When someone signs up for doula training, they often imagine learning all about birth, supporting parents, and diving into all things pregnancy and postpartum. And yes - you’ll certainly absolutely explore all of that.

But the real transformation?

It begins long before you open your notebook and i...

Meet Melanie, one of our core team members, a total legend, and an absolute joy to have in the Nurturing Birth family.

Melanie has been a doula for many years and brings a beautiful blend of honesty, heart, humour, and proper wisdom to everything she does. If you’ve ever had the privilege of being ...

When I was a brand-new doula, I knew I needed to find a way to get myself in front of pregnant people - but I didn’t want to do it in a pushy or salesy way. I wanted to create something genuinely valuable, something that would bring people together and allow them to connect, socialise and make frien...

How long have you been a doula?

2 years

Where are you based?

North London

What inspired you to train?

I'd always wanted to be a midwife when I was younger, but after watching my mum struggle with the politics of the NHS for her whole career as a nurse, I knew there was a better way to serve the...

How many times have you caught yourself thinking, “One day I’ll…” or “I’ve always wanted to…”?

We tuck those thoughts away between busy days, family commitments, and everything else life throws at us. But they don’t go away.

They whisper.
Sometimes quietly. Sometimes insistently.

They show up i...

There’s something incredibly special about the doula role. It’s hard to put into words sometimes. Our presence can transform an experience. We become a trusted part of new parents journeys for a short, meaningful window of time.

If you’ve ever wondered what doulas actually do or why our work matter...

When I first became a doula, I said yes to everything. Every enquiry, every birth, every opportunity that came my way. I grabbed it with both hands. At the time, my youngest, Joe was still a baby, and I was determined to make it work. I had a deep passion for supporting families, and I was incredibl...

“Birth is a feminist issue, a human rights issue, and a political issue. The way society treats women and birthing people during pregnancy and childbirth reflects deeper structural inequalities.” AIMS Journal, 2020

Supporting people through birth isn’t “just” a service. It can be a deeply radical a...

At Nurturing Birth, we know that deciding to become a doula is a huge step - not just emotionally and practically, but financially too.

That’s why we’ve made flexibility a core part of our offering. Because when your heart is ready to step into this beautiful work, money shouldn’t be the thing that...

Being a doula is deeply fulfilling, but let’s talk about the emotional side. The highs, the challenges, and how to care for yourself.

The Highs: The Pure Joy of Support
There’s nothing a doula loves more than seeing a birthing person feel truly empowered, witnessing their strength, and knowing you p...

There's a common misconception that doulas, despite their invaluable role in supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period, struggle to earn a good income.

The truth is, not only is it possible for doulas to make a sustainable and profitable living, but when approached with...

When people think of doulas, they might imagine a specific type of person - perhaps someone with a background in healthcare or a lifelong passion for birth. But the truth is, doulas come from all walks of life.

At Nurturing Birth, we’ve trained people from countless different backgrounds, each with...