Homebirth, Freebirth & Postpartum Specialist Support & Mentorship
My birthwork and mentorship is built on almost 3 decades of hands-on experience supporting homebirth, freebirth, and traditional postpartum care, walking alongside families choosing paths outside the tick box system.
As a specialist in homebirth support, freebirth preparation and physiological birth understanding i offer care that actually nourishes mothers and reminds them of their sovereignty - you are the expert on your body and baby!
As a Training provider i teach the art of truly caring for mother and baby- the first weeks after birth shape so much of what comes next.
MotherBaby is my flagship mentorship for women who want to learn a traditional, holistic approach to postpartum care, drawing on nearly three decades of experience as a doula, herbalist and perinatal bodywork practitioner. This is a deep dive into the fourth trimester and the practical art of nurturing and nourishing both mother and baby.
Why are so many women choosing to birth at home?
Women are not choosing this path lightly. They are choosing it because they want autonomy over their bodies and their births, they are seeking continuity, trust, and personalised care, and they understand that birth physiology works best when it is undisturbed. More than that, they are reclaiming birth as something powerful, not something to fear. And when women are supported in this way, outcomes change dramatically. Research consistently shows that for low-risk women, homebirth is associated with lower rates of caesarean birth, fewer interventions overall, and greater satisfaction and emotional wellbeing. Women aren’t just looking for something different, they are looking for something better.
Research shows that for low-risk pregnancies, planned homebirths are associated with:
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~40% lower likelihood of caesarean birth
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~50% fewer instrumental births
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Significantly fewer interventions and infections
Why i specialise in homebirth, Freebirth & Postpartum
For nearly three decades, I have supported women and families through pregnancy, birth and the early days of motherhood, with a particular focus on homebirth and freebirth.
I specialise in this area because I believe women deserve to feel deeply informed, trusted and supported in their choices about birth. For some women, that means planning a homebirth with midwifery care. For others, it means choosing freebirth and taking full responsibility for the circumstances and care surrounding their baby’s arrival. Both require preparation, confidence, self knowledge and a strong understanding of how birth works.
Homebirth and freebirth can create a very different environment from hospital birth. You have greater freedom to choose who is around you, how your space feels, how you move, eat, rest and labour, and which traditions and practices you want to bring into your birth. For many women, being in their own environment allows them to feel more connected to their bodies and more able to follow the natural rhythm of labour.
But choosing homebirth or freebirth is not simply about choosing a location. It is about understanding your options, becoming confident in your own decision making and preparing practically, emotionally and physically for birth and the transition into motherhood.
That is where my role as a doula comes in.
I bring almost 30 years of experience supporting women through pregnancy, homebirth, freebirth and postpartum, alongside my work as a naturopathic doula, herbalist and perinatal practitioner. I understand both the beauty and the responsibility involved in stepping outside conventional maternity pathways, and I know that truly informed choice requires more than a birth plan and a positive mindset.
My approach is grounded in preparation, education, autonomy and trust. I support you to understand your options, explore your fears, recognise when something needs attention, prepare your birth environment, involve your partner or wider family, and develop the practical and emotional resources you need to meet your baby with confidence.
I am also passionate about what happens after birth. Birth is the beginning of motherhood, not the end of the story. Preparing for a supported, nourishing postpartum is an essential part of preparing for homebirth or freebirth, and I bring my knowledge of traditional postpartum care, nutrition, herbs, infant care and maternal recovery into that preparation.
I do not believe there is one “right” way to birth.
I believe women deserve access to good information, honest conversations and experienced support so they can make decisions that are right for themselves, their babies and their families.
If you are considering homebirth or freebirth, I am here to help you prepare with knowledge, confidence and a deep respect for your autonomy.
Women aren’t choosing this path randomly.
They are responding to:
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Previous traumatic birth experiences
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A system that can feel rushed, impersonal, or disempowering
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A deep desire for control, safety, and sovereignty
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Increased awareness that birth physiology works best when undisturbed
Even mainstream conversations now acknowledge that more women are exploring alternatives, especially after recent years exposed cracks in maternity care access and continuity
The truth about birth
Let’s be honest.
In the UK, well over 50% of births involve medical intervention,
Caesarean rates continue to rise,
More women than ever are leaving their births feeling unheard, disempowered, or traumatised.
And because of that, women are asking better questions.
They’re no longer blindly following the system,
They’re researching,
They’re exploring alternatives,
They’re choosing differently.
