About Cara
About Cara Jordan, Birth & Postnatal Doula in London & South East England – Night Nanny Services
MY ETHOS
Motherhood wakened my questioning mind, which set me on a beautiful journey, in 2018 I became a Birth & Postnatal doula in London. I support families across London and the South East.
For millennia, humans have lived in close communities with family, extended family and neighbours. In these communities we would have heard, seen and even supported birth before our own birth experience. Similarly in caring for infants, we would have seen people caring for babies in close proximity, spent time with babies and cared for them before having our own. Increasingly over the last 100 years, we live in a nuclear family structure, with less chance of gaining lived experience and a natural acquisition of skills. This can be felt quite acutely when we start our own families. I see the role of a Doula and Night Nanny as easing this lost experience and community.
ON REFLECTION
I am a mum to two energetic beauties; my daughter was born in 2010 and my son in 2014. There is a lot of ‘teen energy’ now! Before becoming a mama, I worked in London as a fashion buyer, developing product ranges across the high street.
On reflection, I wish I had doula support around the time of their births. Firstly a postnatal doula, in caring for my daughter, my first born. It was such a steep, love-fuelled learning curve, to have had a doula by my side to encourage, empathise, guide and normalise, to help me adjust from my ‘modern/busy/London/career’ brain to that of motherhood would have helped no end.
Secondly, a birth doula, for the birth of my son. I carried some unresolved experiences to his birth. I wished I had worked with a doula ahead of his birth, explored my experiences and then had her support on the day. To have felt understood and truly seen would have made the difference.
MY APPROACH
In 2018 I trained to be a doula with Conscious Birthing , after which I became mentored doula within Doula UK. That same summer, I started working with my first client, a client I went on to support through the births of her five children in London.
I love being a calming, reassuring presence for my clients and seeing the difference that can make. As well as a practice of service, it’s also been one of self discovery and refection. Being a doula and caring for families feeds my soul.
I'm caring, friendly and open. I will support you and your partner in your choices and as you need. I would consider it to be an honour to be part of your journey.
Please do not hesitate to get in contact to ask any questions or to arrange to meet. The introductory meeting is without obligation and free, it’s a great opportunity to learn more about one another.
MY TRAINING
DOULA UK INTRODUCTORY DAY, LONDON
30TH JUNE 2018
CONSCIOUS BIRTHING DOULA TRAINING COURSE, IBIZA
https://www.consciousbirthing.co.uk
2ND-6TH JULY 2018
DOULA UK MENTORSHIP WITH MENTOR, ZARA DE CANDOLE
27TH JULY 2018 (TO 30TH JUNE 2021)
Frequently Asked Questions
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I am a Birth & Postnatal Doula in London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Wiltshire. I offer Birth and Postnatal Doula Services in London, Ascot, Beaconsfield, Bracknell, Chalfont, Chelsea, Chiswick, Cookham, Ealing, East Sheen, Fulham, Fulmer, Hammersmith, Harrow, Henley-on-Thames, High Wycombe, Maida Vale, Maidenhead, Marlow, Notting Hill, Oxford, Paddington, Penn, Putney, Reading, Richmond upon Thames, Sunningdale, Sunninghill and Windsor.
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When you want to go ahead, I’ll send you a Letter of Agreement detailing the service you are booking with the terms. You’ll read through and sign, then I’ll sign it. I then kindly ask for the deposit to complete the booking and secure the time in my calendar.
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After you’ve looked into the Doula’s background and experience, simply meet them. Does this person feel like a good fit for your family?
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At such a life affirming time, you experiencing this as a couple, whilst being present for one another, your baby and to the experience means so much. My intention is to hold a couple, a family, connected to each other in the centre, with me providing a cushioning layer on the outside. My support fills in gaps, is an extra pair of hands, is guided by you & understands you as people. My clients’ report feeling that they were both supported, that there was someone else to rely on when they needed it.
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I’m open and friendly. I’m straight forward, I’ll do what I say I will, arrive when I say I will etc… I’ll be responsive to your needs within my scope of working and availability.
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I am a Night Nanny in London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, and Surrey. I offer Night Nanny Services in London, Ascot, Beaconsfield, Bracknell, Chalfont, Chelsea, Chiswick, Cookham, Ealing, East Sheen, Fulham, Fulmer, Hammersmith, Harrow, Henley-on-Thames, High Wycombe, Maida Vale, Maidenhead, Marlow, Notting Hill, Oxford, Paddington, Penn, Putney, Reading, Richmond upon Thames, Sunningdale, Sunninghill and Windsor.
