Doula support in Worthing & West Sussex — warm, calm, and entirely for you.
I'm Mai. I'm a birth and postnatal doula based in Worthing, and I support families across Brighton, Hove, Shoreham, Lancing, Chichester, and the wider West Sussex area.
Having a baby is one of the biggest things you'll ever do. You deserve to feel informed, held, and genuinely supported — not just cared for medically, but truly seen as a person. That's what I'm here for: to walk alongside you through pregnancy, birth, and into those precious and sometimes overwhelming early days with your baby.
You deserve more than just getting through it
Pregnancy and birth can be profound, beautiful, and at times completely overwhelming. Midwives work incredibly hard — but they simply can’t always stay beside you throughout your entire labour. That’s where I come in.
When you have a doula with you, the research is clear.
Reduces the risk of Caesarean birth by up to 39% (Cochrane review of nearly 16,000 women)
Shortens labour by an average of 41 minutes
31% less likely to have a negative birth experience overall
More than 50% less likely to experience postnatal depression.
These aren't small numbers. They reflect something we know intuitively: when you feel held, heard, and supported, birth goes better.
My role is to give you the knowledge and confidence to make informed choices — choices that will have a real impact not just on your birth, but on your postnatal experience and how you begin life with your baby.
How I support you
Gentle guidance and emotional support during pregnancy.
Ideal if you’re seeking reassurance, space to talk things through, and trusted information as you prepare for birth.
Includes antenatal sessions focused on emotional wellbeing, birth preparation, and informed decision-making.
Pricing on enquiry — book a free consultation to discuss your needs.
Comprehensive care throughout pregnancy and continuous support during labour and birth.
Antenatal sessions combined with on-call presence as your due date approaches. I'll remain by your side throughout labour, providing emotional grounding, practical comfort measures, and calm advocacy — supporting both you and your birth partner every step of the way.
Pricing on enquiry — book a free consultation to discuss your needs.
Practical and emotional support in the days and weeks after your baby arrives.
Whether you need guidance with infant feeding, help settling into a new rhythm as a family, or simply a calm and reassuring presence, I'm here to support you through the early weeks of parenthood.
Postnatal visits can be tailored around you — covering emotional check-ins, infant feeding support, newborn care guidance, and creating space for you to rest, recover, and grow in confidence as a new parent.
Pricing on enquiry — book a free consultation to discuss your needs.
The most comprehensive option — continuous support from pregnancy through birth and into the early weeks of parenthood.
This package is for families who want to feel genuinely held throughout the entire journey. From your first antenatal sessions — where we explore your hopes, preferences, and any concerns — through to having me by your side throughout labour, and then continuing into the postnatal period as you find your feet as a family.
Includes antenatal sessions, continuous birth attendance, and postnatal support visits. On-call from 37 weeks until your baby arrives.
Prices on enquiry — book a free consultation to talk through what’s right for you.
Let's have a chat — no pressure, no commitment
Choosing a doula is a personal decision, and the most important thing is that you feel genuinely comfortable with the person who'll be by your side. A free consultation is simply a chance to meet, ask anything you'd like, and see whether we feel like a good fit. There's no commitment, no obligation — just a conversation.
I support families in Worthing, Brighton, Hove, Shoreham, Lancing, Chichester, and across West Sussex. If you're slightly further afield, please still get in touch — I'm always happy to discuss.
Hi, I'm Mai — and I think your birth experience matters more than you've been told.
Not just whether everyone comes out safely — though of course that matters most — but how it feels. Whether you felt heard. Whether your choices were respected. Whether you look back on it with pride rather than just relief.
I came to doula work because I believe that feeling truly supported in birth changes everything. I'm based in Worthing, and I've had the privilege of walking alongside families through some of the most significant moments of their lives. Every one of those experiences has reminded me why this work matters. I'm warm, practical, evidence-based, and completely non-judgemental. Whether you're planning a home water birth, a hospital epidural, or a planned Caesarean — I'm in your corner.
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Get in touch
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