The journey of Family Folk Birth really began in 2013 when I first heard about Doula’s. A friend of mine had had a homebirth and told me about the amazing local birth support. I remember that conversation so vividly, it was like fireworks going off around me. I was meant to be a Doula. I had considered to become a midwife for many years but many aspects about midwifery didn’t seem to suit me. Doulas on the other hand seem to have it all for me - a professional Philosophy in line with my personal one, genuine support and relationship with birthing people, better outcomes in birth, independent study, independent work, big network of other doulas, passion for birth and supporting birthing people. This not to say that many midwives don’t hold these same values and qualities (and more!) There are so truly extraordinary midwives out there. The role of a midwife differs from that of a Doula in many way but the most distinct one being that Midwives provide medical support during birth where as Doulas do not.
To me Birthwork is radical, it’s empowering, it’s following the path of a powerful legacy of women who have fought for birth rights, reproductive rights and women’s rights. It’s an honour.
I did my Doula training in 2014 with Developing Doulas and started attending births in 2016 before becoming pregnant myself..all that talk about babies....
I took a long break from continuing my recognition process with Doula UK during Yona-Gray’s early years, while continuing my work as a nanny and my Doula studies.
Last year a former client got in touch with and asked me to be their Doula again. An absolute privilege for any Doula to have a repeat client, I attended the birth of their third child at home. After this birth I knew I felt finally ready to become a full-time Birth Doula.
I was already running Family Folk by then, offering support to parents and a parent and child circle locally. So I started developing Family Folk Birth. I’ve been blown away by the enquiries that have poured in since.
Becoming a Doula isn’t a destination. It’s really a lifelong journey of self-reflection and development and study and I love that about being a Doula.
It’s a privilege to be invited into each birth space and I honour that invitation by holding space, supporting with love and sharing knowledge. Each family is special to me and I remember them fondly.
If you are interested in having (my) Doula support for your pregnancy, birth and/or postpartum or you want to know about the role of a Doula and what we do, please get in touch a send your email to hello@familyfolklondon.com
I would love to chat!
The journey of Family Folk Birth really began in 2013 when I first heard about Doula’s. A friend of mine had had a homebirth and told me about the amazing local birth support. I remember that conversation so vividly, it was like fireworks going off around me. I was meant to be a Doula. I had considered to become a midwife for many years but many aspects about midwifery didn’t seem to suit me. Doulas on the other hand seem to have it all for me - a professional Philosophy in line with my personal one, genuine support and relationship with birthing people, better outcomes in birth, independent study, independent work, big network of other doulas, passion for birth and supporting birthing people. This not to say that many midwives don’t hold these same values and qualities (and more!) There are so truly extraordinary midwives out there. The role of a midwife differs from that of a Doula in many way but the most distinct one being that Midwives provide medical support during birth where as Doulas do not.
To me Birthwork is radical, it’s empowering, it’s following the path of a powerful legacy of women who have fought for birth rights, reproductive rights and women’s rights. It’s an honour.
I did my Doula training in 2014 with Developing Doulas and started attending births in 2016 before becoming pregnant myself..all that talk about babies....
I took a long break from continuing my recognition process with Doula UK during Yona-Gray’s early years, while continuing my work as a nanny and my Doula studies.
Last year a former client got in touch with and asked me to be their Doula again. An absolute privilege for any Doula to have a repeat client, I attended the birth of their third child at home. After this birth I knew I felt finally ready to become a full-time Birth Doula.
I was already running Family Folk by then, offering support to parents and a parent and child circle locally. So I started developing Family Folk Birth. I’ve been blown away by the enquiries that have poured in since.
Becoming a Doula isn’t a destination. It’s really a lifelong journey of self-reflection and development and study and I love that about being a Doula.
It’s a privilege to be invited into each birth space and I honour that invitation by holding space, supporting with love and sharing knowledge. Each family is special to me and I remember them fondly.
If you are interested in having (my) Doula support for your pregnancy, birth and/or postpartum or you want to know about the role of a Doula and what we do, please get in touch a send your email to hello@familyfolklondon.com
I would love to chat!
