Kent, Medway & South East London

• From the full package of pregnancy, birth, and newborn support to someone in your pocket you can call whenever you need, we all want something a little different.

Birth Ready: Calm, Confident & Informed - £360

Confident, calm, and informed: birth preparation that centres you.

This bespoke course is designed to help you (and your partner, if applicable) prepare for birth in a way that feels empowering, grounded, and positive, wherever and however you choose to give birth.

Held in the comfort of your own home (or via video call if you prefer), we’ll explore everything from birth physiology and mindset to pain relief options, breathing techniques, and how to work with your body, not against it. You’ll gain a clear understanding of labour, birth planning, your nervous system, biomechanics, and so much more, all delivered in a way that’s easy to understand, deeply reassuring, and tailored to you.

You’ll also receive templates, a week-by-week pregnancy guide, and a follow-up call closer to your due time to refresh your mindset and boost your confidence.

Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or wanting a different experience this time around, this course offers practical tools, emotional support, and a calm space to get ready, your way.

• One-to-one, with you (and your partner if applicable) in your home. Online if you prefer.

• Topics we cover to prepare you for the best possible birth:

  • Birth Physiology

  • Birth Mindset

  • Biomechanics

  • The Stages of Labour

  • Autonomic Nervous System

  • Environment, Brain, Body

  • Breathing techniques

  • Relaxation & Affirmations

  • Birth place options

  • Comfort & Relief

  • Intervention

  • Tips, tricks & hacks

  • Birth Planning: A-Z

• Templates and week by week Pregnancy Guide

• Three x 3 hour sessions

• In person or video call, whichever you prefer

• A follow-up call nearer your birth to reinforce your mindset

“I didn’t realise how much this would shift how I feel about birth.

I finally feel ready.”

Your Birth, Your Plan - £180

Clarity, confidence, and a plan that truly reflects you.

This one-off, in-depth session is your opportunity to get fully informed, ask all your questions, and create a personalised birth plan that feels right for you.

Held over 4 hours: in person, via video, or by phone, depending on your preference. We’ll explore your hopes, choices, and any concerns you might have. You’ll have the chance to send me your specific questions or circumstances beforehand, so we can use our time together meaningfully and efficiently.

Whether you're planning a home birth, a hospital birth, or aren’t sure yet, this session will leave you feeling more prepared, empowered, and centred. We'll walk through your options, explore the “what ifs,” and make sure your plan is flexible, realistic, and grounded in your values, not fear or pressure.

This session is ideal whether it’s your first birth, a VBAC (my special love!), or you’re simply craving a more informed and supported experience this time. I’m also a pro at cesarean birth, so supporting planned cesareans is something I specialise in.

• One-off session

• Opportunity for you to send me your specifics beforehand so you can focus your questions in the sessions

• In person, video call or phone call to your preference

• Four hours

“I left the session feeling calm, clear, and like I finally had a voice in how this birth could unfold.”

Reassurance & Reset - £90

Focused, flexible antenatal support — just what you need, when you need it.

These 2-hour sessions are designed for returning clients or parents who’ve been through birth and early parenting before, and want a top-up of guidance, reassurance, or up-to-date information, without committing to a full course.

Whether you're preparing for a new kind of birth experience, navigating a different system or provider, or just need space to talk things through, this session is shaped entirely around your questions, your goals, and your lived experience. We’ll cut through the noise and focus on what matters to you: no judgment, no pressure, just calm, experienced support.

Available in person, by video, or over the phone, whatever works best for you.

• Bespoke antenatal information for your needs and wants

• Better for repeat clients, or people who have been through birth and parenting before

• Non-judgmental, supportive, experienced information

• In person, video call or phone call to your preference

• Two hours

“Exactly what I needed to feel grounded and confident again, like a reset before this next chapter.”

Pocket Doula + birth preparation - £1,200

Your experienced, calm, and caring doula, right there when you need her most.

This package is designed for those who want the knowledge, reassurance, and emotional steadiness of a doula throughout pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood, but don’t necessarily want or need in-person support at the birth itself.

With the Pocket Doula, you get the best of both worlds: personalised, in-depth preparation and ongoing, responsive support from someone who knows you, gets it, and is 100% in your corner.

• Access experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate support, when you want it

• Three antenatal sessions in person, covering everything you have questions on

• Dedicated WhatsApp group for all your late night worries

• Three relaxation calls with a script reading and time to offload

• Virtual support during your birth from someone in your team, on your side, with deep experience of birth

• Postnatal visit in person

• Six weeks of whatsapp/message/call support postpartum

This is ideal if you want continuity of care, but aren’t planning to have a doula physically present at your birth, or if you live outside my in-person catchment area but still want personal, responsive support from someone you trust.

“It was such a comfort knowing I could reach out any time. I felt like Ruth was really walking alongside me through it all.”

Trauma Relief Sessions - 3 Step Rewind

Sometimes, a difficult experience stays with us, replaying in our minds and stirring feelings of anxiety, sadness, or unease long after the event has passed.

The 3-Step Rewind technique offers a gentle, effective way to release the emotional charge from those memories so they no longer trigger distress or keep you on high alert.

This approach is particularly powerful for birth-related trauma, but it can support healing from any experience that continues to affect your sense of peace, safety, or confidence.

Is this for you?

If you find that a past memory still intrudes on your daily life, leaving you tense, anxious, tearful, or constantly on edge, this process may bring the relief you have been longing for.

You might recognise yourself in some of these experiences:

• Re-occurring thoughts about the event

• Panic attacks

• difficulty sleeping

• hyper vigilance

• exaggerated startle reflex

• anxiety

• sadness

• flashbacks

• nightmares

• avoidance of anything to do with the event

• difficulty concentrating

• numbness

You do not have to tell me the story for the process to work, you only have to be able to remember it.

What to Expect

If you are seeking support after a challenging birth or other trauma, I know how busy life can be, especially with little ones to care for. That is why I offer three flexible sessions, each designed around your schedule and your comfort. If things change, as they often do with children, we can easily reschedule or pause as needed.

You deserve this space to heal without pressure or logistical stress.

Session 1 – Getting Started

About 1 hour (sometimes a little more)

• A gentle introduction and time for us to get to know each other

• Discussion of the process and time to answer any questions

• Ensuring you feel fully comfortable and supported

• Practising deep relaxation

• Learning how to prepare for your next session

Session 2 – The Rewind Process

1 to 2 hours

• Check in on how you are feeling

• Deep relaxation to create calm and safety

• The gentle Rewind technique

• Time to settle and reflect afterwards

Session 3 – Moving Forward

About 1 hour (often a little less)

• Reflect on how you are feeling now compared to our first session

• If the changes feel right, we will close the process and plan your next steps

• If you would like more support, we will discuss continuing at your pace and in your own way

A Final Thought

Healing is not about forgetting; it is about finding peace. The 3-Step Rewind process helps you reclaim your emotional space so that the past no longer holds power over your present.

You deserve to feel safe, calm, and confident again.

£180 via video call or £270 in person

You deserve a doula

Birth experiences last us a lifetime, invest in yourself, your partner and your baby.

If you have any concerns about money, you can talk to me. If I can offer you a discount, a payment plan or a skill swap - I will. I work on a trust basis, if you have enough to pay then I ask that you do. If you feel that I am a bargain and would like to give more, that money goes towards supporting family’s who would not otherwise be able to have a doula. My clients’ generosity and compassion has changed some families’ lives.

Alongside paid work, I volunteer with Doulas Without Borders who provide free of charge doulas to some of the UK's most vulnerable mothers. As a collective The Good Birth Practice donate £25 of every birth towards family based charities. Everyone who wants one deserves to have a doula.

As a member of Doula UK (DUK), my practice reflects the Doula UK philosophy and the Doula UK code of conduct.

Doula UK has a voucher scheme, so friends and family can buy you a portion of your birth care or some postnatal hours.

If you are in need of free support please contact Doulas Without Borders.