Welcome, I'm Carli

Services

I can travel up to an hour * from Cwmbran, South Wales for attending sessions, appointments and birthsRemote sessions are also possible for antenatal support. I would usually advise in-person for postnatal support for your maximum benefit unless remote is preferred

Initial consultationThis is a free no obligation opportunity to:
Discuss the support you’re looking for
See how you feel about me
For me to get a good picture of your needs and choices to best support you if you choose me as your doulaThis can be in a neutral space, or if preferred in your home.From here you could choose to work with me for
a) one off sessions as and when needed
b) ante-natal support
c) birth support
d) post-natal support
e) a combination of the above

Pregnancy and Birth PackageAnte-natalAfter our initial consultation, I will provide information and resources to meet your needs and answer any questions you have during 2 pre-natal sessions. Anything I don’t know, I will research for you and discuss any other resources you could access. We will work together to develop your birth plan, discuss your options with any birth partners, and really get to know each other and build trust.BirthI will be on call from 38 weeks to be with you during your birth, and ensure you are settled afterwards. Wherever you choose to birth I bring my emotional practical support and my little bag of tricks, including any special requests which we’ll have discussed beforehand.Post-NatalDuring 2 post-natal visits, I am there to help you. I can give specific guidance around breastfeeding, help with slings (and bring some of my own for you to try), or maybe you just need me to be with your baby whilst you have a bath and a break, or do the dishes and make you a sandwich. Maybe help your partner with some concerns. These sessions also provide a valuable time to talk through your birth, and really reflect on it.CommunicationAll the while, I am here to discuss your thoughts and concerns, via text or phone. I will have certain times of the day I don’t answer which we will agree, but of course anything urgent I am right there with you.

* though with good communication and cover of travel costs we can talk if you live a little further

About Me

Birth work is something I have come to through passion, personal experience, and after opening my eyes to the needs of women going unmet all around me. Generally speaking my background is in caring for others, in people, and in science. In my personal life I enjoy creating, crafting and nurturing. In all areas of life I love to learn, to strive for better and to break barriers.

I have been interested in birth ever since I realised how incredible women are. During my own pregnancy my mind was blown time and again, reading about how our bodies adjust, the beautiful dance between our physical structures, hormones and neurochemical processes. How we silently and unconsciously communicate with our babies – before, during and long after birth.Summarising me and the roles I naturally take in life those who know me would call me • teacher • mediator • advocate • creative • counsellor • creator • researcher • nurturer • protector.
A few would call me a hippie and a weirdo with a wry smile too.I believe these all connect perfectly with the role of doula, coupled with the specialist training I have done so far, and will continue to do.

I am registered with Developing Doulas, have insurance which covers doula work and child supervision, I have taken trauma debriefing courses, and am working through counselling courses.