Welcome!

I'm Joelle, a birth and postnatal doula mentee based in North East London. I’m currently working closely with my mentor, with fees that reflect my experience so far.

My approach is holistic, combining my background in massage therapy, biomechanics for birth, nervous system regulation, and pre/postnatal yoga to support you through pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.

Kind words:

“We’re so happy that we decided to work with Joelle. Her support and knowledge undoubtedly made our first experience of labour more positive. Her support in reinforcing my own instincts and wishes (which in turn increased my confidence) also undoubtedly contributed to a positive birthing experience and this kind of support is something I wish every pregnant person could experience.” Jess & Teddy

I believe in empowering you to make informed choices that align with your values and needs. My role is to provide emotional, physical, and informational support, ensuring you feel confident and cared for throughout your journey. I am committed to inclusive support for all family structures, including LGBTQI+ families, neurodivergence and those from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Alongside my private work, I volunteer with the Bridge Birth Doula project at Homerton Hospital, offering free support to families who might not otherwise have access to a doula. This initiative ensures that holistic, continuous care is available to more people, regardless of income or background.

“Once we arrived at the hospital she advocated for my birth wishes right away and had a good sense of when to come in, when not to come in. During the birth her presence was vital and felt but she equally encouraged our own style. She created a peaceful and calming environment in the room and I believe her knowledge and training in biomechanics helped move my labour along.”

“In the absence of immediate family members for both my partner and I, Joelle helped us feel like we weren’t on our own. She did regular checks-ins with us and made sure we knew she was there for any questions or concerns. In her post-birth visits, she always checked in prior to see what we needed and what we would like to cover as well as making some suggestions which were much appreciated. She has a very encouraging nature that naturally made us feel more confident as new parents.”

“Joelle was a really reassuring, professional and knowledgeable doula. We really recommend her and felt very held both literally and figuratively - Thanks so much for everything!” Alex & Kat

Why Have a Doula?

Having a doula means you are continuously supported by someone whose sole focus is you and your family’s wellbeing — not hospital policy, not procedures, not a rotating shift. Doulas are not medical professionals, but we work alongside midwives and doctors to help you feel safe, informed, and emotionally held throughout pregnancy, labour, and the early days of parenthood.

Evidence shows that continuous doula support can lead to:

  • Shorter labours

  • Fewer interventions (such as inductions or caesareans)

  • A more positive birth experience overall

Many families also choose to have a postnatal doula to help them navigate the early days — not with rigid advice, but with reassurance, hot meals, gentle company, and practical care that puts you at the centre.

Services Offered

Birth Doula Support

  • Antenatal Visits: Sessions to explore your birth preferences, practise comfort techniques and prepare emotionally and physically.

  • On-Call Support: From 38 weeks until the birthday.

  • Labour & Birth Support: Continuous presence during labour, offering massage, hypnobirthing techniques, biomechanics to ease the flow of labour, documenting (photography/film) and advocacy.

  • Postnatal Visits: I provide birth debriefing, help you establish confidence around feeding, sleep and nourishing your postpartum body, using techniques like body wrapping, massage and gentle core reintegration to support your recovery.

Postnatal Doula Support

  • Emotional Support: Space to process your experience and find your own rhythm as a new parent.

  • Practical Care: Help with newborn care, feeding, sleep, cooking, and light housework.

  • Healing & Restorative Touch: abdominal wrapping, massage and gentle bodywork to aid recovery respectfully inspired by Closing of the bones - read more here.

Additional Offerings

  • Birth Photography or Film stand alone or as part of your doula package due to the intimate nature of birth documentation you won’t find any of my work online but can view my background here.

  • Yoga & Massage Integration for pregnancy and postpartum

Shared Care

If I’m unavailable for your due window, or you would feel more at ease with two doulas, I also offer shared care packages. This means you get to know two doulas during your pregnancy, and either of us may attend your birth — with continuity of care and no last-minute surprises.

Payment

I work on a sliding scale because I believe everyone deserves support — regardless of income. When we choose your fee, I invite you to consider your current income, but also broader factors such as:

  • Generational or inherited wealth

  • Access to family financial support

  • Home ownership or housing stability

  • Debt or chronic illness

  • Caregiving responsibilities

  • Structural inequalities (race, LGBTQI+ & disability)

I’m happy to have an open, compassionate conversation.

My background

I’m 37, born in a hippy commune called Hill House in Bristol, interestingly amongst the families were a couple who had one of the first water births in the UK using a plastic fish pond in their living room making headlines!

After that we moved around abit living in Yorkshire and Devon, I trained and worked as a contemporary dancer and yoga teacher before settling in London in 2011.

Over the following decade I trained as a massage therapist and worked in childcare privately and in schools.

Later I specialised in Pre and Postnatal yoga with Birthlight before giving birth to my son Kit in 2023, having found the experience both humbling and empowering I was inspired to support other birthing people navigate this transition.

I have trained with Doula UK Company Director Leila Baker - Side by Side Doulas, Michele Misgalla - Spinning Babies, Molly O’Brien - Biomechanics for Birth - Optimal Birth and Leah Lewin Free from harm (navigating our technocratic birthing systems) whilst continuing to expand my knowledge with the help of my doula mentor Thando Zwane.

Please contact me at joellenaomigreen@gmail.com we can arrange an initial meeting to see if we’d make a good team:)

I look forward to hearing from you!

Headshot by Giulia Paratelli - https://giuliaparatelli.com/

Antenatal biomechanics shots by Stephanie Pochet