Postnatal support for new mums in East Surrey
Planning for your baby's arrival? Postnatal support isn't something you have to wait until you need. Getting support in place before your baby arrives means you can build a relationship with someone you trust, talk through what you might need and know who's in your corner when the time comes.
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Postnatal Doula Support
24 hours of dedicated support over three months - £675
Support that's tailored to what you need most. Your time can be used at home or in hospital, in the way that suits you best, including some antenatal support if you need it. Feel capable, confident and fully supported doing it your way.
Let's make it happen.
“Sarah 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 around (especially as we had had a difficult time with our son).” - Beth
You don’t have to wait until you’re struggling to ask for support. Becoming a mummy is one of the biggest transformations of your life, and it’s a good time to invest in yourself.
Whether it’s your first time or you have the benefit of experience, there are new challenges ahead, lessons to learn and balance to find. It’s a good time to invest in yourself.
At a time when you may feel excited, apprehensive and vulnerable (sometimes all at once) it’s vital that you feel comfortable, safe and that I’m on your side.
My intention is to prioritise you, your recovery from pregnancy and birth as you navigate sleep deprivation, infant feeding and fluctuating hormones. Through advocacy, relevant information and practical and emotional support, I help you feel calm, grounded and informed.
There are a few different ways I can support you, depending on what you need.
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Other ways I can support you
Overnight Hospital Companion
Reassurance, compassion, company and practical newborn care overnight following a planned c-section. Starting with a nesting session at your home to understand your hopes and intentions for your baby's arrival. Dedicated bedside support overnight on the maternity ward advocating for your needs, blocking out the noise and ensuring you never feel alone or forgotten. Followed up with a visit to help you calmly settle back home. Learn More
£920
Overnight Newborn Care
Gentle, nurturing care at home that supports your feeding choices for your baby. Offering you the opportunity to get eight hours of restorative sleep, knowing their needs are being met.
£320
Planned Caesarean Support
For an intentional, calm, fully supported theatre birth. Together we navigate and advocate for your birth preferences, prepare you with evidence-based information so you feel confident and informed. Continued support and emotional steadiness on the day of your baby's birth, first feed and hospital discharge home. Learn More
By Arrangement
Planning your support
1. Have a chat
Book your free consultation and tell me a little about you, your pregnancy and the support you're looking for.
2. Decide what's right for you
We'll talk through your options, answer your questions and make sure you feel comfortable before making any decisions.
3. Reserve your support
You don't need to know exactly when your baby will arrive.
When you choose a package, I reserve capacity around your due date so that I'm able to be there for you when you need me. Your support is planned around your expected timeframe, with flexibility for the fact that babies don't always follow the calendar.
4. Make the most of your support
You don't have to wait until your partner's paternity leave is over before asking for help.
Those early days can be when an extra pair of hands, someone to talk to and a chance to rest are most valuable. Having support alongside your partner doesn't replace their time with you and your baby - it gives both of you a little more breathing space.
And when your partner does return to work, I'll already know you and your baby and be there to support you through the next stage.
5. Feel supported when you need it
By the time your baby arrives, we already know each other. You won't need to start looking for support when you're tired, recovering and finding your feet - I'll already be in your corner.
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Need to get someone else on board?
Want to understand what postnatal support could actually look like? Download my Postnatal Support Services brochure to share with your partner.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can book as soon as you know you'd like support. Many mums book during pregnancy so we have time to get to know each other and you know who's in your corner when your baby arrives.
If your baby is already here, it's not too late - you can get in touch whenever you feel you'd like some extra support.
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Absolutely not. In fact, I love working with mums who choose to put support in place before their baby arrives. We get to know each other, talk about what matters to you and think ahead about the kind of support that will help you feel well cared for.
And if your baby is already here and you're realising you'd like some support, you're very welcome too. You don't need to wait until things feel unmanageable before getting in touch.
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The support is flexible and shaped around what would make the biggest difference to you that day.
I'm also there to listen, reassure you and help you find reliable information when you need it.
A postnatal doula supports you as well as your baby. I can help with newborn care, feeding, light household jobs, preparing meals, errands and giving you time to rest.
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I don't currently hold a formal paediatric first aid qualification, although I feel confident responding appropriately in an emergency and knowing when to seek medical help.
My role as a doula is supportive rather than medical, and I would always seek appropriate professional help when needed.
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I typically offer postnatal doula support families with babies up to 1 year old. If your child is older you may like to consider a monthly subsciprtion for Home & Family Support Services
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When you choose your package, I reserve capacity around your due date so that I'm able to support you when your baby arrives. We'll stay in touch as your due date approaches and adapt the timing of your support if your baby decides to arrive a little earlier or later than expected.
The important thing is that you've already secured your support. You can focus on meeting your baby, rather than worrying about whether I'll be available.
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If your baby needs to spend time in neonatal care, things can suddenly look very different from the plan you had imagined.
Your package doesn't have to mean using your support at a time when it isn't useful. We'll talk through what's happening and work out how I can best support you and your family during that time and once your baby is home.
That might mean supporting you in hospital, helping you manage the practical and emotional side of those early days, or adjusting when you use your planned support so that it is there when you need it most.
We'll take it one step at a time - you won't have to figure it out on your own.
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Absolutely. My role isn't to tell you how to parent or to persuade you to do things a particular way.
You might choose to breastfeed, combination feed or use formula. You might want your baby close by at night, or prefer them to sleep in their own space. You might have strong ideas about routines, or have no idea what you want yet.
I'll support you with evidence-based information when you want it, answer your questions without judgement and respect the choices you make for your family.
This is your baby, your family and your way of doing things. I'm here to support you, not influence you.
Your baby. Your way.
Book Consultation
You don't need to know exactly what kind of support you need before you get in touch. Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we'll talk through what's going on, what would make life easier and whether I'm the right person to help.
“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.”
Client Testimonials
“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.
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