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21/03/2026

What a beautiful week it’s been. The sunshine, those gentle hints of spring, and a real sense of uplift all around, and then this 👆The best moment to top it all off ✨

This week, I had the privilege of meeting with my incredible mentor and officially becoming a recognised Birth Doula 😊 With my recognition for Postpartum doula already achieved last year, It’s been such a meaningful journey, supporting so many wonderful families, learning through the many unique paths birth can take, and growing with every experience.

Having Zara by my side, along with the most supportive circle of doula friends, has made it all the more special. I feel so grateful for the love and encouragement that’s carried me here.

Aside from my children, this is one of the proudest moments of my life. I’ve poured my heart into this work, and now I’m so ready to step into this next chapter 🤍

So what does being recognised mean?

Being recognised means that I have supported a number of births and postnatal families, allowing me to build strong, hands-on experience. Throughout this journey, I have had an incredible mentor and experienced doula guiding me, ensuring that my support is always delivered to the highest standard while protecting both my clients and myself.

Once my mentor is confident that I have gained sufficient experience across a variety of birth and postpartum situations, we hold a final meeting in our mentor–mentee capacity to reflect on my learning and formally recognise my readiness.

It also means:
• Ive completed approved training with
• I am listed with the Doula UK organisation.
• I’ve gained a great deal of practical experience
• I follow a code of ethics
• I have insurance and ongoing professional development.

So here’s to my next chapter, doing what I wholeheartedly love. I could not imagine ever doing anything else ❤️

03/03/2026

✨ WELLBEING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ✨

A doula does more than support you, she holds space for your entire family.

When you find the right doula, you welcome an integral member into your village. With unwavering care, she gently guides you and your loved ones, helping you navigate this transformative journey. Her presence allows you to grow together in confidence, knowing you are supported every step of the way.

❤️

25/02/2026

✨ No. 5 - SUPPORTING YOU WITH YOUR MENTAL HEALTH ✨

Postpartum is a tender time, emotionally, mentally, and physically. 🤍

A postpartum doula offers gentle, steady support as you adjust to life with your baby. She holds space for your feelings, helps you feel less alone in the overwhelm, and offers tools and resources if you need extra care.

You deserve support that cares for you, too. With a doula you’re never alone! 🤍

23/02/2026

No. 4 - SUPPORTING THE BIRTH PARTNER

🤍 A doula’s role is to support the whole team. Birth is not something anyone should have to do alone. With the right support in place, birth can be a deeply positive and empowering experience.

🤍 Birth is intimate and sacred. The bond between a mother and her birth partner during labour is incredibly important. A doula is there to protect and nurture that connection — ensuring the partner feels confident, informed, and supported so they can fully be there for you.

🤍 A doula never replaces the birth partner. Instead, she enhances their role, encouraging, guiding, and providing steady, nurturing support to you both throughout the journey.

12/02/2026

Day 3 – The Calm, Steady Support of a Doula During Birth

A birth doula isn’t there to take away the intensity of labour; she is there to soften how you move through it, to help you step into your power with a quiet sense of ease.

Doulas offer both practical and emotional support. During your antenatal sessions together, you’ll explore comfort measures and practise techniques to prepare for birth. Choosing your anchors, scent, music, affirming words, or touch, helps create a sense of calm and familiarity when labour begins.

Some doulas also bring practical tools such as birthing balls, TENS machines, or birth combs to support you physically through each wave.

Your birthing space is sacred. It deserves to be protected, so you can feel fully at ease and allow yourself to lean into the rhythms of labour. This is why choosing the right doula is so important. Your connection should feel natural and reassuring, she should understand you on a deeper level and offer the right support, whether physical or emotional, at every stage.

10/02/2026

Day 2 – Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

Pregnancy can stir a wide range of emotions, many of which can feel overwhelming at times. As a mother of two, I deeply understand how important it is to have someone beside you, someone who can reflect with you and hold space for both you and your partner throughout your journey.

When you choose your doula, you often know instantly that she’s the one. You’re looking for a companion who connects with you on every level. That female energy and intuition you can trust with your deepest feelings, so you can lean into them with a sense of ease and safety.

The emotional role of a doula is fundamental to your journey. She is there to listen, to reassure, and to support you as you navigate the emotional landscape of pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

If your emotional wellbeing is supported and protected from the start of your journey, you will be able to step into postpartum with clarity and strength.

09/02/2026

A doula wears many hats, just like birth itself, our support isn’t linear.
Doula care can shape not only your birth outcome, but your entire journey.

Individual, nurturing support that’s real and genuine has the power to benefit the whole family, not just the birthing person.

For the next 7 days, I’ll be sharing one reason each day why doula support is so fundamental.
Which one will resonate with you most? I’d love to know.

Doula love

Donella 🤍

08/01/2026

In the midst of my hibernation, I spent some time reflecting on 2025. When you’re deep in the work, you don’t always pause to take in what you’ve done, what you’ve achieved, or the incredible people you’ve met.

There was so much to be grateful for in 2025, not only on a personal level, but also in my journey as a doula.

Thank you to everyone who was a part of it. I’m excited to see what this year will bring. Even though 2026 hasn’t quite gotten off to the best start with illness, I’m still ready for you. ✨

02/12/2025

✨ Postpartum is a beautiful beginning, but it’s also a tender, messy, transformative season.
I’m here to support you, hold space for your healing, and remind you that you’re not meant to do this alone. 🤍

13/10/2025

I absolutely love finding these little gems in my google reviews. Thank you , witnessing your powerful home birth will stay with me forever ❤️ Thank you for choosing me to walk along side you in your journey. You really were amazing and claimed back your voice and power with such dignity and control. Such a wonderful example of what can be achieved when a woman does her research, trusts her body and fully understands the magic of physiological birth ❤️

08/06/2025

What would you do with your placenta?

Little throw back to the amazing home birth I had the privilege of witnessing. Look at this amazing placenta ❤️ Such an incredible organ that sustained a beautiful baby girl and her mamma ❤️

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