The whirlwind days and weeks after your baby is born are truly magical but they can be overwhelming.

My role as a postpartum doula is to support you through this drastic life change; to ensure you get adequate rest, build your confidence in caring for your little one, prioritise your own nourishment and recovery, help you make sense of all the information available, and to offer a helping hand and plenty of reassurance whilst you settle into your new family rhythm.

 Essentially, I am there to take care of you so that you can prioritise bonding with your baby in those first tender weeks.

Postnatal DOula

                 Benefits of doula support include:

  • Reassurance and non-judgemental emotional support
  • Hands-on help as you learn to care for your baby
  • Informational support around breast and bottle feeding
  • More opportunities for sleep, rest and bonding with baby
  • Delicious, nourishing home cooked meals to replenish your energy
  • Light help around the home
  • Referrals to known and trusted specialists 
  • Supporting the whole family to adjust to your new rhythm
  • Better postpartum mental health

FAQs

When should i book?

WHAT IS FACIAL REFLEXOLOGY?

Some people book during pregnancy to ensure they feel supported as soon as their baby arrives, other people only realise they'd like the help once the baby is here (for example if they've had an unplanned C-section) so I'd say anytime during pregnancy or up to 3 months postpartum. I only take 2 clients at any one time so if you know you'd definitely like to book I'd recommend doing so in advance. 
I am happy to offer ad hoc sessions if I have availability but my priority will always be pre-booked clients.

what happens in a typical session?

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN MY SESSION?

Each session will be tailored to your priorities and needs on that day - we’ll always start by checking in with how you’re feeling and what you’d most like support with. Then I might care for the baby so you can nap or have a bath, support you with breastfeeding, do some light housework, cook a delicious meal for you, discuss your postpartum recovery or offer a listening ear and reassurance for whatever is on your mind. Essentially I am there to provide a helping hand, evidence based information and emotional support in whatever way best serves you.

When and how often will you visit?

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

This depends how many sessions you'd like, who else you have supporting you and how soon after birth you envisage having support. I can be with you from day 1 if that is what you'd like or you might prefer to wait until your partner goes back to work. Before you book we can chat about your hopes and needs to make a postnatal plan but in general I'd say lots of families opt for a weekly visit for the first 6 weeks and then slowly taper off support as they get settled into their new rhythm.

What areas do you cover?

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

I cover the following areas:  Herne Hill, East Dulwich, West Dulwich, North Dulwich, Camberwell, Brixton, Peckham, Crystal Palace, Honor Oak, Nunhead, Clapham, Battersea, Chelsea, Belgravia, Kennington, Stockwell, Oval, Vauxhall.
If you live elsewhere and would like to book please get in touch and I'll see if we can make something work.

I'm interested, what are the next steps?

WHERE DO YOU OFFER TREATMENTS?

Get in touch and we can arrange a free 20 minute call to talk through what you're hoping for and how I can help. My email is hello@serenalouth.com
Looking forward to speaking to you!