Zara de Candole

More about me

My name is Zara and I am a postnatal doula, infant feeding specialist, doula course facilitator and mentor. I have been supporting families for over fifteen years and it continues to feel like the greatest privilege to walk alongside people as they move through the powerful transition into parenthood.

My heart lies in the fourth trimester. I love supporting mothers, babies and their families as they find their rhythm together in those early weeks and months. The postnatal period is a profound rite of passage and I believe families deserve to feel nourished, held and truly supported as they navigate this time.

Alongside my postnatal work I also support families during pregnancy. I offer antenatal preparation, postnatal planning sessions, power hours and shared care so parents can feel informed, confident and gently held as they prepare to welcome their baby. I am also an infant feeding specialist and enjoy helping families find a feeding journey that works for them, whatever that may look like.

Touch and nurture are an important part of my work. I offer pregnancy and postpartum massage which can bring comfort, rest and a moment of deep care during a time when so much is changing.

I am also a Developing Doulas Postnatal course facilitator and Companion (mentor), and feel deeply passionate about supporting new doulas as they grow into this work. Creating spaces where doulas feel encouraged, supported and confident in their unique way of caring for families brings me enormous joy.

At the heart of everything I do is a simple intention to nurture new families. I believe that when parents feel cared for they are better able to care for their babies, and that support in the early days can shape a family’s whole experience of parenthood.

If you are looking for gentle, experienced support during pregnancy or after your baby arrives, I would love to talk.

With love,

Zara x