About Paige. Your Doula in Norwich & Norfolk
Hello, I'm Paige
A doula and hypnobirthing teacher supporting women through pregnancy, birth and the early days of motherhood.Mum of 2 amazing girlies, wife of a legend, doula and hypnobirthing teacher.
I support women to feel supported, educated and confident during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
But this version of me was built through a lot of learning… the hard way.
I met my husband in 2013, and we married in 2017.
In 2018, two days after our first wedding anniversary (celebrated in a hospital room with a KFC), our first daughter was born.
Motherhood changed everything.
It cracked me open.
It made me question things. It showed me how vulnerable, powerful and transformative this season really is.
And it made me realise how much women need to feel supported. Not judged, not dismissed, not brushed aside.
I hadn’t prepared.
I went into hospital with reduced movements and slightly raised blood pressure. Suddenly everything felt urgent. I was told it could turn into pre-eclampsia and that induction would be safer.
I was scared, so I went along with it.. not fully understanding my options or my body.
My first birth
The birth became very medical.
I had a pessary started and removed, and we were told induction was urgent… but then waited over 24 hours in hospital for a bed. That waiting left me confused. If it was urgent, why were we waiting?
When labour finally progressed, my waters were broken and the synthetic oxytocin drip started. No one prepared me for that intensity.
The contractions didn’t build gradually. They came fast and overwhelming. I wasn't told this would happen and my body didn’t have time to adjust.
I had said I didn’t want an epidural, but I reached a point where I felt overwhelmed and out of control, so I agreed.
After the epidural I lay on my back. I didn’t realise then how much position matters, or how side lying with a peanut ball can support baby’s descent. Instead, I stayed flat. Bright lights. Stillness. My body working against gravity.
When I was told I was fully dilated, I felt fear rather than trust.
I was coached to push by two midwives while my husband stood beside me feeling helpless. We were both unprepared.
I was shouted at to try harder. And when my baby didn’t arrive quickly enough, I was told doctors were ready at the door with forceps.
It felt like a countdown. Like I was failing a test.
No one said: “Your body will bring your baby when it’s ready.”
No one suggested changing position. No one spoke about space or patience.
I had an episiotomy.
Afterwards, my baby was placed on my chest briefly, then taken to be checked. The room was bright, busy and I was still on my back being stitched.
There wasn’t the calm, protected golden hour I had imagined.
I felt exposed. Vulnerable. Dignity on the floor.
And afterwards I didn’t feel powerful.
I felt small, ashamed and disconnected from my body. Like I had done something wrong.
Even though I now understand how much environment, positioning, language and physiology shape birth… at the time I just felt like I’d failed.
Feeding and the aftermath
Breastfeeding was hard too.
Her weight dropped and I was told to give formula in a bottle. No one explained how IV fluids can affect birth weight or other ways to support breastfeeding in those early days.
I went home feeling like I’d failed again. At birth and at feeding.
That knocked my confidence more than I realised at the time.
But I’m stubborn.
I pumped, I cried, I googled at 2am. I refused to give up.
At 3 months old, she latched.
And that moment healed something in me.
It showed me I wasn’t broken. I just hadn’t been properly supported.
That’s when I trained as a breastfeeding supporter, because I never wanted another mum to feel that alone.
My second birth
My second pregnancy was different, but not because I wasn’t scared.
I was.
I was anxious because I didn’t want to feel powerless again, and I felt guilt for even feeling that way.
This time I chose knowledge.
I prepared. I asked questions. I learned what my body needed. I immersed myself in understanding my options.
And when the time came… everything felt different.
Same body. Different mindset. Different support.
My second daughter was born at home.
It wasn’t silent or perfect or cinematic. It was real, raw and fast.
But I felt connected.
I moved how I needed to. I trusted my body. I wasn’t waiting to be told what to do or whether I was doing it 'right.'
When she was born, I didn’t feel defeated.
I felt capable.
Afterwards, everything was different too.
My recovery was quicker. I felt stronger in my body. Mentally, there was no heaviness, no lingering doubt.
Just pride.
And that pride changed something in me.
It showed me what birth can feel like when you feel informed, supported, and safe.
This is why I do this work.
I don't want anyone to feel the way I did during my first birth: unheard, out of control and unsure of what was even happening to me. Whatever your birth looks like, home or hospital, calm or complicated, I want you to feel informed, supported and like your voice matters the whole way through.
That's what led me to become a doula, and it's what I bring to every family I work with.
If you're reading this and thinking "that's exactly how I feel," let's talk.
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Me
• I once wanted to be a midwife
• I used to love going to music festivals and was a bit wild in my late teens/early twenties
• I’ve had the same best friend since we were 12, and I genuinely don’t know how I’d do life without her
• I worked jobs that paid the bills but didn’t light me up
• I bought my husband a dog because I “wasn’t ready for a baby yet”
Fast forward two months… turns out my body was ready even if my head wasn’t.
How I Support You Every Step Of Your Journey
Your Unique Birthing Journey
Your birth experience is yours and yours alone, and as your doula, I’m here to offer unwavering support. Physically and emotionally. Throughout this transformative journey. Together we’ll work to create a positive, empowering birth experience and nurture memories that will last a lifetime.
Advocacy and Support
With a strong focus on your empowerment, I’ll help you communicate your wishes clearly and confidently with medical staff, ensuring you feel heard and respected. I’ll be there to offer support if you need assistance and help address any misunderstandings with caregivers, so you can always feel comfortable and in control of your experience.
Empowerment in Decision Making
You’ll always have access to reliable, unbiased information, allowing you to make decisions that are truly aligned with your values and desires. The choices about your care will always be in your hands, and my role is to empower you to feel confident in those decisions.
Non Medical Support
My support is focused on creating a calm, welcoming environment for you. Clinical tasks and medical advice are not part of the support I offer, which allows us to keep your experience deeply personal. So you always feel confident, supported and cared for every step of the way.
Together, we’ll ensure your birth journey is as empowering and memorable as it should be.
I trained as a doula with Developing Doulas and as a hypnobirthing facilitator with Birth Prep in a Box. I'm a breastfeeding peer supporter. I'm DBS checked and fully insured.
Beyond one to one support, I run free monthly sessions for local families: Bump Nooks at The Play Nooks in Banham (first Tuesday of every month) for pregnant parents with toddlers to get support while their little ones play. And Bump & Baby Walk and Talks, where parents at a similar stage can meet, walk and build real friendships. I'm also regularly invited as a guest speaker at pregnancy and parenting events and workshops across Norfolk.
You can view my profile on Doula UK here.
If you feel drawn to working with me, I'd love to hear from you. We can have a relaxed connection call to talk through your pregnancy, what you're hoping for, and whether I'm the right fit for your family.
No pressure, no obligation, just a conversation.
I look forward to hearing from you :)
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