Doula Support & Birth Education,
covering Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire
Two doulas... double the *doula magic*
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Two independent doulas who work together to offer experienced shared-care doula support across Nottinghamshire.
We offer continuity of care, a solid team and two sets of skilled hands to the families we work with.
Together, we've supported families birthing at home and hospital, as well as VBAC's, HBAC's and inductions.
The Nottingham Doulas are ideal for you if...
You want an established team around you to support you through your whole journey
You’re going through without without a partner and want someone you know and trust by your side.
You're navigating any complex issues and could benefit from extra support
You want the reassurance of a second doula if your birth is long, unpredictable or one of us is unwell
We cover all of Nottinghamshire, including West Bridgford, Beeston, Bramcote, Wollaton, Ruddington, Edwalton, Tollerton, Keyworth, Radcliffe-on-Trent, Bingham, Southwell and Mansfeild, and we support births at home, QMC, Nottingham City and Kingsmill hospitals.
"I truly wish I could put into words how special it was to have Amy and Kerry by our side. Kerry attended my birth, but Amy supported me throughout pregnancy and postpartum... They really are the best duo.
Forget the unnecessary baby items.
Invest in something that will shape your entire pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience"
-Megan & Rob pictured here, at their gorgeous home birth
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Virtual Support
From the moment you book with us, you’ll have your own Birth Team WhatsApp.
We’re there to be a sounding board, help you make sense of information, answer the random questions that inevitably pop up, and point you towards anything useful. And, of course, provide a healthy dose of cheerleading, reassurance and “you’ve absolutely got this” along the way.
Antenatal education
We both spend time with you in your home, getting to know you and preparing you for labour and postpartum. This includes birth planning, talking through options, providing resources and sharing our doula approved techniques for labour.
"After a difficult birth with our eldest child, I really wanted this time round to be different and felt we needed some extra support. Amy and Kerry were that extra support and then some. Throughout our whole journey I felt held by them, they listened in a non-judgemental empathic way and I felt advocated for. They both balanced being well-informed and assertive advocates, with being caring and supportive. I would recommend to any pregnant person to have Amy and Kerry as their doulas!"- Charlotte
On- Call
We go on call for you ten days before your estimated due date, unless your situation may call for an earlier birth in which case we can discuss a different on call arrangement.
Birth Support
We're there to support you virtually through early labour, and once you need more support, one of us will join you, whether you’re birthing at home or in hospital. If your labour is on the longer side, we may bring the other doula in and swap over, meaning you always have a fresh pair of hands, while still having someone who knows you and your plans.
During labour, we can provide emotional, physical and practical support, help with positioning and biomechanics, offer relaxation and comfort measures, advocate with your care team and help make sure your voice is heard when you’re at your most vulnerable.
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"Right from the beginning, they were both brilliant to communicate with and whenever I encountered anything I was worried about, they were able to provide balanced, timely and well researched information to support any decision making.
It made such a difference this time to have my birth team at the other end of the phone! I'm really happy that I had Amy and Kerry on board this time. They're knowledgeable and strong, empathetic and supportive." - Leanne
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Postnatal Visit
Usually, the doula who supported you at your birth will be the one to visit you afterwards, so you can debrief your birth with someone who was actually there with you.
We’ll always arrive with a home-cooked meal, and a non-judgemental listening ear. We can also help you find useful local services, offer basic feeding support, and lend a hand with a few practical things around the house...because sometimes having someone load the dishwasher is exactly what you need.
Virtual Postnatal Support
You’ll also have 6 weeks of virtual postnatal support, so you know there’s always someone you can message if you need a chat.
Whether you’ve had a rubbish day and need to vent, want a bit of reassurance, or have a question you’re not quite sure who to ask....we’re there.
1. Book a chat with Kerry & Amy
We offer a free 30-minute discovery call so you can get to know us, ask all your questions and see if we’re the right team to support you.
2. Build your package
We like to create bespoke packages for our families, so you can have the right level of support for you, your pregnancy and your birth. Packages start from £1,700.
3. Secure your spot
We take on a limited number of families around each due date, allowing us to share the on-call commitment and make sure you have an available, responsive team.
4. We’ve got you from there
From pregnancy through to birth and those early weeks afterwards, we’ll work together to support you, answer your questions, help you prepare and stand firmly in your corner, always.
"My partner and I feel incredibly grateful to have had Amy and Kerry's support both in preparing for and during the birth. As a second-time dad who has experienced being a birth partner both with and without a doula, I can honestly say the difference is night and day." -
Tom, Birth Partner
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A happy, well-supported doula means a happy, well-supported client.
Throughout history birth has always been a communal event, and we love being part of a team of skilled, supportive birth workers, by your side, however your birth unfolds.
Two doulas means two sets of experience, two perspectives, two brains, four hands and a team who can share the on-call load, look after each other and, most importantly, get to know you properly.
Because you deserve to feel supported by a team who know you, know birth, and have got your back every step of the way.
If you're interested....
We offer shared care birth and postnatal doula support across the whole of Nottinghamshire. We have worked closely with the NUH home birth team and supported births at NUH hospitals (QMC and Nottingham City) as well as Kingsmill in Mansfield.