services
Birth package
The ideal choice if you need support before, during and after birth.
What i’m offering
Initial informal chat online where we get to know each other and I can familiarise myself with your situation
2-3 antenatal visits where we discuss your needs and wishes for your birth, establish a birth plan together with your birth partner if you wish
Unlimited phone, text and email support throughout your pregnancy
On-call from 38 weeks until you have your baby in your arms with unlimited phone and text support
Continuous emotional and practical support as your birth unfolds
1-2 postnatal debrief visits to start you off on your new journey
Free initial consultation
Birth package £1400
Shared care
The ideal choice if you need support before, during and after birth from an amazing team of doulas
I am also working as part of a small team of doulas in East Kent, supporting you throughout your labour and birth and settling you into the postnatal period. We share this time and as a team provide you with constant support.
You will receive support from myself and one other Doula: I work with Thea Anderson who is also based in East Kent. Between us we hold diverse experiences and knowledge and have many shared values, providing you with rich and balanced support.
Our Shared Care package includes the following:
Antenatal Support
Two visits from us (minimum), giving us a chance to get to know you and your family, helping to plan your birth preferences and planning what your postnatal support will look like.
A Whatsapp Group so that you can reach us throughout our time supporting you
Birth Doula Support:
On call from 38-42 weeks, 24 hours a day. We share the on-call period, and you will always know which of us is on call each day throughout this period.
Postnatal support:
A minimum of 2 postnatal visits, from the Doula who attends your birth.
About Thea
Thea is a doula, birthworker and breastfeeding specialist, a mum of two, a gardening enthusiast and an advocate for informed choice. She lives in a village by the sea and works with families throughout the perinatal period across South East Kent.
Thea trained as a doula in 2022 with Developing Doulas. She has been a volunteer Breastfeeding Counsellor for many years and in 2021 qualified as an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). Thea also offers antenatal and hypnobirthing courses as a ‘Birth Prep In A Box’ facilitator.
Thea’s passion is to support families to achieve the outcomes they desire through emotional and practical support. Sharing knowledge gained through the experience of working with families, as well as signposting to resources and evidence based information. Providing education around informed consent and offering families continuity of care through pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.
Thea supports all families through all birth choices, whatever decision that may mean for you.
Free initial consultation
Birth package £1400
Postnatal support
If you need an extra pair of hands while adjusting to the dynamics of your new family.
What i’m offering
Initial informal chat online where we get to know each other and I can familiarise myself with your situation
As you start your new journey I offer a gentle, listening ear and an extra pair of hands
Helping with light housework, preparing light meals
Initial guidance about feeding, sleep for baby and self-care in the postpartum period for you
Looking after baby while you take a nap/ run some errands/ spend time with your older children/ take a bath/ have a nice, relaxed cup of coffee
Unlimited phone, text and email support throughout our time together
Signposting to evidence based information, local support groups and specialists
Free initial consultation
Postnatal support £25/h (3 hour block minimum)
Hypnobirthing classes
4 online or in-person sessions that will empower you to have the right birth on the day
What i’m offering
Initial informal chat online with a little teaser, where we get to know each other and I can introduce you to the Wise Hippo Birthing Programme
Package includes 4 sessions, 2-2.5h/ session
The Wise Hippo Birthing Programme workbook to help structure your practice at home. (There is also an online Flipbook version available)
Introduction to hypnosis, debunking the myths surounding it
Breathing techniques that will help you through you pregnancy and birth
Tools for the birthing partner
Antenatal education
Signposting to evidence based information, local support groups and specialists
A total of 12 MP3s to calm your mind and release your fears
Access to the Wise Hippo Pod with endless resources, positive birth stories to help your learning along the way
On-going support via text/email until the birth of your baby
Free initial consultation
Private Online package £270
oNLINE gROUP PACKAGE £200
Private IN-PERSON package £320
Online support
Perfect for a quick or extended chat about your concerns regarding your pregnancy, birth or the postpartum period.
What i’m offering
Initial informal chat online where we get to know each other and I can familiarise myself with your situation.
A gentle, listening ear
Creating a safe, online space to discuss your worries around your pregnancy, birth, or postpartum period
Signposting to evidence based information, local support groups and specialists
Emotional support from the comfort of your home
Opportunity to debrief your birth experience and really understand those feelings that linger around or are just coming to the surface