Unwavering support helping you to educate yourself and prepare for pregnancy, birth & your postpartum
Are you pregnant for the first time and wanting to take some control back at a time when everyone has an opinion on everything?
Or are you a second or third time mum wanting to have a better birth experience than you had before?
I’m Laura and I’m here to support you. Whether you are looking for Doula support at your birth across Surrey or Hampshire, bespoke antenatal support tailored just for you, postnatal support, looking to train as a Doula or mentorship on your Doula journey, I’m here.
From supporting so many women and families, I’ve seen over and over again that birth is a totally all encompassing time in your life.
I’m here to help you navigate your way through.
Laura Stocks, Doula across Surrey & Hampshire
Experienced Doula support across Hampshire & Surrey
Doula Hampshire & Surrey
Unwavering support throughout your pregnancy and at your birth. I’ll be with you every step of the way.
Other Birth Support
Positive birth prep sessions, 3 step rewind trauma therapy, pregnancy massage and more…
Hypnobirthing
A 8-10 hour antenatal course to give you the tools to prepare for the birth you want whilst giving you a thorough understanding of physiological birth.
What People Say
Doula myths busted
If you think Doulas are just for homebirths – think again! As a Doula I can support you at a birth centre, on the labour ward, in the theatre or at home across Hampshire, Surrey & South West London.
If you may think I’m there to replace your partner, that’s absolutely not my role! I’m there to support you both, to be a member of your birthing team, to allow your partner to be the best for they can be for you – to share the load at what can be an overwhelming time.
I am absolutely not a hippie either! The one thing all Doulas do have in common is we have a passion to empower women and support couples through the life changing journey of giving birth. There is a Doula out there for everyone with a complete spectrum of life and parenting experiences.
If you think I don’t believe in pain relief, that’s not the case at all either! I have supported and continue to support an array of births with different choices. What I do believe in is YOU. My role is to educate you on your options so you can make informed decisions that sit right for you.
Another one I hear, is ‘Doula’s are only for rich people’, which is such a crazy statement. For those with the means, just like everything in life it’s about priorities and what you choose to spend your money on. For those without the means – but in need of support – I (alongside with many other Doulas) work through the Doula UK Access Fund, making those vulnerable and in need get the support they deserve. I am always open to payment plans to suit each family, so please holler if you think you could benefit from this option.
What is hypnobirthing and what does it do?
Hypnobirthing techniques are a way to make you feel in control during your birth. It’s not about what happens, but how you feel about what happens.
The breathing techniques allow you to be mentally, physically and emotionally relaxed so your body can just do its thing! The greater antenatal education (which is approved by the Royal College of Midwives) teaches you about all aspects of birth so you are informed and empowered to own your journey.
Hypnobirthing gives you the tools to be able to listen to your body and what it needs rather than being overwhelmed by the process.
A note to the Dads…
Fathers have such a crucial role as birth partners… you know the mum’s the best, her likes and dislikes, her fears, maybe her anxieties and how to make her laugh!
You can be the most incredible advocate for your partner in the birth space, making sure that her wishes are being listened to as well as taking control of all the logistics and practical stuff so the mother can be in her zone.
It takes the same energy to birth a baby as it does to make one! Your partner needs to feel safe, loved and relaxed for her hormones to do their thing and allow labour to progress. Give her the comfort measures you know she likes! It can be long, but that doesn’t mean that anything is wrong. Just try and carry on as normal as possible in those early stages – just treat it like a date & make her feel like a million dollars! Birth is normal. Her body was made to birth, so just protect her space so she can do her thing!
These are just some of the areas I work in as a Doula across Surrey & Hampshire…
Doula in Walton on Thames, Surrey
Doula in Liphook
Doula in Southampton
Doula in Cobham
Doula in Farnborough
Doula in Headley
Doula in Oxshott
Doula in Cranleigh
Doula in Esher
Doula in Bramley
Doula in Hersham
Doula in Hindhead
Doula in Weybridge
Doula in the Surrey Hills
Doula in Haslemere
Doula in Grayshott, Surrey
Doula in Churt
Doula in Woking
Doula in Frensham
Doula in Guildford
Doula in Chiddingfold
Doula in Leatherhead
Doula in Milford
Doula in Farnham
Doula in Midhurst
Doula in Godalming
Doula in Portsmouth
Doula in Virginia Water
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