My services
Antenatal
Birth
Overnight
Postnatal
Doulaography
Hello, I’m Yvonne, a Doula based in Woodford Green, East London. I’m a married mother of three, and I’ve spent over 10 years working as a healthcare practitioner within the NHS. This experience has given me a deep understanding of how the healthcare system works and the increasing medicalisation of childbirth.
However, after going through my own childbirth experiences and supporting friends and family during their pregnancies, births, and postnatal journeys, I realised my true passion: empowering women and their partners through childbirth. It’s what fuels my soul.
I trained with Kicki Hansard’s BirthBliss Academy and have supported a wide range of births, including physiological births, VBACs and caesareans.
I’m a recognised member of Doula UK and Abuela Doulas, a doula mentor/coach, and a trained Hypnobirthing teacher, with additional training in biomechanics for birth and aromatherapy in childbirth.
**I’m Carrot approved fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS**
My Approach as a Birth Doula
As your birth doula, my goal is to work together with you to ensure a safe, calm, and positive birthing experience. I’m here to hold space for you, support your trust in your body, and equip you with all the information you need to make informed decisions about your birth.
I believe in helping you to embrace the process of childbirth, whatever path that may take, and to feel supported every step of the way.
My Approach as a Postnatal Doula
As a postnatal doula, I offer support and guidance during those early days with your newborn. The transition to parenthood can be overwhelming, but my aim is to help you build confidence in your abilities as a parent. I’m here to remind you that you already have all the tools you need to nurture and care for your child.
I’ll listen, sit with you, and help guide you through this transformative time, empowering you as you embark on your parenting journey.
Why Choose Me?
I believe in the power of informed choice and emotional support during one of the most important times in your life. My mission is to help you feel empowered, whether it’s through childbirth or the postpartum period, and to create a calm, supportive environment for you and your family.
If you feel that I could be the right fit for your birthing or postnatal journey, I invite you to reach out for a free, no-obligation consultation.
It would be my honour to support you during this momentous time in your life.
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Latest Reviews
We had the most wonderful experience with Yvonne as our doula. From the very first hypnobirthing preparation sessions during the pregnancy to the birth of our daughter and the follow-up support afterwards, Yvonne was incredible. Her calm presence, thoughtful guidance, and deep knowledge helped us feel empowered and supported every step of the way. We’re so grateful she was by our side for such a special moment in our lives. We would recommend her to anyone going through pregnancy and birth!
My husband and I clicked with Yvonne, the moment we met her (on zoom). Yvonne has such a calm and non-judgemental aura, but she also had a great sense of humour, which was very much appreciated, as this made us feel so at ease with her. Yvonne has such a wealth of knowledge varying from medical procedures, an understanding of human behaviour (particularly in terms of how that can play out in the context of the NHS) to bringing in her previous pharmaceutical experience. She brings so much to the role of being a doula. My husband and I always felt like Yvonne was there for both of us, from preparing us for how our relationship may change, to being there throughout my (very long!) labour. Yvonne is the perfect mixture of reflective thought and calm; however, she also has a wonderful protective quality that really transformed my birthing experience. I will forever be grateful to her for how she was so present, in the most respectful and caring way, during our birthing experience.
Yvonne treated our daughter as her own for day 1. Would come in at 10pm and leave at 6am. At first we asked for our daughter to continue sleeping in the room with us and Yvonne would pop in as and when she started to stir. Almost immediately, we trusted Yvonne with her and to have her cot and Nanit camera in the living room to watch over whilst we got some very much needed sleep. Yvonne diligently documented everything that occurred during the night, nappy changes, quantity of feeds, times that she fell asleep in her arms and transferred in the cot. If we ever need help again, Yvonne will be my first call without a second thought. She was mega helpful in offering a trial night to see how things went, and honestly knocked it out of the park. Outside the night shift, Yvonne always made herself available to answer all queries or concerns we had as first time parents. Felt like we had an advocate that reassured us we weren’t losing our mind. Honestly, I see Yvonne as extended family now.
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Latest Reviews
We had the most wonderful experience with Yvonne as our doula. From the very first hypnobirthing preparation sessions during the pregnancy to the birth of our daughter and the follow-up support afterwards, Yvonne was incredible. Her calm presence, thoughtful guidance, and deep knowledge helped us feel empowered and supported every step of the way. We’re so grateful she was by our side for such a special moment in our lives. We would recommend her to anyone going through pregnancy and birth!
My husband and I clicked with Yvonne, the moment we met her (on zoom). Yvonne has such a calm and non-judgemental aura, but she also had a great sense of humour, which was very much appreciated, as this made us feel so at ease with her. Yvonne has such a wealth of knowledge varying from medical procedures, an understanding of human behaviour (particularly in terms of how that can play out in the context of the NHS) to bringing in her previous pharmaceutical experience. She brings so much to the role of being a doula. My husband and I always felt like Yvonne was there for both of us, from preparing us for how our relationship may change, to being there throughout my (very long!) labour. Yvonne is the perfect mixture of reflective thought and calm; however, she also has a wonderful protective quality that really transformed my birthing experience. I will forever be grateful to her for how she was so present, in the most respectful and caring way, during our birthing experience.
Yvonne treated our daughter as her own for day 1. Would come in at 10pm and leave at 6am. At first we asked for our daughter to continue sleeping in the room with us and Yvonne would pop in as and when she started to stir. Almost immediately, we trusted Yvonne with her and to have her cot and Nanit camera in the living room to watch over whilst we got some very much needed sleep. Yvonne diligently documented everything that occurred during the night, nappy changes, quantity of feeds, times that she fell asleep in her arms and transferred in the cot. If we ever need help again, Yvonne will be my first call without a second thought. She was mega helpful in offering a trial night to see how things went, and honestly knocked it out of the park. Outside the night shift, Yvonne always made herself available to answer all queries or concerns we had as first time parents. Felt like we had an advocate that reassured us we weren’t losing our mind. Honestly, I see Yvonne as extended family now.
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