Hi, I’m Sarah
You don’t need to have a reason to want support. I’m here, for when having someone alongside you would help.
I became a doula in 2022 after six years of navigating the relentless “phases” of motherhood; two children; two years apart, hard-working husband and without family support nearby. I loved becoming a mummy and am in awe of the birth process and how our body and mind adapts to create and nurture a new living being. However, I also recognise the magnificent challenge of managing exhaustion, overwhelm and trying to hold everything together. Society’s expectations of mothers in the modern world is unrealistic and unsustainable.
Whether you’re preparing for life with a new baby, recovering from birth or navigating an unexpected life event, you don’t have to do it all alone.
You might know you need support - more rest, more reassurance, more hands - but it can feel hard to ask. You might not even know what to ask for yet. That’s where I come in.
I’m not about telling you what you should be doing, trying to fix you or adding another thing to your list.
It’s about meeting you where you are and making life feel lighter, calmer and more manageable - one practical step at a time.
What my support looks like
My role is to notice the things you’re too tired or overwhelmed to do and quietly take some of the weight off your shoulders.
That might look like:
Looking after your baby so you can rest, shower or breathe
Supporting you overnight on the postnatal ward so you’re not alone
Helping at home with light household chores, preparing a meal or checking off your to-do list.
Being a calm, reassuring presence when emotions feel high
Listening & talking things through when everything feels muddled
Supporting parents whose baby has been unexpectedly admitted to hospital - with practical help, emotional support or simply a friendly voice on the end of the phone
Postpartum Services for both daytime and overnight are currently available
Often, parents tell me the biggest help was that they didn’t have to explain themselves. I just got on with what needed doing.
Support for your family
Whilst I primarily focus on caring for you and meeting your needs, I am also here for your whole family. Relieving the guilt and pressure on your partner who needs to work, travel, sleep or take time to enjoy an activity that improves their wellbeing. It’s important for your support network to be supported too, so they can give you effective help.
Providing you with time and space to connect with older children, or engaging them in an activity for a while so you can focus on your baby.
I’d love to be considered as a temporary member of your team whilst you find your new normal and achieve balance.
Realistic expectations
There’s no expectation to host, perform or have it all together. If you open the door at 1pm still in your pyjamas- that’s OK!
My support is:
Flexible
Non-judgemental
Practical
Grounded in real family life
I work alongside you in a way that feels supportive, not intrusive - helping you feel more in control, more confident and more like yourself again.
You don’t have to know what you need
Many parents contact me saying “I’m not sure what I’ll need”
That’s completely okay. I’m good at quickly learning and observing your priorities so I can get things done intuitively without burdening your with questions.
We can talk it through, gently explore your options and find a way of working together that fits your situation - whether that’s planned support or something more last-minute when life takes an unexpected turn.
If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for
If you’d like calm, practical support from someone who understands how intense this season can be, I’d love to hear from you.
Use the form below to arrange a chat. There’s no obligation - just a conversation.
Investing in Your Positive Wellbeing
Before booking a chat, you may like to have look at my services and pricing.
You are unique! So it’s unlikely that one of my packages will suit your needs perfectly, which is why I welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs and create a bespoke package for you. If you know what you need but don’t see it, please just ask.
Essentially I want to welcome women to motherhood and support them as they become a mummy who is grounded, content and connected whilst ensuring your body’s and you baby’s biological and physiological expectations are met.
Preparing & Caring for you and your baby. Complete support chosen by you.
Book a Chat
Thank you for visiting my website, I hope it’s a useful introduction to who I am and what I can offer to your pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience.
The best way to get value out of your doula is to ensure you have a connection. I can’t emphasise enough how essential this is and the best way to test it is to meet in person. I know that I won’t be the right doula for everyone, but if I don’t feel right for you I could suggest someone who might be.
Interested in meeting? Arrange a free, no obligation discovery chat below.
“A doula is a reassuring presence by your side, offering calm, comfort and support. Consider me your temporary friend who you can depend upon for as long as you need me, whilst you transition through life’s biggest transformation.”
Motherhood
Matrescence is a physical, psychological, and emotional transition a woman experiences when becoming a mother. It's a developmental passage that includes hormonal shifts, physical changes, and significant shifts in identity, relationships, and responsibilities. The process is often compared to adolescence, as it involves a period of significant change and adaptation.
What People Are Saying
It’s hard to put into words what Sarah has meant to our family. She joined us shortly after a traumatic cesarean birth and when our newborn was hospitalised with meningitis. My husband was juggling hospital visits and caring for our 3-year-old, and with little family nearby, those early days were incredibly tough.
Sarah has been our calm in the chaos, celebrating the small wins like me managing a shower or making a cup of tea, and quietly sorting the little things we’d mention in passing (like fixing a wonky photo frame or peeling wallpaper).
She’s become a true friend to our 3-year-old, who adores her and can’t wait to play potions or farms in the garden whenever she visits. Her gentle, motherly presence has made motherhood feel so much lighter, especially without my own mum around.
She’s supported us through everything, from helping us attend a wedding evening knowing both kids were safe and happy, to holding our baby during my husband’s grandfather’s funeral so we could both be present. My husband says having her there brought him real peace of mind, even in difficult family moments.
Now, as we navigate the 10-month sleep regression, Sarah continues to be our steady, caring support. She’s truly transformed our experience of early parenthood, and we honestly don’t know what we would do without her (I wish we had her for my first!!). She’s been our hero. We will forever be grateful for the love, calm, and joy she’s brought into our home.
Cat
Sarah is a wonderful person and doula. She cared for me when I had my second child and was with us at the hospital during the birth (by c-section) and then stayed with me for the night after the birth so that my partner could go home to be with our son. She made me feel really comfortable and cared for, and I am so grateful for how she shaped our very positive experience second-time round (especially as we had had a difficult time with our son). Back at home, Sarah quietly learns how to look after you and often knows instinctively what you, as a mum but also as a tired person (!), needs. She also bonded with our son and was able to entertain him whilst I cared for my daughter, which was invaluable when I had them both with me. I highly recommend Sarah if you are looking for a doula!
Beth
Sarah is an absolute lifesaver and amazing support for any new mum. A friend directed me to her when I was in the depths of sleep deprivation, caring for 4 week old twins and a two year old, and after the first session was over I asked if she would still come after the twins turned one.
She is that good.
She gets stuck into whatever tasks need doing to support new mums, from emptying the dishwasher to cooking dinner for the family, looking after babies so mum can have a break and picking up shopping while taking babies out for fresh air. My children adored Sarah and I'm so sad to have moved out of the area as we can no longer see her. Can't recommend her highly enough, she's kind,
compassionate and pragmatic - just what any parent needs when you are knackered and overwhelmed with the stress and pressure a new baby brings.
Liz