Annabelle Gray - Postpartum Doula

About Annabelle

I am a mum to two beautiful boys and we live with my soon to be husband. I am a Canterbury based Postnatal doula, Pregnancy and a Mindful Breastfeeding practitioner. I am also a Yoga teacher which I incorporate in my postnatal sessions. As a postnatal doula, I believe that the 4th trimester should be spent with you feeling rested and well supported which will promote healing and recovering and most importantly bonding between you and your new family.  I support families from all walks of life, including LGBTQ+ families/individuals and birthing people from other minority groups. My sessions will always be non judgmental will ensure you feel safe and informed about the choices you make.

Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Postnatal Doula Support

What I Offer My postnatal doula support is centred around helping new parents feel cared for, supported and confident during the transition into parenthood. I aim to create a calm and nurturing environment where you can rest, recover and adjust to life with your new baby. My support is tailored to what you and your family need, without judgement or pressure. I can offer: * Emotional support and a listening ear during the early days of parenthood * Practical support around the home, helping to make daily life feel more manageable * Newborn care and support in understanding your baby’s cues and needs * Feeding support, whether breastfeeding, expressing or formula feeding * Support with settling, soothing and establishing gentle routines * Preparing simple, nourishing meals and snacks * Light household tasks such as washing up, laundry and general tidying * Supporting you to get some much-needed rest while I care for your baby * Support with your physical and emotional recovery after birth * Helping partners feel confident and involved in caring for their baby * Reassurance and practical guidance as you navigate the challenges of those first weeks * Signposting to appropriate services and professionals where additional support is needed * Helping you build confidence, knowledge and practical skills that you can take forward as your family grows My role is not to tell you how to parent, but to support you in finding what works for you and your baby. My hope is that by creating a calm, supportive environment in those early weeks, you leave feeling more confident and equipped for the journey ahead.

£32 GBP · Per hour

What to expect

About Me Ever since I was a young girl, I have had a love for children and a passion for supporting families. In my early twenties, I began working as a nanny and quickly discovered that caring for little ones was my calling. I have always had a natural ability to connect with children and build strong relationships with the families I work with, and I have loved being a source of comfort and support to parents throughout their parenting journey. The birth of my first child was a turning point in my life. He was born prematurely, and navigating the medical system while caring for our fragile newborn was an overwhelming and life-changing experience. Despite the challenges, I was amazed by the strength of my own mothering instincts and by the incredible resilience that comes with becoming a parent. That experience gave me a completely different perspective on just how much support, reassurance and care can mean during those early days. With this newfound perspective, I trained as a postnatal doula with Nurturing Birth and threw myself into my work with renewed passion and dedication. I wanted to provide families with the kind of calm, practical and compassionate support that can make such a difference during the transition into parenthood. Since then, I have continued to develop my knowledge and skills. I have completed my training as a Mindful Breastfeeding Practitioner, spent many hours volunteering at a sling library, and completed training in pregnancy yoga, mother and baby yoga and baby massage. What I Offer My support is specifically centred around new parents. I want to create a calm, nurturing environment where you can recover, rest and find your feet as a family without feeling that you have to do everything alone. I can offer: * Baby feeding support, including breastfeeding, expressing and formula feeding * Emotional support, including the opportunity to talk through and debrief your birth experience * Reassurance and practical support as you adjust to life with your new baby * Newborn care and support with settling, soothing and understanding your baby’s cues * Babywearing support and guidance * Preparing delicious and nutritious meals and snacks, with menus available to choose from * Light household tasks such as washing up, laundry and general tidying * Running errands or accompanying you to appointments * Caring for your baby while you take some time for yourself, whether that is having a sleep, taking a bath or simply having some uninterrupted time * Support for partners as they find their confidence and role as new parents * Signposting to other services and professionals when additional support would be helpful * Rebirthing ceremonies * One-to-one Mum and Baby Yoga and baby massage My aim is never to tell you how to parent. Instead, I want to support you in finding your own way, building your confidence and developing the knowledge and skills that will continue to help you as your family grows. I wholeheartedly believe that everyone deserves to feel cared for during the postnatal period. The fourth trimester should be a time where parents are supported to rest, recover and bond with their baby, rather than feeling pressure to simply carry on as normal. For me, caring for the parents is just as important as caring for the baby. Through practical help, emotional support, nourishing food and a calm, safe space, I hope to make those early weeks feel a little gentler and leave you feeling confident, supported and ready for the journey ahead.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Nurturing birth (2021)
Mindful Breastfeeding (2022)
Baby massage (2021)
Pregnancy Yoga (2023)

Education

N/A (2020)

Memberships and affiliations

Nurturing Birth
Amy Yoga
Doula UK
Kent Doula Collective
Yoga Allience

Languages

English

Specialties

Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Support Postpartum Care Postpartum Chef Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life

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