Pregnancy and birth Support in Surrey and Berkshire
Professional antenatal and postnatal support, hypnobirthing classes and birth photography, offering trusted pregnancy and birth support across Surrey and Berkshire. Based in Sandhurst, near Bracknell, Camberley and Reading.
Pregnancy can feel exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. You might be worried about pain, anxious about the unknown, or unsure how to prepare for labour and birth. You might even be wondering if you will feel listened to when the day comes.
That is where I come in.
With calm, consistent pregnancy and birth support across Surrey and Berkshire, I help you feel informed, reassured and confident. I support you emotionally and practically, help you prepare for every possibility, and guide you through hypnobirthing techniques that can bring focus, control and calm when you need it most.
You will never feel like you are doing this alone. You will feel supported, heard, and cared for every step of the way.
Pregnancy and birth Support in Surrey and Berkshire
Professional antenatal and postnatal support and birth photography from one of the most experienced and popular doula and hypnobirthing experts in the Berkshire and in the Surrey areas.
Based in Sandhurst, near Bracknell, Camberley and Reading.
Helping you welcome the pitter-patter of tiny feet into your world with essential support and genuine warmth.
You’re pregnant. Sensational news!
Now what?
As you navigate your way through your pregnancy, your thoughts will naturally stray towards the birth itself. It’s the final chapter of your pregnancy, but the first chapter of your new life with your baby. So it’s worth considering your options carefully.
What will really help you on the day?
What do you want from the experience?
How do you want to welcome your new little one?
As a qualified birth and postnatal doula and antenatal teacher, who offers Pregnancy and birth support in Surrey and Berkshire, I offer a considered and deeply personal kind of care. With years of experience in supporting new parents, I can help you explore and whittle down the often overwhelming range of choices placed in front of you before, during and after birth.
I take the time to get to know you, listen to you, and learn your story as if it were my own. This allows me to know instinctively what and when you need something and to prioritise you.
Any birth support expert worth his or her salt will tell you that the most important skill in our line of work is a working pair of ears!
I’m here to offer solutions if that’s what you need, and a hug because sometimes that’s all you need.
Let’s chat
You’re pregnant. Sensational news! Now what?
As you navigate your way through your pregnancy, your thoughts will naturally stray towards the birth itself. It’s the final chapter of your pregnancy, but the first chapter of your new life with your baby. So it’s worth considering your options carefully.
What will really help you on the day?
What do you want from the experience?
How do you want to welcome your new little one?
As a qualified birth and postnatal doula and antenatal teacher, I offer a considered and deeply personal kind of care. With years of experience in supporting new parents, I can help you explore and whittle down the often overwhelming range of choices placed in front of you before, during and after birth.
I take the time to get to know you, listen to you, and learn your story as if it were my own. This allows me to know instinctively what and when you need something and to prioritise you.
Any birth support expert worth his or her salt will tell you that the most important skill in our line of work is a working pair of ears!
I’m here to offer solutions if that’s what you need, and a hug because sometimes that’s all you need.
Let’s chat
Birth Photography
Welcoming a baby into the world is such a life-changing, seismic event…but not everyone considers having it professionally photographed!
Trust me, once you get past the “You want to photograph the baby crowning? Won’t that make for pretty gory photos?!” way of thinking, you’ll see the utter gorgeousness of beautiful birth photography.
Doula Services
Very different from a midwife or a birthing partner, a professional birthing doula is a non-medical companion who supports you during labour and birth. We’re expertly trained to provide continuous, personal, one-on-one care, as well as solutions and physical and emotional support to you and your partner.
Hypnobirthing
Is it a fad? Is it just for hippie-types who don’t believe in Western medicine? Is it difficult? No, no and no. There are so many misconceptions about hypnobirthing and I’m here to debunk the myths and give you the facts so you can make well-informed, confident choices. Investing in this popular, immensely calming technique might just be the best decision you ever made.
" Erika is an absolute gem of a doula and I can’t recommend her highly enough. From our very first meeting, she made me feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for. She helped me clarify my birth preferences, shared evidence-based resources without any pressure, and checked in regularly so I always felt supported and informed"
Birth Photography
Welcoming a baby into the world is such a life-changing, seismic event…but not everyone considers having it professionally photographed!
Trust me, once you get past the “You want to photograph the baby crowning? Won’t that make for pretty gory photos?!” way of thinking, you’ll see the utter gorgeousness of beautiful birth photography.
Doula Services
Very different from a midwife or a birthing partner, a professional birthing doula is a non-medical companion who supports you during labour and birth. We’re expertly trained to provide continuous, personal, one-on-one care, as well as solutions and physical and emotional support to you and your partner.
Hypnobirthing.
Is it a fad? Is it just for hippie-types who don’t believe in Western medicine? Is it difficult? No, no and no. There are so many misconceptions about hypnobirthing and I’m here to debunk the myths and give you the facts so you can make well-informed, confident choices. Investing in this popular, immensely calming technique might just be the best decision you ever made.
Our Blog
The Essence of Antenatal Education:
Hear my thoughts on antenatal education and why you must invest in quality classes.
A place of In-between – Zwischen
The last days of pregnancy are a distinct time of in-between. It's a tricky time for mothers, as these last few days are biological and psychological events. She's curled up on the couch, waiting, a ball of baby and emotions. A scrambled pile of books on pregnancy,...
Navigating Birth Trauma: Your Ally Post-Report
https://www.theo-clarke.org.uk/birth-trauma 1. Understanding The Recent Birth Trauma Report May 13, 2024, marked a milestone in the journey toward improving maternal care by releasing a comprehensive Birth Trauma report in the UK. This extensive document sheds light...
The Last Days of Pregnancy: A Place of In-Between
I can't tell you how much this article and its words mean to me. Perhaps it is the Germanic in me! Please enjoy reading, hopefully with your favourite drink and in your favourite space. Spare a little time to connect with yourself.The last days of pregnancy are a...
“YOU WANT TO PHOTOGRAPH WHAT?”
I cover Birth Photography in Berkshire and Surrey.
You might have instantly dismissed the idea of birth photography and I don’t necessarily blame you. It can feel like an odd concept and is a relatively new idea here in the UK. But hear me out: it’s a gorgeous chapter in your story that you will definitely want to capture.
Here’s us a long time ago!
This is why you want to freeze that moment in time. This is what Oxytocin looks like.
Let’s see if I can cover your area
I cover a large area from Sandhurst – Windsor – Reading – Bracknell – Camberley and beyond.
Interested? Let’s chat
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