Lottie the Doula

26/01/2026

I’m so very excited to be starting Maternal Journal Sheffield.

Maternal Journal is a global, award winning creative journaling movement that supports the wellbeing of pregnant people and new parents through pregnancy, birth, and parenthood by offering creative tools, techniques and a supportive group setting to explore the joys and challenges that you face.

It provides free resources, prompts and workshops using methods like writing, drawing, scrapbooking and painting to create a safe space for self-expression and emotional processing all whilst building community, with no creative experience needed.

We’ll be meeting at the most gorgeous cafe just off The Moor, in Sheffield city centre.

Take a look at Off The Canvas or contact me for sign up details 💗

Can’t wait to see you there.

22/01/2026

Did you know I’m a 3 Step Rewind Practitioner?

3 Step Rewind is:
🔵Fast and effective. It usually only takes 3 appointments or visits
🔵 It is a safe technique that is used to free people from the trauma of their memories
🔵 It can reduce the distress caused when the trauma or difficult event is remembered

I’m part way through a course, run by Elliethedoula, refreshing my skills, and sharing with newbies to 3 Step Rewind just how effective it is - not only for clients who have experienced or witnessed birth trauma, but also for many different experiences & memories of trauma

100% of my clients have had the heavy emotion and anxiety from their difficult or trauma memory dissipated

Do get in touch if you’d like to know more about how this very gentle technique can help you too

15/01/2026

✨ Coming soon! Watch out for more information ✨

Have you heard of Maternal Journal?

Maternal Journal is a global, award winning creative journaling movement that supports the wellbeing of pregnant people and new parents through pregnancy, birth, and parenthood by offering creative tools, techniques and a supportive group setting to explore the joys and challenges that you face.

It provides free resources, prompts and workshops using methods like writing, drawing, scrapbooking and painting to create a safe space for self-expression, emotional processing all whilst building community, with no creative experience needed.

✨ We have an amazing venue to host Maternal Journal in and can’t wait to share more information with you ✨

14/01/2026

is today at 1pm
A free, online group for expectant and postnatal mums, with chat, reflection and a time of prayer

Charlotte is a ‘ life doula’ and the theme is “This is the Air I Breathe”
I will be leading a short time of Breath Prayers, and focusing on a Psalm.

Do join us- camera on/camera off. Babes and little ones always a joy, so don’t be worried if they’re not napping or being taken care of

09/01/2026

26/12/2025

A couple of years ago my client suffered physical and psychological birth trauma, with long lasting effects. Some of her friends had a doula alongside them for their pregnancy, labour and birth, and strongly urged her to do the same this time around.
It has been an absolute pleasure supporting her to re write her birth expectations and experiences. This time she approached the last few weeks empowered, with more knowledge, knowing her rights and above all, knowing she could do this.
This has been a truly redemptive and healing experience for her, and her partner too

24/11/2025

Virtual support:
I offer you virtual support from the very day you book with me. For some this is the essential ‘pick me up’ or encouragement they need; a question by text; sign posting, evidence and research based articles; or maybe a quick chat on the phone or video call - reminding them just how empowered and strong they are.
Others choose a virtual support package, or a combination of in-person and virtual doula support. Every pregnancy, labour and birth will be unique. Your doula support should also be just that- individualised and created for you and with you ❤️

13/10/2025

New mums we see you❤️

Absolutely love being part of this supportive online community.

Wednesdays 1-2pm
Sign up link below.

Can we talk about new mum isolation?

The years are short but the days can feel SO long.

Early motherhood can be lonely. You can be surrounded by tiny noises all day and still feel like you haven’t spoken to another adult in forever. It’s such a weird mix of love, exhaustion, and isolation.

If that’s you right now — you are not alone! 💗

Sometimes what helps most is just having a cuppa (even a cold one!) and chatting with someone who gets it. There are some lovely online groups and virtual meet-ups out there — spaces where you can just show up as you are. No pressure, no judgment, just real conversation and connection.

I'm involved with Mums Nourished (On instagram ) which is a faith-based meet up for new and expecting Mums on a Wednesday lunchtime (1pm UK) We have space to chat, pray together, a theme and short bible reflection.

👉Sign up here: visit https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/c17a1979/?appointmentTypeIds[]=80447765

But if that's not your vibe there are other online meet ups and virtual cuppas- such as Emma Inglefield's Monday virtual coffee morning at 9.30 for new and expectant Mums.

👉Sign https://www.byyoursidedoula.co.uk/virtualcoffee

The most important thing is you find something that's the right fit for YOU.

You don’t have to do this on your own. Reach out, message another mum, or join a virtual cuppa. Sometimes that tiny bit of connection can change your whole day. ☕💞

www.christianbirthsupport.co.uk

03/10/2025

Just love my new diary and wall planner ordered from Hannah
My little work space is gradually filling up with beautiful pieces of her work.
Red is one of my all time favourite colours. I wear it a lot, having learnt that I’m best suited to ‘Spring’ colours a few years ago❤️
It is very significant throughout the year for me, in the church I attend- particularly representing the Holy Spirit. As a doula who is a Christian I am never separated from my faith, or the Holy Spirit.
I have yet to meet anyone who doesn’t agree birth is a wholistic experience, including a spiritual one. I love the conversation this starts, and the way it influences our work together, no matter whether a client has a different faith, no faith or shares the same belief as I do.

You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Psalm 139:13

05/09/2025

Holiday mode in full swing and am loving my 1st book. The man on the plane next to me did give me a look as though he wondered why on earth I’d possibly want to read about my childbirth at my age!😆
Thank you for the book it’s brilliant! has written this in the most readable and personable way. I highly recommend Faith Filled Childbirth, no matter what faith you have.

18/08/2025

Do you have the confidence to create the birth you envision? Are you able to quieten some of the outside noise that is unsettling your planning?
Do get in touch if you’d like to chat about ways I can support you, in person or virtually, during your labour, birth and postpartum

02/08/2025

The theme for this year’s World Breastfeeding Week is ‘Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems.’

There are many ways I can support you to breastfeed- education and information before your baby arrives, practical support, virtual support when you suddenly need help or want to chat, guidance and emotional support, signposting when necessary, helping you build up your breastfeeding village, chatting with grandparents, family and friends so that they can best support you, sibling support while you feed, holding and watching baby so you can sleep between feeds… the list is endless and always planned specifically for you and with you.
No one else’s breastfeeding journey will look the same as yours. Building the best support system around you will not only benefit your baby, but you too.

All photos shared with kind permission