Birth is one of life’s big transitions. It is physical, emotional, unpredictable and deeply personal. Every birth unfolds differently, and you don’t have to go through it alone.
As your doula, I offer a calm, steady presence throughout pregnancy, birth and the early days of parenthood. I listen, I try to understand what matters to you, and I help you understand your options.
I bring together practical birth preparation, continuous emotional and physical support, and an understanding of the psychological changes that come with becoming a parent. That can mean exploring your hopes and fears, offering comfort measures during labour, supporting your partner, or simply being there when words are no longer needed.
I don’t believe there is one right way to give birth. My commitment is to you: your choices, your experience, and your sense of being heard and supported.
“Giving birth is actually a fantastic rehearsal for the task of motherhood, although most of us don’t realize this at the time.”
Every pregnancy, every family and every birth is different. Our time together follows a gentle structure, with enough room for your questions, your needs and whatever unfolds along the way.
We begin with a relaxed 30-minute online conversation. You can tell me a little about yourself, your pregnancy and what you’re hoping for. I’ll explain how I work, and you’re welcome to ask anything.
There’s no commitment. Just an opportunity to get to know each other and see whether it feels right.
We take time to explore both the practical and emotional sides of birth.
We’ll talk about how labour works, the role of hormones, comfort measures, pain relief and the different paths birth might take. We’ll also prepare for those first days with your baby, including feeding and postpartum recovery.
But preparation is about more than information. It’s also about making space for your feelings, understanding your hopes and fears, and finding what helps you feel grounded and confident.
Your partner, if you have one, is warmly invited to take part.
As your due date approaches, I make space for your birth.
For four weeks around your due date, I’m available day and night, ready to join you when labour begins. We stay in touch, and you can reach out with questions, worries or simply an update.
A backup doula is arranged in advance, so you know who will be there if something unexpected prevents me from attending.
When the time comes, I join you and stay by your side.
Sometimes support is hands-on: massage, movement, breathing, a warm compress or the gentle use of a rebozo. Sometimes it’s helping you understand what’s happening, making space for your decisions or supporting your partner in finding their place.
And sometimes it’s simply a quiet presence, a familiar face, a hand to hold.
Whatever direction your birth takes, my focus remains the same: to support you and your choices, working alongside your midwife or medical team.
After your baby arrives, we meet again at home.
It’s a chance to talk through your birth, revisit moments that stayed with you, ask questions and reflect on how you’re finding these first days together.
If you’d like, your support also includes one lactation consultation with Valentina Velandia, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Because the journey doesn’t end when your baby is born.
Researchers have studied doula support in several trials. Here is what some of the findings are.
Pooled result of 7 randomised trials comparing in-person doula support with standard maternity care (relative risk 0.71, 95% CI 0.53 to 0.95).
Births assisted by forceps or vacuum extraction. Pooled result of 5 randomised trials compared with standard care (relative risk 0.64, 95% CI 0.44 to 0.94).
A 2026 systematic review of 21 trials found that doula care was associated with lower maternal anxiety and higher breastfeeding initiation. The reviewers described the quality of the evidence as inconsistent.
Numbers tell only part of the story. Continuity, having someone who knows you beside you as birth unfolds, is part of what a doula offers. No one can promise how a birth will go. What I offer is preparation, continuity and a steady presence, whatever the journey brings.
Research note: The 29% and 36% figures are pooled relative risk reductions from a 2025 meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. They are not absolute reductions and do not predict any individual birth. The confidence intervals are wide, results varied between studies, and in the trials from the United States alone the difference in caesarean births was not statistically significant. Findings may not translate to every maternity care setting, including Switzerland. These studies did not evaluate my service. Every birth is different, and I support every kind of birth.
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“You can't imagine how important and truly empowering it is to have a professional and compassionate companion until you have one by your side. Aline's presence gave us energy, calm, wisdom, and a deep sense of safety during the most crucial moments of our birth.”
“Aline was truly the best thing that could have happened to me during my birth. Her empathy, strength, and calm presence gave me the confidence I needed, and together we achieved the natural, empowering birth I had dreamed of.”
“Aline was crucial throughout both of my pregnancies. Thanks to her support and guidance, I felt confident enough to pursue natural births with both of my children.”
“Aline became my safe space and my anchor. She held my fears, dreams, and wishes with extraordinary care, and I am absolutely certain my birth experience surpassed my wildest dreams because she was by my side.”
Shared with permission. Testimonials relate to doula support only.
A midwife is a healthcare professional who looks after your health and your baby’s health. As a doula, I provide continuous emotional, physical and informational support. I don’t perform medical procedures or make clinical decisions, but work alongside your midwife or doctor, complementing their care.
Yes. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, a birth centre or a home birth, a vaginal birth, VBAC or caesarean, my role is to support you and your choices. And if things unfold differently than expected, I’ll be there through those changes, too.
It’s a free, informal opportunity to meet me in person in Zurich. You can come with questions about pregnancy, birth or doula support, or simply to get a feeling for whether working together might be right for you.
The Sprechstunde takes place on selected dates. Get in touch to find out when the next one is happening.
Our first conversation and the Doula Sprechstunde are free.
I’ll be happy to walk you through the full support package and pricing during our introductory call, so you know exactly what’s included.
Doula support isn’t covered by Swiss basic health insurance. However, some supplementary insurance policies contribute towards the costs. It’s worth checking directly with your insurer.
You don’t need to know exactly what kind of support you’re looking for, or have all your questions figured out.
Whether you’re early in pregnancy, beginning to think about birth or simply curious about having a doula, you’re welcome to reach out.
I offer doula support in Zurich and the surrounding areas, accompanying families through pregnancy, birth and the first weeks at home.
There are two free ways to meet.
A chance to talk, ask questions and see how it feels.
Meet me in person in Zurich, on selected dates. Informal, welcoming and without commitment.
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