About Me

Hey, I’m Rosie

Birth and Postnatal Doula | Antenatal Educator | Breastfeeding Specialist | Babywearing Supporter

I live just outside Penrith with my partner, our two children and our wonderfully chaotic dog, Pepper.
When I’m not adjusting a sling, supporting a feed or chatting about birth, you’ll find me running the fells, baking something sweet, reading with a cuppa, or exploring the Lakes with my family.

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My Journey

After university, I worked as an outdoor instructor for many years, supporting people of all ages to build confidence, resilience and connection through time spent in nature. I especially loved travelling on expeditions abroad and watching people discover their own strength in new environments.

When I became pregnant for the first time, my curiosity for learning took a new direction. I found myself diving deep into research about birth, choices and the impact of care, exploring what felt right for me and my family.
Having grown up in a holistic, mindful environment, I already valued balance and intuition, but pregnancy really brought those values into focus.

Although my first birth didn’t go as I’d hoped, I had the incredible support of my doula and partner. That experience taught me how powerful knowledge, preparation and compassionate support can be, even more so when things take a different path. It also opened my eyes to how trauma can be felt both physically and emotionally and that is not NOW baby is born, its often how you FEEL about during the process. 

When I was pregnant the second time during covid, I approached this birth feeling empowered, informed and so positive that I went on to have a virginal birth after c-section at home surrounded my supportive midwives, doula and partner.

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For 3 years I spent time as a stay-at-home mum, reflecting on how transformative both experiences had been. I realised when I felt the pull back to paid work, that what I wanted most was to support other families in finding that same sense of confidence, connection and calm, no matter how their journey unfolded.

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Training & Experience

After my daughter was born in 2018, I fell in love with breastfeeding and babywearing, it taught  me how to still be me, while supporting her needs and development. About 9 months in I felt ready to support others so I trained as a  breastfeeding peer supporter. Through wanting more and in depts knowledge I cemented my learning to become a Breastfeeding Councillor with the Association of Breastfeeding mothers, volunteering on the national help line in 2025. 

Along side this while my children were small I also trained to become a Babywearing Educator in 2022 as I wanted to give up-to-date, safety and education support to those family's.  

I trained as a  full Birth Doula with Developing Doulas in 2023, cementing all my love and learning to gather and have been supporting families ever since. I’m passionate about continuing my learning, always developing new skills and adapting to the ever changing climate. This keeps me up to date, relevant and connected. 

While nobody knows everything, I’m proud to say I know enough wonderful people in and around Cumbria to be able to signpost you to those who have different skill sets, ensuring families always get the right support.

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My Approach

My approach as a doula is gentle, family-centred and grounded in evidence.
I believe in continuity of care, being a steady, trusted presence throughout pregnancy, birth and those turbulent early weeks.

My role isn’t to tell you what to do, but to walk beside you as you find your own way, helping you feel confident, informed and connected to your instincts and baby.

My care is always flexible and tailored to you and your family. I’m here to hold you, not the baby and every family I work with reminds me why this work matters so deeply, it’s always such an honour to be invited into these moments of transition, growth and love.

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My Qualifications & Training

I’m a fully insured Birth and Postnatal Doula, my training and ongoing professional development include:

• Carrying Matters Babywearing – November 2022

• Together We sling Library training - February 2023

• Developing Doulas Training – March 2023

• Microbiome and Birth - July 2024

• Panamaná Doula Course – July 2025

• Paediatric First Aid – October 2025

• Breastfeeding Counsellor – October 2025

• Trauma-Informed Birth – November 2025

• AIMS Your Rights in Birth  – November 2025

• Biomechanics for birth with Shellie Poulter - March 2026 

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Each of these courses and certifications, along side lots of CPD helps me provide evidence-based, compassionate, and practical support. I work alongside your midwives and healthcare team, helping you feel informed, supported, and confident in your choices, whether you’re planning a homebirth, birth centre, hospital, VBAC or a repeat C-section, I'm always here to help you explore your options.

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Let’s Connect

If you’d like to chat about how I can support your family,
I’d love to hear from you.

Let’s arrange a friendly, no-pressure call to see if I’m the right doula for you.

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