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Doula
Doula Service - Nurturing Support for Every Stage of Parenthood
At CuroHelp, we understand that the journey into parenthood is one of life’s most profound transitions.
Our Doula Service provides warm, expert, and discreet support for mothers and families — before, during, and after birth — ensuring comfort, confidence, and calm throughout.
Whether guiding a first-time parent, supporting recovery, or helping to balance family life with newborn care, a CuroHelp Doula brings the reassurance of professionalism and the compassion of experience.
What Is a Doula?
A Doula is a trained, experienced professional who provides non-medical emotional, physical, and practical support to mothers and families during pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period.
Unlike a medical caregiver, a Doula focuses entirely on comfort, confidence, and continuity — offering reassurance, advocacy, and care that complements the role of doctors, midwives, and maternity nurses.
CuroHelp Doulas work with sensitivity and discretion within UHNW and VIP households, ensuring that every aspect of the experience — from prenatal preparation to postpartum recovery — is managed with calm professionalism and complete privacy.
CuroHelp Doulas Are:
- Qualified and experienced in birth and postnatal care.
- Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding certified.
- DBS-checked and reference verified.
- Trained in discretion, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness.
- Bound by CuroHelp’s Confidentiality Addendum and Code of Conduct.
Ideal For Families Who:
- Desire compassionate, non-clinical support during pregnancy or recovery.
- Are welcoming their first child or expanding their family.
- Value discreet, family-centered care delivered with professionalism.
- Require structured assistance during travel or transitions between residences.
Our Doula Service combines professional expertise with emotional warmth — offering comfort, confidence, and calm through one of life’s most meaningful chapters.
Types of Doula
Personalised Support for Every Stage of Birth and Beyond
Every family’s journey to parenthood is unique. At CuroHelp, we provide a range of Doula professionals — each trained to deliver compassionate, non-medical care tailored to your needs, preferences, and lifestyle.
Whether you are preparing for childbirth, adjusting to life with a newborn, or seeking emotional support during a transitional moment, our Doulas ensure that you and your family are cared for with warmth, discretion, and expertise.
Birth Doula
Support for Labour and Delivery
A Birth Doula provides continuous emotional and physical support before, during, and immediately after childbirth.
Key focus: Calm, comfort, and confidence throughout the birth experience.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Emotional reassurance and presence during labour.
- Breathing, positioning, and relaxation techniques.
- Partner guidance and advocacy within the birthing environment.
- Assistance with birth plans and communication with medical professionals.
- Support during the early postnatal hours, helping establish bonding and feeding.
Birth Doulas complement the work of medical teams — providing care focused entirely on the wellbeing of the mother and family.
Postnatal Doula
Support During Recovery and Adjustment
A Postnatal Doula focuses on nurturing the family once the baby arrives — providing gentle, structured assistance in the home to ensure rest, recovery, and confidence.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Newborn care support (feeding, swaddling, bathing).
- Emotional reassurance and parental wellbeing.
- Guidance on sleep routines and daily structure.
- Light household duties, nursery organisation, and meal preparation.
- Encouragement and companionship during the first weeks of parenthood.
Postnatal Doulas bring calm, balance, and practical help when families need it most.
Antenatal Doula
Preparation and Emotional Grounding Before Birth
An Antenatal Doula works with expectant parents during pregnancy — helping them prepare both emotionally and practically for childbirth and early parenthood.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Support in developing birth preferences and plans.
- Education on labour stages, pain management options, and postpartum recovery.
- Emotional reassurance during pregnancy.
- Connection to trusted maternity, medical, and wellness professionals.
Antenatal Doulas empower parents to enter birth informed, confident, and calm.
Bereavement or Loss Doula
Compassionate Care Through Sensitive Circumstances
A Bereavement Doula provides emotional and practical support to families experiencing pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or neonatal loss.
Key focus: Holding space for healing and dignity through compassionate presence.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Emotional support and trauma-informed care.
- Guidance on communicating with medical teams or family.
- Assistance with memory-making and farewell arrangements.
- Post-loss recovery and family reintegration support.
CuroHelp ensures bereavement doulas are specially trained, deeply empathetic, and guided by compassion and privacy.
Fertility Doula
Support During the Conception Journey
A Fertility Doula assists families before pregnancy — offering holistic, emotional, and informational support through fertility treatments or natural conception journeys.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Emotional support through fertility treatments and medical processes.
- Guidance on nutrition, stress management, and self-care.
- Coordination with wellness and medical specialists.
- Empowering clients through patience, knowledge, and continuity of care.
Fertility Doulas help clients feel seen, supported, and emotionally grounded throughout their journey.
CuroHelp Doulas Share One Mission
Regardless of type, every CuroHelp Doula upholds our promise:
- To serve with confidentiality, competence, and care.
- To bring calm professionalism into moments of change.
- To nurture families with warmth, discretion, and grace.
Our Doulas provide more than support — they bring peace, presence, and partnership through one of life’s most meaningful experiences.
Doula Duties
Comprehensive, Compassionate, and Confidential Support
At CuroHelp, every Doula is dedicated to making the transition into parenthood as calm, supported, and confident as possible.
Our Doulas offer non-medical emotional, physical, and practical assistance before, during, and after birth — complementing the role of doctors, midwives, and maternity nurses with warmth, professionalism, and discretion.
Whether assisting a first-time parent, guiding a family through recovery, or providing reassurance during pregnancy, each CuroHelp Doula brings steady, compassionate presence to every stage.
Antenatal (Pregnancy) Support
Preparation and reassurance before birth.
- Emotional support and relaxation guidance throughout pregnancy.
- Assistance with birth planning, preferences, and expectations.
- Information on labour stages, pain management, and postnatal recovery.
- Connection to reputable maternity, wellness, and medical specialists.
- Encouragement and reassurance for parents preparing for childbirth.
Antenatal Doulas help expectant families enter birth with confidence, knowledge, and calm.
Birth Support
Continuous care during labour and delivery.
- Emotional and physical comfort throughout labour and birth.
- Breathing, positioning, and relaxation techniques for the mother.
- Partner support — ensuring both parents feel confident and involved.
- Liaison with midwives, doctors, and medical staff as an advocate.
- Assistance immediately post-birth with early feeding and bonding.
Birth Doulas provide steady, empowering presence through one of life’s most transformative moments.
Postnatal Support
Gentle guidance during recovery and early parenthood.
- Support for physical and emotional recovery after birth.
- Newborn care guidance — feeding, swaddling, bathing, and soothing.
- Sleep and routine support for both baby and parents.
- Light household help: tidying, meal preparation, and nursery organisation.
- Encouragement, reassurance, and emotional care for the family.
Postnatal Doulas help families adjust, rest, and recover with confidence.
Family & Household Assistance
Ensuring harmony at home.
- Helping establish smooth daily routines.
- Supporting siblings in adjusting to a new baby.
- Running light errands or assisting with baby-related shopping.
- Working in coordination with nannies, maternity nurses, and household staff.
- Providing stability during travel, transitions, or multi-residence living.
CuroHelp Doulas blend seamlessly into private households, providing professional, discreet support with emotional intelligence.
Emotional & Practical Reassurance
Because care extends beyond the checklist.
- Offering a non-judgmental listening ear.
- Promoting parental confidence and self-care.
- Guiding families through challenges with calm and empathy.
- Supporting overall wellbeing — physical, emotional, and environmental.
True luxury is peace of mind — and every CuroHelp Doula delivers it through presence, compassion, and care.
The CuroHelp Standard
All CuroHelp Doulas are:
- Qualified, vetted, and reference-checked.
- DBS cleared and Paediatric First Aid certified.
- Trained in safeguarding, emotional support, and family confidentiality.
- Bound by CuroHelp’s Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Addendum.
Each Doula upholds the values that define our service:
Confidentiality. Competence. Care.
Our Doula Service brings structure, serenity, and expert care to families navigating birth and beyond — delivered with professionalism, empathy, and absolute discretion.
Doula Skills
Calm Expertise. Emotional Intelligence. Genuine Care.
A CuroHelp Doula brings more than knowledge — she brings presence.
Trained, experienced, and emotionally intelligent, our Doulas provide the reassurance, calm, and continuity that every family deserves during pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
At CuroHelp, we select Doulas not only for their qualifications but for their integrity, warmth, and intuition — ensuring families receive exceptional support that feels both professional and deeply human.
Emotional Intelligence & Compassion
Care that connects and comforts.
- Deep empathy and understanding of family dynamics.
- Calm, reassuring energy through moments of intensity or change.
- Non-judgmental listening and emotional support for parents.
- Awareness of postpartum emotions, recovery, and self-care needs.
- Ability to adapt tone and approach to complement the household culture.
Every CuroHelp Doula knows that presence is the most powerful skill.
Birth & Postnatal Expertise
Practical, evidence-based care.
- Strong understanding of pregnancy, labour, and postnatal recovery.
- Skilled in comfort techniques — positioning, breathing, and relaxation.
- Knowledge of infant feeding, sleep, and soothing routines.
- Trained to support both natural and medically assisted births.
- Experienced in working alongside midwives, maternity nurses, and healthcare professionals.
Doulas complement clinical care with calm, continuous support that focuses on comfort and confidence.
Communication & Advocacy
Ensuring your voice is heard and respected.
- Excellent interpersonal and listening skills.
- Acts as a calm liaison between parents and healthcare professionals.
- Encourages informed decision-making and confidence during birth.
- Communicates with tact, respect, and confidentiality at all times.
- Skilled in maintaining family harmony during emotionally sensitive periods.
CuroHelp Doulas are trusted advocates, ensuring clarity and calm in every interaction.
Organisation & Adaptability
Seamless support in dynamic households.
- Manages multiple responsibilities calmly and efficiently.
- Adapts easily to changing schedules and family needs.
- Integrates smoothly within existing household staff or family structures.
- Prioritises tasks intuitively — from nursery setup to family coordination.
- Maintains professionalism in private, fast-paced environments.
Whether in London, Monaco, or Dubai, our Doulas adjust effortlessly to the rhythm of your household.
Confidentiality & Professional Conduct
Discretion as standard.
- Committed to privacy and client confidentiality.
- Operates with sensitivity in UHNW and VIP households.
- Bound by CuroHelp’s Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Addendum.
- Maintains professional boundaries and ethical integrity at all times.
- Represents CuroHelp’s values of Confidentiality, Competence, and Care.
Discretion isn’t optional — it’s a cornerstone of trust.
Additional Specialist Skills (as required)
Many CuroHelp Doulas hold additional qualifications, including:
- Infant Sleep & Feeding Support.
- Postnatal Recovery & Nutrition.
- SEN (Special Educational Needs) Awareness.
- Fertility and Bereavement Care.
- Multi-lingual communication for international families.
The CuroHelp Standard
Every CuroHelp Doula combines professional expertise with genuine compassion — supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond with confidence, calm, and care.
Because true luxury is peace of mind — and peace begins with care.
Doula Qualifications
Trained. Trusted. Truly Compassionate.
At CuroHelp, our Doulas represent the highest standard of professional and emotional care.
Each Doula is trained, vetted, and verified, combining practical expertise with empathy, discretion, and reliability.
We partner exclusively with qualified professionals who understand the refined expectations of UHNW and VIP families — providing a standard of service that is as skilled as it is sensitive.
Professional Training & Certification
Every CuroHelp Doula has completed accredited training through recognised UK and international organisations, such as:
- Doula UK-accredited training courses (e.g., Nurturing Birth, Developing Doulas, Red Tent Doulas).
- OCN London Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Parents During Labour and the Postnatal Period.
- Maternity & Postnatal Care training (MNT, Babyem, or equivalent).
- Antenatal education and birth support qualifications.
- Holistic and complementary therapy certifications (optional).
We ensure all Doulas are trained in evidence-based, compassionate care that respects both tradition and innovation.
Essential Certifications
To maintain our standard of excellence, all CuroHelp Doulas hold:
- Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) clearance.
- Paediatric First Aid (12-hour) certification.
- Safeguarding and Child Protection training (Level 1 or 2).
- Health & Safety and Infection Control awareness.
- Insurance and professional membership (Doula UK or equivalent).
Every placement is backed by verified credentials, ensuring safety, professionalism, and peace of mind.
Experience & Practical Expertise
Our Doulas bring hands-on experience from years of supporting families across diverse settings:
- Birth and postnatal care for newborns and parents.
- Multi-child and twin support.
- International travel and multi-residence assistance.
- Coordination alongside maternity nurses, nannies, and household teams.
- Experience with both hospital and home births.
CuroHelp Doulas bring calm assurance born from experience, not just training.
Emotional & Cultural Intelligence
Beyond qualifications, every CuroHelp Doula demonstrates:
- Exceptional emotional awareness and professional empathy.
- Sensitivity to diverse family structures, cultures, and beliefs.
- Confidence working within UHNW, VIP, and multi-staffed households.
- The ability to maintain discretion and boundaries with elegance.
We select Doulas who embody emotional steadiness and cultural fluency as much as professional skill.
Ongoing Development & Agency Standards
CuroHelp Doulas are encouraged to pursue continuous professional growth through:
- Advanced training in postnatal mental health, lactation, and infant sleep.
- Workshops and refresher courses in birth education and trauma-informed care.
- Regular agency check-ins and performance reviews.
- Adherence to the CuroHelp Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Addendum.
Excellence is not a milestone — it’s a standard we maintain through lifelong learning and partnership.
The CuroHelp Standard
Every Doula we represent is:
- Professionally trained and personally vetted.
- Qualified in both practical and emotional care.
- Committed to discretion, compassion, and professionalism.
- Selected for their integrity, warmth, and ability to bring peace into family life.
CuroHelp Doulas combine skill with soul — supporting families through one of life’s most intimate journeys with calm, confidence, and care.
Doula – Live-In or Live-Out
Flexible, Compassionate Support — Tailored to Your Family
Every family’s journey into parenthood is unique.
At CuroHelp, we offer both Live-In and Live-Out Doula options, allowing you to choose the arrangement that aligns best with your household, schedule, and privacy preferences. Whether you require full-time continuity or structured daytime assistance, each CuroHelp Doula delivers the same standard of care, discretion, and calm professionalism.
Live-In Doula
24-Hour Presence. Continuous Care. Complete Reassurance.
A Live-In Doula resides within the family home (or in private on-site accommodation), offering constant, nurturing support throughout the pregnancy, birth, and postnatal stages.
Ideal for:
- Families seeking round-the-clock reassurance and flexibility.
- First-time parents or mothers recovering from birth.
- Homes with newborns or multiple young children.
- Families who value immediate availability and consistency.
Typical benefits:
- Continuous physical and emotional support.
- Night-time and early-morning care when required.
- A calm, reassuring presence during the most delicate weeks.
- Seamless coordination with maternity nurses, nannies, and other household staff.
Accommodation expectations:
CuroHelp recommends providing a private bedroom and ensuite bathroom, or self-contained staff quarters, ensuring privacy and rest for both family and Doula.
Live-In Doulas offer the comfort of knowing help and care are always close at hand.
Live-Out Doula
Professional Care. Structured Hours. Family Privacy Preserved.
A Live-Out Doula commutes to the family home on an agreed daily schedule, offering structured, hands-on support during set hours of the day or week.
Ideal for:
- Families in London or nearby with flexible schedules.
- Parents who prefer professional support during daytime hours.
- Households that value private space outside of working times.
Typical benefits:
- Defined working hours and clear boundaries.
- Professional care integrated into family routines.
- Support during key periods (mornings, evenings, or transitions).
- Freedom for families to maintain privacy and independence.
Live-Out Doulas deliver professional, structured care with the warmth and empathy CuroHelp is known for.
CuroHelp Guidance
Our consultants work closely with each family to identify the right fit — considering:
- Level of support required (daily, overnight, or continuous).
- Household layout and privacy preferences.
- Family lifestyle and travel commitments.
- Children’s ages and developmental needs.
- Emotional and logistical considerations around birth or recovery.
Every Doula placement — live-in or live-out — is built around your comfort, privacy, and peace of mind.
The CuroHelp Standard
All CuroHelp Doulas are:
- DBS checked, insured, and First Aid certified.
- Trained in safeguarding, postnatal care, and emotional wellbeing.
- Bound by CuroHelp’s Confidentiality Addendum and Code of Conduct.
- Selected for their professionalism, warmth, and cultural sensitivity.
Whether live-in or live-out, every CuroHelp Doula provides exceptional care with quiet strength, discretion, and compassion.
From London to Monaco, Dubai to New York, our Live-In and Live-Out Doulas bring balance, comfort, and confidence to every household — helping families experience the true luxury of peace of mind.