If you're here, you've already decided that your birth experience is too important to leave to chance...
You’ve heard the stories of births that felt out of control or shaped by unnecessary intervention, and you know there’s more to your journey than simply ticking boxes.
Maybe you’ve already experienced a birth that did not go the way you wanted; feeling like the conveyor belt of routine care rocked your world in ways you never expected.
And even though on the surface you know it was the system that failed, not you... that quiet voice sometimes interrupts your manic morning getting your eldest's nursery bags packed, or whilst you're lying next to them at bedtime... "Maybe it was my body. Maybe I am hoping for too much..."
Perhaps you haven't told many people what you actually want for this birth, because their reactions... the raised eyebrows... the "Oh wow...are you sure?" feel like they take a little piece of your confidence every time, and you're yearning for a space where you're not made to feel a bit 'radical' for wanting this.
Trying to plan a home birth or an out of guidelines birth can feel way more complicated than it should; supporting families to make the system work for them, rather than against them is one of my greatest strengths.
You want someone by your side not just through birth, but this whole crazy ride that is pregnancy: someone who is re-centring you as the authority in this experience - so that you can actually soften into the journey and enjoy this sacred rite of passage.
You want to feel so supported, so confident & so unshakable in your choices that it doesn't actually matter what other people think anymore.
Not only do you know you can handle your labour, you know why birthing in this way matters to you; you know the lifelong impact this experience will have on your sense of self trust, your confidence and your relationships.
You want to step into Motherhood (or this next phase of Motherhood) feeling like the strong Matriarch you were born to be.
As your Doula I'm not here to be another 'expert' in the room; my superpower is in helping you to re-find your inner knowing... so that you become the ultimate authority in your pregnancy and birth experience...
Imagine this...
You’ve birthed your baby...
You’re resting in that golden stillness afterwards, tucked up in your own bed, your freshly born baby nestled on your chest, the world hushed and sacred, their gentle murmers bringing you a sense of completion.
Your partner squeezes your hand, awe and wonder in their eyes; your relationship entering a whole new level of intimacy, respect and connection because of all you've moved through together.
And you let out a deep exhale... old stories about what you're capable of dissolving as a new one is written... "I flipping DID IT"
You feel strong. Calm. Radiant.
Your body knows it did something extraordinary. You feel safe; you trusted your instincts, made your own decisions, and moved through birth with presence and power.
You head into Motherhood feeling centred and in tune with your instincts and your abilities; no googling your babies every noise this time around; the skills and the trust you've built through pregnancy allowing you to tap into that deeper sense of self trust & self worth.
This moment is available to you, and I've had the privilege of witnessing it more times than most Doulas in the UK (let alone the North East!)...
"Words can hardly describe how grateful we are for your knowledge, your support & your love. You have given us the gift of strength & courage, we would never have been able to trust in the natural process of birth without you.
Our birth was everything and more, with little 'E' being born en caul at 43+3 weeks surrounded by love at home. You supported me on every possible level - physically, mentally and spiritually and I will be forever grateful."
Julia's story...
Meet your Doula...
Hey, I’m Jess... award winning home birth Doula (Doula of the YEAR 2026 no less!) and creator of the UK's ONLY online Home Birth preparation course, Born at Home™ with almost a decade of experience supporting women through pregnancy, birth and early motherhood.
As the most highly sought after home birth doula in the North East, I’ve spent the past 8 years supporting families across Northumberland and the surrounding region including Newcastle, North Tyneside, Whitley Bay, Morpeth, and the Scottish Borders.
Most of the families I support are contemplating or planning home birth, and find their way to my support after feeling uncertain, conflicted, or unsupported elsewhere. They typically are ready to start making bold moves towards the birth of their dreams, but want that grounded 'wise woman' support of a doula.
My own path into motherhood and experiences of birth; from a 'high risk' hospital birth with our first born, to the incredible free birth of our second baby changed everything for me. It lit a fire in my heart to create spaces where women feel truly held, deeply informed and honoured as they birth their babies.
Over the years, I have supported more than 60 families as a doula and around 600 through my hypnobirthing and online offerings. I do this work because I truly believe that pregnancy, birth and the early postpartum period are not simply experiences to get through; they are a profound rite of passage that every woman deserves to come out the other side of feeling powerful, whole and like she can take on the world.
How a woman feels as she moves through this time shapes her relationship with her body, her confidence, her partnerships and her capacity for self trust for years, often decades, to come.
I’m potentially not what you’d think of as a ‘typical’ doula... I’m actually a bit of a bougie bugger; my spa membership is an essential part of my existence and I'm a sucker for cosy country interiors and a beautiful bag.
I’m not an 'outwardly presenting hippie' (!), though I do love a bit of manifesting and spiritual ‘woo woo’. And (outside of pregnancy) you'll never find me in dungarees (no offence if you love them, you probably look amazing in them… I, however, look like a giant toddler).
I’m deeply passionate about women’s power, and sometimes get a little bit swear-y about it...!
When I’m not with my lovely clients... I’m usually at home at our Northumberland family farm with my husband (Farmer Richard!) and our two kiddos, navigating motherhood and all the beautiful chaos in between.
Why not check out my instagram to get a feel for me & my work:
Kim's story...
"Jess isn’t just a doula. She is warmth and wisdom. She is safety and sovereignty. She helped rewrite my understanding of birth, not as something to endure, but something to treasure.
If you’re wondering whether to bring her into your birth space: do.
She holds it gently and fiercely all at once, and you’ll never forget the way she makes you feel...like the most powerful version of yourself."
On the day of your birth...
From around 38 weeks of pregnancy I’ll be officially on call, 24 hours a day, calmly and patiently holding space, ready to come to you whenever your baby chooses to arrive.
In those final weeks, our connection deepens; I’ll be alongside you emotionally, practically and spiritually.
I'll be on hand to you answer questions and help you to navigate any last minute 'curve balls' that might come from planning a birth within the NHS system (there's usually something!), so that you never feel that spiral of 'oh my goodness how do I make my way through this' that so many home birthing women feel.
When your time comes... I’ll join you wherever you are; whether that’s your candlelit living room in Northumberland, the bathroom floor of your Newcastle flat, or your birth pool in the Scottish Borders.
I'll have already visited you in your home at least once, during our nourishing, in depth birth prep sessions so that you feel comfortable and familiar with me being in your space.
*Practical support...
I’ll help create a calm, intentional birthing environment, from setting up your birth pool and lighting candles to making nourishing drinks and tending to the small details that allow you to stay inward and focused, and your partner able to focus on you.
My birth kit is second to none and includes a birth pool (with the Enhanced package), The Birth Sling, rebozos, massage oils, TENS machine... you name it! If it's going to make your labour easier - I'll not only have brought it with me, but we'll also have been learning together how to use it so you can be practicing ahead of time.
I’m trained in... hypnobirthing, biomechanics for birth, traditional rebozo techniques, pregnancy & labour massage and aromatherapy for labour.
I’ll offer hands-on support when it’s wanted, and quiet, steady presence when it’s not.
Despite my awesome kit... at most home births, simply my trusting 'wise woman' presence is all that's really needed.
Trusting in you, trusting in our relationship and trusting & respecting the physiological journey of birth... that's where true Doula magic lies.
*Emotional, energetic and advocacy support...
Birth can bring up a wide range of emotions... I’m here as your anchor. For the tears, the laughter and the big releases, always attuned to what you and your partner need in each moment.
I work respectfully alongside NHS or independent midwives where involved, while keeping my loyalty firmly with you, your voice and your choices.
My role is never to lead or override, but to support you to stay connected to your own power and intuition.
I’m not here to save you - I’m here to help you remember that you never needed saving.
No matter how your birth unfolds, I’ll stay with you wherever possible, offering continuity, calm and grounded support throughout. That includes transfers to hospital or changes in birth plans ahead of labour; once I'm your doula - I'm your Doula!
BIRTH DOULA PACKAGES
Essential Support – £2,700 or 6 monthly payments of £475
For couples who want to prepare deeply, reconnect with their instincts, and approach birth with confidence.
You want more than birth “education” - you want embodiment; our time together through pregnancy will help you both to understand how birth works, how the system works & how we can make sure both feel far more within reach than they perhaps do right now.
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My full support over message & voice notes from around week 20, so that you always have somewhere to turn to avoid that Google search of doom when something is playing on your mind, or simply to sound out thoughts and feelings whenever you need.
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4 bespoke antenatal sessions, which can be used flexibly depending on your needs.
Ways of preparing together could be hypnobirthing, learning about biomechanics, planning for the postnatal period, pregnancy massage, or even guided meditation & journalling sessions.
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Complimentary access to my online course Born at Home™- the UK's only home birth prep course (value £250)
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A luxury welcome pack, including rebozo scarf, birth comb & pregnancy aromatherapy goodies
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Complimentary membership to The Pregnancy Portal, my online community space (value £45 p/m) with weekly journalling, meditation, Q&As and group coaching once a month
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A 1.5 hour postnatal visit, where as well as de-briefing your birth, I can also help with any postnatal 'teething problems' and generally 'Mother the Mother', ensuring you feel confident and able to connect into those instincts we've been honing together through pregnancy.
Want to spread the cost? Many of my clients do. My flexible payment plans mean you can access high-level support without stress.
Optional 'add ons':
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More Pregnancy Massage sessions - £50 per 60 minute session (special 'Doula client' rate)
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3 Step Rewind birth trauma resolution (1 session) - £65 (Special Doula Client rate)
Enhanced Support – £3,150 or 6 monthly payments of £550
My highest level of doula support
For parents who want to be deeply held, prioritised, and supported from early pregnancy through birth, with spacious, bespoke care that centres you and your needs.
Support begins from the moment you book, creating space to gently explore your fears, hopes, and intentions, and to build confidence, clarity, and trust long before labour begins.
This package is particularly suited to parents who:
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Desire a deeply personal and continuous relationship with their doula
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Value early and ongoing support throughout pregnancy
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Want to feel prioritised, resourced, and calmly held as they approach birth
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Are planning a Free Birth, or navigating a 'high risk' pregnancy & the NHS system
This package includes:
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Priority booking for antenatal sessions (including some weekends)
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My full support from the moment you book in, including early pregnancy via priority Whatsapp support over message & voice-note so that you know you've always got me 'in your pocket' for any musings, worries or questions that come up before and in between sessions.
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5 bespoke antenatal sessions - Spacious and focussed time together to explore birth from all angles & ensure that we know each other deeply ahead of your birthing time, allowing for a slower pace, deeper relationship, and truly personalised care throughout pregnancy
Sessions can include: hypnobirthing, biomechanics, meditation, journalling, birth planning - all completely tailored to your needs.
Something many clients love is the offer of a ceremonial pregnancy massage and integration session, towards the end of pregnancy. This is a deeply nourishing session that weaves together pregnancy massage, gentle meditation, and reflective journalling - designed to honour your journey so far & pause before what's to come.
Sessions can be held here at my beautiful pregnancy studio, on our family farm or at your home.
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Support at important antenatal appointments with your consultant/ midwife (up to 2 appointments). I can help with advocacy, understanding options, preparing for these appointments & being a calming, re-assuring presence.
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Complimentary loan of my professional grade birth pool + essential accessories for your on call period (value £250) - taking the headache out of where to hire from, which pool to get, which accessories, which tap adaptors you need etc.
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Complimentary access to my Online course Born at Home ™ the UK's only Home birth prep course
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A luxury welcome pack, including rebozo scarf, birth comb & pregnancy aromatherapy goodies
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Complimentary membership to The Pregnancy Portal, my online community space (value £45 p/m) with weekly journalling, meditation, Q&As and group coaching once a month
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Extended 2 hour postnatal session - Includes birth de-brief, nourishing postpartum freezer meals, postnatal massage, a healing herbal bath soak & 'Mothering the Mother'; you deserve to feel rested and nurtured and honoured during the weeks following birth & this session is for just that.
Payment plans are available for every package. Let’s find what works for you.
If you’re unsure which level of support would serve you best, we can explore this together during a discovery call. I’ll always guide you towards the container I feel is most supportive for you.
Rachael's story...
With Jess I felt she could support me in protecting my space no matter which midwives turned up on the day. Jess was knowledgeable about all aspects of birth. She was always able to signpost us to evidence based information & her vast experience of home births were incredibly helpful when making my own decisions about my birth.
She checked in with me regularly & particularly when I was over due, she supported me to make the best decisions for me to ensure I could still get the birth I wanted.
Jess was exactly what I needed during labour. Her presence was so calming and supportive; she was always just where I needed her to be. When I felt labour pains in my legs, she was there to massage them without me saying anything. When I needed words of encouragement, she was there to give them to me.
She worked seamlessly with the midwives & my husband to collectively be the perfect team to support me. And this all created the perfect environment for my daughter’s birth."
Is this the support you're longing for?
If something in you is stirring... if you’re craving support that’s nurturing, nuanced and centred around YOU, I’d love to walk this path beside you.
Before we decide if we’re the right fit, we’ll always have a free, no pressure heart-to-heart, where we explore your hopes for birth, how you’re experiencing pregnancy, and what it might feel like to truly claim your voice and your path during this powerful time.
This can be over a mug of something warm in my cosy antenatal studio in Northumberland, or via video call, whatever feels best for you.
Book a free discovery call, or reach out with any questions with the buttons below.
Whether you're clear on what you need or simply know you want more from this experience... I’ll meet you where you are.
This is your journey, and I'm so excited to walk this path together...
Jessica@positivelypregnant.co.uk
When should I enquire?
Even though support within my packages begins at different stages of pregnancy, I recommend enquiring as soon as you feel a pull towards doula support, often in the first or early second trimester.
I tend to be booked at least 2 months in advance, and often closer to 6 months.
Reaching out early allows us to explore availability, ensure we’re the right fit, and gives you space to choose the level of support that feels most aligned.
If you’re wondering whether it’s “too early”, it almost never is.
Questions you might have...
My role as a Doula & what does the research say? Well, in my opinion there is no single 'generic' answer, as each doula brings different experience, training and perspectives to their work. To me, the support, knowledge and skills I bring to your pregnancy and birth are akin to the traditional birthy ‘wise woman’ who would have supported our ancestors through this sacred rite of passage. My role is not to observe or assess you in clinical terms, but to support your emotional, physical and intuitive experience. To calmly and quietly witness and hold a grounded, steady presence. To use my honed skills to intuitively support you, moment by moment, as you move through this profound rite of passage. The research: honestly, whilst these statistics are powerful, they still don’t fully capture the deeper emotional and psychological impact doulas can have on a couple’s experience of pregnancy and birth. But the evidence is clear. Research has shown that continuous support from a doula is associated with: Reduced risk of Caesarean birth † * Reduced risk of instrumental birth † * Reduced need for painkillers or epidural during birth † * Reduced rate of induction of labour † * Shorter labour † Increased parental satisfaction with the birth experience † Increased likelihood of initiating breastfeeding * Increased likelihood of successfully establishing breastfeeding & breastfeeding at 6 weeks * Lower incidence of depressive symptomatology † Improve equity and provide culturally responsive care # * Brigstocke S. MIDIRS Midwifery Digest, vol 24, no 2, 2014, pp 157-160 #Meghan A Bohren and Sarah Chapman Cochrane review † Hodnett ED, Gates S, Hofmeyr G, Sakala C. Continuous support for women during childbirth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD003766. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003766.pub5 and Bohren MA, Hofmeyr GJ, Sakala C, Fukuzawa RK, Cuthbert A. Continuous support for women during childbirth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD003766. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003766.pub6.
Do you only attend home births? I'm the most experienced home birth doula in the North East & Northumberland; my experience, wisdom and passion lies in supporting couples who are looking to step outside mainstream care & claim a path which feels aligned for them. This (so far in my career!) has meant couples who are planning a home birth - but if you are planning on a MLU or hospital birth, but feel we would just be an awesome fit - do reach out and we can have a chat!
I'm finding you a bit late in the day... Will you have last minute availability? I do often get booked up many months in advance, sometimes as soon as that first period is missed! But, I do occasionally have 'later in the day' availability - so it's always worth reaching out!
What if I have to transfer in or change my home birth plans? Once I'm your Doula, I'm your Doula! A change of plans does not make me abandon ship... far from it! Changing your plans either in labour or before needs even more support, to ensure that you remain centred, heard and supported throughout that change. As it happens, in almost a decade as a North East birth Doula I have only ever once needed to transfer from home to hospital with a couple. And that was due to staff shortages, not an emergency. Aligned Doula support makes a big difference when it comes to home birth outcomes!