Hi, I’m Ceridwen

Welcome to Doula Cove!

I’m a motherbaby wellbeing consultant, and the founder and vision-keeper of Doula Cove. Above all, I’m someone who believes that how we care for mothers matters deeply. My work centers on nurturing the sacred connection between you and your baby as a powerful foundation for lifelong wellbeing.

At Doula Cove, I support families through the tender, transformative season of postpartum with care that’s holistic, evidence-based, and rooted in love. I’m here to walk alongside you as you navigate feeding, sleep, mental health, and the full emotional landscape of early mothering - with reverence for your intuition and compassion for your process.

Whether you're preparing for birth or deep in the thick of it, I hope Doula Cove helps you to feel seen, reassured, and reminded that you don’t have to do this alone.

I do this work because I believe the way we care for mothers shapes the future. Because the transition into motherhood cracks us open - and in that raw, tender space, we need to be deeply seen, held, and honored.

Watching a mother come home to herself is what lights me up. When she realizes she’s allowed to trust her instincts. When she finds rhythm in the chaos. When she softens into connection with her baby - not because it’s easy, but because she’s supported.

I’m especially passionate about untangling the myths and misinformation that disrupt the natural rhythms of the motherbaby dyad. So much of what we’re taught about feeding, sleep, and mental health pulls us away from connection - and I want to offer another way. A way that centers trust, nurtures bonding, and honors both mother and baby as a unit.

I’m here because I know how life-changing that kind of support can be. I’ve lived the beauty and the ache of early motherhood. I’ve witnessed how the smallest moments of validation, guidance, or presence can ripple outward into lifelong wellbeing.

My journey

My work at Doula Cove is the natural unfolding of everything I’ve lived, studied, and held sacred.

Becoming a mother cracked me wide open. I was resourced in many ways - well-read, supported, and prepared - and still, the postpartum period brought me to my knees. The intensity, the beauty, the unraveling…it transformed me. And in that transformation, I found deep clarity: mothers deserve better care.

One month before I gave birth, I had just finished 3 years of studying mental health for my BSc, alongside training in counselling. I learned about the impact of early patterns - of attachment, stress, and safety - on babies’ lifelong mental health. I studied responsive caregiving, maternal mental health, and the vital role of community systems in emotional wellbeing.

And yet, throughout my own postpartum journey, I saw how much support was missing. I was shocked by the isolation so many mothers face - and heartbroken by the way this lack of care interrupts what should be a deeply sacred time. I realized that a mother’s ability to offer high-nurture, attuned care is profoundly shaped by how well she is held.

I believe that the health of the motherbaby dyad is not a personal responsibility - it’s a community one. That’s what led me to train as a postpartum doula, lactation counselor, gentle sleep practitioner - and eventually to the creation of Doula Cove. I wanted to offer support that bridges evidence-based care with emotional attunement and reverence for the sacred bond between mother and baby.

This work isn’t just what I do - it’s who I’ve become. It’s an extension of my lived experience, my own matresence, my values, and my commitment to building a gentler, more connected world - starting right at the beginning, where it matters most.

What is a motherbaby wellbeing consultant?

learn About my signature approach to motherbaby care

As a motherbaby wellbeing consultant, I bring together threads from evidence-based practice, mental health education, postpartum doula work, lactation counseling, gentle sleep, and lived experience. My approach is both integrative and intuitive - drawing from research, neuroscience, and practical tools, while also holding space for the emotional and spiritual layers of motherhood. See a full breakdown of my training & qualifications here.

I offer support that holds the whole picture: your baby’s needs, your nervous system, your values, your circumstances, and your capacity. Whether we’re navigating infant sleep, feeding, or your own mental health, my aim is always to protect the sacred connection between you and your baby - because that relationship is the root of so much more than we’ve been taught to believe. My approach supports attunement, responsiveness, and emotional safety as the foundations of wellbeing for both mother and baby.

I don’t offer prescriptive advice or one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, I offer information, reflection, and care - so you can make intentional choices that feel aligned for your family. My role is to help you feel empowered, resourced, and supported - not judged or directed.

Because I believe this: when mothers feel safe, seen, and supported, they are able to offer that same security to their babies. And from there, healing begins - individually and collectively.

my roots and

evolution

My journey began as a postpartum doula, where I came to understand the transformative power of compassionate, hands-on support for new families. That foundation gave me a deep appreciation for the sacred motherbaby connection and the vital role it plays in nurturing wellbeing.

As I continued to learn and grow, I specialized by integrating my doula experience with focused training in breastfeeding support, gentle infant sleep, and my background education in mental health and counselling. 

This holistic blend of skills and knowledge allowed me to develop a unique, integrative approach to motherbaby wellbeing - one that centers connection, evidence-based care, and emotional attunement.

Today, I’ve evolved into a motherbaby wellbeing consultant - offering personalized guidance that nurtures the motherbaby bond, supports mental and physical health, and empowers families to navigate postpartum with intention. This consulting role reflects my commitment to meeting families where they are and holding space for the fullness of their experience.

Though my work has expanded, the heart of my practice remains the same: honoring and nurturing the sacred bond between mother and baby as the foundation for motherbaby wellbeing.

My hope is that every family who finds their way to Doula Cove feels seen, held, and truly understood, and That you find guidance and reassurance that honors your unique journey and the sacred bond you share with your baby.

May you feel empowered to trust your intuition, embrace your vulnerabilities, and lean into the kind of nurturing connection that fosters resilience and joy - not just for today, but for a lifetime.

In a world that can feel overwhelming and isolating, I hope Doula Cove is a soft place to land - a place where your motherbaby connection is celebrated and is always the heart of the care you receive.

doula cove Specialties

The Knowledge Behind My Care

Postpartum doula

  • Certified Postpartum Doula Childbirth International

Mental health & counselling

  • BSc(Hons) Open (mental health focus) The Open University

  • Perinatal Mental Health training eIntegrity/NHS

  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills CPCAB

  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies CPCAB

  • Youth Mental Health First Aider MHFA England®

  • Suicide Awareness training Zero Suicide Alliance

Lactation

  • Lactation Counselor Childbirth International

Sleep

  • SIDS and Safer Sleep for Babies course The Lullaby Trust

  • Gentle Sleep Practitioner BabyEm

Nutrition

  • Postpartum Recovery & Nutrient Repletion Women’s Health Nutrition Academy

  • Nutrition for Breastfeeding Women’s Health Nutrition Academy

  • Nutrition for Maternal Mental Health Women’s Health Nutrition Academy

Wellness

  • Certified yoga teacher (200hr) Yoga London

  • Reiki levels 1 & 2 Cotswold Academy

Safety & safeguarding

  • Pediatric first aid, CPR & AED National Safety Council

  • Stewards of Children training Darkness to Light

Whether you're curious about how we can work together or simply want to share where you're at, I’d love to chat with you.

Reach out with your questions, or simply share where you're at - let’s find the right next step for you.