Mum to Matthew born 1984 and Samantha born 1987 I am a recognised postnatal doula. I am N.N.E.B. trained. I have considerable practical experience with young children. I have worked as a nanny, a registered child minder, on a children's behavioural unit, in a primary school. I bake a mean cake! I iron a good shirt! I'm an expert at reading stories. Most of all, I am committed to making the time after birth as positive, enjoyable and stress free for the whole family as possible.	Mother to Katie born in 1979 and Penny born in 1981. I am a recognised postnatal doula. I trained as a radiographer. I was involved in running a playgroup and have helped in several primary schools with reading, cookery and art. I formed and ran a music group and now give private piano lessons to both children and adults. I love bringing order to chaos. I am good in a crisis.
I am a mother to Daniel age 4 and Libby age 1. I am a recognised birth and postnatal doula. Fascinated by the process of birth and the developing relationship between the newborn, the parents and the siblings I have a particular interest in breast-feeding and have enjoyed supporting nursing mothers. I am looking forward to my training as a breast-feeding counsellor. My aim as a doula is to create a relaxed atmosphere and to help out with odd jobs around the home so that you can get on with the birth and continue normal family life. I hope that I will also be able to help you deal with some of the niggling worries that go with being/becoming a mother.	Mum to Sammy born 1994, Becky born 1996, Aaron born 1999 and Jenny born 2000. I am a trainee birth and postnatal doula. I enjoy helping parents during pregnancy, birth and in the newborn period; I am an antenatal teacher with the National Childbirth Trust. I also enjoy looking after babies and young children; I have been a childminder for 7 years. I cook a yummy turkey pie but they queue up for my chocolate-treacle sponge! I am a good listener. I love animals. I am not an expert with the iron but do much better at washing clothes and dishes and performing other light household tasks!
I am a Mum, Step-mum and Grandmother; and I am a recognized postnatal doula. I am a home start volunteer and I have a wide range of experience including working with adolescents with behavioural problems and working as a doula with twins. I like creating order and calm, I like all cooking and make great cakes and good spaghetti bolognaise. I laugh a lot, enjoy life and think a sense of humour is essential. As a doula I think it is essential for new mothers to feel that they are being supported in a sympathetic environment, which includes understanding, kindness and non-judgmental care.