Jess Parkins
The Rebel Sunflower…all births, all bodies, and all families.
Birth Doula Support Packages
I offer in-person support throughout Leicestershire, as well as parts of Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire.
My aim is to ensure you feel safe, encouraged, and confident to make informed decisions about your pregnancy, labour and birth. I will provide you with / signpost you to evidence-based resources and demonstrate practical skills to aid in your birth experience. I will hold space when you need a listening ear, and advocate on your behalf should you need or want me to.
I am certified and trained with The Riot Birth Network. I have a clean Enhanced DBS Check and all the necessary insurances as standard.
Get in touch now for your FREE consultation.
Payment plans available upon request.
The Whole 9 Yards Package
The Whole 9 Yards – Full Birth Doula Package (following FREE 30 to 60-minute consultation):
from £1300*
· Two x2.5-hour antenatal sessions – these are bespoke and dependent on your needs. They can include hypnobirthing techniques, research and signposting based on your antenatal journey, birth planning, discussion of exactly what support you would like in the birth space, and more!!
· Accompanying you to appointments.
· Support via phone, text and email throughout your pregnancy.
· 24/7 on-call period starting from 10 days before your estimated due date until your baby is born.
· Continuous support throughout labour and birth (either at your home or chosen birth facility).
· One x2.5-hour postnatal visit** – again, this is tailored to suit your needs. You may wish to discuss your birth experience or perhaps require signposting / support with infant feeding. Or someone to hold space while you enjoy a hot drink, some cake, and talk about how you and baby are generally.
* Price may vary depending on location / additional needs.
** Additional postnatal hours may be available upon request.
The Pronto Package
The Pronto Package – you require a doula at short notice:
from £800*
· This package is designed for those whose circumstances may have changed at the last minute (for example, your planned birth partner can no longer support you in labour). It is intended for those booking within 2 weeks of their estimated due date.
· One x2.5-hour antenatal session (if time allows) to discuss birth preferences, anxieties, expectations and so on.
· Continuous support throughout labour and birth (either at your home or chosen birth facility).
· One x2.5-hour postnatal visit** – tailored to suit your needs.
* Price may vary depending on location / additional needs.
** Additional postnatal hours may be available upon request.
Postnatal Packages
My role as your postnatal doula is essentially to lighten the load – and what this looks like will vary from person to person. My services include, but are not limited to the following:
- Bringing meals and snacks or picking up items from the supermarket.
- Personal care (bathing, hair washing, changing bed linens etc).
- Holding space (listening to your birth experience or any challenges you’re facing, cheerleading the wins with you).
- Caring for baby whilst you go for a sleep, walk, play with siblings, appointments.
- Proving information and resources for to help where my skillset may not be appropriate.
The Whole 9 Yards – Postnatal
The Whole 9 Yards – Postnatal, one full month: From £300*
· Six in-home postnatal doula visits (3 hours each).
· Support via email, text, and phone throughout the month.
· Travel costs (12-mile radius of my home).
· Two ‘get to know you’ sessions prior to baby’s birth.
The Pronto – Postnatal
The Pronto – Postnatal, one full month: From £150*
· Two in-home postnatal doula visits (3 hours each).
· Support via email, text, and phone throughout the month.
· Travel costs (12-mile radius of my home).
· One ‘get to know you’ sessions prior to baby’s birth.
Birth Preparation & Education
I also offer an in-person birth preparation & education course from my home studio in Loughborough, which is suitable for those around 20+ weeks. We will cover a range of topics over four 2-hour sessions, including but not limited to:
· Options for your birth experience and decision making / advocacy.
· The physiology and biomechanics of birth.
· The role of your birth partner(s).
· The fourth trimester and what to expect in those immediate days, weeks, and months.
There will categorically be no ‘death-by-PowerPoint’ but there will be plenty of fruitful and honest discussion, practical tips, and most importantly – tea, coffee, and CAKE!!
The full course is available for £240+£2 booking fee (per birth team) – follow the link for more details and to request your ticket:
Social Events – coming soon
Keep your eyes on the lookout and ears to the ground as I am in the process of setting up a monthly social meet for expectant parents. We’ll meet for coffee and cake for an hour or two and you can ask me any ‘doula’ questions you may have – or just come for the general natter and the company of others.