Wingmum Doula Care
Hi, I'm Ali 👋
I am passionate about creating a safe and supportive space for women and their families as they navigate birth and the postnatal period.
I’m passionate about supporting and nurturing women and their families through birth and the postnatal period—offering guidance without judgment.
I live on the Surrey/Sussex border with my husband and three Cocker Spaniels. I love fresh air, a good cup of tea, and Sunday roast dinners. I have two grown-up daughters, my second arriving nearly eight years after my first following unexplained infertility and IVF. Becoming a doula in 2023 was the fulfilment of a long-held dream.
My background is in finance and sports massage, but my passion for birth work started years ago when a neighbour asked me to be her birth partner—I’ve never looked back. I come from a large and ever-growing family: sister to 6, auntie to 17, great-auntie to 35, and great-great-auntie to nearly 20! Family has always been at the heart of my life.
I love travel, playing in the sunshine with my grandson, and pushing my limits in marathons and other wild sporting events—movement is good for the soul!
As a doula, I listen, stand beside women, and support them in making informed choices for themselves and their baby. I’m proud to be a peer supporter at Lemon Drops in Oxted, where we’ve helped over 100 mothers with infant feeding. I also work as a birth doula for a charity supporting asylum-seeking mothers, offering them a friendly face to be by their side for their birth. I have been privileged enough to witness many births with women from different cultures, languages and life stories.
I’m a fiercely positive, honest, and caring person—ready to support you every step of the way!
My Services
Birth Doula
In order to see if I’m the right fit to support you through pregnancy and childbirth, the first step is arranging a call to talk through your needs.
My services would provide two Antenatal Sessions which include detailed birth planning, and getting to know you. Depending on your arrangements, I will endeavour to be at either your home or hospital birth.
To support you, I will be available on call 24/7 two weeks before and two weeks after your estimated due date. Additionally, you can contact me via message support throughout your pregnancy and two weeks postpartum.
My services also include two Postnatal sessions which aim to provide flexible support, assisting with areas such as breastfeeding support and baby care.
Postnatal Doula Support
When I first became a mum, I soon realised a reality of what having a baby with colic meant to my mental health. The challenges of being sleep deprived and trying to look after myself and baby was far too much. I was fortunate to have nearby parents along with supporting neighbours to lend some supporting arms.
Now with my children grown up and now supporting my new grandson, I would like to offer my support to other mums who would love a “Wingmum” to assist with any requirements they may have.
These could include: cuddling baby whilst mum rests or has sibling time, help with going out/appointments, prepping a meal, light housework, walking a dog, shopping as well as holding space to be a listening ear and birth de-brief.
Night Support
It is important that you are feeling rested following the birth of your baby, as good sleep can help you both mentally and physically.
I can provide you with night support by caring for your baby while you sleep, helping with the feeding, changing and settling of your baby during the night hours.
There are many reasons for parents wanting and needing night support, so please don’t hesitate to get in contact so we can discuss your needs.
Pricing
Please note that all bookings require a 50% deposit to guarantee the booking and availability.
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Birth Doula Support
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2 x one hour Antenatal sessions to include birth planning
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Message/WhatsApp Support throughout up to birth and 2 weeks postpartum
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2 weeks before due date and 2 weeks after 24hr on call
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2 x two hour Postnatal sessions
£1,350 for package
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Postnatal Doula Support
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One hour free meeting to discuss all requirements and needs
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Including baby care whilst mum rests, meal prepping, sibling support, appointments and evening support
£25 per hour (minimum 3 hours block) 10% discount if you book 14 sessions
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Night Support
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From approximately 10pm - 6am
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Supporting night feeds and taking care of baby in between feeds
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Change, wind and settle baby so that you can sleep
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Tend to the baby during the night
£30 per hour/£240 for 8 hours
Pre / Post Natal Massage
In 2007 I qualified as a Sports Massage Therapist with London School of Sports Massage (LSSM) and worked from my home along with being a match day rugby physio.
After moving to West Sussex in 2010, I was unable to work from home so continued training to add on Pregnancy and Post Natal Massage in 2013 with Burrell Education. After a couple of years, I decided to take a break to focus on other work opportunities. Now qualifying as a Doula, I am extremely excited to be able to add this type of massage to my services.
Antenatal Massages can be carried out after 12 weeks pregnancy and anytime after birth.
Massages will be tailored to suit your requirements and will be carried out on a fully supported massage bed with cushions and pillows.
Upon request, I can provide a massage during the early stages of labour, to help you with any pains and tension as well as to get your oxytocin flowing.