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Hands-on VBAC and neurodivergent-affirming support; biomechanics, comfort measures and a birth bag full of tools, not just a hand to hold.

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Supporting families across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire & Northamptonshire, with virtual support available UK-wide.

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Birth Doula Support

Continuous, personalised support through pregnancy, birth and postnatal, I offer three ways to work together.

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Virtual Doula Support - Wherever

All the depth of in-person doula support, without location as a barrier.

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ND & VBAC Preparation

Focused, client-led sessions to help you feel informed, confident and genuinely in control.

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Judgement free support

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Lived experience

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Evidence based

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You're in charge

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Judgement free support 〰️ Lived experience 〰️ Evidence based 〰️ You're in charge 〰️

Hi, I’m Shannon

I’m an AuDHD mum of four, a VBA3C mum, doula and a lover of “grandma” hobbies.

I trained to be a doula in 2024, after navigating a difficult pregnancy and birth experience the year before. That was my VBA3C journey. I feel like I lost the magic of that pregnancy because I was so focused on being heard and respected.

In early 2026, I received my AuDHD diagnosis and everything started to make sense. My children and husband are also neurodivergent, meaning our house is never quiet and still!

The way I work as a doula is shaped by my own personal experiences. I will never tell you what to do or influence your decisions but I know what it’s like to walk the path you’re on now. I can offer a unique insight that other doulas can’t.

I think that’s pretty special.

What families say

“Her support was transformative, not just for the birth itself, but for how we stepped into parenthood. We are endlessly grateful and would recommend her to anyone looking for a truly empowering experience.”

“Shannon was a great listener and came with great recommendations…She always knew what to say…She was everything we needed.”

“We can’t imagine our birth journey without Shannon. We were a little late in deciding to hire a doula, but despite this, Shannon offered calm, unwavering support as we quickly prepared for a home birth, something we were passionate about.”

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Blog
How To Prepare For A VBAC: A Practical Guide
How To Prepare For A VBAC: A Practical Guide

Preparing for a VBAC is different from preparing for a first birth. You're not starting from scratch, you're bringing a previous experience with you, along with everything that came with it. The knowledge, the questions, the hopes, and sometimes the fear.

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Why Some Neurodivergent Parents Choose To Hire A Doula
Why Some Neurodivergent Parents Choose To Hire A Doula

Neurodivergent parents choose to hire a doula for a lot of different reasons, but the thread running through most of them is the same: having one consistent, familiar person who already knows how you work, who doesn't require you to perform coping and who has the time and space to actually meet you where you are. That's what neurodivergent-affirming doula support is. And for the right person, it changes the experience of pregnancy and birth significantly.

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What Can A Doula Actually Do That A Midwife Can't?
What Can A Doula Actually Do That A Midwife Can't?

A midwife provides clinical care. A doula provides continuity, emotional support, preparation and advocacy. Both matter and the NHS, as currently resourced, cannot reliably provide everything a positive birth experience requires. A doula doesn't replace your midwife. They fill the gap.

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