Postnatal Sessions
Postnatal Doula Birth Preparation Sessions are dedicated educational, practical and non-medical physical or emotional recovery sessions. They do not include on-call labour support or attendance at birth.
As a Certified Non-Medical Birth Doula and Nutritional Health & Women’s Wellness Coach, I provide evidence-informed education, practical preparation, and personalised support to help you feel confident to navigate your way into motherhood.
A Doula is a trained support professional who works alongside your medical care team. While I do not provide medical care, clinical assessments, or medical advice, I play an important role in helping you understand your options, prepare for decision-making, and navigate your journey with clarity and confidence.
Postnatal sessions are structured, evidence-informed appointments designed to support your recovery, confidence, and adjustment in the early weeks after birth.
What We Cover
Sessions are tailored to your needs and may include:
Emotional Support
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Attentive listening and space to process your birth and early experiences
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Structured review of your birth experience
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Clarifying what occurred physiologically and medically
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Support to begin processing unexpected events or interventions
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Identifying strengths and decision-making under pressure
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Supporting emotional adjustment following birth
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Understanding normal postpartum emotional variability
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Identifying early signs of postnatal depression or anxiety
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Practical nervous system regulation strategies
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Evidence-informed guidance for navigating common newborn and postpartum challenges
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Support in building confidence as you adjust to life with your baby
Infant Feeding & Newborn Care
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Educational guidance around infant feeding (breastfeeding, combination feeding, or bottle feeding support within non-clinical scope)
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Evidence-informed feeding guidance (breast, bottle or combination)
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Nutritional & Lifestyle considerations for breastfeeding (educational only)
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Practical support to help you feel confident responding to your baby’s cues
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Understanding newborn physiology and normal behaviour
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Hunger cues, sleep biology and realistic expectations
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Supporting informed decision-making around common early concerns
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General newborn care education and settling strategies
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Working alongside your broader care team (midwives, child health nurses) to reinforce consistent support
Nutrition & Postpartum Wellbeing
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Evidence-informed education on postpartum nutrition to support recovery and energy levels
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Evidence-informed general education on iron repletion, protein needs, and hydration during postpartum
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Practical guidance on nutrient needs during healing and breastfeeding (educational only)
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Supporting stable energy through practical meal structures
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Identifying signs of depletion and prevention strategies (informational, non-diagnostic)
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Sustainable nourishment planning for the early weeks (practical planning considerations, not personalised meal plans)
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Simple strategies to support adequate nourishment, hydration, and stable energy
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General wellbeing support for common postpartum experiences
Practical In-Home Support
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Light household tasks such as sweeping, vacuuming, laundry, tidying, and surface cleaning
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Light household resetting to reduce mental load (shared space tidying and basic organisation)
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Assistance with caring for older siblings
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Gentle support with sibling adjustment
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Caring for your baby while you rest, shower, or attend appointments
Physical Comfort and Recovery
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Practical strategies to support rest and physical recovery
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Making sure you have a stock up of padcicles
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Warming heat packs
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Referral to other professionals where needed
The goal is not to create pressure to “do it all,” but to ensure you feel supported, nourished, and steady — with practical help and informed guidance as you recover and grow in confidence as a parent.
