I am a Recognised Postnatal Doula with Doula UK and Developing Doulas. I am based in Warwickshire where I live with my husband and two children aged eleven and nine (and black Labrador!) and cover the Midlands including Leamington Spa, Warwick, Rugby, Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull and Stratford Upon Avon. I have travelled the world in my role as a Doula and have worked with families of all shapes and sizes across the UK, including high profile clients.
I began training at the world-renowned Norland College in 2004 where I was Head Nurse. I graduated in 2007 with a Distinction, and was awarded The Gifford Hall Award for outstanding achievement and the Academic Award for the Diploma in Childcare and Education.
I worked for eight years as a Nanny in London caring for children from the day they were born up to five years of age. This included working with twins, premature triplets and a nanny share where I had sole responsibility for four children all of differing ages.
I am a FEDANT registered Breastfeeding Counsellor, BabyEm Gentle Sleep Educator and author of ‘The Parent Prep Book’. I graduated from the Doula UK Accredited Developing Doulas course in September 2020 and have since featured on BBC Radio Coventry and Warwickshire. I also teach antenatal and postnatal classes for Birth Boutique and Naturally Baby.
Additional courses/seminars attended:
Mini First Aid- 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Course (October 2025)
Nurture Neuroscience Dr Greer Kirshenbaum- Know Your Baby’s Brain to Grow Your Baby’s Brain (September 2025)
The Infant Feeding Academy- Understanding Cows Milk Allergy In Infants: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Supporting Families (July 2025)
Durham Infancy & Sleep Centre- How Babies Work (May 2025)
The Infant Feeding Academy- Understanding Colic, Reflux and Unsettled Babies (October 2024)
The Infant Feeding Academy- Introduction To Understanding Infant Tongue Tie (April 2024)
Centre Of Excellence- Counselling Skills Diploma (March 2024)
Durham Infancy & Sleep Centre- Ask An Expert: Baby Sleep (November 2023)
The Infant Feeding Academy- Strategies For Non Latching Babies (October 2023)
Breastfeeding Twins And Triplets UK- Supporting Breastfeeding Multiples (July 2023)
The Infant Feeding Academy- Managing Slow Weight Gain And Low Milk Supply (June 2023)
Lactation Consultants Of Great Britain Conference- From Science To Practice (April 2023)
Central Jersey Family Health Consortium- Breastfeeding Aversion And Agitation (December 2022)
Durham Infancy & Sleep Centre- What’s New In Infant Sleep Safety? (November 2022)
The Infant Feeding Academy- The Truth About Low Milk Supply (November 2022)
Carol Smyth IBCLC- Reflux & Babies, Challenging The Acid Suppression Paradigm (October 2022)
The Sling Consultancy- Babywearing In Your Role As A Doula (July 2022)
Freddie’s Wish- Paediatric First Aid Awareness Training (May 2022)
Olivia Hinge RM IBCLC- Influences On Breastfeeding Through The Eyes Of An NHS Midwife/IBCLC (February 2022)
Maddie McMahon- Laid Back Breastfeeding (January 2022)
Gabi Parkham- An Introduction To LGBT+ Inclusive Care (January 2022)
BabyEm- Gentle Sleep Educator Course (October 2021)
BabyEm & Shel Banks BSc Hon, IBCLC- Discover How To Support Families Whose Babies Experience Symptoms Of Colic, Reflux & Infant Allergies, Without Resorting To Medication (May 2021)
Developing Doulas Postnatal Exploration- Attachment, Bonding And Fourth Trimester (March 2021)
Developing Doulas Postnatal Exploration- Understanding Infant Sleep (March 2021)
Jesus College Intellectual Forum- Normal Infant Sleep With Professor Helen Ball (March 2021)
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers- Breastfeeding Peer Supporter Course (January 2021)
Sarah Ockwell Smith Sleep Workshop (January 2017)
NEST Breastfeeding Course (June 2014)
NEST Non- Medical Maternity Nurse Course (April 2012)
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