Offering birth & postnatal doula support.
Breastfeeding specialist.
ND experience.
Hi! I’m Lisa!
You may be asking yourself...
What is a DOULA?
The word “doula” comes from the Greek meaning “to serve”.
Doula’s provide evidence based information during the birthing process in an effort to empower the mother and partner to make informed decisions. I will work with you to help achieve the birth that you want. Together we will strive for a physiological birth with as little stress impact to you and your baby.
I am there to “Mother the Mother” and ease anxiety for the partner. There to help offer comfort, and provide a listening ear. I am there for emotional support, to reduce anxiety, for guidance and will ALWAYS advocate on your behalf.
Benefits of having a birth DOULA
- Instantly feel supported, heard and cared for
- Work WITH you, not against you
- Oxytocin release - Adrenaline goes down
- Advocate on your behalf
- Evidence based choices
- Facilitation of communication with care providers
- Empowerment through knowledge
- Physiological birthing
- Stays by your side the entire labour
- Nurture & protect the memory of your birth experience
- Support for the birthing person AND the partner
What is a postnatal
DOULA
A postnatal doula is crucial for providing practical and emotional support to new parents during the the most challenging early weeks after childbirth. Becoming a parent is a life changing event, the doula will help the parent(s) discover their own of parenting. The Doula will assist with newborn care, breast/bottle feeding support, provide emotional reassurance to the parents and help you navigate the adjustment to your new role. A postnatal doula will also assist with household tasks, sibling and pet care, allowing you to focus on bonding with your new baby. The presence of your doula will contribute to a smoother transition into parenthood.
This is one of the most important events in your life... let’s work together to make it the very best it can be.
Doula Journey
As I was looking at how to reinvent myself,
I started volunteering at the Royal Free
Hospital in the maternity ward with the
infant feeding team. My time in the ward
started off being informational and
interesting, then it quickly became a passion. Specifically learning all of the tips and tricks to breastfeeding.
Watching these new families navigate how to be parents, how to breastfeed, how to support each other, eventually became my “reinvented” mission. I have a wealth of experience in caring for a wide range of patients/couples/parents/clients from a variety of different backgrounds, cultures, and circumstances.
It was my time at the hospital where I was inspired...
I had found my life calling - to become a DOULA.
About Lisa
Hi! I’m Lisa. I am originally from Seattle Washington in the USA. I am a mom to 3 amazing boys (25, 22 & 14 yrs old), and two dogs ~ Duke & Charlee. I married my best friend Brad, 25 years ago. Together, we all moved to London in 2022, at which point I gave up my corporate job in finance to embrace life as an expat. I’ve been using this time to “REINVENT” myself. I found that not being heavily relied upon as an employee and a mother to “littles” was new unchartered territory. Quite a difficult position to be in actually.
I’ve used this “time off” to volunteer and provide service in my community. I work regularly at the Royal Free Hospital, as well as Keats Community Library. Having the ability to volunteer has been incredibly rewarding and fulfilling.
My time off has allowed me to stop and smell the roses and to reevaluate what is important in life and to me!
Doula Service Pricing
Introductory Meeting
FREE
Includes:
45-60 minute meeting
In person, phone call, or video
I offer a free no-obligation consultation; an opportunity for us to meet and get to know each other and see if I am the right doula for you.
Antenatal & Birth
£850
Includes:
2x 2 hr antenatal sessions
Birth (on call week 38 to birth)
Breastfeeding support
1x 1-2 hr postnatal session
Phone/text support - 2 wks postnatal
*Any additional meetings are charged at an hourly rate of £30.
Postnatal Service Bundles
4 week bundle:
6 hrs/wk: £600
9 hrs/wk: £900
12 hrs/wk: £1200
*Custom bundle*
(add’l weeks and/or hours)
contact for pricing
*Flexible payment plan available
Postnatal Highlights
Includes:
Routine newborn care
Parent support
Breast/Bottle feeding support
Rest & recovery care
Light household chores
Sibling & pet care
Meal prep
What people are saying...
Sharon
Royal Free Hospital
Lead Midwife
Infant feeding team
“...kind & compassionate”
Lisa volunteers with us on the wards twice a week, helping our new parents begin their feeding journey. She is kind and compassionate and a pleasure to have around and a great support for the team.
Tashina
Mother
“A gift....”
Having Lisa with us after the birth of our first child was such a gift - we had no idea what we were doing. She helped us settle in as a new family. Having her assist us with our second child wasn’t even a question - she provided support that I didn’t know I would need as a mom to two babies.
Get In Touch
LABOUR OF LOVE
Hampstead - London
NW3
*covering Northwest London & surrounding areas
EMAIL ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
+44 7548440382
Imagine if there was more to birth than being afraid. Imagine if birth could be empowering and joyful! Whether you are planning a homebirth or a caesarean, the birth of your baby has the potential to be a positive experience you will look back on with pride.
~ Kicki Hansard, author “The Secrets of Birth”
