Janine Ebling

Practical, emotional and informational support for you and your new baby in your own home from experienced postnatal doula and former midwife.

Woking, Guildford and surrounding areas

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About

My name is Janine Ebling and I am an experienced postnatal doula working in the Guildford, Woking and surrounding areas of Surrey.

I have 6 years previous experience working as a midwife locally in Guildford, Surrey, and I am mum to our two secondary school age children. I struggled through breastfeeding issues and postnatal depression, which helps me to understand how hard it can be sometimes, and means I take a lot of satisfaction in making a positive difference to the experiences of a new family in my role as a postnatal doula!

Being a postnatal doula fulfils my passion for supporting new mothers and babies, and draws on my many and varied experiences as a midwife and mother. I am therefore able to offer informed and sensitive care to your family in a unique manner.
I am reliable, punctual, conscientious and quiet natured, and so will offer a gentle but supportive presence in your home without being overbearing. I will walk through those early days with you, supporting you and enabling you to become the best mother you can be, getting your family off to a great start!

Qualifications

Qualified postnatal doula – Doula UK approved
BirthBliss doula training course  (2014)
Recognised doula, and member of Doula UK
UNICEF Baby Friendly Breastfeeding training course
Trained Babywearing peer supporter, attending courses with School of Baby Wearing and with Born to Carry
Full DBS certifcation (issued Sept 2017) 
Full, clean driving licence 
St Johns Ambulance Paediatric First Aid training in January 2017 (valid for 3 years)

Services

Postnatal Doula support

Practical baby care- helping you learn how to bath your baby / change a nappy / supporting you with feeding and referral to expert help if needed / caring for baby while you rest / sharing baby calming techniques / knowing what is normal or when to seek help

Providing you an opportunity to debrief following the birth (I have witnessed all types of birth)

Offering support and reassurance to you and your partner as you both learn new roles

Caring for siblings to allow you time to get to know your new baby / take a rest or shower etc, or conversely, caring for your baby whilst you enjoy some time with their big brother or sister

Running errands e.g. shopping trips or accompanying you to appointments if desired

Light housework- cleaning, tidying, laundry, dishes, ironing, hoovering etc

Cooking- preparing nutritious snacks, meals and extra for the freezer too! I love to cook!

Providing information about local support groups

Offering basic babywearing guidance

COST : £18/hour

Blogs I have written

17
Apr
2019

What is a postnatal doula and why should I have one?

4
Apr
2019

5 Practical tips for coping with a newborn plus a toddler!

30
Jan
2019

5 point postnatal plan

Recommendations

Janine really came to the rescue for me. With my husband away on business for 9 days, leaving me with a toddler and 3 month old at home on my own, I knew I needed an extra pair of hands (and eyes!). Janine gave me all the availability she had and I felt instantly trusting and confident in her expertise. Janine helped me with practical things such as laundry and cooking but she also played with my very energetic toddler which allowed me some time to sleep and shower! More importantly Janine provided a quiet and comforting reassurance at a time when I was feeling quite fragile and burnt out. Her calming presence was just what I needed. I would highly recommend Janine to anyone looking for some extra support during the early days of motherhood. She is a very gifted doula indeed.

HANNAH, EAST HORSLEY

Janine was absolutely fantastic at helping us grow as a family of four, in the newborn days (and beyond!) of our number 2. She nurtured us all, with practical care and kindness - from running around with our toddler, helping with breastfeeding, cooking nutritious meals and so much more. I don't know what we would have done without her. We were so lucky to have had her in our lives and would 100% recommend her.

MUM TO ZÖE, GUILDFORD

Janine is a very warm and caring person and it truly feels like being looked after by a friend. She is also very proactive and a great multitasker. I felt very at ease letting her look after our precious little baby and helping us out after our second baby's birth, when asking for help does not come naturally to me. She is a really lovely doula and I recommend her highly. I only wish I'd already known her after the birth of our first baby. ?

MARIA, MUM OF DANIEL

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