Doula Support in London

Amisha the birthworker

As a doula in London, I offer support during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.

Queer South Asian Doula. Support during pregnancy and birth

About me

I’m Amisha Abeyawardene (they/she), a birth doula and childbirth educator based in North West London. 

I have supported hundreds of parents to feel calm, confident and relaxed as they prepare for their positive birth journeys.

I work with parents across London who want informed, compassionate support during pregnancy and birth. Many of the families I support are navigating the maternity system for the first time and want someone beside them who understands birth rights, advocacy, and the emotional journey of becoming a parent.

Enquire now to see if doula support is what you’re looking for.

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Client Testimonials

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  • Sapphire

    “Amisha ensured my Birthing Plan was upheld at every level possible. Amisha made me feel empowered and confident about my rights and birthing experience. I would highly recommend Amisha to everyone and I have openly shared my beautiful experiences with friends and family since that day.”

  • Zainab

    “Amisha was an incredible support system throughout my journey. From the very beginning, she was warm, friendly, and made me feel completely at ease. Her extensive knowledge and comforting presence helped me feel more confident and prepared every step of the way.”

  • Shadeh

    “Amisha is the most amazing and caring birth worker. We did our antenatal classes with them, and they were so informative, approachable, and thoughtful. They made sure to answer all of mine and my partner’s questions with such care and sensitivity, which made us feel really supported and prepared.”

  • Mazida

    “We can't imagine having gotten through the delivery without Amisha. She helped both of us at the moment where we most needed supportive but clear headed advice. Without her calm presence, the experience we had may have been much less positive. We're so glad to have had Amisha's support and knowledge on hand before, during and after.”

  • Katherine

    “Absolutely brilliant birth worker - so supportive and respectful of our journey and preferences at every point. I felt much more secure and confident going into the birth process knowing Amisha would be advocating for us. I would absolutely recommend them to any friend who wanted additional support around birth.”

  • Penny

    “Amisha is a fantastic doula, could not recommend more highly!! Amisha was amazing at preparing us for the delivery, advocating for us when we needed help during delivery and giving us extremely helpful advice. Strongly recommend.”

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My commitment

Throughout my doula career, I have supported various types of births ranging from ‘hands off’ homebirths to gentle elective caesareans (or belly births). I will support your choice however, wherever and with whoever you chose to birth with. I have also supported those who make choices that fall ‘out of guidelines’ and work alongside their midwifery/obstetric team to create a personalised care plan.

If you are pregnant after a traumatic birth, it is important to remember that your fears are valid, your feelings matter, and you do not have to navigate this journey alone. Every birth is unique, and every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout the process. If you're preparing for a birth after trauma and would like to explore how doula support could help, I would love to connect with you for a free, no-obligation discovery call.

My birthwork practice extends to the postpartum period, ensuring that you have personal autonomy over your own reproductive decisions and the ability to parent in a safe, nurturing environment.

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