Welcome Expecting Parents…
As a UK certified doula I offer prenatal, birth and postnatal services for any who require friendly, professional support.
By offering the tools and knowledge to help you make those important, informed decisions throughout your birth journey, whether it be in regards to having a home or hospital birth, no medication or all the medication, having a water birth or not, I can help you plan and have your dream birth.
There are so many aspects involved in a birth that have an impact on the birth journey and how a loved one comes into the world, that having a supportive professional who can help the whole family, physically, emotionally and informationally.
As ‘The Cwtchy Doula’ I will support you the way a Cwtch can, with a sense of offering warmth and love in a safe and embracing way.
Research has shown that having a doula with you through childbirth can:
Shorten the length for labour by 25%
Reduce the need for pain relief by 30%
Reduce epidural requests by 60%
Decrease caesarean section rate by 50%
Decrease the need for augmentation (with an oxytocin drip) by 40%
Decrease the use of forceps by 40%
Enhance the birth experience for both mother and father
Increase the likelihood of successful breastfeeding
My Personal Profile
I’m Catrina, I fell in love with the beauty of birth after my own birth experiences, and from that moment, I wanted to be a supportive figure to others going through this significant part of their life.
As a doula, my passion lies in holistic therapies and options to help create a RELAXING and FEARLESS approach to birth.
I am very excited to be a part of your birth journey and cannot wait to support you and your birth partner (or be your birth partner) through this amazing journey.
Contact me through the form below for a free, no-obligation discovery call.
I offer the following within my services:
Prenatal, Birth and Postnatal services (Certified Doula course approved by Doula UK)
Baby Massage one-on-one sessions (Baby Massage Instructor Accredited Training Course via Gateway Workshops)
Postnatal Rebozo Massage and Closing Ritual (Taught and certified via Sophie Messager). I also offer this separately.
Holistic Nutrition and Herbalism, including Aromatherapy and Homoeopathy (Fully accredited diplomas)
Diploma in Psychology BSC
Professional Photography for the Birth (Diploma in Photography)
Meditation & Breathing Techniques
Reiki
‘Modern’ Mother’s Blessing Planning
Explore what Packages & Services I offer
The Nesting Cuddle
Antenatal support - £200
5 hour session where I will help set up the nesting environment to prepare for the baby.
Nursery preparation - Assembling furniture, organizing baby clothes, setting up feeding stations, and decorating the nursery.
Help clean and organise your home - Cleaning the house, washing baby items, and tidying up existing spaces.
Shopping - Accompany you to buy toiletries, clothes etc for the baby
Emotional support - Supporting the nesting instincts and reminding you to prioritise self-care.
Practical guidance - Demonstrating how to use baby equipment.
The Classic Cwtch
Birth support £1000
Free information pack
2 antenatal sessions to prepare and help you to empower your pregnancy through choices and techniques (1-2 hours each)
Ongoing support via text and/or email through pregnancy
Help to organise a ‘Modern’ Mother’s Blessing
On call from 10 days before your due date
In person support from established labour through to a few hours after birth
1 postpartum visit of up to 3 hours to discuss your birth experience, answer any questions, assist with infant feeding and/or care
Closing the bones ceremony
2 baby massage sessions
Ongoing support through text and/or email for a further 4 weeks after birth.
If you’d like to include ‘The Nesting Cuddle’ package above, it would be added for a discounted rate
The Bear Hug
Birth support £1250
Free information pack
3 antenatal sessions to prepare and help you to empower your pregnancy through choices and techniques (1-2 hours each)
Use of herbalism and aromatherapies throughout pregnancy
Ongoing support via text and/or email through pregnancy
Help to organise a ‘Modern’ Mother’s Blessing
On call from 10 days before your due date
In person support from established labour through to a few hours after birth
1 postpartum visit of up to 3 hours to discuss your birth experience, answer any questions, assist with infant feeding and/or care
Closing the bones ceremony
3 baby massage sessions
Ongoing support through text and/or email for a further 6 weeks after birth.
Gift basket with natural handmade products
If you’d like to include ‘The Nesting Cuddle’ package above it would be added for a discounted rate
The Full Embrace
Birth & Postpartum support £1500
Free information pack
‘The Nesting Cuddle’ package above included
4 antenatal sessions to prepare and help you to empower your pregnancy through choices and techniques (1-2 hours each)
Use of herbalism and aromatherapies throughout pregnancy
Ongoing support via text and/or email through pregnancy
Help to organise a ‘Modern’ Mother’s Blessing
A weekly catch up from 36 weeks
On call from 10 days before your due date
In person support from established labour through to a few hours after birth
1 postpartum visit of up to 3 hours to discuss your birth experience, answer any questions, assist with infant feeding and/or care
Followed by 4 hours of postpartum care (1 or 2 sessions)
Closing the bones ceremony
3 baby massage sessions
Ongoing support through text, email or phone for a further 8 weeks after birth.
Gift basket with natural handmade products
All Packages Include: Photographs of the birth taken with a professional DSLR camera, Loan of TENS machine, Loan of Birth Pool & Rebozo massage
4th Trimester Snuggle Sessions
Postpartum support £40 an hour
These can help parents with a first time baby or for those with other little ones. As a doula I can help your family settle into that new routine the way YOU want, with no judgement or opinions on how you choose to do so. Only offering knowledge and support where requested.
I offer postpartum support for you and your beautiful new addition at the above price, for 2 to 5 hour sessions depending on your needs until the baby is 8 weeks old.
This would include:
Caring for your baby and/or other little one(s) whilst you rest, have an appointment, catch date night or just want a bit of you time!
Offering social support through a friendly chat, discuss your birth experience or just acting as an ‘agony aunt’ whilst you vent (if needed)
Support with infant feeding (breast or bottle)
Offer new born baby advice and support
Going for walks with the pram to keep you company and/or get you used to taking the baby outside
Helping with mum's post-birth comfort measures
Taking care of light household cleaning, such as dishes, tidying up, and laundry
The Little Extras
A nurturing doula aims to encourage the mother to focus on four key areas: Social Support, Rest, Nutrition, and Bodywork. All can be utilised pre- and postpartum.
Social Support I offer ranges from:
My support
Supporting your partner (if you have one) to help them better support you
Giving you the tools to recognise and request your social circle to provide you with that support
Offering the option to have your own Mother’s Blessing and receiving that circle of support from your female friends and family
Ensuring you know your rights and what can be requested from your health professionals, aka midwives and doctors
Rest Support I offer ranges from:
My knowledge to help you use breathing techniques both during pregnancy, labour and postpartum, which will ensure you can remain calm and rested throughout this new part of life
Offering meditation techniques
Giving you the tools and knowledge as a doula to rest your body in the most effective way for you and the baby(ies)
Requesting help from loved ones to take the load off you
Offering knowledge on aromatherapies
Suggesting what treatments will help you rest
Nutrition Support I offer ranges from:
My knowledge to help you feed you and the baby eat nutritiously, both before and after birth
Help you eat correctly to help combat morning sickness, anaemia, gestational diabetes and other common pregnancy concerns with nutrition
As a post-partum doula, I bring meals to you and your family to help lighten the work on you and your family, doing small shops, etc
Suggesting ways the people around you can help
Helping you where necessary with baby feeding (breast or bottle)
Body Support I offer ranges from:
Again, meditation and breathing techniques
Knowledge on what to expect your body to go through in pregnancy, birth and postpartum and offering the most effective tools to help you feel like you
Massage techniques I can do or teach loved ones to help
Rebozo massage and positions to ease both pregnancy and birth
Closing the bones and rebozo massage (with or without the ceremonial aspect of Reiki and realigning your chakras)
Baby massage to help benefit your baby and you
Homoeopathy and aromatherapy to naturally heal your body
Rebozo Massage
&
Closing the Bones
What is it?
This wonderful practice is all about nurturing and supporting new mothers, as well as any woman going through an important transition in their life, to navigate the journey. The ceremony includes gentle massages, cosy wraps with a rebozo, and a variety of soothing techniques. These gentle touches are designed to help women recover and feel whole again. It’s a lovely way to honour and care for everything she has been through!
What are the benefits?
Physical Recovery
The ceremony is a great way to help a new mom's body bounce back after labour and childbirth. In general, it encourages better circulation, helps relax muscles, and improves joint flexibility.
Emotional Healing
This special time allows women to feel supported as they process their emotions, let go of tension, and find some inner peace and calm.
Spiritual Connection
The ceremony provides a meaningful sense of closure and deepens the connection to the beautiful spiritual side of womanhood.
Community Support
It's a wonderful chance for family and friends to come together in celebration, creating a loving and supportive community, especially around the new mom.
What are the steps?
Depending on whether I'm supporting you as a doula, our journey together will look a bit different from the start. At some point, I’d love to have a chat—either over the phone or in person over a cup of tea or coffee. This will give us a chance to talk about whether you’re interested in a spiritual closing ceremony or something more focused on helping you process your transition and what you hope to gain from it.
Non-Spiritual Ceremony
On the day I arrive, we’ll spend 15 to 30 minutes chatting about the transition you’d like to close, whether it's about birth, menopause, your first menstrual cycle, or any other experience connected to your body, traumatic or not.
Next, you can enjoy a relaxing bath (if you have one) or a shower with some lovely flowers, herbs, and essential oils I’ll provide to help cleanse your body. Each of these elements is backed by science and can really help you feel refreshed. If you’d like, you can have a friend, partner, or family member join you for this part to make it even more special and relaxing by bathing you as you lay in the water. This will take around 15-30 minutes.
While you’re bathing, I’ll prepare the space in your home for the massage and ceremony.
The massage and ceremony will take about an hour and will include a gentle massage of your head, hands, abdomen, and feet (you can skip the massage if you prefer). We’ll create a cosy, peaceful atmosphere with dim lighting, calming music, and soothing aromatherapy, whilst I use the rebozos to rock and wrap your body.
After your massage, you’ll have some time to relax, wrapped up before we unwrap you and chat about how you’re feeling. Overall, this non-spiritual process will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Price of Service
£200 if time goes over, there is no extra charge.
It is included in ALL my BIRTH packages.
Spiritual Ceremony
If you choose a spiritual ceremony, all of the same steps from a non-spiritual ceremony will be included. However, after you’re wrapped up, I’ll read a meditation and help realign your chakras through Reiki.
This ceremony can be shared with your close female friends and family, but I do ask that we keep the energy feminine by not having any male presence after the bathing is finished.
I’m really looking forward to this journey with you!
