“Mothering the mother fortifies the new mother's resources for coping with the enormous demands of newborn parenting.
Whether it's done by a relative or a doula, support for the intense transformation taking place is essential.”
- Dr. Diane Speier
Imagine how it would feel
to arrive at your birth knowing that you are safe, supported, respected and aware of all your options. You have a vision for your birth and are ready to meet your precious little one, however the process unfolds.
Adding to your family is a big deal!
You are looking for the best resources, evidence-based information, and unbiased support through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
You would like someone who blends in with your existing support team seamlessly and offers you the peace of mind and encouragement you need to step into this new role with confidence.
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February 2020
‘‘The greatest way to describe my experience with Agnes is her being a gift from the Lord for my pregnancy, labour, and birth. Our family will forever be filled with gratitude.”
Nicole / Read Full Testimonial
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January 2020
‘‘Agnes was such a brilliant person to be with us, she is practical, kind and easily fitted into the family at such a special and significant time. In the weeks that followed Agnes was reassuring and an excellent care for our baby girl.’’
Sarah / Read Full Testimonial
My journey to doula - ing.
It was about three years ago that I heard the mysterious word ‘doula’ for the first time. I vividly remember standing in a kitchen talking to my Aussie friend who knew that I’ve been a Nanny for over a decade and she asked me a question I came across multiple times yet this time I actually heard it:
‘’Do you think you would like to be a Nanny for the rest of your life?’’
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And then I realised that although I absolutely love working with children, I wish to be a person who is informing, loving, respecting, listening, embracing, advocating and assisting women prenatally, during labour and after. I knew I wanted to have that one-on-one time and connection with pregnant women. I went on and on and she exclaimed with excitement: ‘’Agnes, you should be a birth doula!!’’ I did not know that my passion had a name let alone it was a profession that has been carried out for many years!
This conversation planted a seed of inspiration in me. At that time I was enrolled in a program in London that focused on Biblical studies and Greek. After I graduated I did an internship at a Christian charity and in my free time I completed an online course called Specialisation In Newborn Care. Then I moved to Cambridge where I got a job as a Full Time Live-In Nanny. I had an opportunity to support a lovely family who were expecting another baby. It was an amazing experience that confirmed my desire to become a Doula. Now my goal is to help your family feel confident in your decisions and comfortable with your journey ahead. I hope you will think of me as a comforting presence and knowledgeable friend that only has YOUR best interests at heart and at the forefront of my mind.