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Nourish & Bloom
Here for your birthing journey
Discover my services, learn about how I can help, and start your journey to an empowered pregnancy, birth and motherhood.
About me
I'm Catherine, Hello!
Growing up in the 90’s meant that I took on the mantra of Girl Power wholeheartedly. It caused me to adore women, pioneer our power, and work to ensure every woman knows how absolutely phenomenal they are. I trained with Birth Bliss Academy to gain my qualification and further developed my knowledge with hands on experience and further courses with Optimal Birth’s Biomechanics for Birth.
My approach to being a doula is to make sure the woman feels empowered, mighty, listened to, nourished, informed, and confident from pregnancy, through birth and postnatally. My role is to provide emotional, practical, and evidence-based support
throughout your journey.
I am also a chef developer and have worked in the health and food industry for over 2 decades. So i want to ensure that you are nourished, comforted and alleviated of the stress of food preparation when you have a bigger job to be doing!
I look forward to chatting to you.
Here to help when you need it most
Some mothers just need a little help, that's what I'm here for...
DISCOVER HOW I HELP
My Services
My role is to provide emotional, practical, and evidence-based support throughout your journey.
Pre Natal Support
- Birth planning
- Signposting to evidence and research
- Midwife appointment debriefs
- Food preparation & meal plans advice
- Understanding birth physiology
- A friendly cuppa
- Comfort techniques and coping mechanisms
- Support for birth partner
Birth Support
- Full support from week 38-42 weeks of pregnancy.
- Support for both mother and birth partner throughout labour and birth.
- Looking after siblings and pets
- Taking photos during birth if desired.
- Providing sustenance
- Empowering the mother
Post Natal Support
- Food preparation
- Post-natal nutrition advice
- Meal plans advice
- Support with household tasks
- Breastfeeding support
- A friendly cuppa
- Support with older siblings
- BIrth debrief
Can’t find the service you need?
Providing nutrition and support
Providing nutritious meals designed for you
As a chef developer and having worked in the health and food industry for over 2 decades, I want to ensure that you are nourished, comforted and alleviated of the stress of food preparation when you have a bigger job to be doing!
TESTIMONIALS
Catherine arrived with lovely homemade meal ready for the postnatal period which was a lifesaver in those busy first days being with newborn. She brought a positive calm and reassurance on the day while we laboured at home. She observed with warmth and offered reassuring light and positive conversation and support throughout.
– Kat, 3rd birth
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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A doula offers calm, compassionate and non-judgemental support throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. This may include emotional reassurance, practical guidance and creating space for you to feel heard, informed and cared for.
You are welcome to get in touch at any stage of your journey. Some families begin looking for support during pregnancy, while others reach out after their baby has arrived. An initial conversation can help you explore what support might feel right for you.
Postnatal support is shaped around the individual needs of you and your family. It may include emotional support, gentle practical help, nourishing food, rest and recovery guidance, or simply having a reassuring person alongside you during this important transition.
Absolutely. Doula support is designed to complement, rather than replace, the role of your partner or family. A doula can offer reassurance, practical suggestions and encouragement so that everyone feels more confident and supported.
Not at all. A doula may support families planning to give birth at home, in a birth centre or in hospital. The aim is to provide consistent, personal support while respecting your choices and working alongside your maternity care team.
Choosing a doula is a personal decision, and it is important that you feel comfortable and at ease. An introductory conversation gives us an opportunity to meet, discuss your hopes and needs, and decide whether working together feels right.
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