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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.

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I support families in Leeds, Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.

Andy & April

"I honestly don’t believe we could have had the birth experience we did without Charlotte. She was supportive, encouraging, knowledgeable, friendly, warm, and truly willing to go above and beyond. If you are considering a doula, Charlotte is the person you want by your side."

Birth Doula Support

As a birth doula, I'm here to walk alongside you. To support, encourage, and reassure you as you explore your feelings around birth in a relaxed, judgment-free environment. 

 

The time at the end of pregnancy and in early labour can feel vulnerable and uncertain. They can be loud with voices from friends, family, social media, and the maternity system.

 

I’m here to be a trusted part of your support system during labour and birth, reminding you of the choices you have and the power you hold.

Newborn baby water birth
A baby has their hand placed in a mothers open plam. there is a fluffy rug underneath. www.positivebirthleeds.co.uk

Postnatal Doula Support

As your postnatal doula, when all eyes might be on your beautiful newborn baby, my job is to “mother the mother” and provide nurturing emotional, practical and informational support in the vulnerable early days, weeks or months after your baby is born.

 

My goal is simple - to make your transition into parenthood smoother - leaving you feeling confident, supported and cared for so you can thrive physically, emotionally and mentally, with your newborn.

"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.

About

Hi! I’m Charlotte, and I’m a self-confessed birth nerd! 

 

Being asked to support someone during this time of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is a privilege and an honour. I don’t do this for the love of babies, I do this for the love of mothers. Because if the mother (or the parents) feels supported and held, the baby has everything they need to thrive.

 

Since qualifying as a Hypnobirthing teacher in 2021, I’ve trained as a Doula with Nurturing Birth and a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter with Breastfeeding LENS for Leeds Bosom Buddies. I’m fully insured, and I’m always learning through books, podcasts, courses, and mentoring. I offer up-to-date, evidence-based, nurturing support throughout your pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey.​

Charlotte Watson of Positive Birth Leeds

Your on-call support

Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are transformational. You might feel anything from joy and empowerment to fear and uncertainty–all of these feelings (and a lot more!) are completely normal. 

 

As your birth doula, I’m here to hold space for your emotions, reassure you about your worries, signpost you to information that can help you make informed decisions, and cheerlead as you prepare for and birth your baby.

 

I focus on building a trusting relationship first, so that you have confidence to feel held and supported. I combine in-person sessions, evidence-based guidance, birth preparation and attendance, and postpartum support so you feel empowered through this transformational time.

My training & qualifications:

  • Insured

  • DBS checked

  • Full drivers licence and car

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