Birth & postnatal doula — East Sussex
Calm, steady support through pregnancy, birth and the weeks after
Birth and postnatal doula support on the East Sussex coast, from a former children’s nurse and mother of three. In your home, in hospital, or online.
- Free 30-minute call
- On call from 37 weeks
- In your home, in hospital or online
- Registered children’s nurse
What a doula does
Not a midwife. Not a replacement for your partner. Someone who stays.
A doula is a trained, continuous presence: someone who knows you, knows your plans, and stays with you emotionally, practically and with the evidence to hand, so you can make your own decisions feeling calm and informed.
Emotional
A steady, familiar face from early labour onward, however long it takes.
Practical
Comfort measures, positions, a cup of tea, and the small things that help.
Informed
Plain-English evidence so you can ask the right questions and choose for yourself.
Services
Support for every stage
Every service begins with a free call. Fees are shown in full; payment plans are available for most.
01
Birth & antenatal support
Continuous, personalised support through pregnancy and birth, with on-call cover from 37 weeks.
from £1,650
02
Postnatal support
Gentle, practical help in the early weeks: rest, recovery and finding your feet with your baby.
£30 an hour
03
Hypnobirthing
A calm, confidence-building course for any kind of birth. Partners very welcome.
£220
04
Pregnancy relaxation
Guided sessions to slow down, breathe and connect with your baby.
£45
05
Infant feeding coaching
Non-judgemental support for breast, bottle or combination feeding.
£65
06
Birth trauma support
A safe, unhurried space to process a difficult birth, however long ago.
£75
07
Baby massage
A calming way to bond with your baby, suitable from around six weeks.
£85
About Leila
A nurse’s training, a mother’s understanding
I trained as a children’s nurse at a London teaching hospital and spent eight years on the wards. Then came my first pregnancy, and months of hyperemesis, and I learned from the other side what kind, informed support means when you feel at your most vulnerable.
That is the support I offer now: evidence-based, trauma-informed and shaped around you and your family, not a script. Three children of my own later, I still think it is the most important job in the room.
8
years as a children’s nurse
5+
years as a doula
3
children of my own
2
languages: English and Urdu
Leila was the calm in the room. She knew when to speak and when to simply be there, and my partner felt part of it all rather than pushed to the side.
A family in Brighton · Sample testimonial
Fees
Clear fees, no surprises
Birth package
from £1,650
- Two antenatal sessions at home
- On call from 37 weeks
- Continuous support through birth
- One postnatal visit
Postnatal support
£30 an hour
- Minimum two-hour visits
- Ten-hour block £280
- Feeding, rest and practical help
- Daytime or overnight
Courses & sessions
from £45
- Hypnobirthing course £220
- Pregnancy relaxation £45
- Feeding session £65
- Baby massage course £85
Questions
Before you ask
What is a doula?
A trained support person who offers emotional, practical and informational support during pregnancy, birth and the weeks after. I don’t provide medical care; I work alongside your midwife.
How is a doula different from a midwife?
Midwives provide clinical care. A doula offers continuous emotional and practical support, focused on your wellbeing, comfort and experience.
When should I book?
Most families book in the second trimester once they know they’d like extra support, but do get in touch at any stage, including after the birth.
Do you support partners too?
Absolutely. Helping partners feel confident, informed and included is a big part of what I do.
Can we work together online?
Yes. Antenatal sessions, feeding support and relaxation sessions all work well over a video call.
Is the first call really free?
Yes. Thirty minutes, no obligation, so we can both see whether it feels like the right fit.