Are you looking for a birth doula?
You've found one!
I’m a birth and postnatal doula based in Edinburgh and West Lothian, supporting families across Scotland with care that’s calm, down-to-earth, and totally tailored to you. You can choose one of my individual packages, or go for shared care, where I team up with another local doula to support you through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. That’s double the doula, for less than you’d think. Win - win, right?
If you're curious about how a doula can support you, click here to find out.
Or if you want to see what’s inside my doula support packages? Keep scrolling; there’s something for every stage.
And if you’re ready to chat or just have questions swirling in your head reach out anytime. I’m here for it.
MY DOULA PACKAGES
Birth Doula Package
£1595
3 relaxed antenatal visits
Time for chats, tea, planning, and prep; whatever you need to feel informed and supported.
WhatsApp support throughout your pregnancy
Got a question? Just need to vent? I’m here for all of it, message me anytime.
Access to my doula library
Books, birth equipment, and solid, evidence-based resources, all yours to borrow while we work together.
24/7 on-call support from 38+4 to 42 weeks
When baby says “it’s time,” I’m ready, day or night.
Support during your birth
Whether it’s at home, in a birth centre, or hospital, I’ll be right there with you, holding the space and backing you up every step of the way.
1 postnatal visit
Once baby’s here, I’ll be back to support you, and to debrief the birth with you.
Postpartum Support
£695
20 hours of postnatal support, spread over your first 6 weeks
Flexible, responsive care, tailored to what you need, when you need it most.
We’ll start with a birth debrief
A safe space to talk it through, whether it was empowering, overwhelming, or somewhere in between.
Then it’s whatever support looks like for you
That might mean feeding support, meal prepping, taking care of older siblings (or furry ones), tidying up, holding baby while you nap, or just listening while you talk it out.
Phone, text & WhatsApp support throughout
You’re not doing this alone. If something’s on your mind, message me anytime.
Full Doula Package
£2190
Everything from both the Birth Package and the Postnatal Package
Wrapped up into one beautiful, continuous thread of care, from your pregnancy, through birth, and into those early weeks of life with your new little human.
You’ll have consistent support from someone who knows your story, your preferences, and your rhythms, until you’re feeling confident, grounded, and ready to send me on my way (no fuss, no fanfare… unless you want one).
Full Antenatal Prep
£495
3 relaxed antenatal sessions to discuss...
Birth physiology, your options in the system and loads more, and get yourself some evidence based information and preparation.
WhatsApp support throughout your pregnancy
Got a question? Just need to vent? I'm here for all of it, message me anytime.
Birth debrief
I'll even come back after baby is here to talk it all through with you and help you digest the experience you've had.
Power 2-hours
£110
Up to two hours to chat through circumstances that have come up in your pregnancy.
Get all the facts right, talk it through with someone who's unbiased, and make sure that the decisions you make are your own.
Includes ongoing whatsapp support and a summary of our session together.
All fees are payable in installments
If funds are a barrier, please get in touch to discuss options.
What is shared care?
Meet the dream team.
I often team up to offer shared care with one of a small selection of amazing local doulas, because two doulas can sometimes be better than one. It can also be a really great solution when I'm just not available for your entire on call period.
We’re both with you for your antenatal sessions, both just a call or WhatsApp away, and both bringing our own knowledg, experience and calm presence to your journey. And the best part? You won’t ever have to rely on a backup doula you’ve never met. One of us will always be there when you need us.
We can help you prep for birth, support you on the day, or jump on a call if you’re trying to make sense of your options. Basically, whatever you need, we’ve got you. Two doulas, one team (wooly hats optional).
Ways of working with us together.
Full Birth Doula Package - Shared Care
£1995
All the support you could ever want but from two doulas instead of one!
3 relaxed antenatal visits
Time for chats, tea, planning, and prep; whatever you need to feel informed and supported.
WhatsApp support throughout your pregnancy
Got a question? Just need to vent? We're here for all of it, message us anytime.
Access to my doula library
Books, birth equipment, and solid, evidence-based resources, all yours to borrow while we work together.
24/7 on-call support from 38+4 to 42 weeks
When baby says “it’s time,” We're ready, day or night.
Support during your birth
Whether it’s at home, in a birth centre, or hospital, we’ll be right there with you, holding the space and backing you up every step of the way.
1 postnatal visit
Once baby’s here, we’ll be back to support you, and to debrief the birth with you.
All fees are payable in installments.
If funds are a barrier, please get in touch to discuss options.
John Kennel
“If a doula were a drug it would be unethical not to use it.”
WHAT IS A DOULA?
What does a doula do (-la)?
A birth doula is someone who supports you emotionally, physically and practically throughout pregnancy and birth.
I’m here to help you and your partner feel informed, calm and confident as you prepare to meet your baby.
I’m not here to tell you what to do or push any agenda. Instead, I’ll make sure you feel heard and have the information and support you need to make the choices that feel right for you.
Whether you’re planning a homebirth, birth centre birth, labour ward birth or caesarean, I’ll support you. And if things change along the way? I’ll still be right there with you.
Based near Edinburgh, I support families across Scotland with calm, personalised care centred around you and what matters most to you.
Why have a doula?
Research shows that continuous support during birth can:
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Lower the chances of induction
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Reduce the need for pain relief
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Decrease the likelihood of an instrumental or caesarean birth
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Shorten labour
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Reduce anxiety and boost confidence
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Improve your overall experience of birth
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Increase the likelihood of starting breastfeeding
My support is unconditional
There’s no “right” way to give birth. Whether you want an epidural, a homebirth, lots of medical support or simply want to take things as they come - I’m here for you.
We’ll talk about what matters most to you, and that’s what I’ll focus on throughout.
Your birth. Your choices. Your support.
" My labour didn't go at all how I expected, but I still remained calm throughout thanks to
the information and techniques Julia had taught. "