Wondering whether you need a birth doula, a postnatal doula, or both? In this guide, I explain the key differences between birth and postnatal doula support, helping you understand how each can support you through pregnancy, labour, recovery and life with a newborn. Discover which type of doula care is right for you and your family.

Wondering how much a doula costs in the UK? This blog explains typical 2026 birth and postnatal doula prices, what’s usually included in support packages, why costs vary, and how to decide whether doula support is the right choice for your family.

Wondering what the difference is between a doula and a midwife? While both support families throughout pregnancy and birth, their roles are very different. Midwives provide essential medical care, while doulas offer continuous emotional, physical and practical support. In this blog, I'll explain how each role works, how they complement one another, and why many families choose to have both as part of their birth support team.

A 30-year corporate career, a lightbulb moment, and a completely new path. This is the story of how I went from being a corporate Director to a birth & postnatal doula and discovered the most rewarding work of my life.

Between the birth plans, hospital bags, and late-night Googling, it’s normal to wonder: “Do I actually need a doula?” Here’s an honest look at what birth and postnatal doulas really do, and why so many families say the support made all the difference.