A woman who provides Lamaze-inspired emotional and practical support for women and their birth partners during pregnancy, birth and beyond.
As the only two Lamaze Doulas in the UK, we believe that with support all women can have a positive birth experience.
Find out more about the work of doulas by watching the preview of a new UK film here.
This includes assistance with preparing for your birth experience, constant care throughout your labour and birth and support with early breastfeeding.
Cost: £650 plus travel expenses.
This includes assistance with preparing for your newborn's arrival, care and support during the early weeks and help with continued breastfeeding.
Cost: £10/hour plus travel expenses.
Both Karen and Lisa have been Enhanced CRB checked.
Research shows that having a doula present at birth and/or during the postnatal period:
(Findings taken from "Mothering the Mother" by Klaus, Kennell & Klaus, 1993)
Doula Statistics:
| No Doula | Doula | |
|---|---|---|
| Caesarean Deliveries | 18% | 8% |
| Forceps Delivery | 26% | 8% |
| Epidural | 55% | 8% |
| Prolonged Breastfeeding | 29% | 51% |
Kennell J, Klaus M, McGrath S, Robertson S, Hinkley C. JAMA 1991 May 1;265(17):2197-201
