The Essex Doula
2025-05-15T14:41:15.586Z
Charlotte is a brilliant doula, we had the best experience with her and we were so sad when our two months of visits came to an end!My husband was working away overnight half the week when our second child was born, and one month into solo parenting both of our small children, I realised I needed some extra help! I was really struggling and started looking for postnatal Doulas — I’d looked at nannies and childminders, but what I really needed was someone who understood having two small children and understood being in the post partum period. I also wanted someone who would look after me as well as help with the children. I had come across Charlotte’s Instagram, she seemed friendly and I reached out to see if she could help. From the moment we met on the discovery call I felt at ease with Charlotte. The first visit was incredible, I’d been really struggling mentally juggling being a new mum of two, Charlotte arrived with the biggest smile on her face and got straight to work, she spotted things I needed help with (washing up etc.) before I even asked! She was excellent with both my children, my toddler adores her and she always got the best smiles out of my baby! Whenever Charlotte visited I had hot tea, usually a hot bath or shower, I ate my dinner while it was still hot and with two hands and she would make sure my water bottle was always full — a must when breastfeeding! She would always leave the house spotless and make sure I had everything I could need for a night of solo parenting two children. All of this she did without asking! Charlotte would often bring little extras like breastfeeding snacks and dinners (she’s a brilliant cook too!) which we’re such a lovely surprise and a blessing!The postnatal visits were such a big help, Charlotte is brilliant at what she does and more than the practical help (which is incredible) she take the time to listen and care for you too! She completely “got it”, listened to me and reassured me when I was struggling! The postnatal visits changed my postpartum experience, allowed me to relax and enjoy being a new mum again with the added support everyone needs at this time. If we ever have another baby, we would ask Charlotte back in a heartbeat, and I’ve already recommended her to all my friends!!