Bespoke Doula Support for pregnancy, birth and beyond
Birth and early parenthood is life-changing. With nurturing doula support, I’ll help you feel informed, empowered and deeply cared for, so you can enter this new chapter with confidence.
I support families in Leeds, Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.
Birth Doula Support
Support that actually supports you...
Imagine feeling calm, clear and fully supported as you move through pregnancy, labour and birth. That’s what my doula support offers.
I’m here for you (and your partner - if you have one), helping you navigate your choices, feel confident in your decisions and stay grounded in what matters most to you - every step of the way.
This is about stepping into your birth feeling informed, supported and owning your power.
So that however your birth unfolds, you feel proud of yourself. Because you just grew and birthed a whole human…and you are phenomenal!
Postnatal Doula Support
In those early days, when all eyes are on your baby…I’m here for you.
As your postnatal doula, I “mother the mother”, offering emotional, practical and steady support as you find your feet in this brand new chapter.
So you’re not left overwhelmed, exhausted or wondering if you’re doing it right…
But feeling held, cared for and quietly confident as you settle into life with your baby.
"I started off intimidated by the thought of giving birth and feeling completely out of control… now I am confident, I feel capable in advocating for myself and in navigating conversations with medical professionals. Charlotte she gave us the knowledge and taught us the techniques to manage my birth positively"
Dawn
Locations served:
I offer doula support within Leeds, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, York and surrounding areas. Including, but not limited to: North Leeds, Central Leeds, East Leeds, South Leeds, West Leeds, Barnsley, Boroughbridge, Bradford, Bramham, Castleford, Harewood, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Ilkley, Knaresborough, Otley, Pateley Bridge, Ripon, Selby, Shipley, Tadcaster, Wakefield, Wetherby, York, West Yorkshire,
If you would like to work with me and don’t see your location listed, please get in touch and we can have a chat.
Why should I get a Doula?
Doula's offer informational, emotional, physical and practical support throughout your pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey. Receiving support from a trained doula is proven, by multiple studies*, to benefit birth outcomes and perinatal experiences for you, your baby and (if you have one) your partner.
Benefits of recieving doula support include:
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39% reduced chance of caesarean birth
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15% increased chance of spontaneous vaginal birth i.e. lower chance of induction of labour
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10% decrease in the need for painkillers or epidural during birth
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Shorter labour by 41 minutes on average
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Reduced rate of premature birth
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Reduced chance of instrumental birth
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31% increase in parental satisfaction with the birth experience
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Increased likelihood of successfully establishing breastfeeding & continuing breastfeeding at 6 weeks
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Reduced feelings of anxiety and stress
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Increased wellbeing of mother and child
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Lower likelihood of a low birth weight baby
It's really important you find the right doula for you, someone you feel completely comfortable with and confident they can support your unique wants and needs. This is why I offer free discovery calls allowing you to ask all your burning questions and check if the vibe suits.
Studies & Evidence:
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Sobczak A, Taylor L, Solomon S, Ho J, Kemper S, Phillips B, Jacobson K, Castellano C, Ring A, Castellano B, Jacobs RJ. The Effect of Doulas on Maternal and Birth Outcomes: A Scoping Review. Cureus. 2023 May 24;15(5):e39451. doi: 10.7759/cureus.39451. Erratum in: Cureus. 2025 Sep 23;17(9):c310. doi: 10.7759/cureus.c310. PMID: 37378162; PMCID: PMC10292163.
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Bohren MA, Berger BO, Munthe‐Kaas H, Tunçalp Ö. Perceptions and experiences of labour companionship: a qualitative evidence synthesis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2019, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD012449. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD012449.pub2.