Doula Offerings
Pregnancy Support - Embracing the sacred threshold
Pregnancy, especially in its final weeks, is a profound invitation to let go. As you prepare for birth, you are called to surrender deeply - turning inward, trusting your body, and connecting with your baby. It’s a time of immense transformation, yet it often feels uncomfortable, as you face the unknown in its purest form.
This period can feel like waves of initiation, peeling back layers of who you were as you prepare to step into who you are becoming. It’s an invitation to expand, heal, and embrace the sacred process of moving from Maiden to Mother.
As a Doula, Maturation Coach, and deep listener, I walk this path alongside you. With gentle guidance, wisdom, and unwavering support, I help you navigate this transformative journey. Together, we’ll create the space for you to unearth and release what needs to be seen - preparing your heart and spirit for the arrival of your baby.
Let’s honour this sacred transition and step into it with intention, grace, and trust.
What’s Included in the Package:
3 x Zoom Coaching Sessions:
Session 1: A 90-minute deep exploration of your unique story, patterns, and goals.
Sessions 2 & 3: Two 60-minute follow-up sessions to support healing & integration.
In-Between Session Support:
Ongoing emotional guidance and holding via WhatsApp to help you process insights and navigate challenges.Custom Workbook:
A thoughtfully curated resource featuring journaling prompts, nourishing recipes, and bodywork exercises to deepen your healing journey.
Your Journey:
We’ll delve into the profound connection between your life’s beginnings - your conception, birth, and menarche - and the repeating patterns that may leave you feeling stuck. These early imprints, often overlooked, hold the key to understanding your transitions and beliefs.
Preparing for childbirth is not an isolated event - it is a reflection of your entire life story, including your fears, patterns, and desires for growth. I will help you meet these feelings at their root, gently uncovering and releasing old stories so that you can step fully into your power as a mother.
Investment:
£550
Testimonials
"At almost 7 weeks postpartum I now feel I have the time and space to look back and reflect on my pregnancy and birth experience, and the support that I received during this intensely vulnerable, life-changing time. Despite the many "unknowns" faced during my first pregnancy and the run up to birthing my beautiful son, Ria played a fundamental role in me feeling strong, empowered, capable, and connected to my baby. Prior to conception, I already had a clear idea of how I wanted to birth my baby and Ria honoured and respected my vision - making me feel both seen and heard. During the final month of my pregnancy I received mounting pressure from medical professionals to abandon my dream of birthing Rui 'naturally' at home, having been told that my baby was on the 97th centile in terms of his size and that I should therefore birth in hospital. My intuition to birth at home as planned felt strong and with Ria's support I felt confident and held in the decisions that I made. I felt both relaxed, comfortable and supported in her care and trusted her advice regarding both my health and wellbeing, and that of my developing/newborn baby. Most importantly, Ria has helped me to further hone my ability to follow and trust in my intuition. This has already proven to be extremely important as I learn to navigate the transition from maiden to mother. Thank you, Ria, for everything! Laura Gwilliam
“During the last stretch of my pregnancy which was filled with pressure and anxiety (Baby born naturally at 40+11), Ria’s gentle confidence, kind words, vast personal and professional knowledge gave me the confidence to listen to my instincts, and trust my body to do what it’s build to do. I’m so glad I had her by my side. I really felt like I could trust her to speak openly knowing there would be no judgment, just support.” Rene Ravencraft
Postpartum Support - Nurturing the Mother within
When a baby is born, a mother is born too. The journey of Matrescence - the profound process of becoming a mother - is one of the most transformative physical, emotional, and mental shifts a woman may ever experience.
My mission is to empower you to embrace this sacred transition with grace and authenticity. I aim to help you connect so deeply with your truth that you feel confident asking for the support you need and creating a nurturing network to carry you through early motherhood and beyond.
As your Postpartum Doula, I am here to support you during this recovery period, tending to both your home and kitchen while holding space for your healing. Together, we will honor this tender time, ensuring you feel grounded, cared for, and truly supported as you step into your new role as a mother.
This is a time to be nurtured as you nurture, to receive as you give, and to feel deeply held on your path to motherhood.
Emotional & Mental Well-Being
Gentle guidance to help you navigate the emotional landscape of postpartum, including grounding and relaxation techniques such as meditation, drum journeys, and the healing power of gentle touch.Birth Story Listening & Processing
A safe space to reflect on and process your birth experience, allowing you to release, integrate, and honor your journey.Nourishing Postnatal Care
Thoughtfully prepared postnatal meals, snacks, and a grocery list tailored to your healing and energy needs—all cooked in your own home.Household & Family Support
Practical assistance to ease your transition, including light housework and support with other children, so you can focus on rest and bonding with your baby.
Pricing
£140 for one 3-hour visit
£399 for 3x3 hour home visits
I’m based in Coleraine and I’m happy to travel for around an hour for postpartum sessions.
*All visits are to take place within 6 weeks of booking.
Testimonials
"With Ria by my side I was able to put in place a support system which allowed me to relax into those early weeks with more confidence. Ria cooked beautiful nourishing dishes, cleaned the house and cared for my toddler so that I was able to take time to really rest and recover. Ria is so gentle and kind and really goes above and beyond to satisfy her clients and I am so happy that she was part of my postpartum experience. I cannot recommend her enough! Thank you Ria!” Becky Cole
Hiring Ria as our postpartum doula was the absolute best decision for our family. Having the weekly support and care in our home brought so much calmness, giving my daughter and I wholesome time to bond whilst Ria took care of things for us. Something I learned postpartum is that taking care of yourself is part of caring of your baby. I spent a lot of time preparing for birth and how to care for my newborn and didn’t give enough thought to my own postpartum care - my health visitor suggested Ria and I’m so glad that she did! We will be forever grateful to Ria for all of her support and the space she held for myself as a first time Mum. We would highly recommend Ria to any postpartum family - she is a fantastic cook, great with baby, and an all round genuine, lovely person! Catherine Conway
"Compared with my first postpartum experience, everything second time round has gone much more smoothly and I almost felt indulgent asking ria to come round for an afternoon. However, I’m so glad I did! Ria came prepped with delicious cookies and homemade food (enough for the freezer too!). In the space of a few hours she had cleaned my house, mixed up delicious herbal teas, played with my 2year old son and given me time out to have a much sought after bath! She then finished her visit with the most amazing massage in the sun and a cup of warm golden milk. By the time she left I felt so relaxed and refreshed - I hadn’t realised just how much I had needed this time for me. More than this Ria took time to listen to me, ask questions about the birth and how we were all coping as a family with the transition. It felt like a relief to talk through everything and feel understood. Would highly recommend this to any new mum, or as a gift to a new mum. Honestly it felt like a mini spa session for me in my own home! Even better when I climbed into a bed with fresh sheets that night" Anna Isakson
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