South Asian Queer Doula in London
As a doula in London, I offer pregnant women and people support during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
Amisha the birthworker
About me
My name is Amisha and my pronouns are they/she. I am of Sri Lankan heritage, born and raised in London. I trained as a birth worker with Abuela Doulas after hearing about the disparities that Black and brown birthing people face and the amazing work doulas do to make birthing people feel confident and safe during their transition into parenthood.
For me, birth work is a way of creating the world I want to live in, one where our communities are held with compassion and tenderness.
The importance of having a known support person there to put you at ease and help make informed decisions is truly undeniable.
Why not get in touch to see if doula support is what you’re looking for?
Why hire a doula?
Continuous perinatal support
As a doula, I provide continuous emotional, physical and educational support throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum. This differs from NHS Maternity & Perinatal Care where you will see be under the care of various healthcare professionals and will likely give birth with a midwife you have never met before.
Birth workers stand in the gap
We bridge the gap between expectant parents and medical professionals to give pregnant women and people the affirmation and care they deserve.
Personalised care
As a birth worker, I will get to know you personally and help you develop trust in your body and your decisions. Despite what others may tell you, you are the number one expert in your body.
My commitment
In all cultures, there are a wide array of community-based healing traditions dating back millennia that have supported our ancestors through childbirth long before the current system came to be. These systems continue to support birthing people who don't have access to Western medicine, or choose to birth without it.
Today, a lot of the issues birthing people face when navigating the mainstream medical system stem from anxieties due to lack of information and lack of support. A birthworker will help to foster a sense of agency that is often not prioritised. I do this by working collaboratively with you to explore your birth preferences and help you to understand your rights. Together we will develop the tools you need to advocate for yourself and I will step in when you cannot.
My birthwork practice extends to the postpartum period, ensuring that have you have personal autonomy over your own reproductive decisions and the ability to parent in a safe, sustainable environment. My services are available on a sliding scale, and I can work with you to create an accessible payment plan.
Certifications and Affiliations
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Birthrights
Training Co-ordinator and Legal trainer delivering training to healthcare professionals across the UK about rights-respecting care in maternity care.
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Abuela Doulas
Birth Doula Certification with training under Mars Lord and Lorna Phillip
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ABC Parents
Infant First Aid Certification with North Middlesex Paediatric Unit and ABC Parents
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Birthing Beyond the Binary
Creating safer and more competent perinatal care for queer and trans parents
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Neighbourhood Doulas
Perinatal Hub Facilitator & Birth and postnatal doula for those experiencing marginalisation
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Sheffield Maternity Cooperative
Facilitator for Community of Cultures Cultural Safety Training for NHS Midwifery Trusts across the UK
Register Interest in Doula Support
If you’re expecting to give birth in 2023 and would like to be the first to know about the customised birth and postnatal care I am offering please provide your email below.