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"Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers ~ strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength."
— Barbara Katz Rothman
Birth Packages
Three packages. One mission. Getting you to the other side of your birth feeling informed, empowered, and properly supported, whatever that looks like for you.
Whether you've done this before or you're walking into it for the first time, there's a package here that's built for exactly where you are right now.
Every single one comes with my full commitment, my heart, and everything I've got. The difference is in the depth.
Antenatal Support
£1800
⋅ Payment plans available ⋅
"...I decided I wanted a home birth after my first hospital birth experience wasn’t the best. I met Hannah once for a coffee and immediately knew she was the right person — I didn’t even bother meeting anyone else!
She’s such a lovely, friendly person and instantly made me feel at ease. Her knowledge and calm confidence really empowered me to make informed decisions about my pregnancy and birth. I always looked forward to our meetings...
Hannah is genuinely a beautiful soul — kind, caring, and incredibly supportive. I’m so grateful to have had her by my side, and I couldn’t recommend her enough to anyone considering a doula."
For just £400 more, the Enhanced package adds 6 extra hours of antenatal preparation including a Full antenatal course, hypnobirthing masterclass, biomecanics workshop an extra 4 hours of postnatal sessions and WhatsApp support extended to 12 weeks postpartum.
Been there, birthed that. You know yourself, you trust your instincts, and you're not starting from scratch. You just want someone solid, skilled and fully in your corner ready to support, guide and champion you every step of the way.
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2 antenatal sessions, getting properly up to speed on your circumstances and a birth prep refresher.
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Support navigating any questions, decisions or concerns that arise in pregnancy.
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Guidance creating your birth preferences and postnatal plans to help keep you grounded and centered in your care.
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Partner support and preparation (if you have one).
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Access to my vast lending library.
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Free use of my birth pool/tens machine if desired.
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Access to the Practical Doula Shop.
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A 'Doula in your pocket' via whatsapp throughout pregnancy for all the ad-hoc pregnancy questions.
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(Lots of opportunity for coffee and cake to keep getting to know each other!)
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I go on call 24/7 from 38 weeks until your birth, phone on loud, car topped up, all childcare arranged, not traveling too far away from where you are based.
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I will be at your side to physically and emotionally support you and your partner (if you have one) whenever and wherever you need me.
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Support your partner (if you have one) to provide the most effective physical support and breathing techniques from what we have practiced antenatally.
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I can set up the birthing environment in accordance with your birth plan
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I will protect your birth space and can act as your advocate and buffer between you and your health care professionals.
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Remind you of your power.
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Support with breastfeeding should you chose to.
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Stay with you until you are all tucked up in bed and happy for me to leave you to it.
Birth Support
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1 postnatal session ideally within the first two weeks.
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Emotional support and space to process and debrief your birth experience.
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Practical support tailored to your needs.
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Breastfeeding support if desired.
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A 'Doula in your pocket' virtual support via whatsapp for 4 weeks postpartum.
Postnatal Support
Most Popular
First time round or needing it done differently, either way, you deserve proper preparation and real support. You've got questions, you've got history, and you've got every right to a birth that feels brilliant. We'll build the knowledge, the confidence and the calm to carry you through prepared, powerful and completely in control.
Antenatal Support
£2200
⋅ Payment plans available ⋅
"After my first birth (hospital, instrumental, far from ideal), my one regret was not hiring a doula who could support my husband and I in advocating for our wishes when we couldn’t. So when I became pregnant again, I knew what my dream requirement was and amazingly we were able to find and hire Hannah for the job.
Let me tell you, it has been one of the best investments of my life and one I will not stop shouting about to anyone who gets pregnant around me.
Hannah is absolutely wonderful, she is full of knowledge and confidence about birth and the wonderful power of women who are supported in the right way. She quickly became a friend because she is also fun and lovely which is bonus and it was always such a joy to see her and learn from her.
All the prep work we did really helped us feel ready for our ideal scenario and gave us tools to navigate possible eventualities.
On the day I went into labour, I am pretty certain that things unfolded the way they did because Hannah was there and because of all the work we did ahead of birth...
Hannah is professional, kind and isn’t scared to get practical...
Don’t think twice about getting in touch with Hannah and going for a coffee with her. Birth trauma is awful and having a supported positive birth can be totally life changing!
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I go on call 24/7 from 38 weeks until your birth, phone on loud, car topped up, all childcare arranged, not traveling too far away from where you are based.
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I will be at your side to physically and emotionally support you and your partner (if you have one) whenever and wherever you need me.
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Support your partner (if you have one) to provide the most effective physical support and breathing techniques from what we have practiced antenatally.
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Draw upon my knowledge and vast experience of birth to truly hold your space and remind you of your power.
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I can set up the birthing environment in accordance with your birth plan
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I will protect your birth space and can act as your advocate and buffer between you and your health care professionals.
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Support with breastfeeding should you chose to.
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Stay with you until you are all tucked up in bed and happy for me to leave you to it.
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6 postnatal sessions (three 2 hr or two 3hr). Find out what postnatal care can look like for you here.
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Emotional support and space to process and debrief your birth experience.
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Practical support tailored to your needs.
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Breastfeeding support if desired.
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'Doula in your pocket' virtual Whatsapp support for 8 weeks postpartum.
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A goody bag full of birthy treats.
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8 hours of antenatal sessions.
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Full access to my own "Born Ready" antenatal education covering birth physiology, comfort measures, hypnobirthing and birth rights.
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Guidance through any queries/issues that may arise with evidence based research and helping you devise your birth plan(s). Also covering postnatal planning and working through what the support will look like for yourself and your baby.
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We will also discuss how I can practically support you in your postnatal sessions.
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A Rebozo techniques workshop using Bio-mechanics to help with pregnancy relaxation, optimal baby positioning and labour relief.
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Support and information on how to support you for your partner(s) if you have one.
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Free use of my birth pool /tens machine/birth sling should you wish.
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Access to my lending library.
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Access to anything you wish from the Practical Doula Shop.
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A 'Doula in your pocket' virtual support via WhatsAppto answer all your ad-hoc pregnancy questions.
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(Lots of opportunity for coffee and cake to keep getting to know each other!)
Birth Support
Postnatal Support
£2850
⋅ Payment plans available ⋅
"Hannah is a fantastic doula. From our first meeting she really understood what we wanted and the kind of birth we were trying to achieve. She supported us through the second and third trimesters, always able to help us talk through the choices we were making. We felt really confident and prepared for birth.
During the birth Hannah made us both feel really comfortable. She put my partner at ease, and gave him space to be present in the moment. She dealt with the practical things and supported us to call the midwives when we were ready. As things progressed she was a quiet and calm presence advocating for us when the midwives arrived and protected our space.
After the birth she stayed until we were ready, she just seemed to take care of everything! She supported me with some of the post birth decision making too. In the following days she quietly dropped round snacks and kept checking in to make sure we were doing well. We struggled a lot with feeding and she made sure I was getting the help I needed.
We are so thankful to Hannah for her amazing support and for the lasting impact such an empowering birth has had on our lives."
Have a deeper dive into who will be in your corner. This is an exceptional team who are top of their game and can give you precision, independent, clinical care.
Because this is how humans are meant to do it. Surrounded, supported and deeply held with even more antenatal and postnatal support giving you the best start to parenthood. An award winning elite Midwife sharing her zone of genius with you from a clinical perspective, A super skilled Pregnancy Chiropractor keeping your body balanced and your baby beautifully positioned, and an exceptional IBCLC equipping you with feeding knowledge antenatally and expert support once your baby arrives.
All working together, all for you.
This is the full, premium and nurtured experience for families who know that the right support doesn't just change your birth, it changes everything.
Antenatal Support
Includes Everything in the Enhanced Package, Plus:
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A specialist Support Team.
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A bespoke 1:1 birth coaching call to from "Midwife of the year" Bailey Warner - Your Private Midwife. to tap into her zone of genius and boost your confidence from a clinical perspective.
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Professional pregnancy bodywork sessions with an experienced chiropractor (near your location) to optimise your body and your baby for birth.
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Breastfeeding support package with an award-winning IBCLC lactation consultant - Rea Halstead, either in person or online
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Collaborative continuity of care between your support team, we fully have your back.
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Attendance to midwife/consultant appointments if desired.
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I go on call 24/7 from 38 weeks until your birth, phone on loud, car topped up, all childcare arranged, not traveling too far away from where you are based.
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I will be at your side to physically and emotionally support you and your partner (if you have one) whenever and wherever you need me.
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Support your partner (if you have one) to provide the most effective physical support and breathing techniques from what we have practiced antenatally.
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Draw upon my knowledge and vast experience of birth to truly hold your space and remind you of your power.
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I can set up the birthing environment in accordance with your birth plan.
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I will protect your birth space and can act as your advocate and buffer between you and your health care professionals.
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Support with breastfeeding should you chose to.
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Stay with you until you are all tucked up in bed and happy for me to leave you to it.
Birth Support
Postnatal Support
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8 postnatal sessions, more time, more space, more of me on your doorstep when you need it most. Find out what postnatal care can look like for you here.
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Emotional support and space to process and debrief your birth experience.
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Practical support tailored to your needs.
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1:1 specialist feeding support session with Rea Halstead, either in person or online.
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A 'Doula in your pocket' virtual support via whatsapp for 12 weeks postpartum.
Dream Team
The Village Package comes a hand-picked crew of absolute legends who between them cover every corner of your pregnancy, birth and beyond. So along with little old me you have the best people in the business, in your corner.
