Preparing for birth is not about learning. It's about remembering.
Your body already knows. I hold space for you to come back to it.
Your body knows how to grow a baby. It knows how to breathe, to keep your heart beating, to sustain life.
It also knows how to give birth.
Birth sometimes becomes difficult not because the body doesn't know; but because the mind steps in. Fear, stories, hospital language, the need for control.
When we prepare, we prepare to stay inside birth, not to control it.
This is not a technique course. This is a remembering space.
Hi, I’m Elif ! A certified holistic doula and mind-body practitioner.
I’m a mother of two, living in East Sheen, London.
I’ve had two very different birth experiences myself, attended many births as a doula, and over the years I’ve brought together my trainings, personal experiences, and the work I do with women into a holistic approach to birth.
My intention is to help women trust the wisdom of their body.
Today many women take hypnobirthing or breathing courses to have a better birth experience, which can be very supportive, but often important pieces of the whole picture are missing. Transforming our fears, learning how to read the body, understanding the nervous system, and allowing the mind to step aside so the natural flow of birth can unfold can completely change the experience.
This is why both in birth support and in birth preparation, I work with women through a holistic, mind-body approach.
If you’d like to explore my programs or learn more, you can look through this page, or reach out if you have any questions.
I offer doula and birth photography support in South West London, including home birth and hospital birth support ( Covering East Sheen, Barnes, Mortlake, Richmond, St Margarets, Surrey, and surrounding areas.)
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
Own Your Birth: Online Preparation
Online · Worldwide £400 or 2 × £200
Your body already knows how to give birth…The same way it knew how to grow your baby without you thinking about it. What gets in the way is everything your mind is holding: fear, stories, the need to control. This is where we untangle that.
6 private sessions, completely tailored to you.
What we do together:
— 6 private sessions. We go at your pace, your questions, your fears, your birth
— We look at what's holding you back: the stories you've heard, the fear of losing control, the 'what ifs' that wake you at 3am and we gently untangle them
— You learn to read your own body: What it needs, what it's asking for. This isn't just birth prep. It's a skill you carry for life.
— We build your birth plan together : Not a hospital checklist, but a real map of your choices, your rights, and how your birth partner can protect your space when things get intense
— Guided audio recordings to use throughout pregnancy and during labour — so the work we do together stays with you when you need it most
Prenatal Preparation Visits
London · In Person Enquire for pricing
Birth Doula Care
London · Full Support £1,950
Complete, continuous support before, during, and after your birth. For the woman who wants to feel fully held; not just informed.
Payment Plans Available
Whether you're planning a home birth, a hospital birth, or a caesarean; the kind of birth you're having doesn't change the fact that you deserve dignity, presence, and someone in your corner.
I don't just support your birth. I support you ! The whole woman moving through one of the most profound transformations of her life.
As a Mind-Body Practitioner and registered member of the Complementary Medical Association, I bring an understanding of the nervous system and emotional wellbeing into birth support …because how you feel matters as much as what happens.
Whether you’re planning a free birth, a home birth, a hospital birth, or a planned caesarean, you deserve to feel seen, safe, and supported every step of the way.
What’s Included (and why it matters)
2 x Prenatal Sessions (birth prep + postpartum planning)
So you don’t just “wing it”; you’ll feel clear on your preferences, confident in your body, and ready for whatever path birth takes.
On-call support from 38 weeks until your baby arrives
So when labour begins (whether it’s 2pm or 2am), you know you can pick up the phone and I’ll be there.. No hesitating, no waiting, no explaining.
Continuous in-person support during labour & birth
So you’re never left feeling alone, lost, or pressured. From breathing with you through contractions to helping you hold your boundaries, I’ll be right there, steady and unshakable.
Birth photography (active labour, birth, & golden hour)
Not just snapshots from your phone but exceptional, professional photography that honours your birth story. I capture the raw power, emotion, and beauty of your journey, so you can stay fully present while I preserve memories you’ll treasure forever
2 x Postnatal Visits for emotional, physical & energetic healing
So you don’t just “get through” the fourth trimester ; you’re supported to recover, process, and step into motherhood feeling held and cared for.
Exclusive Meditation & Somatic Practice Recordings
Guided tools to release fear, ground your nervous system, and connect to your body’s wisdom during pregnancy and labour.
My Approach
Holistic. Somatic. Heart-centred.
Three pillars:
Your body's wisdom Your body grew your baby without you directing it. It will birth your baby the same way if we can get your mind out of the way. We work with what your body already knows, not against it.
Your fears and stories Every woman carries something into birth …Things she's heard, things she's afraid of, things she doesn't even know she's holding. We bring them into the light, gently, and untangle what isn't yours to carry.
Your birth, your way This is never a course, a programme, or a formula. Every session is shaped around you ; your pregnancy, your history, your needs. Because no two women, and no two births, are the same.
If something inside you says yes; you're already here.
I work with a small number of women at a time, so that every person receives genuine, unhurried care. If you feel drawn to this work, I'd love to have a conversation.
Postnatal Care
When you give birth to a baby, you also give birth to a mother.
Most women move into motherhood at full speed; feeding, healing, adjusting without anyone asking how she is doing. The woman who just went through one of the most profound experiences of her life.
When you are nourished, the people around you feel it. When you are held, you can hold. This is where we focus… not just on the baby, but on you.
What I offer in the postnatal period:
Closing the Bones Ceremony in London : A traditional postpartum ritual to help your body feel complete, held, and honoured after birth.
Postnatal Recovery & Womb Massage : Gentle, restorative bodywork to support physical recovery and help you come back to yourself. Visit my shop to book your postnatal massage.
Postnatal Visits: Presence, nourishment, newborn guidance, breastfeeding support, and emotional holding in your first 40 days and beyond. So you don't just survive the fourth trimester ; you move through it feeling seen and supported.
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Interested in Maternity,Newborn or Family Photography ?
I offer natural light maternity, newborn, and family photography sessions in and around London.
Head over to my Photography Page to explore my work, view packages, and book your session: