"Maria made sure she was available to support us every step of the way in the postpartum period - whether this was through wonderful nutritious meals which helped me to recover after a difficult pregnancy and birth, helpful tips and advice regarding our baby, and providing general support in this new period of life."
​​Jane & Ben
The first weeks after birth are beautiful — and intense.
You’re recovering from birth, caring for your new baby, and navigating a huge identity shift. I help you settle in and recover — with steady, practical support — so you can find your feet and feel more confident.
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I’m Maria — a postnatal doula and postpartum nutrition coach, supporting families with calm, practical and emotional care as you welcome your new baby. My support is built around you — what you need to feel safe, listened to, nourished and cared for as you step into early motherhood.
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As a mother of two I know personally how vulnerable this season can be. Through my own challenging postpartum, I learned first-hand how deeply an unsupported postpartum can affect a mother - and how much time, care and nourishment it can take to rebuild.
You can love your baby deeply and still be finding it hard. You may feel overwhelmed, exhausted and under-nourished — emotionally wobbly, unsure if you’re doing things “right”, and alone, especially if family is far away. Postpartum can feel like a shock to the system — even when you thought you were prepared.​
But what if there is another way?
​Every family’s postpartum looks different — so we start with what matters most to you, and build from there. My support is slow, calm and centred around you.
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How I can help you:
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Postpartum care rooted in traditional postpartum wisdom/knowledge and backed by science
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Nourishing postpartum home-cooked meals
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Emotional reassurance and space to talk
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Light household support to protect rest and recovery
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Baby care guidance and hands-on support, informed by 5 years of working closely with families and supporting them in the fourth trimester
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Why It Matters
Many mothers are discharged quickly and left to cope alone, often before they have had time to recover.
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This can leave them physically depleted, unsupported and emotionally vulnerable at a time when they most need to feel held and looked after.
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Postpartum is not a time to simply get through or push through. In many traditional cultures, it is recognised as a ‘unique window for healing’ — a time for nourishment, care, rest and recovery, where a mother is listened to, looked after, and given the support she needs to heal well.
Who is this for?
This support is for you if you:
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want a calm, deeply nurturing postpartum, not a high-pressure “bounce back”
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value rest, nourishment, bonding, and gentle, non-judgemental presence around you
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feel overwhelmed by advice and want someone steady who can help you find your way
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don’t have a big village nearby — or you do, but still want professional, consistent care
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And if you’re thinking: “Other people cope. Why can’t I?” — you’re exactly the kind of mother I support.
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