I have been a Postnatal Doula since 2013 to families of various sizes, including twins.

 

I have been a Birth Doula since 2013 to women having birth at home and in hospital, first, second, third and fourth child. 

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I qualified as a IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), in December 2024. 

 

I have been a Mentor to new Doulas since 2020 through Doula UK. 

 

I have been involved with Younique Postnatal, the UK's only provider of courses to purely focus on preparing and developing postnatal doula and support skills, since 2020. I am their Head of Mentoring and a course facilitator. 

 

In 2006 I had a hospital birth at Kingston Hospital with my first child. In 2008 I had a home water birth with my second child. I had the same doula for both births.

 

I have my own experience with Hypnobirthing, Bowen Technique and acupuncture for inducing labour when overdue.

 

I was an 'Outstanding' Ofsted Registered Childminder from May 2009 to

March 2020 (useful for postnatal doula support if you have an older child.).

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I was Chair of the Kingston Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP), from 2019-2021, getting women's voices heard. https://www.facebook.com/KingstonMVP/

 

I volunteered with Kingston Home Birth, a community support group for parents interested in learning more about the option of a home birth for 10 years.

 

I volunteered for the Kingston NCT, serving on their committee for 7 years.

 

I was a volunteer with the Kingston and Merton Real Nappy Network.