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Tracy Gooding

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DBS Check

Personal Liability Insurance

Home Births Offered

Doula Training Completed
01/08/2020

My services

Antenatal

Birth

Overnight

Postnatal

Doulaography

Hello and congratulations on your pregnancy!

How are you feeling right now?
Excited? A little overwhelmed?
It’s completely normal to feel a mix of emotions, and this is where doula support can make such a difference.

A bit about me…
I’m married to Ian and have a grown-up daughter, Mollie. She was born after an emergency caesarean following an unsuccessful round of IVF, an experience that taught me so much about the rollercoaster of pregnancy and birth.
I’m also a proud step-mum to two sons and a very proud nanny to eight grandchildren who all live nearby. Add to that being an aunt to eight nieces and nephews, and a godparent too, my life has always been full of family!

Before becoming a doula, I worked as a nurse, spending most of my career caring for babies, children, and their families. Supporting new parents has always been close to my heart, and now, as a doula, I get to focus fully on guiding families through this incredible chapter of life.

How Can I Support You
I bring together my experience as a mum, nanny, aunt, and nurse to offer both practical help and emotional support. The tailor may support to suit you and your partner/family. You are unique and your concerns, hopes and wishes are at the centre of the care I provide. 

Here’s what that might look like:

.Lending you birth equipment like a TENS machine, birthing ball, or peanut ball
.Access to my library of books and films on pregnancy and parenting
.Birth pool hire if you’re planning a home birth
.Finding reliable information on anything you’re curious or unsure about
.Helping you feel informed, confident, and ready for birth.

My aim is simple, to make this journey less overwhelming and more empowering for you and your family, and for your baby’s birth to feel positive, however and wherever that may be.

During Birth
When labour begins, I’ll be there for you.
I’ll join you at home or your chosen birthplace whenever you feel you need me and stay by your side throughout.

I can:

.Offer calm, continuous support
.Guide your partner to feel confident in their role
.Be your advocate, making sure your wishes are respected
.Help with feeding and bonding during those first magical hours after birth
I’ll stay with you until you feel settled and ready for me to leave. My role is to make sure you feel safe, supported, and heard every step of the way.

After Your Baby Arrives
Bringing a new baby home is beautiful, and sometimes overwhelming.
Between tiredness, endless chores, and adjusting to your new normal, it can feel like a lot.

As your Postnatal Doula, I can:

Take care of household tasks so you can focus on your baby
.Play with older siblings while you bond with your newborn
.Care for the baby while you nap, shower, or simply take a breather
.Offer overnight support so you can get some much-needed rest.
Everything is led by you and what feels right for your family.

Additional Support I Offer
Alongside doula care, I also offer:

Bespoke Hypnobirthing Courses, in your own home. 
.Birth and Postnatal Preparation Sessions
.Closing the Bones Ceremonies
.Three Step Rewind for Perinatal Trauma
I have experience supporting twin pregnancies and free births. I can create a fully Bespoke Birth Package designed around your needs.

I’m also a coach with The Birth Bliss Academy, supporting new doulas as they begin their journey.

Let’s Chat
Every family is different, and so is every birth.
Let’s talk about what matters most to you and how I can support you through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Get in touch by phone or email for an informal, no-pressure chat.
I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

This is such a special time. Let’s make it a positive and empowering experience for you and your family.

 

 

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Areas Covered

Chelmsford
Colchester
Ipswich

Hospitals Covered

Basildon Hospital (SS16 5NL)
Broomfield Hospital (CM1 7ET)
Clacton Midwifery Led Unit (CO15 1LH)
Colchester Hospital (CO4 5JL)
Ipswich Hospital (IP4 5PD)
Princess Alexandra Maternity Unit (CM20 1QX)
Southend University Hospital (SS0 0RJ)
St Peter's Hospital, Maldon (CM9 6EG)

Experienced in

Biomechanics For Birth, Birth Trauma, Breech Birth, Caesarean, Doula Mentor, Free Birth, Home Birth, Twins, VBAC

Other services

Antenatal Education, Aromatherapy, Birth Pool Supplier, Closing the Bones, Homeopathy, Hypnobirthing, Rebozo

Additional training/ qualifications

TIDE Trauma informed support

Latest Reviews

Amazing experience with Tracey

25/10/2025

Tracey allows us to navigate the NHS and get the best possible care. We had some difficulties from the NHS midwives and she advocated for us every step of the way. She went above and beyond to support us and we would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a doula. Her experience is considerable and she made us feel much less anxious about our choices.

David Brown

I Wish Everyone Could Have A Tracy!

14/10/2025

Tracy has supported the births of both our children, most recently the delivery of our daughter in November. I cannot recommend her more highly – not only is she incredibly gifted at what she does, she is also one of the kindest, most loving people you will ever meet. I have been fortunate enough to have two SVDs and am in no doubt that these have been a consequence of Tracy’s love, assurance and guidance before and during both births. I will be eternally grateful to Tracy for her role in enabling two such empowering, confident and beautiful births and having her by our side was the best decision we ever made. Do not hesitate to book her!

Mim Walters Jan 2025

Review Of Postpartum Support Sessions

14/10/2025

I cannot rate Tracy highly enough. Tracy is the rarest combination of experience and expertise delivered with an empathy, attunement and sense of timing that could not have made me feel more seen and listened to as a first time mum. What could have been a difficult start with the early arrival of our daughter was instead a chance to bond with our lovely baby girl a little ahead of schedule. I’m sure that I would not have felt confident and able to do this without Tracy’s support. Tracy was not just able to support me, but also was entirely able to read what my partner may wish to know more about. I also couldn’t have felt my daughter was in safer hands when Tracy visited. Tracy’s kindness and ability to really listen and take the time to get to the whole family has made such a difference to all of us. Tracy’s sessions have genuinely helped us to become a happy family of three (after being just myself and my partner for a long time). We can’t thank you enough.

Ayesha. February 2025.

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Latest Reviews

Amazing experience with Tracey

25/10/2025

Tracey allows us to navigate the NHS and get the best possible care. We had some difficulties from the NHS midwives and she advocated for us every step of the way. She went above and beyond to support us and we would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a doula. Her experience is considerable and she made us feel much less anxious about our choices.

David Brown

I Wish Everyone Could Have A Tracy!

14/10/2025

Tracy has supported the births of both our children, most recently the delivery of our daughter in November. I cannot recommend her more highly – not only is she incredibly gifted at what she does, she is also one of the kindest, most loving people you will ever meet. I have been fortunate enough to have two SVDs and am in no doubt that these have been a consequence of Tracy’s love, assurance and guidance before and during both births. I will be eternally grateful to Tracy for her role in enabling two such empowering, confident and beautiful births and having her by our side was the best decision we ever made. Do not hesitate to book her!

Mim Walters Jan 2025

Review Of Postpartum Support Sessions

14/10/2025

I cannot rate Tracy highly enough. Tracy is the rarest combination of experience and expertise delivered with an empathy, attunement and sense of timing that could not have made me feel more seen and listened to as a first time mum. What could have been a difficult start with the early arrival of our daughter was instead a chance to bond with our lovely baby girl a little ahead of schedule. I’m sure that I would not have felt confident and able to do this without Tracy’s support. Tracy was not just able to support me, but also was entirely able to read what my partner may wish to know more about. I also couldn’t have felt my daughter was in safer hands when Tracy visited. Tracy’s kindness and ability to really listen and take the time to get to the whole family has made such a difference to all of us. Tracy’s sessions have genuinely helped us to become a happy family of three (after being just myself and my partner for a long time). We can’t thank you enough.

Ayesha. February 2025.

Write a review