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THE NESTING STEAD

The Role of a doula

THE NESTING STEAD

The Role of a doula

The Role of a doula

What is a doula? Why should I hire one?

Joe Stead 25/04/2026 Joe Stead 25/04/2026

What is a doula? Why should I hire one?

What is a doula? Why should I hire one?

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Excited to meet new families this year! ❤️

Packing my 11-month-old’s bag for her very first day at nursery tomorrow has really hit me in the heart. It honestly feels like just a moment ago I gave birth to her in my lounge, and now here we are—stepping into a whole new chapter.

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Sometimes we don’t need the perfect advice — just someone who listens, cares, and stays.
Here are a few simple ways to support someone you love during pregnancy 🤍

Every feeding journey is unique and I wanted to share a little of mine. It should feel normal to talk openly about these experiences—because if we can’t be honest, we can’t grow.

Feeding my first daughter was more challenging. With

Food, glorious food 🤍

One of my greatest passions is creating — and more importantly, enjoying — deeply nourishing meals.

After my autoimmune diagnosis, I began cooking in a way that truly supports my body — low-inflammatory, fro

✨ Celebrating World Doula Week ✨

This week, we honour the incredible power of support, care, and connection during one of life’s most transformative journeys—birth.

As a doula, We have the privilege of walking alongside families through

Let’s talk about the unpopular truths around pregnancy and labour 🤍

To the mothers holding their babies⁣
To the mothers growing their babies⁣
To the mothers remembering their babies⁣
To the mothers still waiting for their babies⁣
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You are all mothers. You are all worthy of being celebrated. 🤍⁣
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Today is also a day

The Real Reason I Became a Doula 🤍⁣
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Here is a small part of my story — a glimpse into the journey that shaped who I am today and why I care so deeply about supporting women.⁣
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I hope to continue sharing more of my journey over time, and I w

For anyone seeking a fuller, more meaningful birth.

If you want a birth that feels safe, informed, and truly yours, from beginning to end.

Based near Brigg, Serving Lincolnshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire.