Doula Care - pregnancy and birth care and support

11/06/2026

I am a Christian birth doula based in Crawley, covering an area 30mins from Crawley - West Sussex and into Surrey.
I will prepare you for the birth of your baby and stay by your side during labour and the birth of your baby, reassuring, nurturing and giving caring, continuous support to you and your partner (if you have one). I will teach you breathing techniques to help you through labour and I will encourage you to use different techniques and positions to give you a positive birth experience. I will be there for you after the birth of your little one to help you in any way you feel you need support. I bring a wealth of knowledge from supporting diverse birth experiences. I will help you understand your options and make informed decisions. I am passionate about home births and I can guide you to have a non-medicalised birth, as that will give you the best outcome for you and your baby. I will pray for you and I bring my Christian values into my work as a doula.
Do have a look at my web site for more information. Please contact me for a free consultation. I'd love to hear from you.

Professional birth doula with over 10 years experience providing compassionate support throughout pregnancy, birth and postnatal care.

11/06/2026

22/09/2025

The impact of a doula can’t always be measured in statistics, though the research is certainly compelling.

There’s something incredibly special about the doula role. It’s hard to put into words sometimes. Our presence can transform an experience. We become a trusted part of new parents journeys for a short, meaningful window of time.

If you’ve ever wondered what doulas actually do or why our work matters, read the latest blog post for five powerful ways a doula makes a real difference.

https://courses.nurturingbirth.co.uk/blog

16/01/2025

"I had an appointment with a consultant last week and was given a date for induction, although I wasn't really asked whether I wanted it and it was all very fast.

There's no medical reason for inducing me, it's just that I'll be 41 weeks pregnant on that date.

When I got home and thought about it and read more, I decided I wanted to cancel it.

But how do I do that?"

Induction of labour is one of the most commonly searched-for topics on my website.

A good many people arrive at www.sarawickham.com after searching for variations on the question, 'How to cancel a labour induction?'

There are sometimes really good reasons for recommending induction of labour.

But sometimes it's offered routinely, without thought for the individual, or for convenience.

One size doesn't fit all.

If you've been giving an induction date and you're happy about that, that's great. This post isn't for you. But too many women are being given dates for induction that they don't want.

So I have a blog post called "How to cancel a labour induction?" written for anyone who needs info on this.

Please feel free to send people to my site, and to share or repost this social media post (with the original pic, text and credit intact rather than putting Sara’s work/words in your own branding) in case somebody you know needs this information.

The blog post is available at https://www.sarawickham.com/riffing-ranting-and-raving/how-to-cancel-a-labour-induction/

13/01/2025

Just a quick reminder that there is a whole body of research evidence supporting the practice of skin-to-skin contact straight after birth.

For more, see https://www.sarawickham.com and sign up for my emails, which mean you get up-to-date research and thinking delivered straight to your inbox.

06/01/2025

07/12/2024

Midwife designs special scrubs for fathers of C-section babies
https://news.stv.tv/east-central/midwife-designs-special-medical-scrubs-for-fathers-of-c-section-babies?fbclid=IwY2xjawHBBLBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTPJKuEilSZXnUx4a5WCQXNrX1IWyBd9lPg14YcHLwkSkeA4bxCuIFvX8A_aem_P0seMAiIXFYuzyc2fcLOng

The scrubs allow newborn babies to receive the health benefits of skin-to-skin contact while mums undergo surgery.

21/11/2024

Here are some key takeaways:

Only 20% of women reported receiving sufficient information about the types of fetal monitoring available.
Just 35% were asked for their consent, and 34% were unaware they even had a choice in their monitoring.
Many women turned to their own reading or ‘other’ sources to gain information, while 43% had only brief discussions with their midwife.
Perhaps most worryingly, women who were monitored via wired CTG - which we know can negatively impact the labour process and lead to unnecessary interventions - often felt they faced barriers in choosing their preferred type of monitoring.

These findings highlight a significant gap in informed decision making during childbirth, and they raise yet more questions about accessibility of information and respect for women’s rights.

If this topic resonates with you, you can explore the full study here.

Additionally, this study has been added to my fetal monitoring research resources page, where you’ll find more research studies that will help you understand this area more deeply.