I am a New Zealand educated midwife, now practicing as a doula here in the UK. I have been involved in women’s physical, mental and emotional health for over 20 years.

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What a pleasure to be doing this amazing work. I am passionate about assisting women who want to feel confident in their decision making for themselves and their children..

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I first heard of doulas back in the 70’s but they were unknown in New Zealand at that time (they still are – mostly) Upon coming back to the UK, I found that doulas had become very popular with the decline of continuity-of-care within the high density cities. So I made the decision to become a doula here as this fitted perfectly with my philosophy on 'mothering the mother', childbirth and infant care.

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I became a mother in the late ‘70’s at the age of 22. Being invited to be the birthing companion to many of my friends coincided with a desire for a career change at the time. I realized I wanted to assist and advocate for women in their choice of childbirth so I became a midwife and a counsellor- listening to women’s birth stories and helping them get through some traumatic experiences. I understand that first-time parents also need lots of support and coaching through the birth and most importantly – what to do now with this beautiful little being that they had created together.

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Becoming a grandmother made me realise how the doula role fits perfectly with the Grandmother archetype.

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I am a passionate advocate of the bonding between mother and baby (or main caregiver) after birth as I believe it leads to a healthier, more balanced and connected adult in later life. (This is now being researched extensively in the present day).

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I have lots of ‘tools’ in my toolbox and lots of experience to draw from… however I cannot ‘tell’ you what to do – but I can suggest many options to help you make your own decisions about what is right for you and your family, thereby enabling you a better opportunity to live a more full and enriched life.