What is a doula?
A doula is a woman who walks alongside you through a rite of passage. Whether that be pregnancy, birth, postpartum, child loss, partner loss, menopause or death. She is there to guard the gates of your experience, to hold you in your power, to laugh and to cry with you, to support and to encourage you, stand firm with you as you navigate new experiences.
She is not a medical professional, or a therapist but she is a comforting and knowledgeable presence. Some have likened her presence to a sister, some to a mother. She brings her experience and her knowledge and gives you access to all of her gifts.
Why you should hire a doula
Research has found that women who work with a postnatal doula have lower rates of postpartum depression, anxiety, and stress. They also report feeling more confident in their parenting skills and have higher rates of successful breastfeeding. They are held and supported from day one of their mothering journey and it has a huge impact on their early motherhood experiences.
My in-home and remote doula services support you from postpartum throughout your life as a woman. I am passionate about providing care for every mother in every stage of life, whatever your challenge or concern.
Payment plans are available for the full postpartum package service.
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Full Postpartum package 2200€
This is the service for you if you are ready to fee truly held, cared for and nourished in your postpartum experience. New mothers in our culture are more often than not left to flounder, bewildered, bleeding and often alone with a baby in a small apartment. I am here to make sure that you are given the utmost attention and care. I will hold your hand, walk with you into the unknown and advocate for your physical and mental health above all. My postpartum package includes eight home visits in total: one before your baby arrives, and seven postpartum home visits that last from between 2-3 hours at a time. Phone, and text communication with me Monday – Friday from 9h30-16h30 for the first three months of your baby’s life. Three meals for you and your partner cooked and delivered weekly for the first four weeks postpartum, snacks and herbal infusions. Two full body post natal massages Including a “serrage de bassin” and rebozo. During our time together we can work to target physical problems, and treat through nutrition and gentle movement, work on sleep support and solutions, and cover basic baby care. I also support normal breastfeeding, birth story processing and help you recover physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually from birth.
You will also have access to my library of digital resources and masterclasses.
“These postpartum services were a blessing. Every aspect of Sophie’s offering was something I didn’t know I needed. Her meals were delicious and soothing and her emotional support was priceless. Sophie was incredibly easy to talk to and always had a helpful response to my questions. She is authentic, genuine, respectful, wise and unbiased. Her help gave me the reassurance that I needed.” – Genell
Individual Mother Visits 250€
These visits are tailor made, three hour long visits for you in your home. It doesn’t matter what stage of motherhood or life you’re in – I believe that you deserve to be taken care of in a profound and loving way. They can include an array of things but I will always bring something edible – a meal, a cake or a herbal tea blend that is designed to support you where you’re at.
The visits also include a postnatal massage and ample time to chat about where you are in your life and what you’d like support in. As part of the visit, you’ll receive a follow up email check-in.
Until my online booking service is up and running you can send me an email to book your session.
“Being an American in Paris with no family, I knew that I needed a postpartum doula for support in those first few months with our newborn son. Sophie was a calming presence who supported my family physically through her delicious, healthy meals and postnatal massage, and caring for my son while I took a much needed nap. And she also supported me as a new mother mentally and emotionally, allowing me to process with her my birth story and this new season of motherhood all without judgement and offering wise advice as we began as a new family of three.” – Kathryn
Miscarriage and abortion services
These services are bespoke to each case and if you need support for miscarriage, abortion or loss, please send me an email so we can create a bespoke plan for you.
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“We found Sophie during the second half of our pregnancy and she was always available..to help us feel less alone in this journey. Sadly however, our story changed direction when we found out very late in the pregnancy that our baby was no longer with us….After we discovered this terrible news, Sophie dropped everything to be by our side and try her best to provide comfort and solace. She was so loving and caring and went so far beyond anything we could have expected from someone outside of our family…she was with us throughout the delivery, she was with us at home afterwards with all the care we could ask for….I cannot emphasise enough how grateful we are to have found Sophie and how much her presence and help meant to my husband and myself. It was done with love, care, experience, understanding, knowledge and extreme professionalism.” – Anonymous.
Next Steps – Let’s work together!
If the above packages sound appealing to you, please get in touch to arrange an initial phone call. During this call, we can chat in detail about the services and I can address any questions or concerns you may have. It’s crucial that we establish a good rapport and that you feel comfortable with me, so I always recommend an in-person meeting before booking any of my doula packages. If you’re happy to proceed, I’ll provide you with my contract, and we can schedule your prenatal preparation sessions. I’m excited to hear from you and look forward to working together!