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Emotional and practical Post natal support for any new mums in the Surrey and Sussex area

I am a postnatal doula working in the Surrey and Sussex areas in South East England. I have trained in baby wearing, mindful breast feeding, mothers mental health, and postnatal massage. I run a check in service as well as minimum three hour sessions where I support a new mother post birth, signposting, reassuring and nurturing her so she can put her well-being first and bond with baby in a safe space. I am also a developing doula companion to new doulas and the Doula Uk Guildford rep.

23/03/2026

That gentle, rhythmic tap. Step after step. Heartbeat to heartbeat. For nine whole months, your baby knew one sound above all else — just you and the steady rhythm of your heart, that was their constant. Their calm. Their home.

So when we recreate that soft, repetitive beat while babywearing, we’re not “doing” anything complicated, we’re just reminding them of what they know, the familiar.

It helps regulate their nervous system
✨ It can soothe fussiness and reduce crying
✨ It supports bonding and emotional security
✨ It mirrors the natural rhythm they felt in the womb

Out here in the fresh air, with the warmth of the sun and your body close, it’s like giving them a little piece of that familiar, while gently introducing them to the world.
You’re not just going for a walk. There is so much other stuff going on; You’re co-regulating. You’re comforting. You’re saying I’m here in the most primal, powerful way. You don’t have to get it perfect. The presence, the rhythm, your heartbeat, it’s already enough xx

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22/03/2026

What if spring doesn’t feel like a reset?
Over on my Substack, I’ve written about this season —
about motherhood, about the quiet weight that doesn’t just lift because the sun comes out.

If spring feels complicated for you,
if you’re somewhere between surviving and blooming…
this one is for you!

Come and read it here → https://substack.com//note/p-191785862?r=hjk32&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

Or click link in my stories x

18/03/2026

When I walk into a postnatal home, I’m not looking for sparkling kitchens or perfectly folded baby clothes but I will notice the quiet signs that a new family is finding its rhythm.

The muslins draped over chairs.
The feeding corner that’s slowly become HQ and Mission Control.
A cup of tea that’s been reheated more times than anyone can count.
Tiny socks appearing in unexpected places.
And that beautiful mix of exhaustion and love that fills the room.
Postnatal homes aren’t meant to look polished. They’re meant to look lived in, chaotic, covered in crumbs, caked plates and crazy love!
When I see all of those things, I know exactly what I’m looking at! Im truly seeing a mum who is right in the middle of doing something extraordinary.

Once your doula, always your doula 🤍

16/03/2026

A little glimpse into the past week… small moments that weave together to form a much bigger story. Food simmering on the hob, snack boxes made to keep clients going, a beautiful Mummas Retreat yesterday, quiet dog walks and sea swims with my old Labrador last weekend in Devon, homemade Mother’s Day gifts, babies and dog snoozing as I work, and those precious baby snuggles that never lose their magic. Each day I’m reminded just how much we hold, carry and give as mothers. Yesterday’s relaxation session with the wonderful felt like a gentle pause — a reminder that stepping away from the noise, even briefly, matters and counts for so much. It was a moment to breathe, soften the shoulders, and remember that we really are doing so much better than we think.

Here is to another week people!! Strap in and hold tight on this motherhood ride!! I’m here for all of it! Xx

15/03/2026

Motherhood moves in seasons. Not neat ones.Not predictable ones but real ones, full of change, growth, surrender and beginning again.
Every season matters and every chapter deserves to be honoured.
In a modern world that asks mothers to be everything, all at once; present, productive, patient, thriving, glowing, organised, it can be so easy to feel like you’re somehow not enough.
BUT, the truth is most mothers are simply doing their very best, in the season they are in.
Today is not just about perfect motherhood but the real, messy, perfectly imperfect motherhood.
The mothers with babies in their arms, raising teenagers.
The mothers whose children have flown the nest.
The mothers who are remembered.
The mothers who are missing their own mothers today.
All worthy.

So wherever you find yourself today, in spring, summer, autumn or winter — you are part of the great turning of motherhood.
And you are doing better than you think.

Happy Mother’s Day x

11/03/2026

Somewhere between the night feeds, the muslins, the half-drunk cups of tea and wondering if you’ll ever finish a hot meal again, it can be very easy to feel like you’re not quite getting this motherhood thing right.
But here’s what I see when I walk into postnatal homes.

I see mums who know exactly which cry means hungry and which one means I just want you.
I see women who swear they have no idea what they’re doing while expertly rocking, feeding, soothing and multitasking like absolute pros.

Motherhood can feel chaotic from the inside but from the outside?
Well, take it from me and a whole community of doulas, You’re doing far better than you think!
Even if the washing pile is winning and you’re wearing yesterday’s leggings and even if you’ve reheated the same cup of tea three times.
Your baby doesn’t see any of that.
They just see you.
And to them, you’re already exactly what they need.

Once your doula, always your doula x

09/03/2026

In those early weeks with a newborn, you can spend a lot of time sitting; feeding, cuddling, rocking, resting, breathing it all in.
So one of my favourite gentle tips for new mums is this:
Create a little basket or caddy and keep it wherever you usually settle with baby, by the bed, next to the sofa, beside your favourite chair.

Fill it with the things that make those long, quiet moments easier.
Think:
• Snacks (homemade energy balls anyone?)
• A big bottle of water
• Phone charger
• Journal + pen
• Ear pods
• Hand cream
• Lip balm
• Muslins
• Tissues
• A calming essential oil
• And yes… a magazine or something easy to read

Because when you’re feeding, bonding, cuddling, rocking or contact napping, the last thing you want to do is keep getting up to find things. It’s a tiny bit of preparation that creates more calm, more rest, and fewer interruptions in those precious early weeks when those calm moments really matter.

Save this idea for yourself, or send it to a mum who might be preparing for those beautiful, blurry newborn days.

Once your doula, always your doula x

08/03/2026

For the women who rise
even when life feels tough,
who whisper, keep going
when the road feels rough.

For the women who nurture,
who lead and who mend,
who show up with courage
again and again.

For the dreamers, the fighters,
the quiet, the loud,
the ones learning slowly
to stand tall and proud.

For the mothers, the daughters,
the friends side by side,
with softness as strength
and resilience to guide.

Today we celebrate
all that you do.
The world is gentler,
because of women like you.

Happy International Women’s Day!!! X

04/03/2026

Becoming a mother is a precious time and you are allowed to move at your own pace. These statements can be useful as a reminder when you are feeling under pressure or rushed!

Keeping things quiet and feeling settled, giving yourself space and allowing slow mornings, keeping plans loose or planning something later in the week instead and focusing on resting and feeding, so you don’t feel the need to reply quickly and keeping visits short and sweet can feel more nurturing as well as asking for help with meal drop offs and dog walks rather than company.

Gentle. Clear. Kind.
No over-explaining. No guilt.

You don’t need to be endlessly available to be a good friend, daughter, sister, mother and you are allowed to protect your peace while you grow into this new version of you x
If you’re supporting a new mum, save this.
If you are the new mum, send this to someone who needs the hint.
Once your doula, always your doula x

02/03/2026

Okay, forgive the badly designed background and unplanned hat accessory but full cheese. Full grin. Zero regrets! I’ll happily look this enthusiastic if it means shouting about something that matters, because behind the slightly-too-excited smile and the very proud sweatshirt… there is a whole ARMY of postnatal doulas nearby who are ready and willing to step in when new parents are running on fumes, to:
– hold the baby so you can shower
– fold the washing mountain without judgement
– bring snacks (the good kind)
– remind you you’re doing brilliantly
– make sure you’re eating, resting and feeling seen
You were never meant to do this alone. And you don’t have to.
Also… can we just take a moment for the sweatshirts?!
Soft. Cosy. Slightly obsessed and if I’m going to look cheesy, I’m at least going to be comfy while I do it, including tracky bums!
Tag a new parent who needs to know there’s support out there!
Once your doula, always your doula.

01/03/2026

No one really prepares you for how many different versions of love arrive in those early weeks. The fierce, protective love that makes you check their breathing.
The exhausted love at 3am when your eyes burn but you still rock.
The doubtful love when you wonder if you’re doing it “right.”
The overwhelming, heart-bursting love that catches you off guard in the quiet.
And then…
There’s the love that grows.
The love that builds slowly.
The love that surprises you.
Postnatal love isn’t always fireworks and violins. Sometimes it’s steady, complicated. Sometimes it’s wrapped up with grief for who you were before.

In my new blog I’m exploring the many faces of love in early motherhood — the obvious ones, and the quieter ones we don’t talk about enough.

Because love is a landscape after birth. It isn’t just one feeling.

If you’re in it right now, whether you feel head-over-heels or a little unsure, you are not alone. Every version of your love is valid.

Link in bio xx

PostnatalCare

25/02/2026

CHOOSING your postnatal doula? Start here 🙌🏻

One of the things I hear most when I first meet a potential new client is;
“I don’t really know what a postnatal doula does so not sure what to ask! I don’t know what I’ll need once baby comes.”

So I’ve created a little checklist for parents-to-be, of five important questions to help you feel into whether a postnatal doula is the right fit for you and your family, as you start to think about the postnatal period, because postnatal support isn’t just about the baby!
It’s about you. Your recovery. Your emotions. Your rest.
You deserve support that feels flexible, nurturing, and human, not rushed, clinical, or transactional.

Save this post, screenshot the checklist, or download it for later and remember: asking for help in early motherhood isn’t a weakness… it’s a strength.

If you’d like a copy, pop CHECKLIST in the comments or send me a DM

Once your doula, always your doula 💜

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