Birth Doula Support
From Birth to First Feed
Having trained with the Mindful Breastfeeding School, I am an experienced, calm and knowledgeable birth doula with a specific focus on breastfeeding. The antenatal preparation I do with the parents I support, ensures that from birth to breastfeeding, the transition is as smooth as possible. Giving birth and beginning to feed are deeply connected moments. How you are cared for in labour and straight after often shapes those first few feeds and I support you with both.
Having a second birth partner is an exciting addition to your birth team. As your doula, my role is to work closely with you both during your pregnancy and to go on to create a space that feels right for you during the birth of your baby. I will help you to stay grounded, ensure your wishes are fully supported, and create a space that feels special. A space where you can confidently welcome your baby into the world while being cared for.
I intentionally limit the number of families I support to just one birth per month so that during your due month, my presence is centred fully on you and your partner. No divided focus. No competing commitments. Just calm, attentive care designed around your babys arrival. This means, you can move through the final weeks of your pregnancy and into labour with a deep sense of reassurance, knowing that when you need me, I am there.
Your birth is an intimate, transformative moment. You deserve devoted, unhurried attention, centred on you and your partner.
Alexandra Mother to Simone - Google Review
“As soon as Claire joined us I felt so relaxed and at ease. Claire was able to make a plan with the midwives to help my labour move forward, she did this by positioning me in a way which moved my labour on almost instantly!’’
Why Choose My Support?
My energy is calm and gentle but incredibly strong at the same time. I am a mother of two girls with 8 years birth doula experience. I spend most of my time at North Middlesex and Barnet Hospital along with home births.
I will ensure you are feeling calm during pregnancy, in control during labour and fully aware of how your labour is progressing as we move through together. I ensure you are both cared for in the best way the entire time I am with you. I won’t be confrontational in the birth room as we are all a team and we wont be bringing difficult energy into the space you will be giving birth. This is not my personality and advocacy can be done with respect and kindness to keep the space calm and peaceful.
You are not just hiring a doula you are gaining an experienced private perinatal professional, who will, no doubt turn into a trusted friend.
You can book a free, no-obligation connection call with me today.
Video Testimonial
Amit and Amy reflect on their experience with me as their doula, sharing how her calm presence and care supported them throughout their birth journey. With my guidance, partners gain the confidence to support you effectively, together with me, staying calm under pressure, and sharing in the joy and connection of your birth experience.
John Murray - Father to Louie
“I cannot recommend Claire highly enough. She is an exceptional doula, a true professional, and a wonderful person. If you're considering a doula for your birth experience, look no further. Claire is the one you want by your side. Our family will forever be grateful for her support!’’
How I Support You.
First Connection
Once you have reached out to me and we have had an initial chat. I will always suggest a Zoom or coffee meeting in person as having a strong connection with the doula who will be there during your pregnancy, birth and those early days is key to feeling comfortable and safe in the birth room.
Upon contracts being signed, we start our private Whatsapp group. You both create the name and the icon and we begin!
Antenatals at Your Home
Up to 8 hours of antenatal planning across the months leading up to your due date.
Flexible scheduling to suit you and your partner — evenings, weekends, or daytimes.
Staggered around antenatal groups i.e. Bump & Baby (where I teach Mini First Aid in North London)
Includes tailored hypnobirthing addressing your individual concerns and reducing anxieties.
Birth Support
On call 10 days before your due date and available 24/7 until your baby is born.
I take one or two births per month if the dates are far enough apart so, you have my undivided attention!
When labour begins, I come to your home (or hospital if labour is very quick)
My focus is your comfort and calm, providing continuous, personalised support. Advocating for you whilst building a great vibe in the room with the midwives. We are all there to bring you the birth you wish to have.
I will stay with you until your baby is born.
We can agree this before but i take the most beautiful, raw and real photos for you if you would like me to.
I will help with making you comfortable and assist with baby latching correctly.
My Birth Bag Your Comfort
TENS machine with new electrodes
Cooling towels for comfort
Birth comb for active labour
Massage & carrier oils safe for labour
Rebozo scarf for repositioning & comfort
Speaker for music
Diffuser for relaxation
Breastfeeding support ready immediately after birth such as syringes, sheilds and hand pumps if needed.
Post Birth Support
After birth I will stay and help you with feeding your baby.
I leave when it’s the right time so you can bond and rest.
Continued WhatsApp support for feeding, recovery, or questions.
Home visit (approx. 2 hours) within 7 days post-birth to check in, offer feeding advice, and discuss your wellbeing.
Zachary’s birth, review by Cassandra & Harry.
‘At the birth, Claire was fantastic. She worked brilliantly alongside the midwives at the birth centre and with my partner throughout, and ensured that I was fully informed about my options every step of the way. I felt the hardest hour of my labour was when Claire went out of the room just to get some necessary refreshments - so comforting was her presence to me.
To read more about their thoughts and other parents feelings you can click here. for Google.
Helen Page - second time mother
“Claire expertly weaved in important elements related to my history to help me feel better prepared and build trust in my body and my capability to birth again’’
Support Packages
Your birth journey doesn't end when your baby arrives, it is just beginning. My Birth & First Feeds package includes full birth support plus a dedicated home visit in the first week to establish breastfeeding together.
From Birth to First Feed - £2,800.00
This package brings together two forms of guidance and support that belong together: birth and feeding. As your birth doula, I’m there through your pregnancy through to labour and birth, helping you prepare for the experience you want. Once your baby is here, I return in the early days to support your first breastfeeds, guide you recognise cues, and guide you gently through any challenges that arise. We will look at your comfort, your babys attachment at the breast and go over in detail positions to suit you and your body post birth.
You’ll have continuity from me who will already know your birth story, meaning our work together will flow naturally through these early transitions making it calmer and more supportive for you all. I see the very best outcomes with breastfeeding with this support, it is a game changer for parents.
Initial Connection call via Zoom.
Whattsapp Group on confirmation of contract.
7 x Meditations specifically for pregnancy, labour & birth.
4 hrs private in person birth planning at your home.
Access to all my resources and all templates.
Essential oil rollerball to bring calm for use during pregnancy.
On call from 10 days before your due date until baby is born.
Access to my birth bag contents for birth - (contents see above)
Birth attendance from when I join you at home until your baby is born.
Breastfeeding guidance post birth at the hospital/home.
A 2 hour postnatal visit within the first week post birth.
Ongoing WhatsApp support until 6 weeks post birth.
2. As above with more focus on planning to breastfeed £2950.00
Initial Connection video call and coffee meeting in person.
Whattsapp Group on confirmation of contract.
7 x Meditations specifically for pregnancy, labour & birth.
6 hrs private in person antenatal preparation including hypnobirthing at your home.
Access to all my resources and all templates provided.
Essential oil rollerball to bring calm for use during pregnancy.
On call from 10 days before your due date until baby is born.
Access to my birth bag contents for birth - (contents see above)
Birth attendance from when I join you until your baby is born.
Breastfeeding guidance post birth at the hospital/home.
Two hour breastfeeding postnatal visit within the first week post birth.
Ongoing WhatsApp support until 6 weeks post birth
Terms of Payment:
A deposit of 50% is due on confirmation of contract via invoice and the balance is due 50% around 36 weeks. If this needs to be amended we can discuss this together, please contact me.
I work with insurance companies such as Carrot, Bupa and others who provide doula care within their offering for employees. Please check this with your policy.
My diary fills up as I only take one to two births per month at the very most so please do contact me should you wish to have a call together.
Lette Watson - Mother to Robyn
“At the intense times, Claire was there to wipe away my tears and reassure me. The massage, pressure and emotional support meant I felt more in control. Using the specific breathing Claire had taught me, i felt strong and knew i was going to meet my baby soon!’’
Lette gave birth to beautiful baby Robyn at home in a birth pool supported by me, her partner, Pete and the local home birth team from North Middlesex. It was an honour to be with them throughout pregnancy, birth and to be a small but important part of their journey to being a family of four.
You can read Lette’s birth story here on the blog.
Training & Qualifications
Hypnobirthing Practioner with the RCM 2016
The Hypnobirthing Institute Accreditation 2016
Further Hypnobirthing Teacher Training 2017
Rebozo for Breech Presentation 2017
Rebozo for Use During Labour & Birth 2017
Birth & Postnatal Doula Training 2019
Birth Trauma Three Step Rewind 2019
Further Hypnobirthing Teacher Training 2021
Mindful Breastfeeding Practitioner 2022
The benefits of continuous support during labour and birth and the support of birth partners were highlighted in an updated 2019 Cochrane review, which analysed data from 26 studies across 17 countries involving more than 15,000 women. The outcomes below were observed for parents who were given continuous support from a doula or a second close labour companion.
● More likely to have a vaginal birth (without the need for caesarean, forceps or vacuum extraction)
● Less likely to use pain medications
● More likely to have shorter labours
● More likely to be satisfied with their birth and postnatal experience
● The babies may be less likely to have low five-minute Apgar scores, which assess babies’ health and well-being at birth and shortly afterward
● Increased equity directly through improved women’s empowerment and provision of culturally responsive care, and indirectly by reducing the over-medicalisation of childbirth
● Increased likelihood of initiating and establishing breastfeeding
A difficult labour, lack of support, an unplanned caesarean section or emergency treatment for the mother/birth parent or baby can all contribute to the risk of experiencing trauma. Doula support can therefore reduce the risk of experiencing perinatal trauma.