your baby is born
Access to my library of resources, TENS machine, birth balls, birth pool hire (included it you’d like one)
Support via Whats App or email within standard working hours (8am-8pm)
Support for the duration of your labour and birth and remaining with you after the birth to ensure you’re settled and comfortable with your baby
A postnatal session within a week of your birth to de-brief the birth, meet your lovely baby again. I can bring a hot meal and offer postnatal wrapping if you would like. I am a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter and can support you with your feeding journey.
A second postnatal session to catch up and support you in any way you feel is helpful.
A final postnatal session around 6 weeks after your birth to have a closing the bones ritual.
Your investment
Please contact me for package prices as these will vary depending on what level of support you would like.
All packages of care include access to my birth resources, pool hire if you wish to have one, travel and expenses
Payment plans available