The Early Days Package
12 hours of personalised support during the first six weeks after birth, as you settle into life with your baby.
The first few weeks with a new baby can be wonderful, emotional and overwhelming all at once. As you begin to recover from birth and get to know your baby, it's completely normal to have moments of uncertainty, exhaustion and self-doubt.
The Early Days package is designed to help lighten the load and find your feet in those very first few weeks.
Whether you need practical help around the house, someone to hold your baby while you have a shower, reassurance that what you're experiencing is normal, or simply a listening ear over a cup of tea, my support is always guided by what feels most helpful for you and your family on the day.
My role isn't to arrive with all the answers. It's to walk alongside you, offering practical, emotional and evidence-informed support as you grow in confidence and find your own rhythm as a family.
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12 hours of postnatal doula support
Flexible daytime visits (I am also happy to discuss evening/weekend visits)
Support to be used within the first six weeks after birth
Telephone and email support between visits (during working hours, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm)
Visits Designed Around Your Family
Every family is different, so there's no set formula for how your support should look.
Many families choose:
Four 3-hour visits
Three 4-hour visits
Or we can create a schedule that works better for your family's needs, with a minimum visit length of three hours.
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No two visits are ever exactly the same.
Some days you might simply want someone to reassure you that you're doing a wonderful job.
Other days you may want practical help while you catch your breath.
Support may include:
Emotional support
A listening ear without judgement
Space to talk through your birth experience
Support as you adjust to parenthood
Building confidence in your own instincts
Caring for your baby
Information about normal newborn behaviour and development
Gentle guidance around settling and soothing
Helping you understand your baby's cues and emerging rhythms
Practical support as you get to know your baby
Feeding support
Practical support within my scope of practice
Information about normal feeding patterns and expectations
Signposting to specialist feeding support where appropriate
Practical support
Preparing simple meals and snacks
Light household tasks that support family wellbeing
Tidying feeding and changing areas
Helping create a calm, manageable home environment
Supporting the whole family
Encouraging rest and recovery
Supporting partners as they settle into their new role
Helping older siblings adjust to life with a new baby
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This package costs £450. I am happy to discuss payment plans to help spread the costs.
Need A Little More Support?
Some families find that 12 hours provides exactly the support they need.
Others decide they'd like a little longer as life with their new baby unfolds.
If you'd like to continue working together, additional support can always be arranged at my standard hourly rate, subject to availability.
My hope for you
By the end of our time together, my hope is that you will:
Feel more confident in caring for your baby.
Feel more rested, supported and nurtured.
Feel reassured that you don't have to navigate early parenthood alone.
Let’s chat
I'd love to hear more about you and what support would feel most helpful for your family.
If you'd like to find out whether The Early Days package feels like the right fit, I'd be delighted to invite you to a free, no-obligation introductory call.