Steph Westacott

More about me

Hi! I’m Steph – I’m a birth and postnatal doula based in Buckinghamshire where I also teach pregnancy yoga, hypnobirthing, mum & baby yoga and baby massage. 

I’m here for you if you want something different from your birth. If you’re not the kind of person to just cross your fingers and hope for the best. If you’ve been told you’re “not allowed” to use the birth pool or you’ll “have to be induced” but you know it’s ultimately your choice. Or maybe you’ve given birth before and you want it to be different this time round. Everything I’ve learned from walking alongside new parents since 2017 is woven into the bespoke support that I offer as your doula. I truly believe that having an awesome support team can make a huge difference to your experience of birth and the start of parenthood. 

A bit about me:

I live in High Wycombe with my husband, our two teenage daughters and our ridiculous spaniel. I found becoming a mum a pretty overwhelming experience. I wasn’t well-prepared for birth and found it hard to advocate for what I wanted. It made me realise how easy it is to get caught up on the maternity system conveyor belt, seen as just another pregnant person who ticks a particular box and who never quite manages to voice what they really want from their birth. 

I decided I wanted to help other parents navigate pregnancy, birth & the early days with a baby and so I do that – with kindness, compassion and a deep understanding of birth & the journey to parenthood.

When I’m by your side as your doula my goal is always the same: to help you feel confident, heard, trusted & respected. If this sounds like what you need, I’d love to hear from you! It’s really easy to book a discovery call here if you’d like to find out if I’m the right doula for you.

Here’s what you can expect with me as your Doula:

In pregnancy

• You’ll feel safe, cared-for and listened-to. As your doula I’m there to hold space for you to explore your feelings and wishes around birth and caring for your baby.

• In a system where you’ll no doubt see lots of different healthcare professionals on your journey, I’ll be a familiar face & reassuring presence. I can even come to appointments with you if you’d like this extra support.

• I’ll help you prepare for labour, birth and the early weeks with your baby through our antenatal sessions (which can include my full hypnobirthing course) in your own home with your birth partner.

• I don’t advocate a certain type of birth or place of birth. I want you to have a POSITIVE birth and that looks different for every person and could change for you through our time together.

• I’ll help you work out what feels right for you, navigate the maternity system and support you & your birth partner to feel confident advocating for yourselves.

For your birth

• I’ll be on call for your birth 24/7 from 10 days before your estimated due date until your baby is born.

• I’ll support you wherever you choose to have your baby. I’ll be with you during labour and birth and I’ll stay with you until you feel settled with your baby.

• I’ll know your birth preferences inside out and will be advocating for you and supporting you and your partner.

Postnatally

• I’ll come and see you in the week after your birth when you can reflect on your birth experience if you’d like to. 

• You’ll then have me ‘in your pocket’ during the first four weeks as you navigate the early days with your new baby. You’ll be able to call or message me if you need any support or reassurance.

• You have the option to book me for further 1:1 support in your home where I can help with anything from being a listening ear to light housework to holding your baby while you have a nap or take a bath.