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There is something about an early morning beach, but here’s a little reminder, peace isn’t always found by the sea.

For new mums, sometimes peace looks like someone holding the baby while you shower, making you lunch, listening without judgement, or giving you permission to simply rest.

Postnatal support isn’t a luxury. It’s the space to breathe, recover and find yourself again.

Wishing you a little moment of calm today, wherever you are.

Once your doula, always your doula.

Today’s menu?

Not for a Michelin critic…
But For someone who thinks broccoli belongs in their eyebrows and aubergine splatters make their jumper look catwalk ready!

One batch-cooking session = weeks of homemade purées ready to grab from the freezer, with far less stress for you.

I can sit down with my client and work out what purées or first meals they might like. We will use weaning books if they have particular favourites, or want to try a certain weaning specialist. I can support with signposting, extra support, workshops and education. And, If there are older siblings to consider, we can work on menu planning for the whole family.

Future You is going to be very grateful. ☺️

MummaBabySam

Just do you Mumma xx

If you needed permission to lower the bar this week… here it is!!

The last week of term can feel like a marathon. Sports days, assemblies, forgotten costumes, emotional children, tired parents and a never-ending pile of washing and a lot of clapping!

So here’s your reminder…

✨ Fish fingers count.
✨ The washing can wait.
✨ A film after school is absolutely okay.
✨ Saying “I’m tired too” doesn’t make you a bad parent.

Your children won’t remember whether every box was ticked this week. They’ll only remember that they felt loved and excited about a break!

So if all you do today is get everyone over the finish line, that’s more than enough.

Take a deep breath. The summer holidays are almost here.

You’ve got this!

The truth is, I came into motherhood carrying a lot of medical trauma, breast cancer treatment and uncertainty.

Those experiences have taught me something I’ll never forget: every mother has a story you can’t always see.

I have learned that practical help can feel like love and that being listened to can be more healing than being given advice. And that every mother deserves someone in her corner.

That’s why I do what I do today, not because I have all the answers, but because I know what it feels like to need someone to simply be there, validate my emotions, reassure me and offer me a space to offload without judgement.

Every family I support has a different story. My own simply reminds me never to assume what someone is carrying.

One of the greatest privileges of my work isn’t just supporting families, it’s also supporting the doulas who support them.

Being a Doula Companion isn’t about having all the answers or telling someone how they should work.

It’s about walking alongside another doula as they discover the kind of doula they want to become.
That can mean celebrating a breakthrough after a beautiful postnatal visit.
- untangling the emotions after a difficult birth.
- simply being the person who says, “You’re doing better than you think”, because this work can ask a lot of us.

We hold space for families navigating huge life changes. We witness joy, exhaustion, uncertainty and grief. We carry stories that deserve to be handled with care.

Doulas need a safe place to reflect, ask questions, build confidence and remember that they don’t have to do this alone either. I needed all of this and still do! The best doulas aren’t the ones who know everything, they are the ones who stay curious and who keep learning, reflecting, and seeking support when they need it.

When we invest in doulas, we’re also investing in every family they’ll go on to support so if you’re a doula who’s just starting out, or even years into your journey and you’re looking for community, someone to walk alongside you, my door is always open.

✨ Have you ever had someone who quietly believed in you before you fully believed in yourself? Tell me about them below ⬇️

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