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The Doula Directory helps you find a trusted birth doula or postnatal doula near you.

Search doulas across the UK, compare doula services, discover pregnancy and postnatal support, and hire the right doula for your journey through birth and beyond. Discover the Doula Directory - your go-to source for professional birth and postnatal care. Connect with our dedicated community of doulas, each committed to providing personalised, compassionate support on your journey to parenthood.

24/06/2026

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Meet Hannah Rose 💖
📍 Bristol, Bath & Somerset
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“You already know everything you need to know to birth and mother your baby. The answer lies within. My job is to help you trust and believe that.” ✨

Hannah Rose has a deep belief that you are the expert on your body and your baby. In a world full of opinions, advice and information, she helps parents tune out the noise and reconnect with their own instincts.

🌿 A judgement-free space to explore what feels right for you
🤍 Supporting all birth choices- from home birth to planned caesarean and everything in between
✨ Helping parents make informed, empowered decisions with confidence

After becoming a mother herself in 2024, Hannah became even more passionate about helping families navigate pregnancy, birth and early parenthood feeling calm, informed and connected to their inner wisdom.

Her role isn’t to tell you what to do, it’s to hold space, help you make sense of your options, and be your champion as you step into parenthood on your own terms.

Because every family deserves support that celebrates their choices, honours their instincts, and reminds them that they are already enough 💖

🔗 Find Hannah Rose or a doula near you via the link in bio

18/06/2026

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Meet Sarah 💖
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“There’s no one right way to give birth; there’s only your way- and postnatally, your recovery matters just as much as your baby’s needs.” ✨

After her husband’s stage 4 cancer diagnosis changed the course of her life, Sarah followed her calling into birth work and has since built a thriving doula practice dedicated to helping families feel calm, confident and deeply cared for.

🌿 Specialist postnatal support after caesarean birth
🌙 Overnight support on the maternity ward and at home
🤍 Practical help combined with gentle emotional support

What makes Sarah unique is her unwavering focus on ‘mothers as well as babies’. She believes recovery deserves to be prioritised and offers compassionate support that extends far beyond the birth itself.

Because motherhood is transformational- and no one should have to navigate it feeling broken, alone or unsupported 💖

🔗 Find Sarah or a doula near you via the link in bio

16/06/2026

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Meet Ines 💖
📍 Surrey & Woking
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“Stepping into parenthood brings the unknown and a chance to discover yourself. With so much information around, it can feel daunting, yet you are not alone and you are truly seen and supported.” ✨

With a background in nursing and a passion for mental wellbeing, Ines brings together professional knowledge with deeply personal, heart-led support.

🌿 Birth & postnatal doula and hypnobirthing teacher
🤍 Practical, uncomplicated support tailored to your family
✨ Passionate about emotional wellbeing and the power of the village
💛 The little things matter, whether that’s cooking a nourishing meal, tidying a space, or creating a calm atmosphere

What makes Ines unique is her ability to bring structure and clarity without overwhelm. She helps parents cut through the noise, understand their options, and feel grounded and confident in their decisions.

Her approach is intuitive and holistic, seeing not just the birth, but the whole family. Because when parents feel heard, prepared and truly cared for, they can step into parenthood with greater confidence and connection 💖

🔗 Find Ines or a doula near you via the link in bio

10/06/2026

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Meet Rachel 💖
📍 Norfolk
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After leaving a career in policing, Rachel followed her heart into birth work, inspired by her own empowering experiences of pregnancy, birth and motherhood.

What makes Rachel unique is her rare combination of strength and softness. She brings the calm, grounded presence of someone used to high-pressure situations, alongside the gentle, nurturing support families need during pregnancy, birth and the early days with a baby.

🌿 Birth & postnatal support tailored to your family
🤍 Evidence-based information shared with warmth and clarity
✨ Particularly supportive for parents hoping for a different experience this time around
💛 Creating calm, confidence and space to trust your instincts

Rachel believes there is no one “right” way to birth or parent. Her role is to help you feel informed, supported and empowered to make the choices that feel right for you and your family.

Because you don’t need to know all the answers, you just need someone beside you who believes in you while you find them 💖

🔗 Find Rachel or a doula near you via the link in bio

02/06/2026

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Meet Lisa 💖
📍 Luton

With more than 20 years of experience supporting women and children, and as a mother of seven herself, Lisa brings a unique blend of professional knowledge, practical wisdom and heartfelt support to every family she works with.

🤱 Special interest in breastfeeding support
👶 Extensive knowledge of child development
🤍 Supporting families from all backgrounds and cultures
🌿 Pregnancy, birth & postnatal care tailored to you

Lisa’s approach is nurturing, non-judgemental and deeply personalised. Whether you’re preparing for birth, feeding your baby, adjusting to life as new parents, or caring for older siblings too, she is there to help you feel calm, informed and confident.

From antenatal preparation and continuous birth support to newborn care, practical help around the home and postnatal recovery, Lisa walks alongside families every step of the way.
Because every parent deserves to feel held, heard and supported as they welcome their baby into the world 💖

🔗 Find Lisa or a doula near you via the link in bio

28/05/2026

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Meet Federica 🩷
📍 Redhill & surrounds
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Supporting families with calm, heart-centred care through pregnancy, birth and the early postnatal period ✨

Originally from Italy and speaking fluent Italian, Spanish and French, Federica offers warm, personalised support to help families feel held, informed and gently supported during this transformative time.

🌿 Birth & postnatal doula support
🧘‍♀️ Prenatal & postnatal yoga
🤱 Infant feeding support
🍲 Nourishing postpartum care & practical help

Her approach blends evidence-based guidance with emotional reassurance, creating space for you to slow down, breathe, recover and feel truly cared for.

Because sometimes the most powerful support is simply having someone there to remind you that you don’t have to do this alone.

🔗 Find your doula via the link in bio

26/05/2026

It’s our pleasure to welcome this wonderful group of new doulas to our membership and directory!

Located around the UK in Bristol, Somerset, East Sussex and London, this group are now ready to start supporting families during pregnancy, birth and postnatal recovery 💖

20/05/2026

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Meet Grace 🩷
📍 Norwich
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Supporting families with calm, compassionate care through pregnancy, birth and beyond ✨

Grace offers warm, nurturing support to help you feel heard, informed and reassured during one of life’s biggest transitions.

🌿 Emotional & practical support
🤍 A calming presence throughout your journey
✨ Supporting confidence in pregnancy, birth & early parenthood

Her approach is all about creating a space where families feel safe to ask questions, explore their choices, and step into parenthood feeling supported- not overwhelmed 💖

Because every family deserves care that feels personal, gentle and centred around them.

🔗 Find Grace or a doula near you via the link in bio

14/05/2026

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Meet Cheryl 🩷
📍 Chelmsford
💛 .samuels.doula

“Birth, in whatever way you experience it, is the most transformational event a human will ever experience. There is no right or wrong way, there is only your way.” ✨

With extensive experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, Cheryl offers calm, compassionate and non-judgemental care tailored to you and your journey.

🌿 Emotional & practical support
🤍 Experienced, person-centred care
✨ Supporting you to feel informed, respected and reassured

Because every birth experience is unique… and every parent deserves to feel truly supported every step of the way 🩷

🔗 Find Cheryl or a doula near you via the link in bio

12/05/2026

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Meet Sue 🩷
📍 Epping
💛 .doula.companion

“My role is to provide non-judgemental support and help ease you into parenthood gently.” ✨

Sue offers calm, practical and evidence-based support through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, helping families feel reassured when things can feel a little overwhelming.

🌿 Continuous support through pregnancy & birth
🩷 Practical, evidence-based guidance
✨ A friendly face you can ask absolutely anything

Inspired by her own very different birth experiences, Sue understands just how emotional, exciting and unknown this journey can feel. From preparing for birth to adjusting to life with a new baby, she’s there to help families feel supported, informed and gently held every step of the way 🩷

🔗 Find Sue or a doula near you via the link in bio

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