Doula Services
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Birth Doula Support
I offer continuous support before, during, and after childbirth, providing evidence based information along with steady physical and emotional care. My aim is to help you feel informed, empowered, and confident as you move through your unique birth journey.
As your doula, I bring a calm, grounding presence to your birthing space. Through gentle touch, breathwork, and mindful guidance, I help ease intensity and create comfort as labour unfolds. Whether you need quiet reassurance, practical tools, or simply someone to hold steady space, I am there for you and your partner.
I support decision making with evidence informed information and honour your vision for birth — whether at home, in a hospital, or in a birth centre. I also offer guidance for your partner so they can stay confident and connected throughout the experience.
Every birth is deeply personal. My intention is to ensure you feel seen, supported, and empowered as your story unfolds, with compassion and care at every step.
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Postnatal Doula Care
The early postnatal period can be full of joy, questions, and big emotions. As your postnatal doula, I offer practical help and steady emotional support so you can settle into parenthood with clarity and confidence. Whether you need support with feeding, soothing, resting, or simply someone to listen, I’m here to ease the transition and help you feel capable and cared for.
I also support partners with guidance, reassurance, and simple tools to help them feel included and connected. My aim is to nurture your whole family as you adjust and grow together.
Every session is tailored to what you need that day - whether it’s occasional support or more regular care in the early months.
Postnatal care isn’t about perfection; it’s about being held, supported, and honoured as you find your way. With warmth and respect, I walk beside you as you settle into life with your baby with greater calm and confidence.
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Night Doula Services
Night-times with a newborn can be beautiful, but it can also be tiring and overwhelming. For night support I bring calm, reassurance, and practical help so you can get the rest you need.
Through the night, I care for your baby (feeding, burping, settling, and changing) while you sleep and recover. If you’re breastfeeding, I bring your baby to you for feeds and settle them afterwards so you can continue to rest.
Every family’s needs are different. For some, night support provides essential rest during the early weeks; for others, it offers ongoing stability and confidence through the first months. Together, we’ll create a plan that feels right for your family’s rhythm, values, and goals.
With peaceful, attentive care, I help create nights that feel manageable and calm - so you can wake feeling more rested, supported, and ready for the day ahead.
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Overnight C-Section Support
I offer calm, reassuring overnight care on the postnatal ward after your planned c-section. I will help you lift and settle your baby, support feeding, fetch anything you need, and hold your baby while you sleep. I will also keep you comfortable with hydration, pain management support and be on hand to take any photos to capture those moments.
I create a soothing, oxytocin boosting space that encourages bonding, supports feeding and promotes healing. My support also allows your birth partner to rest or care for older children, knowing you are fully cared for.
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Virtual Doula
Experience compassionate, knowledgeable support - wherever you are. My virtual doula services are designed to provide you with the guidance, reassurance, and evidence-based information you need throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period. Through video calls, messaging, and personalized resources, I offer continuous emotional encouragement, help you navigate choices, and empower you to feel confident and informed every step of the way.
Whether you’re preparing for your first birth, planning a specific type of birth experience, or seeking extra support postpartum, virtual doula care brings the comfort of a steady, supportive presence right to your home. Together, we’ll build a personlised plan that honors your preferences, respects your intuition, and helps you feel grounded and cared for during this transformative time.
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Power Hour
A focused one hour, 1-2-1 session, designed to give you clear personalised support during pregnancy or during postpartum. Whether you are preparing for labour, refining your birth preferences, navigating early parenthood or simply needing reassurance, this dedicated hour offers evidence based guidance tailored to your needs.
During our session, we will talk through your questions and create simple, practical steps to help you move forward with confidence.
This is the perfect option for families who want expert support without committing to full doula services. Its flexible, accessible and centered entirely on you.
Michelle
Alison was a fantastic support both before and after the birth of my second child. After my first birth I was so keen to have a more positive birth experience and she helped to give me loads of tips and techniques to help me feel prepared. On the day she was a calm and steady constant always advocating for me and keeping constant dialogue with the midwives. In those those crucial first hours she was there to help me with baby and to do those important first steps after what was the speediest birth I had ever imagined. Thank you Alison for helping this birth to go so incredibly smoothly and fast with absolutely no pain relief after an epidural first time round!
Sarah
Alison is AMAZING! Unbelievably kind, supportive and thoughtful - she’s absolutely the person you want in your team as you navigate through the first few days and weeks of becoming a new family. When I needed advice, Alison was always evidence based and pointed me to some really helpful sources, at the same time as helping me to trust myself and my intuition on what was right for me and my baby. I can 100% say my experience of motherhood wouldn’t be as positive without her.
Rob & Laura
We sought Alison’s help with post-natal support following a traumatic birth which left Laura feeling extremely low and struggling with her mental health.
Alison really swept us up and I don’t think we could have got through those first few months without her. We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her to others and are so grateful for all she did for our family. Alison, we really cant thank you enough!
Alison Ash
Birth, Postnatal & Night Doula in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, North London & surrounding areas. Including Watford,
St Albans, Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Welwyn Garden city, Hertford, Cheshunt, Chesham, Amersham, Beaconsfield and Leighton Buzzard.
