Nikki Mather
The Doula Element
I’m an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Doula, supporting families during pregnancy, birth and into parenthood.
The area I cover
North West England And UK wide Virtual support available worldwide
Getting in touch
More about me
Welcome! I’m Nikki Mather, a dedicated birth and postnatal doula providing compassionate, evidence-based support to families across Cheshire, Manchester, Lancashire, and Merseyside. My goal is to help you navigate your unique journey through pregnancy, birth, and the precious early weeks with your newborn, ensuring you feel confident, informed, and cared for.
I offer flexible, round-the-clock support tailored to your family’s needs. Whether you need planned sessions or last-minute reassurance.
Postnatal Doula Support: Nurturing Your Fourth Trimester
The period after birth is a time for rest, recovery, and bonding. As your postnatal doula, I provide practical and emotional support to ease this transition, helping you focus on what truly matters.
My postnatal services include:
- Infant Feeding Support: Expert, non-judgmental guidance with breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and bottle-feeding.
- Newborn Care: Hands-on assistance and education on biological newborn norms, sleep cues, soothing techniques, and bathing.
- Practical Household Help: Easing your daily load with light housework, running errands, and local shopping.
- Nourishing Meal Preparation: Cooking delicious evening meals or filling your freezer with nutritious, pre-prepared dishes to support your recovery.
- Full Family Support: Helping to care for older siblings and supporting your partner so you can thrive as a family unit.
Birth Doula & Antenatal Preparation: Your Confident Birth Experience
I believe in the power of informed choice. In our antenatal sessions, we can work together to build a foundation of knowledge and confidence for your upcoming birth, no matter how or where you plan to welcome your baby.
My birth preparation and doula services include:
- Birth Planning & Physiology: Understanding the process of labour and creating a plan that reflects your wishes.
- Birth Options Expertise: In-depth support and information for Caesarean birth, VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean), HBAC (Home Birth After Caesarean), home birth, hospital birth, and birth centre experiences.
- Birth Debriefing & Trauma Support: A safe space to process previous birth experiences and work towards a positive future.
- Advocacy & Communication: Assisting you in meetings with midwives and doctors to ensure your voice is heard.
- Continuous Labour Support: Providing physical and emotional support throughout your labour and birth
If you’d like to connect, please find more information on thebabyelement.co.uk or thedoulaelement.co.uk
