“Having Bea as our doula was like having a best friend on your side. She was very supportive since the moment we met, resolving all our doubts and fears, and making us feel safe about every decision we’ve made. We can’t thank her enough for her care and dedication during the antenatal session as well as during the immediate postpartum period. She is an outstanding professional and a lovely and approachable person. We would definitely hire her again in the future.”

— Irene - first time Mum

“Hiring Bea as my birth and postnatal doula is one of the best things I’ve ever done. I had so many problems with my first baby both at the birth and after so for my second I was determined to get help. Bea was like magic at the birth, I was in hospital and she knew when to hold my hand, she taught me how to use the gas and air, how to breathe (believe me, everything goes out your head when you’re in labour) and I managed to have a vaginal birth without an epidural which is exactly what I wanted. She was so calm and reassuring. Her presence really was invaluable. Postnatally I was worried how I’d cope alone with two as I had a lot of health problems after my first and now I had a challenging 3 year old. The days Bea came were like a massive relief. She tidied, sorted washing, held the baby, played with my toddler…it was the reassurance I needed and time after the birth that made me realise I could cope on my own. It takes a very special person who can calm you during labour and can come into your home and give you a bit of peace to quell your anxieties about how you’ll cope with your growing family. I can’t recommend her enough.”

— Emma - second time mum

“Bea was a wonderful support after the birth of our little girl. I immediately felt comfortable having her in the house and she was a positive, reassuring presence with great advice. Bea was flexible, proactive, makes a delicious Spag Bol and was brilliant with our baby as well as our older children. Highly recommended.”

— Olivia - third time mum

“Bea was a great doula for us and really helped us to prepare and have a really positive birth experience. She was very straightforward and easy to work with, whilst being very caring and supportive. She helped us to navigate our options and helped us to advocate for the birth we wanted. On the day she was great and I had a really empowering experience even as plans changed. Afterwards Bea stayed in touch - it was really nice to have someone to touch base with and who was available to help out. Thank you Bea!!”

— Michelle - second time mum

“We contacted Bea early on in our pregnancy (5 weeks) as I knew I wanted a birth and postnatal Doula to support us with our first baby and because our family lives further away. Even during our first meeting I knew we had a connection with Bea and wanted her there for our journey.

Her support after our first meeting and throughout my pregnancy (which had a few hiccups), as well as at the birth and postnatally has been invaluable. She has so much knowledge and is always at the end of the phone or a WhatsApp - no matter the question or thought (scans, positions, breastfeeding, sleep).

Our baby had some complications after her birth, so Bea came with us to the hospital and stayed with us for several hours, which she didn’t have to do, but it meant so much to us during a scary time. I can honestly say that our experience of bringing our baby into the world wouldn’t have been the same, or as positive without the support of Bea.

P.S. she makes and brings the best baked goods ❤️”

— Kelli - first time Mum

“Doula Bea and the service she offers are quite simply brilliant.
She jumped into supporting me in the postpartum period with my first baby. Bea really took the time to understand our needs and offered us a personalised service. I instantly felt at ease with her around the house as she is friendly, thoughtful and proactive. She offered guidance with breastfeeding, looked after my newborn when I needed some time to myself & did umpteen practical jobs around the house, allowing me time to rest. Highly recommend Bea if you are considering Doula care.”

— Robina - first time mum

“Bea is the best big sister I never had! She is so knowledgeable about all things baby related. It’s difficult to find the right words for all the wonderful things Bea did for me, my husband, and our baby.

As first time parents there were many things we were learning and unsure of and Bea acted as a guide throughout. She gave excellent pre-natal information which helped me feel confident enough to have a home birth, provided advice on all the preparation needed, and became an invaluable resource after delivery. Her post-natal doula support really helped me feel like I had the village supporting me, when in this day and age that is not always the case. Her recent and wide ranging experience with babies helped to settle all the nerves of what was and wasn’t normal alongside providing practical support to get things done around the house and for ourselves.

Bea is the best and I will definitely be calling her during my next pregnancy!”

— Melissa - first time mum

Bea has been a fantastic help to us. She got stuck in straight away with our newborn and toddler, allowing me time to rest. Bea is kind, caring and very passionate about her work. I felt very comfortable handing over my daughter to her while I went for a nap, knowing she would be well looked after. She has been a great support and I would highly recommend her.

— Emmi - second time Mum

“After a challenging first birth during Covid in 2020, I was feeling really apprehensive about giving birth again and was determined to make this birth different. I was looking in to home births but realised I didn't know anyone who had had a home birth or even what they would describe as a 'positive' birth.
Bea was friendly, really knowledgeable, practical and made me feel really at ease. I felt like no question was a stupid question. We went through all the practicalities of a home birth, Bea had loads of tips and we discussed things I hadn't even thought about. We went through all my fears one by one and and Bea was really knowledgeable, going through the current evidence and then directing me to further resources so I could research further.
After our sessions, my views on birth completely changed. I felt empowered to make informed choices and was excited about giving birth, knowing that however things played out, this birth would be different and I would feel more in control. I had the most magical physiological home birth! My son was born calmly and safely into the water in my kitchen, supported by amazing community midwives and the words and knowledge of Bea going through my head! I am still riding the high of what an incredible experience it was, and feel superhuman! It has massively impacted this first week and I am loving every minute of the fourth trimester.
There is no way that I would have had the confidence to have a birth like this without the support of Bea. Thank you so much for giving me the tools to trust my body to do what it is designed to do. I will take this experience with me for the rest of my life and am so grateful for the opportunity to have such a positive, transformative birth. Thank you Bea!”

— Sarah - second time Mum

“I couldn’t recommend Bea highly enough! She honestly is superman, she came and offered me all the advice and comfort I needed after having my daughter, answering all my questions and making me feel so much better about the job I was doing as a second time Mummy! She made me a hot cup of tea and helped around the house, allowing me to enjoy cuddles with my baby and just a bit of time to myself! She is amazing.”

— Jasmine - second time Mum

“My husband and I are expecting our first baby and working with Bea has filled us both with so much more knowledge, confidence and awareness of everything to come. We've had weekly antenatal sessions in person and online where Bea has shared information on everything antenatally, labour and birth, and postnatally too. She has been invaluable in providing us with all the information we needed and answered our questions for us to build out our birth plan in the most informed way.

On top of the sessions, she's been a god send as our "Pocket Doula", answering any day-to-day questions or worries we have, and helped us with research on other decisions we've made throughout. Cannot recommend enough. We're looking forward to Bea's support once our baby is here too as she will be coming to help us for a few sessions then. It's been invaluable and so lovely having her as part of our journey to parenthood. Thank you Bea!”

— Christie - first time Mum

“Bea worked with us as both a birth and postnatal doula. We met early on in the pregnancy as I was very keen to have some support to help us navigate our first birth since we do not have family close by.

Bea was a huge help along the journey especially when my birth plans got slightly derailed going from a possible home birth to a C-section at the hospital after a week of on again, off again labour. It was all extremely full on but she had helped to prepare me and my husband well for all of the things the medical system hit us with. Even though a C-section was a worst case scenario for me, I felt extremely confident going into the procedure because I had been so well prepared with what to ask for and how to shift my birth wishes to suit that environment in some small ways. Sadly she couldn't be at the birth because we were in theatre but having her there for the weeks after as a post natal doula when I was processing all that happened was incredibly helpful. Having someone who understands the medical system and could be a sounding board to work through things made the healing - both mentally and physically - more manageable.

Bea is kind, caring and willing to go the extra mile for her clients and I would absolutely recommend her.”

— Alwynne - first time Mum

“We cannot recommend Bea enough as a birth doula - she was brilliant, and we wouldn’t have gotten through it without her!

From our first meeting, she made us feel comfortable and confident that we had made the right decision in choosing her as our birth and postnatal doula. We were - and continue to be - impressed by her warm, friendly, super-organised and responsive approach.

Bea provided incredible support, advice and reassurance throughout. She went above and beyond to make sure that we felt informed and empowered every step of the way; the antenatal discussions with her really helped us work through our birth preferences in an informed manner. Her presence during labour was calming and reassuring, and her expertise was invaluable in helping us navigate unexpected challenges. Bea truly went the extra mile - she was committed to supporting us as labour progressed at all times of day and night; she was always available for us, and we cannot thank her enough for her support when we didn’t know what to do. She is a skilled and compassionate doula who truly cares about her clients; she looked after us when we were struggling. She’ll always be a special person in our lives for what she did for us during the birth.

We are delighted to have Bea as our postnatal doula. She’s already been incredible in supporting us in so many ways as we find our feet as first-time parents. She has great advice, she’s proactive in helping us in all sorts of ways, and she has a great network that has been really helpful in accessing extra support as needed. She’s also brilliant with our new arrival too!

If you are looking for a doula, look no further than Bea! We feel so lucky that she is our doula”

— Jaz - first time Dad

“I booked Bea to be my Doula for my second pregnancy and birth. After a traumatic first birth, it was really important to me to have someone who could fiercely advocate for me and keep me feeling safe and calm.
That’s exactly what Bea did and SO much more.

Bea is friendly, kind, caring and calm. She is super knowledgable and just makes you feel like you are in safe hands. She is excellent at conversing with medical professionals and is able to advocate in any given situation.

I definitely gave Bea a challenge with a tricky end of pregnancy, change of hospital trust and a 7 day labour! The support she showed both me and my Husband throughout was unwavering, and she never once doubted my ability to achieve my dream birth. She empowered and enabled me to have the VBAC I so desired, and had worked so hard for. Her knowledge and experience came in really handy during the 7 long days of labour, and it meant I didn’t give up even when I was struggling.
Bea was amazing; she instinctively knew exactly what I needed, whether it be massage, a hand to squeeze or someone to lean on. I was so grateful that she was there and I felt safe and held in her presence. Bea had great resources and advice on hand whenever we needed them and her tips in early labour helped to get my baby in an optimal position.

My Husband was also glad to have her with us. She really helped him to be a brilliant birth partner and cheerleader. The two of them together made an amazing birth team!!

Bea never once doubted my ability to birth my baby on my terms and I ended up with my dream healing birth. The birth of my Son was a truly magical and emotional moment for us all and I am so glad Bea was there to share it with us. The fact Bea stuck it out with us for 7 long days is testament to her dedication to her clients. She never once faltered and she was 100% supportive the whole time. She knew how important this birth was for me and she helped to make it a reality.

If/when I have another baby, it will be Bea I will be calling first, as I will absolutely be booking her again. Our time with Bea is almost at an end, but we are bonded for life and she will always have a very special place in our hearts. Thank you Bea, for everything. We really hope we get to have another birth experience with you in the future”

— Jasmine - Second time Mum

“Wow!! What a journey 🙌🏽 Thank you so much for being part of it. I still can’t even find the words to explain all of my emotions attached to the last week. I’m in the biggest love bubble ever, XXX is an utter delight and I’m so grateful for the way the delivery went in order for her to get to me safely 🥰. I want to say a massive thank you for your support for all of us… I can’t quite believe she’s here, thanks for being part of it.”

— Mel - first time Mum

“As first-time parents, Bea has been an absolute wonder for us and our newborn son, and we would recommend her as a post-natal doula to anyone.

We called on her to support us due to work commitments that took Dad out of the country for several nights in the weeks after the birth of our first baby, supporting Mum overnight on several occasions. She was conscientious and diligent and took time to get to know us and our baby - she was great with our son, and we felt he was totally safe and in good hands at all times. Her hard work (and uncanny ability to soothe a newborn) really took the pressure off, and let Mum get some much-needed sleep.

Bea has also been a great source for advice in between times, helping us answer several questions that we guess all first-time parents end up asking.

We would be happy to recommend Bea to any new parents looking for a helping hand.”

— Tom - First time Dad

“I felt comfortable with Bea, I could relate to her and she came across very kind and caring, supportive of my wishes.

She was knowledgable, sending over information on birth preparation, optimal fetal positioning, relevant Facebook groups and Instagram accounts.

Bea was there if I needed to ask anything. She was accommodating of what I needed from a doula, even coming with me to a consultant appointment. She talked me through my decisions, helping me make informed choices. I new she had my back and could advocate for me

Bea was very supportive during my labour, helping my husband, giving me encouragement and just being there. She helped calm me, talking to me and helping me position, always there with anything I needed or she thought I could do with and answering any questions I had.

I felt very much supported through the whole pregnancy, birth and after.”

— Lisa - Third time Mum

“Bea worked with me to prepare for the birth of my first baby, and postnatally. I would wholeheartedly recommend her as a doula.

At first, I wasn’t aware of what a doula could do in full, but I knew I wanted additional support to plan and prepare for birth. I had seen a different midwife each time and know how stretched the NHS is. By opting for a doula, I knew I would have support in the run up to and importantly someone at the birth advocating for my birth plan.

As my pregnancy progressed I had more questions and Bea was only ever a WhatsApp away from supporting me with information and sound objective advice. I found Bea’s rational approach incredibly helpful, especially when pregnancy can feel very emotional.

During the birth her support for both myself and my husband was immeasurable. She helped me to stay calm and feel in control while at home which resulted in heading to hospital at the right time (I really didn’t want to be sent home which is common with first babies). Once in the birth centre, my partner and Bea worked together to make it a relaxed environment - music, candles, low light etc. and I was able to be in the water for most of my labour, with a short pushing phase on dry land!

I was in active labour for 4 hours with everything going smoothly (it was bloody hard though) but incredibly positive! Having Bea on hand to bridge the conversations between the midwife and me and advocate for how I wanted the birth to go was brilliant. My partner was able to “catch” the baby as she entered the world and also cut the cord. Bea made sure we remembered to ask the midwife to facilitate this.

Postnatally Bea helped me to feel confident with breastfeeding which I found initially challenging. She also looked after our girl for a couple of hours at a time to give us a break so we could catch up on some sleep as well as batch cooked. This was amazing when we were very sleep deprived, overwhelmed and wanting to be with our baby girl as much as possible.

Thank you Bea x”

— Hannah - First time Mum

“I could not have given the emotional support to my partner that I was able to give without Bea.

We discussed the role I wanted to play early on - which, from my perspective, was to be as significant and supportive as possible, and Bea accommodated this.

I felt reassured that my partner had access to insight that I couldn’t provide and this was available on tap throughout the pregnancy and particularly in the days building up to the birth date, and I’m confident that it was this that created an environment for my partner that enabled her to have the birth that we both wanted - she was able to remain as relaxed and calm as possible throughout.

During labour itself, my role was as hands on as it’s possible to be. More so than I imagined in fact. Bea helped me catch the baby which will stay with me for life and is something I didn’t even know was possible beforehand.

She was able to ‘manage’ the midwives too, serving as a translator between NHS speak and myself and my partner, and pick up the things that you forget to do when you invest 100% emotionally in your partner at the birth.

And it’s this that ultimately means I can’t recommend her enough - she is an enabler, allowing you to be there for your partner and new baby.”

— Ryan - First time Dad

“I hadn't thought much about a birth plan as I wasn't sure (due to a medical condition) whether I would need a planned caesarean. Talking through my concerns about a caesarean with Bea was really helpful and she encouraged me to create a plan for a vaginal birth and a separate plan for a caesarean birth. Bea talked me through points to consider including pros and cons and answered my specific questions thoroughly. I now feel much more confident putting a birth plan down in writing - thank you!”

— Emily - First time Mum

“I was really grateful to talk through my C-Section plan with Bea. I had done lots of reading around and set out my wishes, but Bea’s experience identified tweaks I hadn’t even contemplated. She was really knowledgable and supportive, and wanted me to have the best birth experience for me. With a tweaked plan in place, I don’t feel our C-Section could have gone any better. It was carried out exactly as we wanted with Bea’s input into the experience we wanted to achieve. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Bea to anyone wanted to sound out their birth plan.”

— Mandy - First time Mum

“Bea came and helped after the birth of my second. She was amazing at filing up the freezer and helping around the house. She was even able to take the baby so that my toddler could have some precious mummy time! Thank you Bea.”

— Sophie - Second time Mum

“As a first time mum with friends and family at least an hour away, the thought of doing this without the help of a village seemed daunting to me. My partner and I are a great team but we knew that we would need a break at some point and Bea was exactly everything we needed her to be.

I am grateful that I was mobile quite soon after my c section, but that didn’t stop Bea from ensuring I was not doing the heavy lifting and ensuring I was getting the rest I needed. She was there to help with the day to day tasks and she enabled me to have a bit of stress free and calm me time. She enabled us both to recollect, reset and relax whilst also providing advice when asked and emotional support (which was definitely needed). That is everything in the newborn stages.

In conclusion, we didn’t look back on our decision. Ps she makes AMAZING banana bread.”

— Victoria - first time Mum

“I cannot recommend Bea highly enough. She is kind, caring, resourceful, so helpful, hardworking and knowledgeable.

Bea looked after us all postnatally for three months. Bea is a fantastic chef and made us delicious meals, not having to cook with a newborn was a huge timesaver, and the food was absolutely delicious, way beyond my cooking skills. Bea was so patient and kind with my 9 year old daughter, taking her to school and playing games during the school holidays. Most importantly, she looked after our newborn who was a super premie and gave us reassurance, which was invaluable during long days and sleepless nights.

We wish Bea could stay with us longer, but will continue to keep in touch as she is the ultimate baby resource and has become a great friend to the family. We highly recommend her to anyone”

— Liz - second time Mum

“Bea was great! Even though I wasn’t allowed doula at birth for planned c section, we had a session online and I felt very prepared for birth and what to expect at the hospital after having spoken to Bea. We spoke about birth plan in details which my midwifes didn’t do (probably because it was a planned section) and I learned so many things about my rights and choices - that was really useful. Bea went out of her way finding things out for me that weren’t possible to find on the internet and sending me thorough updates and materials to read. She was fully invested in me as a client even though I wasn’t one of the “birth” ones. She is very professional in her demeanour and very knowledgeable which filled me with confidence. All in all, it was a great match and I’m glad I went with her (I approached several doulas in the area before making that decision).”

— Anna - first time Mum

“I contacted Bea at a point when I was all baby’d out. After 3mths of breastfeeding, lack of sleep, baby unable to nap in the day without contact, I was desperate for some time to myself, to do anything without baby attached.

Bea was able to reassure me that these feelings were normal and gave me the chance to get things done, confident that my daughter would be well looked after. It felt a bit weird handing my daughter over to a stranger but Bea was warm, friendly and helpful and any concerns quickly disappeared. I’m grateful that Bea enjoyed walking as she certainly did a lot to ensure my daughter had adequate sleep in the day.

After a couple of weeks I felt more confident in my new role as Mum. I’d recommend Bea to any new parents needing that reassurance and a moment to breathe. Wish I’d found her sooner!”

— Sherisse - first time Mum

“I found Bea online when my baby was 3 weeks old and after a difficult birth, I desperately needed to have some time to rest and recover.

Bea went out of her way to meet us and our baby before she started helping us which made us both feel confident, reassured and relaxed that our baby was in great hands.

Bea has been helping us for 3 weeks now. She is experienced, friendly and nothing is too much trouble - she has made my experience of early motherhood a lot less stressful and much more positive.

As well as providing amazing care for our baby, Bea has also been great to chat to about post-birth emotions, which has really helped me to process things and recover more holistically.

She helped (and is still helping) with day time care and over nights, which has given me a break and allowed me to get some much needed sleep, this has been instrumental in my recovery and as a result I've felt much more energised and positive. I would highly highly recommend her services”

— Juliet - first time Mum

“Bea is a wonderful human and a super doula!

She helped me in the early weeks as a new mum while my husband was away on business. This was a lifesaver during nights when I was daunted about being alone, and her support allowed me sleep and have more energy to face the music in the daytime.

Bea has also offered invaluable advice from first-hand experiences as a mum of two herself, is an advocate of breastfeeding, and has given me confidence in myself in doing the best we can for our son.”

— Emily - first time Mum

“If you’re thinking of going with Bea as your doula, don’t hesitate, book her right away. As a solo mum I so valued Bea’s calming, knowledgeable approach, offering just what I needed at the right time as well as empowering me to make my own best choices. She was also a brilliant advocate in the room and I can’t imagine having done this without her. Thank you Bea and won’t hesitate to use her again”

— Sarah - first time Mum

“Bea was incredibly supportive and kind during a challenging postnatal period! Initially we were in and out of hospital with the baby as he wasn’t well. But Bea offered us a cool head, great advice and lots of proactive ways to make our lives easier at home. Thank you for your flexibility and great can-do attitude”

— Victoria - First time Mum

“Bea is an absolute angel!

She helps once a week with my little one who absolutely loves her; it is like having a very helpful, reassuring, knowledgeable friend around the house who will always go the extra mile just because she truly loves what she does.

She is also a WONDERFUL cook.

Most importantly it gives me a few hours a week to feel like myself again

- thank you for everything Bea 🙏🏼”

— Carly - First time Mum

“Absolutely the best decision for our first baby’s birth. Bea was amazing and we cannot recommend her highly enough.

Bea came across as a strong, confident and knowledgable doula who would stand her ground if she felt needs/wants during birth weren’t being heard.

Bea was absolutely fantastic at reminding us of birth preferences, providing positive reassurance during labour and advocating our birth wishes which were a very positive contribution to our experience

She has offered a great balance of encouraging, educating and positive chat that we really needed in the lead up to baby number 1!”

— Charlotte - First time Mum

“I felt immediately comfortable in Bea’s company, she feels like (an extremely helpful) friend who I genuinely enjoy spending time with.

She always listened empathetically and offered advice in a non judgemental and informal way. She made it very easy to open up.

I will 100% use a doula (hopefully Bea) for birth and post-natal support if/when I have another child. My only regret is I didn’t book her sooner and for the birth, I believe she has fundamentally affected my positive outcome.

I have enjoyed having a doula so much that I would seriously consider training as one myself.”

— Amy - First time Mum

“We are so grateful for all your support and help. You have been such a major part of this insane journey. You made a huge difference to the early days, taking the pressure off so we can enjoy Albie and Ayda as much as possible. I cannot thank you enough for all your support.

It was really important to us to have somebody that would just fit in with the family, somebody that I would feel comfortable around after having just given birth, somebody that I would relate to. You were so personable, so supportive and so caring - it’s been so easy. I honestly don’t know what we will do without you, we already miss you.

I just cannot express what it means to be able to breastfeed, I am so ecstatically happy and honestly could not have done this without you. I am loving breastfeeding, thank you for the reassurance“

— Hannah - Second time Mum

“From the first enquiry email, Bea came across warm, kind and just the person you would want by your side.

I was reassured and helped through so many anxieties in pregnancy by Bea, if that was her giving support and advice or researching relevant information. Bea has such a calming energy and that's what I needed to help me through labour. She tried everything she could to make the process as calm as she could for me, talking me through every contraction, being the hand I grab and even evacuating spiders that were in my space when I wanted it gone!

She took pressure off my partner and at times guided him to comfort me himself.

Having the extra support was so beneficial. Can't thank her enough!”

— Kylie - Second time Mum

“Bea was fantastic. She supported me for a week postnatally, as I was trying to cope with three under 4. She fit in very quickly. The house looked amazing when she left (so tidy!), batched cooked several meals and helped with the laundry. She looked after the baby at one stage and I was able to take my older son out to a play group. So grateful for all Bea's efforts and would definitely recommend her.”

— Katie - Third time Mum

“Bea has been so helpful through my second pregnancy. I have a better understanding of my first delivery and had given me peace of mind going to my second delivery and I had more faith in myself. Definitely recommend Bea”

— Heather - Second time Mum

“Bea was an incredible support throughout my pregnancy and on the day I went in to labour.

In the lead up to my birth Bea passed on a lot of really useful information that helped me to get into a mindset where I fully understood and believed in my bodies ability to give birth and gave me so much confidence about labour and all of the eventualities or decisions I may have to make. I went from being terrified of giving birth, to actually looking forward to the experience that awaited me and my partner.

She was the first people I reached out to the day I went in to labour, to double check if she agreed that the twinges I was feeling were contractions. She helped to manage my expectations and re-set the mindset that would see me go on to have an extremely positive and empowering birth experience, with very little pain relief.

Forever grateful to have had her wise words, knowledge and belief in me throughout.”

— Lynsey - First time Mum

“My second pregnancy and labour was hugely traumatic leaving me with antenatal anxiety and ptsd throughout my third pregnancy. Bea listened, supported, advised and metaphorically held my hand through one of the darkest periods of my life. She used up to date medical research and provided me with all of my choices as I approached an induction with my third baby. I would recommend Doula Bea to any pregnant woman!“

— Hannah - Third time Mum