Hand in Hand Doula
Hand in Hand Doula Services
Every birth is unique and my doula services are designed to honour that. I tailor my support around you, your needs and your choices. You deserve to step into your birth feeling heard, supported and fully owning it. If my services feel aligned with what you’re looking for then get in touch, I'd love to have a chat.
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​2 x Antenatal sessions: We’ll spend time getting to know each other during two antenatal sessions in the comfort of your own home. This time is an opportunity for me to fully understand your hopes and wishes for your birth. Together, we’ll plan and prepare, building a strong and supportive birth team around you. I'll offer a safe space where you can share your thoughts, feelings and any worries including reflections on previous birth experiences. If you’re planning to give birth within the maternity system we can explore what this may look like for you, what care or interventions might be recommended and how to navigate this with confidence.
​​Birth Support: You'll have someone by your side that you have built a relationship with and the reassurance of having the support from someone who knows all about you and your birth preferences. I will be on call for your birth 24/7 from 38 to 42 weeks of pregnancy. Throughout your labour and birth I will provide continuous emotional and practical support. This may include reassurance, encouragement, helping you change positions, offering comfort measures and gentle reminders to eat, drink and rest. I will help protect your birth space, keep your preferences in mind and advocate for your wishes when needed. My role is to be a steady, calming presence and to provide the continuity of care that can make such a difference during birth. I will stay with you for a short time after your baby is born until you feel settled and your baby has had their first feed.
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WhatsApp support: We’ll stay connected between sessions through a private WhatsApp group. This is a great way for you us stay in touch, share updates and for me to share evidence-based resources. This continuous support begins at 28 weeks of pregnancy and continues until 2 weeks after your baby’s birth.​​
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1x Postnatal visit: I will visit you at home within the first two weeks after birth. This visit is a chance to reflect on your birth experience and talk through any support you may need as you adjust to life with your baby.
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Price £1800​​
Basic Birth Package
Perfect if you feel confident preparing for birth but want the reassuring presence of a doula on the day
Enhanced Birth Package
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​4 x Antenatal sessions: The Enhanced Package includes two additional antenatal sessions, plus a café meet up in your third trimester, giving us more time to fully prepare you for birth. You have the option of using some of this time to complete a mini hypnobirthing course, providing you with practical tools and techniques to help you feel calm, confident and in control during labour. We’ll gently work through any fears or worries you may have about birth, helping you approach the experience with greater trust in your body and the ability to have a positive experience.
​WhatsApp support: The continuous support included in the enhanced package begins at the time of booking, no matter how early and continues until 4 weeks after the birth, so I can help you to feel prepared and supported every step of the way.​
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Birth pool: You have use of my pool from 37 weeks until after your birth. You will just need to purchase the disposable items, such as the pool liner.
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Price £2100​​
Perfect if you are a first time parent or want to dive deeper into birth preparation. Includes everything in the basic package plus:
Complete Birth & Breastfeeding Package
Perfect if you are a first time parent or plan to breastfeed. Includes everything in the basic and enhanced package plus:
​6 x Antenatal sessions (in total): In addition to birth preparation and hypnobirthing, this comprehensive package includes breastfeeding education and support. Breastfeeding is a continuation of your birth and I want you to feel just as confident and prepared for this as you do for bringing your baby into the world.​ This package includes everything you could need from a birth doula.
​WhatsApp support: The continuous support included in the complete package begins at the time of booking and continues until 8 weeks after the birth. ​
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3x Medical Appointment Debriefs: You will receive three dedicated video calls to debrief after your appointments with your midwife or obstetrician. These sessions give you a safe space to reflect on what was discussed and explore your options so you can make informed, confident decisions about your care.
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4 x Postnatal visits (in total): These visits are a chance to reflect on your birth experience and talk through any support you may need as you adjust to life with your baby. I will offer both emotional and practical support to ensure you are feeling rested, calm and connected to your new baby. I will also provide enhanced breastfeeding support at each visit.
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Price £2900
Postnatal Care
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My postnatal support is designed to ensure you are feeling emotionally and physically well as you recover from birth and begin your new journey. I want to you to feel rested, calm and connected to your new baby. The care provided is tailored to you and your unique needs and may be different at every session, you can even decide on the day! What support might look like:
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​A safe space to discuss your feelings and reflect on your birth
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Emotional support and reassurance
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Reassurance around normal baby behaviours and how to recognise baby’s cues
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Shared knowledge of caring and bonding with your baby
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Making light meals
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Light household chores, such as hoovering or washing
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Looking after baby whilst you sleep, shower or just have some alone time
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Accompanying you to appointments
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Caring for older children or pets
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Signposting to relevant services and resources​​
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Price £40 per hour (minimum session 2 hours)
Let's chat, book online to meet me
I live in Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 and typically cover the areas of West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire, within an hours' drive. If you live outside these areas and would like support please do get in touch so we can discuss.
Areas covered include: Aireborough Alwoodley Apperley Bridge Baildon Bingley Bradford Calderdale Castleford Dewsbury Garforth Guiseley Halifax Harewood Harrogate Haworth Hebden Bridge Horsforth Huddersfield Ilkley
Knaresborough Kirklees Leeds Linton Menston Mirfield Otley Pool - in - Wharfedale Pudsey Ripon Roundhay Saltaire Selby Settle Shipley Skipton Sowerby Bridge Tadcaster Thirsk Wakefield Wetherby Wharfedale York