The Massage Doula

The Massage Doula Doula, Hypnobirthing workshops, Massage, NCT classes and feeding support from a high specialised ant

01/02/2026

Day or night when I get that call I am out of mine in a flash and zooming to where you are giving birth. Walking in looking fresh, walking out more dishevelled but always with a smile ☺️ Supporting you is what I do and I love it. My doula books are open for sporadic dates this year DM to chat ❤️

20/01/2026

Let’s talk about the rise in caesarean birth numbers!

19/01/2026

Headache sufferers I got you! 🫶🏼

14/01/2026

Slow, controlled and deep. This is a medium strength and the knuckles do the work for you 😉 Start just above the knee and work up the leg, repeat all over the hamstrings. Divine!

Did you know I offer:

• Pregnancy Massage
• Postnatal Massage
• Deep Tissue Massage
• Reflexology
• Bespoke women’s massage

DM to book 😘 Fully booked this week.

08/01/2026

New year, time to focus on the slow down.

It’s all about you.

The best Xmas break comes to an end. London you never disappoint.
04/01/2026

The best Xmas break comes to an end.

London you never disappoint.

To a new year of exciting change. Start of primary school and secondary school for two. Starting to look at secondary sc...
31/12/2025

To a new year of exciting change.
Start of primary school and secondary school for two.
Starting to look at secondary school options for another.
More football, more tennis, more athletics.
A whole summer of camping 🏕️
Malaysia 🇲🇾
Can’t think of anything better than doing it with my tribe 🥰

So proud of these boys and how kind, thoughtful and hard working they are.

Thank you as ever to my clients. All your journeys shape me and I grow with each year. 17 and counting of looking after pregnant women and partners 🫶🏼

To 2026 🥂

#2026

30/12/2025

Need I say more!

Relax your mind and body, prepare yourself physically and mentally.

swinging.!

29/12/2025

Tip no.5: Breathe
I am sorry to say but you do need to learn how to SLOW YOUR BREATH. People think I am joking when I say this…I am not! Practice makes perfect.

Breathe in for 4.
Breathe out for 8.
Do this for 1 minute.

Why 1 minute? This is usually how long a contraction lasts 🙌 Slowing your breath regulates your cortisol levels, relaxes your body and your mind, regulates you and your baby and can help keep you in control with focus. It’s also evidence based!!!

So ride those waves.

You can do this 🫶🏼

28/12/2025

Tip no.4: Prepare for your water birth.
Plan plan plan!
I’ve had so many doula clients over the years unsure about water. Then when they get in they find it hard to move around because they haven’t planned moving in water. Sounds crazy but it’s not as simple as on land. It takes some brain power at times. Think about how to move and maximise comfort FOR YOU. Don’t worry about your birth team we will work around you 😉 (I am usually drenched and somewhere hurts 😜).
If you practice beforehand it will come to you naturally. Either do a test run (make sure you use a new pool liner every time), try moving around a bath or even have a little shimmy in a local pool.
Water makes you buoyant. If takes the weight off and means your pelvis can move freely even if floating on your back 🙌
If you haven’t thought about it now is the time to discuss options 👍🏼
Pool options in hospital and at home.

If anyone needs a birth pool I rent one locally 😘

27/12/2025

Even though most of the evidence comes from in Labour use I am a huge fan of a birth ball in pregnancy. It’s an easy way to create comfort for your back and hips and optimising a good position for your baby.

U
F
O

Upright, forward and open! ✨ The guru of words for helping baby into the optimal position for birth. Think lean forward not leaning back ✔️ There is a reason women scrubbing floors in the past was a good thing 😆 (not so much for progressive empowerment).

So get bouncing, rotating and hip swinging.!

26/12/2025

Tip no.2: Get a doula or private support person.
A birth doula can help you physically and emotionally throughout your pregnancy, labour and birth. Usually not tied to the hospital and an unbiased person who can have your back through any situations that arise. We support you on YOUR journey with evidence based knowledge, kindness, empathy and help you to achieve a positive birth experience.
You could take a friend or trusted person along as you can have two birth partners (not in theatre).
Or you could even get a private midwife who will do all of the above but will be a trusted medical person on your side to look after the health of you and your baby.

You are not alone.

DM for doula enquiries for 2026 🥰

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Hertford

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 2pm - 5pm

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