I am Siobhan Smith  
The Birth Doula 
 

A Bit About Me

Hi, I’m Siobhan! I’m married to Paul, and we have three children. I was born and raised in North London and come from Irish parents, hence the name "Siobhan" pronounced Shiv-on. Its Gaelic, (Irish), my name often sparks curiosity, but I’m used to that!  I love spending time with my family and friends. My hobbies include eating cake and exercising to work off the calories, although I haven't managed to get the balance quite right on that. 

I have been a birth and postnatal doula since 2011, attending over 300 births and supporting countless families in the antenatal and postnatal period. My role is to provide emotional, practical, and evidence-based support, ensuring you feel empowered, informed, and confident throughout your journey into parenthood.

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My Experience & Training

I completed my Doula training with BirthBliss Academy and mentoring program with Doula UK in 2011. I hold an enhanced DBS check, public liability insurance, and I am accredited with FEDANT.  Beyond my doula work, I am actively involved in maternity education and advocacy, including:

• Guest Lecturer & Expert by Experience – Delivering workshops for student midwives at The University of Hertfordshire

• Maternity Voices Partnership Member – Working with NHS Trusts to improve maternity services

• Former Breastfeeding Peer Supporter at The Royal Free Hospital and Watford General Hospital

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Specialist Birth Experience

I have extensive experience supporting a variety of births, including:
✔️ Home births & water births
✔️ VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean)
✔️ Multiple births & breech births
✔️ Caesarean births (planned & emergency)
✔️ High-risk pregnancies
✔️ Supporting parents with previous birth trauma

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Further Training & Continuing Education:

I am committed to ongoing learning and professional development, having completed training in:

✅ Infant Feeding & Breastfeeding Support (UNICEF, Jack Newman, The Royal Free Hospital)
✅ Birth Rights & Advocacy (Birth Rights Training, Black Mothers Matter)
✅ Biomechanics & Optimal Fetal Positioning (Spinning Babies, Biomechanics for Birth)
✅ Hypnobirthing (The Mindful Birth Group, Mama Serene)
✅ Aromatherapy, Homeopathy & Birth Trauma Support
✅ Supporting Neurodivergent Parents & Pregnancy Loss

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