Bristol Doula Network
Helena Whitwell - Doula Helena
Birth Doula, Postnatal Doula
Hi, I'm Helena: Birth and postnatal doula based in Bristol. I love sewing, camping, eating outside and chocolate (M&Ms and chocolate oranges are my downfall) I'm married to Chris and have two girls aged 11 and 8.
Not in this area? I can help you prepare for your birth online with my 3 session package, the ‘Birth Wrap’, with 2 antenatal and 1 postnatal session, to debrief afterwards.
Antenatal: Providing spaces to talk about anxieties, helping you to prepare for birth and beyond, or to think through your birthing options, are some of the ways I seek to do this. If your faith is important to you, I can encourage you with ways of bringing that into what can be a sacred and spiritual space of pregnancy and birth. I am a Christian, but I have worked with families of different faiths to my own, so what ever is important to you, I want to support you in that!
Birth: I would love to offer the support you need, to be empowered to have the birth you want, and feel is right for YOU. I will commit to walking with you in that, and helping you prepare.
Postnatal: Practical and emotional support post-birth is such a valuable and much needed thing- whether it’s your first or fourth time. Having a bit of extra support, even if you have plenty of family and friends to call on, can be just what you need at a potentially fragile and exhausting time. This could look like helping around the home, looking after your baby while you nap, or debriefing your birth experience. You don’t need to do it alone!
I am passionate about women and their partners having positive pregnancy, birth and postnatal experiences and want to do all I can to support and equip you to empower yourself as you begin this precious journey.

