The Reigate Doula

17/09/2026

Supporting new mums

Matrescence is the physical, psychological and emotional transition a woman experiences when becoming a mother. It's a developmental passage that includes hormonal shifts, physical changes, and significant shifts in identity, relationships, and responsibilities. Much like adolescence, it’s a period of significant change and adaptation and I’m sure we all remember what a transition that was!

I became a postnatal doula after six years of navigating the relentless “phases” of motherhood; two children, two years apart, hard-working husband, without family support nearby. I’ve experienced first-hand the magnificent challenge women face when nurturing a baby when they desperately need nurturing themselves; managing exhaustion, overwhelm and trying to hold everything together all whilst recovering from pregnancy and birth. Adapting to a new identity, an unfamiliar body and unbalanced hormones. Society’s expectations of mothers in the modern world is unrealistic and unsustainable.

You might know the support you need - more rest, more reassurance, more hands. Or you might not even know what to ask for yet. That’s OK, we will work it out together. Some people feel uncomfortable initially accepting the help I offer but I promise that we’ll quickly find a rhythm that feels comfortable for us both.

I’m not about telling you what you should be doing, trying to fix you or adding another thing to your to-do list.

I meet you where you are and make life feel lighter, calmer and more manageable - one practical step at a time.

As a postnatal doula my hope is to ease the transition of becoming a parent for you and your family. Ensuring you feel supported and confident during the early weeks and months after the baby's arrival. My support is both practical and emotional.

Want to feel calm, content and supported as you step in to motherhood? Arrange a chat today 💕

TheReigateDoula.as.me/enquire

— in Reigate.

16/09/2026

Did you know Redhill Library has a huge selection of parenting books?

Probably no good if you’re just using them to prop up one end of the cot for a refluxy baby, but perfect if it’s one that you actually want to read! 📚

16/09/2026

I had this conversation with my 8 year old earlier and it got me thinking: Isn’t it bonkers how few of us have a support team around us as we embark on one of the biggest, longest adventure we’ll ever endure? 🤯

Would you start a challenge that’s going to exhaust you, take every bit of resilience, grit and determination you have, unprepared and without a team of support?

What would you want that team to do? Cheer you on when you want to quit, give you a brief respite so you can recharge and carry on, or just be there beside you so you don’t feel alone. Imagine having a boat of people next to you who want to see you succeed with every stroke, who aren’t there to rescue you, and certainly won’t stand by and watch you drown. They pack the supplies, and know who to call when the tides change and a different tack is needed.

THAT’S a doula.

A member of your support team to reassure you that you’re doing it and making progress, that provides a feeling of safety, someone you trust who will be there for you when it’s feeling hard and taking care of all the small things so you can focus on the task at hand.

I won’t be swimming The Channel any time soon, but if I did I’d be prepared and supported 🏊🏻‍♀️

08/08/2026

The rollercoaster of postpartum emotions is a cocktail of sleep deprivation, unbalanced hormones, new overwhelming experiences and unmet expectations.

Your emotions are real to you within the context you know, sometimes they surprise you and contradict what you were expecting motherhood to be like. Self judgement and worrying that how you’re thinking is “wrong” can make those emotions even more intense. Sometimes just saying those thoughts out loud
can weaken them, but if those feelings are dismissed, ignored or minimised they can spiral inside and you’re reluctant to share them again.

I listen, without judgement, and appreciate that pain or frustration feels very real.

Emotional postnatal support provided by The Reigate Doula 💕

29/07/2026

Many women become so used to carrying responsibilities that they stop noticing how much they’re carrying.

Whether the pressure comes from work, caring responsibilities, relationships or simply the demands of everyday life, reaching out early can help stop stress from becoming overwhelming.

You don’t have to wait until you’re at breaking point to deserve support.

Our doors will be open this Wednesday, and you’re welcome exactly as you are.

📍 woodhatch community centre
📌 Whitebeam Dr, Reigate RH2 7LS
🕖 7:00pm to 8:30pm
🚪 Arrive from 6:45pm if you’d like.

🩷 Free women’s peer support.
No referral.
No waiting list.
No judgement.

🫶🏻 You do not have to face things alone.

26/07/2026

For me it’s

🧺 Putting away the laundry
🛒 The food shop
🍽️ Meal prep

What if much rather be doing;
🎾 watching my daughter play tennis as I drink coffee at Boom Tennis
🎥 watching a movie at The Light Redhill
🐶 a family walk with the pup around Mercers lake and stoping at the deck for a coffee The Aqua Sports Company | Making Waves Since ‘93
🍳meeting my amazing NCT friends for brunch Priory Farm Estate Parkside Reigate or Florrie’s (to be honest, I’m happy brunching anywhere with these beauties 💕)
👩🏼‍🍼 supporting the gorgeous families that trust me to support them

25/07/2026

I’ve been toying with this idea for a while, as a few families have asked for it. I’ve decided to set aside some time each week to support busy families who would rather be using their weekends for rest and recreation.

Tidying, meal preparation, laundry, home organisation and more. Working to your to do list or using my initiative to notice what needs to be done.

Choose your monthly membership:
Complete (Weekly visits-10hrs per month)
Balance (Fortnightly-6hrs per month)
Reset (Monthly-4hrs per month)

👩🏼‍🦳Weekly and Fortnightly members benefit from access to discounted evening babysitting rates.

🌟Want to try? Book a one-off Home Reset (4 hours) as a trial. Limited to one per family.

📑 Memberships have a minimum commitment of three months.

Visit my website to enquire. Limited availability.

10/07/2026

09/07/2026

Which one would you be? I support many different families for many different reasons, but all of them come in to the category of totally deserving support!

Photo: phew supporting contact naps in a heatwave has been this weeks big challenge! Muslins have been my friend-a light layer of fabric to stop the stickiness. So grateful to the families who have air con units 🙏🏼

18/06/2026

Photo: ¡Hola! This is me last weekend in Seville. I went away with my NCT mum friends, we’ve been together 10 years now and they’ve become my closest friends. A truly cathartic weekend honestly sharing our feelings without judgement, some snotty crying, and truly supporting one another. Hugs, giggles and lots of tapas.

I definitely could have got through the last ten years without them but I’m so glad I didn’t have to and I imagine the alternative would have been so much tougher.

I am incredibly grateful to have a beautiful network of women surrounding me, celebrating me, trusting me, loving me and laughing at my silly jokes.

The end of this year is looking busy so if you’re the type of person who values support and are expecting a baby in 2027 head to the link in my bio and book a connection comparability call with me 💕