Hi! I'm Mathilde, a birth and postnatal doula based in Sheffield, UK.My mission is to empower people to confidently and joyfully begin their parenting journey. I am here to help prepare you and your home for baby; support your emotional wellbeing; provide access to evidence-based information that empowers and supports well-informed decision making; advocate for you in medical settings; and offer practical, hands-on help during late pregnancy, birth, and the early postnatal period.I have worked in evidence-based public maternal health programmes and always been fascinated by birth; after having my own babies, that passion grew and I trained as a doula so that I can personally help people through this important time in their life.I am also very organised, and like to bring order to chaos. In addition to pregnancy and birth support, I can guide you and provide decluttering/organising services as you prepare your home for baby.

What is a doula? Why hire doula support? Who is this for?

A doula is a non-medical professional who provides emotional, physical, advocacy, and informational support to families during pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period.Research has shown that having doula support during labour and birth can positively impact satisfaction with the birth. Overall, birthing people who received continuous support were more likely to have:

  • spontaneous vaginal births, and

  • labours that were shorter by 40 minutes on average

Less likely to have:

  • any pain medication,

  • epidurals,

  • negative feelings about childbirth,

  • vacuum or forceps-assisted births, and

  • Cesareans.

There was some evidence that doula support in labour lowered rates of postnatal depression. There was no evidence that there are any negative effects of doula support. (Reference: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/)

My doula services are perfect for pregnant people and their partners who are beginning their parenting journey, feeling anxious that they don't know what they're doing or what information to trust; who want to make the right decisions for their family and home as they bring their baby into the world; who want someone to hold their hand and empower them to trust their instincts; people who might not have a support system nearby. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.The values that guide my work:

  • Inclusive

  • Informed, evidence-based

  • Accessible/digestible

  • Non-judgmental, listening ear

  • Supportive/helpful

  • Empowering

  • Encouraging/reassuring

  • Organised

  • Calming

I always start with a free 1-hour consultation so we can meet and get to know each other, and decide whether my support is right for your family. Over a cup of tea, we'll discuss the services I'm able to provide, and decide which package is best for you.

Antenatal support: £400

  • 5 visits antenatally, 1h-1h30 each

  • 1 visit postnatally, 1h-1h30

  • Phone/message support outside of visits

  • I'll provide you with antenatal education that is evidence-based, and help you to make informed choices for your birth and postnatal period

  • I'll guide you on preparing your home for baby, and advise on what to purchase (and what you can skip!)

  • I'll support you emotionally as you prepare for the arrival of your little one

  • We'll discuss stages of labour and what birth might look like for you, and write up your birth preferences to share with your birth team

  • I'll check in with you after baby is born to debrief the birth and decide together whether you need further support

Birth support: £600

  • 1 antenatal visit (~1h) to meet each other and plan for birth support

  • On call 24/7 from 38 weeks until your baby is born

  • Phone support during early labour, helping you make an informed decision about when to go to hospital/your chosen place of birth

  • In-person support from when you arrive at your place of birth until ~1h after baby is born (up to 12 hours consecutive, with backup doula support if needed)

  • 1 visit postnatally, 1h-1h30

Birth support to include:

  • Helping you to move around to stay comfortable during labour

  • Adapting the birthing environment to your needs

  • Guidance to birth partner on how to support during labour and delivery

  • Gentle massage during labour

  • Advocating for your wants and needs to medical team

  • Emotional support reassuring you that you can birth baby your way

  • Encouraging skin-to-skin to help establish early breastfeeding

  • I'll visit once after baby is born to debrief the birth and decide together whether you need further support

Postnatal support: £700

  • 1 antenatal visit (~1h) to meet each other and plan for postnatal support

  • 5 visits postnatally, 2-3 hours each

  • Phone/message support outside of visits

  • I'll provide you with evidence-based education/information around looking after baby

  • I'll help and support with infant feeding, signposting to further support where needed

  • I'll make you a light meal to make sure you are well fed and hydrated

  • I'll help with light housework (washing up, folding and putting away the washing, vacuuming)

  • I'll hold/take care of baby so you have time to rest and take care of you

  • I'll accompany your first outing and support babywearing and breastfeeding away from home

Complete support: £1500

Everything in the 3 packages above

Home preparation: priced according to level of work required

  • I'll guide you on preparing your home for baby, and advise on what to purchase (and what you can skip!)

  • We'll work together to declutter and organise spaces to prepare for baby's arrival

  • I'll recommend routines that can help you stay organised after baby comes

  • Additional time outside of the preset packages is available at £30/hour; we can discuss this as needed.

  • Travel within 10 miles of S10 (Sheffield) is included in the cost of the packages; further travel is charged at 45p per mile.

  • We can also work together to create a bespoke package based on your needs; please get in touch and we can discuss during a free consultation.

Get in Touch

Please submit your contact info and a brief message, and I will get back to you within 48 hours.