What can I offer you as a birth doula?
Birth is a threshold — a moment unlike any other. It is the meeting place of strength and surrender, the emergence of a new baby, and the transformation of a woman into a mother (again, or for the first time). However birth unfolds, it marks you. It matters.
To cross that threshold feeling safe, seen, and supported is something every woman deserves.
As your doula, I offer steady, grounded presence through pregnancy, labour, and birth — a warm hand, a calm voice, and someone in the room who is entirely there for you. My role is to centre you, the birthing mother — to hold space for your instincts, your rhythm, your voice. You lead; I listen. I support what you need, moment by moment, in ways that feel gentle, respectful, and deeply personal.
I also support those around you — your partner, older children, or others who are part of your birth — helping them feel confident, calm, and connected, so that your whole family is held as you welcome your baby.
My care is woven through your journey — from the early days of pregnancy, through the intensity and beauty of birth, and into the first tender weeks with your baby. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all care, I work closely with you and your family to meet your changing needs in each phase, always centering your voice, your comfort, and your experience.
Below you’ll find a sense of what’s included at each stage:
🌿 Pregnancy Support
Pregnancy is a time of preparation — not just gathering knowledge, but also deepening trust in your body, your choices, and your support circle. This is a time for us to build trust and connection — a steady foundation for the support I’ll offer during your birth. Each visit is shaped by what feels most relevant and nourishing to you, held with care and gentle attention.
During this stage, support includes:
3 to 4 antenatal visits structured around your and your family's needs — a mix of conversation, reflection, bodywork, and practical preparation
Active birth session for you and your birth partner, exploring positions, comfort measures, and how they can support you during birth
General well-being support including herbal care, rebozo massage, aromatherapy, and grounding touch
Access to resources relevant to your choices and circumstances — from reading materials to local referrals
Use of birth tools: rebozo, belly bind, or vaginal steaming stool — offered with guidance and care
Ongoing contact — I’m available by phone or message at any point in your pregnancy and postpartum for questions, reassurance, or simply to talk things through
🌸 Birth Support
Birth is a threshold — a moment of awe, transformation, and the emergence of new life. My role is to be fully present with you, offering calm, steady support while centering you, the birthing mother. I also hold gentle space for your partner, older children, or other family members, helping them feel confident, calm, and included as they support you.
During your birth, support includes:
Exclusive on-call support from two weeks before your due date until your baby arrives, ready to be present whenever you need
Emotional, physical, and mental support, responding to what you need in each moment rather than guiding the process
Gentle nourishment and care, including calming snacks or herbal teas to support your body and energy
Comfort tools, offered if wanted: aromatherapy, massage, rebozo, TENS machine or changing position or space to ease your labour
Capturing memories, taking a few photographs only if you wish
Supporting a sense of intimacy and calm in your birth environment
Supporting skin-to-skin and the first feed, if desired, helping you and your baby settle into these first moments
While every birth is unique, I will do my utmost to help your space feel calm, cosy, and peaceful, wherever you are.
🌹 Postnatal Support
The weeks after birth are tender, transformative, and full of adjustment. This is a time for rest, gentle care, and practical support as you settle into life with your baby. My care is here to help you and your family feel nourished, connected, and confident in these early weeks. The weeks after birth are tender, transformative, and full of adjustment. This is a time for rest, gentle care, and practical support as you settle into life with your baby. My care is here to help you and your family feel nourished, connected, and confident in these early weeks.
Postnatal support includes:
A visit shortly after birth, to help you settle in, find rhythms that work for your family, and ease into your new role
Practical support, including breastfeeding assistance, babywearing guidance, and safe co-sleeping advice if needed
Gentle nurturing care, such as rebozo massage, relaxation techniques, and calming herbal teas or remedies to support your body and energy levels
A follow-up visit around one month after birth, to reflect on your birth experience, your early parenthood journey, and discuss any questions or adjustments you may need
Ongoing contact - I am also available by phone or message throughout this period, offering reassurance, support, or simply a listening ear whenever you need it.
Fees
I offer a complete package of support — through pregnancy, birth, and the early postnatal weeks — on a sliding scale of £800–£1200, depending on your circumstances.
This includes all visits, on-call time, and continuous care during birth.
Additional travel or parking costs may apply.
If finances are a concern, please feel welcome to get in touch — I’m happy to chat.
You’re warmly invited to get in touch for a free, no-obligation chat — to ask questions, get a feel for how I could support you as your doula, or simply see if we’re the right fit.
Contact
lucie.pintner@gmail.com
0750 365 3145
