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Find a Doula Near You

Warm, experienced, trauma-informed doulas trained by The Original Birth Connection — supporting families through pregnancy, birth and beyond, right across the UK.

39+ OBC-trained doulas listed across the UK

Why hire a doula?

Why hire a doula?

The journey of birth is as unique as the families experiencing it. An OBC doula stays by your side with practical, emotional and informed support every step of the way.

Pregnancy support

Warm, confident support through pregnancy as you prepare for your birth.

Hands-on birth support

Trained to provide emotional and physical support throughout labour and birth.

Newborn & night support

Gentle overnight postpartum care so you can rest and recover.

Postnatal support

Held and comfortable in early postnatal — nourishing food, massage and a listening ear.

Early feeding support

Breastfeeding peer support and signposting in those first precious weeks.

Featured doulas

Meet some of our OBC doulas

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Alex B Doula

Alex

Cheltenham, Gloucester Virtual

OBC Trained

Full-spectrum doula in Gloucestershire, supporting all birth choices with 13 years' experience.

Antenatal EducationBirth SupportRebozo & Biomechanics
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Caz Sayles Doula Featured

Caz Sayles Doula

Caz

Norfolk Virtual

Full Spectrum Doula, based in Norfolk

Antenatal EducationBirth SupportPostnatal Support
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The Kiwi Doula Featured

The Kiwi Doula

Michelle

Guildford, Woking

Doula services, antenatal education and hypnobirthing covering Surrey and the surrounding areas.

Antenatal EducationHypnobirthingBirth Support
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Lyddie Doula Featured

Lyddie Doula

Lyddie

South East London, London Virtual

OBC Trained

Full spectrum doula based in South East London.

Birth SupportPostnatal SupportAntenatal Education
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Fearless Birth Doula Featured

Fearless Birth Doula

Andrea

Tooting, South London

OBC Trained

Birth and postnatal doula based in Tooting, covering most of South London and parts of Surrey.

Birth SupportPostnatal SupportRebozo & Biomechanics
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The Wimbledon Doula Featured

The Wimbledon Doula

Bex

Wimbledon, South West London Virtual

OBC Trained

Bex — a full spectrum doula based in South West London.

Birth SupportPostnatal SupportAntenatal Education
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Browse by area

Find a doula in your area

Local knowledge matters. Our doulas understand the hospitals, birth centres and maternity options where you live.

Doulas in BedfordshireOBC doulas supporting families across Bedford, Luton, Dunstable and the wider Bedfordshire area.Doulas in BerkshireOBC doulas supporting families across Reading, Slough, Bracknell and the wider Berkshire area.Doulas in BristolOBC doulas supporting families in and around Bristol.Doulas in BuckinghamshireOBC doulas supporting families across Bucks, Beds and surrounding counties.Doulas in CambridgeshireOBC doulas supporting families across Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon and the wider Cambridgeshire area.Doulas in Central LondonOBC doulas supporting families across Westminster, Chelsea, Kensington and the wider Central London area.Doulas in CumbriaOBC doulas supporting families across Cumbria and the Lake District.Doulas in DorsetOBC doulas supporting families across Bournemouth, Poole, Dorchester and the wider Dorset area.Doulas in East LondonOBC doulas supporting families across Stratford, Hackney, Walthamstow and the wider East London area.Doulas in EssexOBC doulas supporting families across Essex and East London.Doulas in Exeter & East DevonOBC doulas supporting families across Exeter, Exmouth, Sidmouth and the wider East Devon area.Doulas in GloucestershireOBC doulas supporting families across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds.Doulas in HampshireOBC doulas supporting families across Hampshire and the surrounding counties.Doulas in IrelandOBC doulas supporting families across Ireland.Doulas in SuffolkOBC doulas supporting families across Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and the wider Suffolk area.Doulas in HertfordshireOBC doulas supporting families across Hertfordshire.Doulas in KentOBC doulas supporting families across Kent.Doulas in LeicestershireOBC doulas supporting families across Leicester, Loughborough and the wider Leicestershire area.Doulas in LincolnshireOBC doulas supporting families across Lincoln, Boston, Grantham and the wider Lincolnshire area.Doulas in LondonOBC doulas supporting families across South, East and Greater London.Doulas in NorfolkOBC doulas supporting families across Norwich, King's Lynn, Great Yarmouth and the wider Norfolk area.Doulas in North DevonOBC doulas supporting families across Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe and the wider North Devon area.Doulas in North & East CornwallOBC doulas supporting families across Bude, Launceston, Bodmin and the wider North and East Cornwall area.Doulas in NorthamptonshireOBC doulas supporting families across Northampton, Kettering and the wider Northamptonshire area.Doulas in North LondonOBC doulas supporting families across Camden, Islington, Hackney, Enfield and the wider North London area.Doulas in NottinghamshireOBC doulas supporting families across Nottingham, Mansfield, Newark and the wider Nottinghamshire area.Doulas in OxfordshireOBC doulas supporting families across Oxfordshire.Doulas in PerthshireOBC doulas supporting families across Perth and the surrounding Perthshire towns.Doulas in Plymouth & South DevonOBC doulas supporting families across Plymouth, Torquay, Totnes and the wider South Devon area.Doulas in South LondonOBC doulas supporting families across Croydon, Tooting, Wimbledon, Greenwich and the wider South London area.Doulas in SomersetOBC doulas supporting families across Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater and the wider Somerset area.Doulas in SurreyTrauma-informed OBC doulas supporting families across Surrey.Doulas in ScotlandOBC doulas supporting families across Scotland.Doulas in WalesOBC doulas supporting families across Wales.Doulas in WarwickshireOBC doulas supporting families across Warwick, Nuneaton, Stratford-upon-Avon and the wider Warwickshire area.Doulas in West CornwallOBC doulas supporting families across Truro, Falmouth, Penzance and the wider West Cornwall area.Doulas in West LondonOBC doulas supporting families across Ealing, Hammersmith, Acton and the wider West London area.Doulas in West SussexOBC doulas supporting families across Chichester, Worthing, Crawley and the wider West Sussex area.Doulas in WiltshireOBC doulas supporting families across Swindon, Salisbury and the wider Wiltshire area.Doulas in WorcestershireOBC doulas supporting families across Worcester, Redditch and the wider Worcestershire area.Doulas in YorkshireOBC doulas supporting families across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield and the wider West Yorkshire area.
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Frequently asked questions

What does a doula do?

A doula provides continuous emotional, physical and informational support before, during and after birth. They don't replace your midwife or medical team — they complement them, helping you feel informed, calm and supported.

How much does a doula cost?

Fees vary by doula, location and the package you choose. Each profile links to the doula directly so you can discuss their packages and find the right fit for your budget.

When should I book a doula?

Many families book in the second trimester, but it's never too early or too late to reach out. Some doulas also offer last-minute and postnatal-only support.

What does trauma-informed support mean?

Trauma-informed doulas are trained to provide care that prioritises your sense of safety, choice and control — especially valuable if you've had a previous difficult birth or experience.

Are you an OBC-trained doula?

Join the directory and be found by families looking for support in your area. Listing is open to all OBC graduates.

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