Hello
Hi, I’m Helen — a UK-trained Midwife turned Doula, passionate about supporting families through one of life’s most transformative journeys.
With over 25 years of experience in midwifery, I've supported births in a wide variety of settings — from high-tech hospitals in Cambridge and Tianjin, to rural mission hospitals in Congo, and home births across UK communities. Now, as a doula, I bring all that knowledge and compassion to help guide you through pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenthood.
I believe every birth should be a positive and empowering experience. Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, you deserve to feel heard, respected, and informed. My role is to walk beside you — to educate, encourage, and believe in you — so you can face this chapter with confidence and calm.
Birth can be exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between. But with the right support, it can also be beautiful. I’d love to share my love for birth with you and help you build your own toolkit for a gentle, supported transition into parenthood.
Let’s walk this journey together. Please reach out if you feel I might be the right support for you.
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My Story
My journey into birth work began in an African mission hospital, where I worked alongside a nurse-midwife and discovered my passion for supporting women and families. I trained as a nurse in Jersey and Southampton in 1990, and after five years of nursing experience, I began my midwifery training in Cambridge (UK) in 1996.
I’ve had the privilege of working across three continents — from rural clinics in Congo to leading obstetric hospitals in the UK and China. This wide-ranging experience has equipped me with a broad perspective and a practical, compassionate approach to care.
Prior to moving to Singapore with my husband and our youngest son I took a break from professional midwifery to support my family through new ventures and academic milestones, while continuing to guide friends and loved ones through pregnancy and postpartum. It was during this time I realised that this deeply personal, one-on-one support is the part of midwifery I love most. Becoming a doula was the perfect next step.
I now combine my clinical knowledge with a heart-led approach to offer families truly holistic, individualised support.
What I Believe
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Every parent deserves to feel heard, informed, and empowered.
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Every birth can be a positive experience with the support that you need.
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There is no one “right” way — your journey is your own, and I’m here to support you.
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My Experience
25+ years of midwifery experienceAcross the UK, China, and Africa — from high-tech hospitals to remote community settings.Unassisted births including water birthsI’ve led over 1,000 unassisted births as a midwife and had two home water births of my own.Medical and complex birthsMy work in world-class obstetric hospitals means I’m comfortable supporting high-tech or high-risk situations as well.Specialized supportIncluding birth after abuse, teenage pregnancy, and both pre- and post-marriage counselling.Breastfeeding supportTrained lactation counsellor with the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (WHO & UNICEF), promoting breastfeeding for lifelong health and bonding.
💬 Let's Walk This Journey Together
Whether you’re dreaming of a peaceful home birth or navigating a more clinical path, I’m here to support your choices with compassion and knowledge.
Contact me to find out how I can help you feel confident, calm, and cared for through every step of this journey.
Qualifications
Employment
Diploma (2020-2021)
Birth Doula
Childbirth International
Diploma (2001-2003)
Inter-Cultural Studies
Open University
BA Honours Degree (1996-1997)
Midwifery
Homerton School of Health Studies – Cambridge
Diploma (1990-1993)
Nursing Sciences - Adult
Jersey and Southampton Group Hospitals
Hospital and National Certificates (1988-1990)
Dental Surgery Assistant
University College Dental Hospital – London
Other training and certification includes
Lactation Counsellor - UNICEF WHO
PROMPT - PRactical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training
NLS - Neonatal Life Support
K2 PTP - Perinatal Training Programme
Introduction to Counselling - University of Hertfordshire
Pre-Marriage Counselling
Marriage Counselling
Parental Counselling
End of Life care
Doula, Maternity Services Provider and Lactation Counsellor (2014-present)
Love Birth Singapore (2021-present)
Beloved Bumps Singapore (2020-2021)
London (2014-2018) ad hoc
Delivery Unit Midwife (2011-2014)
Jersey Channel Islands Maternity
Community Based Team Midwife (2008-2011)
Jersey Channel Islands Maternity
Delivered Jersey’s first home waterbirth.
Founder and Lead Midwife of Prenatal Clinic and Private Prenatal Education Birth Support and Postnatal care (2005-2008)
International SOS Tianjin (PROC)
Rural clinic healthcare trainer and practitioner
Qinghai (PROC)
Community Based Team Midwife (2005)
Jersey Channel Islands Maternity
Delivery Unit Midwife (2000- 2005)
Rosie Hospital Cambridge
Following the birth of my first son, it was more appropriate for me to return to a hospital environment in order to accommodate my working hours and studies.
Community Midwifery Sister (1998 - 2000)
Focus team Cambridge
Following midwifery training, I was promoted to Sister within a year and was given the rare opportunity to work in the only team in Cambridge and one of very few pioneering teams in the UK who aimed to provide 100% care to the women on their caseloads.
Co-founder of teenage pregnancy group.
Delivery Unit Midwife (1997 -1998)
Rosie (Cambridge University Hospitals)
Plastic Surgery Nurse (1994 -1996)
Addenbrooke's (Cambridge University Hospitals)
Female Surgery Nurse (1993 -1994)
Jersey General Hospital
Dental Surgery Assistant – Head of Conservation Dept. (1990)
University College Dental Hospital London