Post natal and early childhood doula. For families with children age 0-5.
Doula support. Sleep support. Feeding support. Behavioir support .
Hello, I’m Alice . I have worked with young children and their families for 17 years . I began my career as an early years practitioner and was privileged to work with some very skilled and knowledgeable people, and to access some brilliant training, I qualified as an early years professional in 2011 and completed a post grad in 0-3 year olds in 2016.
When I became a parent I felt like I knew so much theory , but struggled to feel like i actually knew what I was doing ! What i quickly realised is that I, and other parents don’t just need how to guides from “ experts “, we need someone to listen to what is important to us and to support us to meet our needs, both as parents and humans . So I offer some evidence, some compassion ,a bit of realism and some fun . There are no perfect parents or children, parenting is really tough, we are all doing the best we can with what we have and what we know ❤️
I bring a wealth of knoweldge and experience from early years roles to family support.
Currently completing MA research into parenting identities
Continuum doula training 2023
Yoga nidra facilitator 2022
Holistic sleep coach 2020
Nct breastfeeding peer supporter 2020
Post graduate certificate in birth - 3 practice ( focus on attachment aware practice ) 2016
Early years professional status 2011
Postnatal Services
Support tailored to your needs .
May include food prep, light housework, feeding support, support for sibling’s transitions , holistic sleep support yoga Nidra created for you and always a listening ear.
Antenatal booking
6 hours antenatal ( 3x2 hours)
6 hours postnatal (3x2 hours )
£300
Blocks
10 hours
£200
Additional hours
£25 ( min. 2 hours )
Night doula
7 pm - 2am
£200
Holistic sleep coaching
Supporting you in your unique circumstances , to survive the ride of typical sleep development !
My approach aims to help families understand typical infant and child sleep patterns, and develop realistic expectations . Whilst acknowledging that sleep deprivation for parents is a real issue !
How it works
Discovery call
Is the support I can offer what you want ?
Diary and questions
I will send you some tools to help you reflect on what is going on and to give me a clearer picture of where you are at .
Meeting
We will meet and have a chat, I will come with some ideas and questions based around what you have shared so far. We will come up with a plan .
Summary and Nidra
I will send you a summary of our conversation and plan AND a recording of a yoga nidra ( deep relaxation technique) created especially for you.
Follow up
We will have a check in to see how things are going.
Cost £80
Behaviour support
I offer support with a range of concerns including - struggling with transitions , eating , toileting and regulating emotions.
My approach aims to help families understand typical behaviours and the reasons behind them and develop realistic expectations . Whilst acknowledging that dealing with our children’s big and difficult emotions is tough !
How it works
Discovery call
Is the support I can offer what you want ?
Diary and questions
I will send you some tools to help you reflect on what is going on and to give me a clearer picture of where you are at .
Meeting
We will meet and have a chat, I will come with some ideas and questions based around what you have shared so far. We will come up with a plan .
Summary and Nidra
I will send you a summary of our conversation and plan AND a recording of a yoga nidra ( deep relaxation technique) created especially for you.
Follow up
We will have a check in to see how things are going.
Cost £80
Suitable for birth – crawling Starting 9th January for 6 weeks Tuesdays 10-11.30 Rise, Frome
This group will be held by Alice – Time Together family support, who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, with a passion for creating welcoming spaces.
Alice is a postnatal doula, early years professional with a post grad specialism in birth – 3, a holistic sleep coach, breastfeeding peer supporter, yoga nidra teacher, and is currently researching concepts of motherhood for a Masters.
She has been working with young children and their families for 17 years and offers non- judgemental support which values parents and carers as the experts on their child(ren).
Each week will include some listening and sharing (optional)
Some ideas for bonding with your baby and supporting their development.
Heuristic/ sensory recourses for babies
A guided relaxation – Yoga nidra
Week 1 Birth reflections, Intro to heuristic play, Selfcare, Nidra
Week 2 Feeding, Games to build secure attachment, Nidra
Week 3 Sleep, gentle techniques to improve sleep, Nidra
Week 4 Identity changes, being a “good enough” parent, Nidra
Week 5 Support and community, Communicating with your baby, Nidra
Week 6 Reflections, Questions , Nidra
Cost £85
*Plus one free space for anyone receiving universal credit or means tested
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