A doula is not a midwife. I don't deliver babies — I hold space. My role is to offer steady, informed, non-medical companionship so that you feel known, prepared and less alone through one of life's most profound transitions.
A doula provides continuous emotional, practical and informational support during pregnancy, birth and the early postpartum period.
My role is not medical and does not replace your midwife, doctor or healthcare team. I accompany you through the human side of the transition — helping you feel more informed, more supported and less alone in the process.
"What people often need most during birth is not more medical intervention — but more human presence. Someone who knows their story. Someone who stays."
My psychological background enriches this presence. I don't bring two roles into the birth room — but the depth of understanding that comes from training in both disciplines shapes the quality of attention I offer.
A midwife supports the medical and physiological aspects of pregnancy and birth. As a doula, I support the emotional and relational experience around it. These roles work beautifully together.
Everything is designed around continuity — before, during and after birth. You are not booking a birth event. You are creating a support structure around one of the biggest transitions of life.
One-to-one sessions to explore your birth preferences, process fears and hopes, understand your options, and build a genuine relationship before the birth.
For four weeks around your due date, I am available by phone and message day and night — ready to answer questions and mobilise when labour begins.
A continuity plan is in place so you are never left without support. If something unexpected happens, a backup doula is arranged in advance.
I join you when labour begins and stay with you throughout — in the hospital, birth centre or at home — until after your baby is born and you feel settled.
Two visits in the weeks after birth to support the early transition into parenthood, check in emotionally and make space to process the experience together.
Basic breastfeeding support during postpartum visits. If deeper feeding support is needed, I may recommend collaboration with a lactation consultant.
From first contact to postpartum, here is how the support typically unfolds.
A relaxed 30-minute conversation — no commitment, no pressure. We talk about what you're looking for, what support feels right for you, and whether we are a good fit. You can ask anything.
We explore your birth preferences and values, talk through your fears and hopes, discuss what to expect in different scenarios, and build a relationship of genuine trust before the birth.
For four weeks around your due date, I am available around the clock — day or night — whether you have questions, feel something starting, or simply need a calm presence at 3am.
I join you when you're ready and stay continuously throughout labour and birth — breathing together, offering physical comfort, supporting your partner, and helping you stay grounded when things feel overwhelming.
In the days and weeks after birth, I visit you at home. We make space to process what happened, check in on how you're settling, offer breastfeeding troubleshooting if needed, and ensure you feel less alone in the early weeks.
Shared with permission from doula clients.
"Aline was completely present — without agenda. I never felt alone during labour, and I had no idea how much that would matter until I was in the room."
"We chose a doula because we wanted someone wholly focused on us — not on the medical process. Aline was exactly that. Calm, knowledgeable, and entirely trustworthy."
"I had a planned caesarean and wasn't sure a doula would make a difference. It made all the difference. Having Aline there — someone who knew me — meant I wasn't afraid."
"After a difficult first birth, I was terrified the second time. Aline helped me process what had happened and feel genuinely ready. The birth was completely different — because I felt held."
Testimonials relate to doula support only. Professional confidentiality applies to all psychological counselling work.
You do not need to decide immediately. Many people arrive with questions rather than certainty: Do I really need a doula? Will my partner feel replaced? Is this only for natural birth? Is this too much support — or maybe exactly what we need?
That's why I offer a free 30-minute introductory call. It's a relaxed conversation to get to know each other, explore what kind of support you are looking for, and see whether working together feels like a good fit. There is no obligation afterward.
Book a free 30-minute intro callA doula provides continuous emotional, practical and informational support during pregnancy, birth and the early postpartum period.
My role is not medical and does not replace your midwife, doctor or healthcare team. I accompany you through the human side of the transition — helping you feel more informed, more supported and less alone in the process.
A midwife supports the medical and physiological aspects of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. As a doula, I support the emotional and relational experience around it. That may include: preparing for birth, making sense of information, supporting your partner, creating continuity, helping you feel grounded during labour, and making space afterward to process and integrate the experience.
These roles work beautifully together.
My Birth Continuum Support package includes:
Everything is designed around continuity — before, during and after birth.
Doula support is not only the hours spent during birth. The investment includes preparation, availability, emotional labour, on-call time, coordination, postpartum follow-up and continuity throughout a period that is inherently unpredictable.
You are not booking a birth event. You are creating a support structure around one of the biggest transitions of life.
Yes. Hospital birth, birth centre, home birth, epidural, induction, planned caesarean, VBAC, physiological birth.
My role is not attached to a specific birth philosophy. I support informed choices and help people feel accompanied within their own experience.
Wonderful. I strongly believe doulas and partners are not competing roles. My intention is never to replace partners — but often to support them too.
Many partners say that having a doula allows them to be more present and less overwhelmed.
Your package includes a backup doula arrangement. If something unexpected happens, there is a continuity plan in place so you are not left unsupported.
I offer basic breastfeeding troubleshooting and postpartum support. If deeper feeding support is needed, I may recommend collaboration with a lactation consultant.
Usually not through Swiss basic insurance. Some supplementary insurance plans may reimburse parts of: childbirth preparation, postpartum support, breastfeeding counselling, or preventive / complementary care. Coverage depends on the individual policy.
I recommend contacting your insurer directly and asking: "Does my supplementary insurance reimburse doula support, birth preparation or postpartum support?"
Very often, yes. Many of my clients are international families in Switzerland navigating birth and parenthood away from their usual support systems. Doula support can become part of the continuity and village people often wish they had close by.
Start with a conversation.
A relaxed 30-minute conversation to get to know each other and see whether working together feels like a good fit. No obligation afterward.
Schedule your free intro callLooking for psychological support around pregnancy, postpartum or parenthood? My counselling practice is a separate offering for individuals and couples.
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