Doula in Seaford · 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 · Registered children’s nurse · Fully insured
Home, hospital or online
Across East Sussex
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.
Support at every stage
Services
From your first antenatal session to feeding support months later. Every service starts with a free call.
Birth & antenatal support
Continuous, personalised support through pregnancy and birth, with on-call cover from 37 weeks.
from £1,650
Postnatal support
Gentle, practical help in the early weeks: rest, recovery and finding your feet with your baby.
£30 an hour
Hypnobirthing
A calm, confidence-building course for any kind of birth. Partners very welcome.
£220
Pregnancy relaxation
Guided sessions to slow down, breathe and connect with your baby.
£45
Infant feeding coaching
Non-judgemental support for breast, bottle or combination feeding.
£65
Birth trauma support
A safe, unhurried space to process a difficult birth, however long ago.
£75
Baby massage
A calming way to bond with your baby, suitable from around six weeks.
£85
children’s nurse
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.
5+
years as a doula
3
children of my own
2
languages: English and Urdu
How it works
Four steps, no pressure
- 1
Get in touch
A message, a call or a WhatsApp. No forms to fill in first.
- 2
A free 30-minute call
We talk about your pregnancy, your hopes and what would help.
- 3
We plan your support
Antenatal sessions in your home, a plan that fits your birth.
- 4
I’m there when it counts
On call from 37 weeks, and beside you when it begins.
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
Common questions
Things families ask first
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.
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.
Can we work together online?
Yes. Antenatal sessions, feeding support and relaxation sessions all work well over a video call.
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.
Do you support partners too?
Absolutely. Helping partners feel confident, informed and included is a big part of what I do.
Is the first call really free?
Yes. Thirty minutes, no obligation, so we can both see whether it feels like the right fit.