NORTH EAST DOULA
You might be feeling a little lost in the noise.
Torn between what you truly want, and what you're being told you should do. Maybe you're moving through rushed appointments, conflicting advice, or a system that doesn’t quite see you.
Maybe you're swinging between moments of elation - even excitement about birthing your baby - and waves of doubt, guilt, or the loneliness that can come from choosing a bold, autonomous path.
You know there’s more to this journey than just ticking boxes. More than checklists, appointments, or simply doing as you're told.
You’re ready to feel powerful, heard, and held - not just managed or monitored. You want to feel proud. Sovereign. Like every decision was yours to make.
Whether you already have a clear vision for birth or you simply know you want something deeper, more intuitive, more you... this is a space to explore that.
As your doula, I’m not here to tell you how to birth.
I’m here to walk beside you as you soften into your own knowing; to help you peel away the ‘shoulds' and ‘musts’ of routine care…
And instead walk a path that feels rooted in you - your body, your intuition, your desires.
I’ve spent the past 9 years supporting families across Northumberland and the North East of England, including Newcastle, North Tyneside, Whitley Bay, Blyth, and the Scottish Borders.
Every birth is different - but the need for unwavering, soulful support is the same.
My work blends traditional doula care with tools like:
✨ Hypnobirthing
✨ Pregnancy massage
✨ Reiki and energy work
✨ Biomechanics and body balancing
✨ Nervous system regulation and emotional support
This is more than birth prep. It’s soul prep.
Because I believe your birth should feel sovereign, sacred, and yours.
Imagine this...
You’ve had your baby...
You’re resting in that golden stillness after birth, tucked up in your own bed, your baby nestled on your chest, the world hushed and sacred.
You feel strong. Calm. Radiant.
Your body knows it did something extraordinary. Your nervous system feels safe. You trusted your instincts, made your own decisions, and moved through birth with presence and power.
You look back on your experience not with fear or regret, but with awe and pride.
That moment? That feeling? It’s closer than you think.
And I’d be honoured to guide you there.
"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, Doula client 2024
Meet your Doula...
I'm Jessica Ord—award-winning home birth doula, holistic birth educator, and founder of Positively Pregnant, rooted here in North East England.
With nearly a decade of experience and hundreds of births supported, I'm one of the most frequently booked doulas in the North East.
Many women choose to reserve their spot with me in the first trimester - some even before they’re pregnant- because they know how important it is to feel held and heard from the very beginning.
My own path into motherhood, especially the sovereign free birth of our second babe, Primrose, changed everything. It led me to this work with a fire in my heart: to create spaces where women feel truly held, deeply informed, and honoured as they birth their babies... and themselves.
My approach is intuitive, woman-led, and deeply holistic. I blend modern birth knowledge with timeless wisdom, and the kind of insight that only comes from years spent in real birth rooms, witnessing real transformations.
Over the years, I’ve been honoured with awards including:
🌿 Best Antenatal Course – UK
🌿 Hypnobirthing Specialist of the Year
🌿 Best in Pregnancy Support Services
🌿 Best Doula Service 2024 (North East England)
But the real reward of this work? It’s watching women come home to themselves.
Whether you’re planning a free birth, a home birth, or navigating the hospital system, my role is to offer grounded, soulful support, without judgement, and without agenda. I’ll meet you where you are, and walk beside you every step.
Alongside birth doula support, I offer:
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Bespoke 1-2-1 birth preparation and my own original brand of hypnobirthing.
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Pregnancy tailored reiki & energy work
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Pregnancy massage
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Biomechanics bodywork to prepare your body, align your pelvis & create space for baby
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3 Step Rewind - birth trauma resolution therapy
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Nervous system support, emotional integration, and soul nourishment
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My free/ low cost pregnancy support group 'NE Bump Club'
I’m also writing my second book - Ancient Wisdom / Modern Birth - exploring how ancestral knowledge can guide us in today’s birth landscape.
When I’m not supporting clients, I’m often holding space for the wider community as the head of the North East Home Birth Network which brings together over 600 members for monthly gatherings at Baltic, Gateshead.
I’m proud to be a registered member of ZEST Midwifery, and sometimes work alongside the wonderful Debbie (Independent Midwife of The North) as a MaMa - Mother and Midwifery Assistant.
My skills & training include:
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Hypnobirthing (of course!)
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Biomechanics for birth
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Pregnancy Massage Diploma (IGCT accredited)
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Swedish Massage, Indian Head & Mini Facial Diploma
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Labour massage
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Rebozo for birth
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Homeopathy for pregnancy & childbirth
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Breech 101 - Breech without borders
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Aromatherapy for birth
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3 Step Rewind, Birth trauma resolution
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Reiki - Reiki Levels 1 & 2 plus 'Reiki for Birth'
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Clinical Hypnotherapy & CBT (MNCH (Acc.)
Kim's story...
“We hired Jess for the birth of our third baby, and it was hands-down one of the best decisions we made. After two previous births that left me feeling unheard and overwhelmed by unnecessary interventions, I knew this time needed to be different.
Her knowledge, presence, and unwavering support helped me step into my power and birth not just my baby, but a new version of myself.
From our beautiful, private hypnobirthing sessions at her cosy Northumberland studio, to her calming presence during a stressful hospital admission, and finally at home where our son was freebirthed gently, surrounded by love...
Jess was there through it all. She supported us, honoured our intuition, and reminded us of our strength every step of the way.
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.
BIRTH DOULA PACKAGES
Rooted Support – £1,650 or 6 monthly payments of £275
For the woman who already knows the path she's walking - but you want to feel steady and supported as you birth your baby with clarity and calm.
You’ve done your research. You’re tuned into your body and your instincts. What you want now is reassurance. A safe, wise presence to walk beside you. Someone who knows birth deeply — and trusts you to do it your way.
This package includes:
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Friendly, no-pressure initial consultation (online or in person)
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Support over WhatsApp & voice notes from the moment you book
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A beautiful welcome box with birth tools & handmade aromatherapy gifts
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3 x 2-hour bespoke antenatal sessions at my cosy studio - to help you feel clear on your options, explore your feelings & needs for birth & to prepare for the early postnatal period. Total 'hands on' antenatal care time = 6 hours
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Access to my award-winning online hypnobirthing course + MP3s
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4-week personalised on-call period (38–42 weeks);
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You'll have the re-assurance of knowing you both have someone by your side that you've built a relationship with. My calming presence will be with you from when you need me in labour, during birth and until you are ready for me to leave you settled, getting to know your new baby! You get to choose when your 'on call period begins - tbc on booking).
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Continuous support during your labour & birth
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1 x 1 hour nourishing postnatal visit to de-brief your birth & have a nourishing postnatal mini massage with ceremonial cacao
Want to spread the cost? Most of my clients do. My flexible payment plans mean you can access high-level support without stress. Let’s find a way that works for you
Optional 'add ons':
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Pregnancy Massage sessions - £50 per 60 minute session (special 'Doula client' rate)
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Birth Pool hire - From £115
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3 Step Rewind (1 session) - £65 (Special Doula Client rate)
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Additional Postnatal visits - £45 per hour (plus travel)
Deepen & Prepare – £2,200 or 6 monthly payments of £367
For first-time parents - or the woman who wants to unlearn, relearn, and prepare with depth and confidence.
You want more than birth “education” - you want embodiment. You want to understand how birth works, what’s possible, and how to advocate for yourself. You want to walk into labour feeling informed, empowered and ready to meet your baby.
Payment plans available - most clients choose to spread the cost monthly, so support feels more accessible and easeful.
This package includes everything in Rooted Support, plus:
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A full private Hypnobirthing & birth preparation course (8 hours)
(Split into two full days or shorter sessions to suit your rhythm)
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2 additional 90 minute antenatal session to use however you wish
(Think: postpartum planning, pregnancy massage, biomechanics, journalling & meditation, birth planning sessions, etc.) - total 'hands on' antenatal care time = circa 11 hours
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Use of my birth pool (includes liner, hose & everything else you'll need for a waterbirth)
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Use of a birth-specific TENS machine (includes new pads)
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Home-cooked postpartum freezer meals, made with love
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A 2 hour postnatal visit, where as well as de-briefing your birth, having a nurturing massage etc - I can also make you some nourishing food, help with any postnatal 'teething problems' and generally 'Mother the Mother'.
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WhatsApp postnatal support during your first 40 days
Perfect if:
You want to go deeper than mainstream birth prep.
You’re keen to do the inner work and prepare as a team.
You want to feel genuinely ready - not just ‘informed’.
You'd like that extra time together to ensure we know each other really well ahead of your birthing time.
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 (1 session) - £65 (Special Doula Client rate)
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Additional Postnatal visits - £45 per hour (plus travel)
The Sovereign Path – £3,000 or 6 monthly payments of £500
For the woman who knows her birth might require courage, clarity and unwavering support - and wants to be held in full.
You might be navigating a "high risk" label. You might be choosing a path outside the system. You might simply know that you don’t want to compromise on feeling safe, strong and sovereign in your birth experience.
This package includes everything in Deepen & Prepare, plus:
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Attendance at important antenatal appointments (if desired)
I can support you emotionally, help you prep questions, and advocate alongside you.
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Fortnightly pregnancy massage sessions in your third trimester (Reiki-infused, nourishing and deeply restorative) I'm a fully qualified & insured Massage Therapist, specialising in pregnancy & postpartum.
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Complimentary session with Smile Health Chiropractor (Alnwick) - to help assess any physical imbalances which may affect birth or be causing discomfort. Alternatively a voucher for a lactation consultation with a private consultant.
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An additional 2 hour postnatal session (total 4 hours) - further sessions bookable for £45 per hour.
Payment plans are available for every package. Let’s find what works for you.
Is this the support you're longing for?
If something in you is stirring... if you’re craving support that’s tender, rooted, and real -
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, a walk and chat in nature, 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. Let’s honour it together.
Jessica@positivelypregnant.co.uk
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."
What it feels like to be held here...
The women and families I support are usually standing at a threshold.
They’re ready to make their own decisions. To step away from routine-led care and the conveyor belt of “standard” antenatal options... and instead, walk a path that feels more sacred, more intuitive, and deeply aligned with who they are.
You might not be sure exactly how to step into your power - but you know it’s time.
And that’s where I come in.
Pregnancy support with me is not a checklist... It’s not textbook or prescriptive. It’s a journey inward, a discovering of your own wisdom, power, and voice.
Whether you’re preparing for a home birth in Northumberland, planning a hospital birth in Cramlington, or exploring free birth in the Scottish Borders, our work together is always centred on you.
Together, we create space... for your questions, your stories, your fears and desires. We’ll sip cacao and chat softly, we’ll go deep when it’s time, and we’ll laugh, cry and celebrate this sacred unfolding.
You’ll be held emotionally, spiritually and practically. That might look like:
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Tailored birth preparation sessions, rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern evidence
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Pregnancy massage and reiki to soothe and soften your body and soul
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Exploring your birth preferences in depth, including how to advocate confidently within the maternity system, looking at evidence & research and figuring out your boundaries for Plans A,B and C.
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Rebozo, biomechanics, and hypnobirthing tools, to support your physical and emotional readiness
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Space for your birth partner to feel seen, prepared and empowered too - teaching them my tried and tested 'doula magic tricks'!
I’ll support you to step out of the ‘good girl’ conditioning and into something far more real. More wild. More you.
This is what pregnancy care should feel like - tender, steady, and deeply aligned with the rite of passage that is birth.
Abbie's story...
"Jess is a very friendly , warm hearted person who clearly wished the best for my journey into becoming a mummy of two and for baby to have a peaceful entry into the world. She provided us with so much knowledge about any topic I needed and was a wealth of information !
I think one of the nicest things about Jess is that she does not judge or question your decisions (other than to make sure it is truly what you want, and not a pressurised decision) she just supports , holds space and provides information so you can make the right decisions for you.
She had a wealth of knowledge on breech babies and I felt like I could talk to her about all options (c-section, vaginal breech birth, ECV) without judgement. "
On the day of your birth...
From around 38 weeks of pregnancy I’ll be officially on call - calmly, lovingly, and patiently holding space, ready to come to you whenever your baby chooses to arrive. As far as I’m concerned, there is no "sell-by date"—just your baby’s perfect timing.
In those final weeks, our connection deepens. I’ll be by your side emotionally, spiritually, and practically—helping you navigate any questions, signposting resources, and offering evidence-based insight when needed. This is the sacred threshold… and I’ll be walking it with you.
When the time comes, I’ll join you wherever you are - whether that’s your candlelit living room in Whitley Bay, your birth pool in Morpeth, a home in the rolling hills of Northumberland, or even a hospital room further afield in Cramlington, Newcastle or the Scottish Borders.
🌿 Practical Support
I’ll help create your birthing environment with intention—setting up your birth pool, lighting candles, diffusing oils, making nourishing drinks. From filling the kettle to fluffing pillows—everything is done with reverence for your unfolding journey.
I’m trained & insured in:
Biomechanics for birth
Traditional Rebozo techniques
Massage and aromatherapy for labour
If you want hands-on support, I’ll be right there with nurturing touch and presence. And if your body is calling for solitude and silence? I’ll honour that, too - softly holding the space as you go inward.
💗 Emotional & Energetic Support
Birth can stir up a whole host of emotions. I’m here as your anchor - for the tears, the laughter, the big releases.
A calm, unwavering presence. A safe place to lay it all down.
I’ll witness you, remind you of your strength, and help your partner feel empowered in their role too.
🌿 Advocacy Support -
Part of my role is to flow with ease, kindness and respect alongside the medical professionals you’ve chosen to invite into your space. Whilst I work seamlessly alongside NHS midwives, independent midwives, and families preparing for unassisted birth, my loyalty is always with you—to your voice, your choices, and in helping your partner to use their voice and step into their power, too.
I’m not here to guard the door.
I’m not here to save you.
I’m here to help you remember - you never needed saving.
✨ Hypnobirthing Guidance
If you need a voice to ground you, I’m there. I can guide you through tailored breathing, visualisations, or calming prompts drawn from your hypnobirthing practice - reminding you of the tools you already hold within.
🤍 I Stay With You
No matter what path your birth takes, I’ll be with you. If your plans shift - from home birth to hospital, from midwife-led care to a transfer, I’ll follow your lead and stay with you, wherever possible, to ensure continuity and calm.
Emma's story...
"Jess was an absolutely crucial role in our pregnancy and birth.
Our home birth was 3 days long, in the end, and it was an emotional and physical marathon for me. And for her, too…a lot of hip pressing was involved!
But with Jess’ steadfast support and confidence, I never feared the outcome...even when the midwife had gone home for a break. Thank god Jess was there for our accidental free birth. I learned to trust in my decisions, in my body and was able to have the birth I’d always wanted.
Whenever I think back to the birth, I can see Jess there...gently encouraging and supporting us throughout, like some kind of birth angel!"
