Postnatal Doula · Crystal Palace · South London
Antenatal preparation and postnatal & breastfeeding support in your own home. From a Doula UK member who also works as a Postnatal Midwifery Assistant & Infant Feeding Specialist for the NHS.
A postnatal doula (also called a postpartum doula in the US) is a trained, non-medical professional who supports you in the first weeks home with your baby — feeding, recovery, sleep, and the emotional reality of life with a newborn.
I'm a postnatal-only doula — I do not attend births. That means when I'm with you, I'm fully present and rested. If you're looking for a birth doula in South London, Doula UK can help you find one.
I bring fifteen years of NHS postnatal-ward experience to that role, including a current part-time post as a Postnatal Midwifery Assistant & Infant Feeding Specialist. So you get clinical expertise on feeding and recovery, alongside the calm, practical support that makes those early weeks easier. Read more about what a doula does →
How I support you
Two 90-minute sessions in your home covering birth plan, hospital bag, partner preparation, and what really happens in active labour. Most people book these in the third trimester.
£200
In-home support during the first six weeks — feeding help, sleep guidance, light household help, and mum-recovery checks. I bring real NHS clinical eyes for early signs of issues.
£35/hr · package discounts available
I'm based in Anerley (SE20) and travel for in-home doula sessions across South East and South West London — Crystal Palace, Penge, Sydenham, Beckenham, Bromley, Dulwich, Forest Hill, West Norwood, Streatham, Brixton, Tooting, Clapham, Lewisham and Blackheath. For postnatal in-home work I cap travel at 30 minutes from Anerley, so I can be present for the actual support rather than spending half the visit in traffic.
Every doula client receives £20 off the 2-Hour Parent First Aid course. Most parents book it in the second trimester so they're feeling prepared by the time baby arrives — and then practising the techniques on a real-feel manikin makes a huge difference vs reading about it. See the course →
They're the same role with different names. Postnatal is the British term, postpartum is the American term. Both describe a trained non-medical professional who supports parents in the weeks after birth — with feeding, recovery, sleep and the emotional reality of life with a newborn.
No — I'm a postnatal-only doula. I focus on the weeks after baby arrives, not labour. This means when I'm with you, I'm fully present and rested. If you're looking for a birth doula in South London, Doula UK can help you find one.
My antenatal preparation is £200 for two 90-minute sessions in your home. Postnatal in-home support is £35 per hour, with package discounts for longer commitments. Most clients book 20–40 hours over the first six weeks.
In-home support during the first six weeks: feeding help (breast and bottle), sleep guidance, light household help, mum-recovery checks, and emotional support. I bring NHS clinical eyes for spotting early signs of issues like mastitis, tongue tie or postnatal depression — and refer on when needed.
I'm based in Anerley (SE20) and travel up to 30 minutes for in-home postnatal sessions — across Crystal Palace, Penge, Sydenham, Beckenham, Bromley, Dulwich, Forest Hill, West Norwood, Streatham, Brixton, Tooting, Clapham, Lewisham and Blackheath. If you're slightly further out, get in touch and we'll work something out.
Yes. I'm a current Doula UK member and Nurturing Birth trained doula. I also work part-time as a Postnatal Midwifery Assistant and Infant Feeding Specialist for the NHS, so you get clinical expertise alongside the calm practical support.
Most clients book in the second or third trimester so they have peace of mind about the early weeks. That said, I take last-minute bookings if I have availability — including for second babies when reality hits and you realise you need support. Free 30-minute call to check fit before any commitment.
No commitment. We talk through what you're hoping for, I tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit, and we go from there.
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