YOUR BIRTH EXPERIENCE MATTERS
THE DIFFERENCE A DOULA CAN MAKE
Birth is sometimes reduced to a simple medical act or an ordinary event.
I see it however as a deeply transformative passage, filled with emotions, fertile vulnerabilities, and power.
While birth may be unpredictable, you can feel empowered and in control, by being well-informed and understanding your options.
As a doula, I walk beside you (and your partner), offering emotional, physical, practical and informational support every step of the way.
I will be your compass as you navigate giving birth in Germany. As an experienced doula, I combine heartfelt presence with solid up-to-date research data, supporting you in making the choices that are right for you.
I am here to support you regardless of your project (hospital, home, medicated or not etc.) through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond.
A doula is not a midwife but offers precious tailored support alongside medical care.
My services are private and independent.
I cover Berlin*, Bernau, Oranienburg & Eberswalde.
*Pankow, Mitte, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Reinickendorf, Lichtenberg, Marzahn : I primarily serve these locations, but I am open to discussing projects in surrounding areas.
"Hands down, the best decision we made during our pregnancy journey was to hire Anne. I had a very intense, difficult and long labour (28 hours), and Anne was there every step of the way as a calm and reassuring presence. (...) If your on the fence about if you need a doula or not, do yourself a favor and do it. I can't recommend Anne enough. She's worth every penny!"
Rachel & Victor- Virchow
"I would describe my encounter with Anne as God sent (...) like having my best-friend of all time whom I am comfortable with to express my deepest concerns and whom is knowledgeable, experienced and knows how best to support me at all stages. Having her at the birth of my baby really helped to have my wishes respected by the hospital birth team."
Sukai - Lichtenberg
WHY HIRE A TRAINED DOULA?
A doula is a trained professional that provides emotional, physical, and educational support to a person/family who is expecting, experiencing labor, or has recently given birth.
How do I support you practically at birth? I am there for you continuously, at home, in the taxi, at the clinic... however long birth takes. I bring in my deep trust and knowledge of our bodies and babies, calm grounding vibes, as well as comfort measures to cope with pain. I am making suggestions for positioning to support labour in case of a labour that is not progressing. I make sure that you are taking informed decisions and you stand at the centre.
Numerous studies have documented the benefits of having a doula present during labor. They proved how having a doula decreases: the overall cesarean rate by 50%, length of labor by 25%, and requests for an epidural by 60%...
As a trained full-spectrum doula, I deeply respect midwives, obstetricians, and everyone present in the birth room. My aim is always to work collaboratively, bringing our different presences and knowledge together to create the best possible experience for you as a birthing person.
A doula is not a medical professional; having a midwife and a doula is a perfect combination for a positive birth experience.
For every journey:
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Conception
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Pregnancy
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Birth (vaginal, C-section, VBAC, hospital, birth center, home, breech, multiples etc.)
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Postpartum
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Pregnancy loss & Angel babies
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Pregnancy termination
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Breastfeeding
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More... for every journey
YOUR GUIDE TO BIRTH IN BERLIN
ABOUT ME
Being a doula is more than a "job" for me.
As a mother of two children, I was blessed with positive and empowering birth & breastfeeding experiences, but also felt vulnerable during these life changing times.
I want to support others to give birth in their own power.
Originally from France, I am in Berlin since 2020; together with my partner, we form a multicultural family.
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Empathetic and passionate, I am deeply respecting others in their personal choices. I warmly welcome and respect people of all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life. I am sensitive to, and trained in, addressing racism and discrimination within the birth space.
Trained in both France and Germany, I have benefited from the teachings of Michel Odent, Lilliana Lammers, Camalo Gaskin (Center for Doula Pathways), Tao Health Akademie, the Doula des Lunes school (France), and Molly O'Brien (UK).
I’ve built a reputation for being deeply caring, reliable and knowledgeable.
Families I've supported recommend me to others, which is the greatest compliment to my work.
I offer only 1-2 birth companionships per month, to ensure high quality and personalised care.
Pregnancy & Postpartum