Supporting you to give birth with confidence

Cheltenham based doula providing fertility, birth and postnatal doula services and antenatal education across the Cotswolds and the surrounding areas

Doula support that's grounded in evidence and led by you. I offer emotional and physical support, honest information, and advocacy — so that whatever path your birth and postpartum takes, you're not navigating it alone.

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    Private antenatal education and support

    1-2-1 antenatal classes / sessions in your own home. 4 sessions lasting approx 2 hours each. I can tailor these to suit you but they will include as a minimum; birth education, birth planning, pain management, advocating for your preferences, birth partner support, basic newborn care and feeding.

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    Birth Doula Support

    Gloucestershire based doula providing 1-2-1 doula support throughout your pregnancy, birth and postnatally. Access physical and emotional support, comfort and practical care, an advocacy. Your doula is an essential member of your birth team who places you at the centre of your birth experience.

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  • A man and woman holding a newborn baby in a hospital bed, with the man kissing the baby's forehead and the woman looking lovingly at the baby.

    Postnatal Support

    Nurturing you whilst you settle into life with your new baby. This service can include infant feeding support, light household tasks, bringing or preparing you a meal, debriefing your birth experience, navigating infant behaviour (sleeping, feeding etc), sign posting to local support services. Charged at an hourly rate, minimum 3 hours.

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Hi, I'm Alex (she/her)

I'm an experienced birth and postnatal doula based in Cheltenham. For 13 years I've supported families across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, including Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud, Cirencester and Tewkesbury. I've been there for home births and for births at Aveta Birth Centre, Stroud Maternity and Gloucestershire Royal, Southmead and Worcester.

I'm a mum of three and stepmum to four. When I'm not reading or out with my horses, I'm probably thinking about birth. For me it's not just a professional interest, it's something I care about deeply.

I believe everyone deserves a doula who is confident, knowledgeable and fully present. That means someone who doesn't just stand in the room but is actually useful. I'll help you through pregnancy, birth and the early weeks with good information, honest conversations and steady support, so the choices you make feel like your own.

I will work alongside your clinical team or I’m happy to support you if you choose to give birth without maternity services. Whatever your path, I'll support it without judgement.

  • My pregnancy journey was empowered, profound and a time of deep learning, all of this was facilitated, supported and encouraged by the great work and friendship of Alex

    —Olivia, birth client

  • Alex helped me to navigate the constant questions, tests, scans etc during my pregnancy in such a way that I felt informed and safe in the knowledge I was doing the right thing for my baby and myself. At the birth Alex was a pilar of strength. She was calm, reassuring and kind throughout. Also the massages she gave me during the birth of our little girl were literally drug free pain relief. I cannot thank or recommend her enough.

    — Harriet, birth client

  • “Alex was such a gift to us during the birthing of our fourth son, at home in a pool. In the months before the birth she was there to meet up with and talk through any concerns, which was a great comfort, and she was an invaluable member of our support team during it, working seamlessly with the midwifery team. It was an amazing birth, made the smoother because of Alex’s lovely presence and assistance.

    • Sam, birth client