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Laura

Hello Mama, let me guide you through pregnancy, stand beside you during birth and nurture you postpartum. 

I am a 37 year old, British born, Köln Mülheim based, Mama of one. My birth and postpartum experience was a mixed bag and whilst I had a great birth experience and I recovered physically very quickly, I had underestimated the mental strain of those first days and weeks with a new born baby. The situation wasn’t helped by me living far away from family and childhood friends and I was left feeling alone and unsure of myself.

My aim is to provide support to women before, during and after birth, listening to them, reassuring them and supporting them. I have a particular focus on English speaking women but after 12 years here in Köln, my German is pretty good too!

Training:

Postpartum Doula and Chef Training with Alexandra Jesch-Böhnhardt & Stephanie Johne, Wochenbett Doula Training, finished in June 2022.

Birth Doula training with Melanie Schöne, Doula Ausbildung, finished in December 2022.

Member of Doulas in Deutschland.

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Grissa

Rescue greyhound with a love of cuddles, treats and sleeping! Please note: she is an optional extra and unless otherwise requested, will stay at home spotting squirrels out of the window and answering emails.