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Doula based in Leicestershire. To support YOU, provide evidence-based info, practical skills & the knowledge to make empowered decisions.

Be a pillar of strength, hold space, & validate your feelings. To ensure you are at the heart of this unique journey.

15/01/2026

🌻 There, I said it 🌻

We talk about labour.
We talk about feeding.
We talk about the lack of sleep.
We do not adequately prepare people for the emotional weight of the first postnatal poo 👀

The fear is real. The tension is real. The dramatic internal monologue is…impressive.

We’ve all been there…
…your body’s been through a lot, you’re sore, your nervous system is doing its best…and your brain, well your brain is telling you bad things!

Gentle reminders:
– stool softeners exist
– hydration matters, a lot
– feet on a stool help (the four legged kind, obvs 😆)
– nothing is “falling out”, I promise

Save this.
Or send it to a pregnant friend with no context and let chaos reign.

15/01/2026

🌻 Emma 🌻

So grateful for these kind words from a recent client…

No two births look the same - and neither does my care. Every family has a different why, and a big part of my role is taking the time to really understand that, so I can shape my support around it.

That means getting to know you, your family, and what will help you feel most supported on your journey. Some relationships begin from a very practical place…and then grow into something so much more 🫶🏼

I’ll honestly never tire of being invited into these special chapters with such special families.

11/01/2026

🌻 Diary update 🌻

Yes, the hat says don’t.
No, this is not a mistake.

Don’t wait until you’re 36 weeks to slide into my DMs and hope for the best ✌️

I keep my diary intentionally small, so families get my full attention and energy (and I’m not surviving on crisps and vibes alone).

Swipe for what’s open up to July - and if your dates line up, let’s chat 💛

And for the non-pregnant folk…if this made you think of someone, you know what to do 😉✉️

09/01/2026

🌻 Optional means optional - even in labour 🌻

Vaginal exams aren’t “just part of it”.
They’re an optional procedure - and optional means optional.

They can offer information, yes. They can also be inaccurate, disruptive, or simply unwanted in that moment.

Informed consent includes:
– knowing why it’s being suggested
– what it can (and can’t) tell you
– what alternatives exist
– and feeling genuinely free to say no

Consent that’s rushed, pressured, or implied isn’t consent.
You’re allowed to protect your boundaries.

It’s also worth thinking about what you would do with that information. Would it help you? Or could it dishearten or distract you instead?

Take your time. Know your options.
You don’t owe your body to anyone else 🫶🏼

07/01/2026

🌻 You can always say no 🌻

Ever been told, “That’s just our policy”...?
Policies and guidelines are written to cover the masses. They help staff work more efficiently...but they don’t replace your rights or what’s best for you.

Informed decision making means:

• Knowing the policy ✅
• Understanding your options ✅
• Feeling safe to say, “Actually, I’d like to do this differently.” ✅

Policy is not law. You don’t need permission to make choices about your own care. Whether it’s eating in labour, declining a sweep, or asking for more time...you are not breaking rules by advocating for yourself.

For more support:
+ are brilliant places to start.

06/01/2026

🌻 Festivities aka. survival 2025 🌻

Christmas looks great in photos.
It was also HARD af.

There were lovely moments, and there was a lot of managing - feelings, energy, expectations. Both can be true.

If your Christmas didn’t look like the version you thought it would (for whatever reason - family politics, emotions all over the place etc), that doesn’t mean you did it wrong. Sometimes adjusting expectations is the work.

I’ve been quieter on here because real life needed more of me. I’ll be back on admin this week - updating availability and scheduling a few genuinely helpful posts.

Also, it was my birthday on New Year’s Day. If anyone’s been meaning to leave a review, this is your polite-but-hopeful nudge / belated birthday gift 😉

PS. You know you’re at your in-laws’ “warm” house when the children are in a t-shirt and crop top for Christmas dinner 😆

12/12/2025

🌻 Not here to be ‘the best’…here to be right for you 🌻

You’ll never hear me say I’m “the best doula for everyone.”
Because I’m not - and that’s kind of the point.

What matters is whether you feel supported, respected, and genuinely yourself with me.
So instead of a sales pitch, here’s what I can promise:

✨ I support the decisions you feel good about.
Not the ones I prefer.

✨ I stay calm, grounded, and consistent.
Birth is unpredictable - my presence isn’t.

✨ I prioritise your privacy.
Your story is yours. I don’t share moments that are not mine to share.

✨ I’m not here to rescue you.
You don’t need saving. You need someone in your corner.

✨ I set boundaries to protect us both.
Good support is built on clarity, safety, and trust.

✨ My style is warm, low-key, ever so slightly dry-humoured, and occasionally awkward!
Here for you fully, no fuss…no fanfare.

2026 bookings are open…because planning ahead isn’t actually overrated - who knew 😉
And one final thing: I absolutely do bring top-tier snacks.

If you’re wondering whether we’d be a good fit, send me a message. No pressure - just a chat to see if the vibe suits!

24/11/2025

🌻 Doula On-Call 🌻

Feat. this little candid from when I got papped by my son 🥰
(He was actually taking a photo of the sky, but hey - we work with what we’ve got 😆).

Phone? Glued to me.
Snacks? Organised.
Plans? Fragile at best.

Mostly though - I’m just really grateful.
For the families I’ve supported this year.
For the relationships that don’t end at the birth.
And for the ones I haven’t even met yet - hi in advance 👋🏼

Here’s to one more little person making their grand entrance before the year is out.
Let’s doula this 💛

17/11/2025

🌻 Home Birth 🌻

Homebirth isn’t about being a certain type of person, or ticking the “low-risk” box someone else decides for you. It’s simply one of the places you can give birth - and for some people, it’s where they feel safest.

For others? The idea of homebirth brings up images of chaos, panic, or a smoke alarm going off purely for dramatic effect.
That’s normal too.

I’m not here to convert you, convince you, or join the “homebirth is the only enlightened path” club. I’m here to offer clear, calm, pressure-free information so you can figure out what actually feels right for you.

Curious, unsure, terrified, “absolutely not”, or somewhere in the mushy middle - it all belongs.
And you deserve support that meets you where you are.

11/11/2025

🌻 The Bronze One 🌻

Happy 8th wedding anniversary to the love of my life.
No exaggeration, no words taken lightly - this man is everything to me.

27 years of friendship. 27 years of the best friendship.
That’s a lot of drunk nights, questionable decisions and the most amount of fun 😆

My 11-year-old self’s crush (okay, obsession 😆).
The most wonderful father to our children.
The person who’s been beside me through the hardest, most traumatic times - whose support has never wavered.
The voice of reason reminding me to keep going when I’ve (more than once) wondered if doula-ing was really for me.

I said it last year, but it’s still true:
Lewis…a lifetime will never be long enough 🫶🏼

P.S. Sorry for catfishing you into thinking I was a sane person 😆 After all these years, you know I’m a full-on work in progress - and always will be 💖

06/11/2025

🌻 Always learning 🌻

Some people collect fridge magnets.
I like collecting cpd certificates ✨ (and fridge magnets tbf).

The past year brought…
🌀 birthing biomechanics with
🧠 supporting neurodivergent birth with
🌿 aromatherapy for childbirth with

Every course I take is self-funded - because investing in me and my learning also means investing in the families I support 💛

I like understanding why things work the way they do…and how to help people feel more confident, informed + supported in birth.

And my study notes may smell faintly of lavender 💜

04/11/2025

🌻 Mental Health 🌻

Pregnancy and postpartum can be beautiful - and they can be brutal. Often times both at once.

If you’ve felt low, anxious, or not quite yourself…you’re not alone. Asking for help isn’t weakness - it’s wisdom 💛

I’ve been there, and I promise it can get lighter. Support helps. Talking helps. Time helps.

If you’re in it right now, I see you - and my inbox is always open 🌻

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