Being a doula means that we get to be present at one of the most precious moments in people’s lives - the birth of their child. But sometimes we get bonus moments too. I’ve been lucky… instagram.com/p/BvM4xd6A71o/…

Even at nearly 3 years old, this ‘baby’ still loves to be worn in her #tulacarrier It’s been months since I tried putting her in it and today was a ‘can’t be bothered with the buggy’ kind… instagram.com/p/BvNHTFQAQ9J/…

On a long-distance train at the crack of dawn? It must be another day in the life of a doulauk volunteer! On my way to the Bath leg of the letstalkbirth tour where I will be speaking about… instagram.com/p/BvOICkPgwZG/…

I’m here! I’m so far out of London. Couldn’t find the bus stop and then once I did I realised the buses run hourly and I couldn’t figure out if it was even running in the right direction.… instagram.com/p/BvOjyL7gn_0/…

This is me talking at the letstalkbirth tour today. It was a really great event and I was amongst illustrious company. More on that to follow.... #letstalkbirth2019 #doulalife #doulauk… instagram.com/p/BvPbb8UgiUu/…

The March issue of The Doula arrived today and look who’s in it! Proud but also squirmy! #doulalife #continuityofcare #doulauk #thedoula instagram.com/p/BvSdMDLgskX/…

“Thank you Leila for all your amazing support with bringing Antoni to this world ❤ our family is forever grateful, we could not have done it without you xxx” #doulalife #continuityofcare… instagram.com/p/BvXLXK7gdgJ/…

I’m here with my doulauk Head of Membership hat on attending the #maternalmentalhealth alliance meeting. Important work. And a beautiful accessible venue at the Royal College of Nursing… instagram.com/p/BveFaa7gsrv/…

Today is my 21st Mother’s Day. And for the first one ever I am not with ANY of my children!! Instead I’m on a girls holiday, reliving the music of my pre-motherhood days at a… instagram.com/p/BvsASMjA64v/…

Good morning world #nofilter #doulaontour #doulalife #epicweekend instagram.com/p/BvtVJ_kg_Yl/…

Current mood: superchilled Dulwich park in the long awaited spring sunshine with the fam #nofilter #doulaoncall #springhassprung #parklife @ Dulwich Park Lake instagram.com/p/BwcFEScgD3K/…

#outout at a wedding. Sans enfants 💜 Massive thanks to @sarahtdoula for holding the fort while I’m out of London #nofilter #glamping #propernightoff #doulalife @ Devizes instagram.com/p/Bxn1cpTAoJJ/…

First day back in the rat race. I’m sure the office got on fine without me and I know I got on great without the office! But I practice what I preach on continuity of care and last week was my 15 year anniversary… instagram.com/p/BxrZ92rnOiQ/…

In a very peaceful and beautiful council chambers for the BAME Maternity Voices event wearing my Doula UK and Kings MVP hats simultaneously 😊#DoulaUK #doulalife #londondoula #BAMEMaternityVoices… instagram.com/p/B9GxfdJA43c/…

londonplaybacktheatre using improvisation to help share the stories of families instagram.com/p/B9G4spMgRBY/…

The relief to hear Dr Edward Morris calling out racism and bias in the healthcare system that are contributing to black women being FIVE TIMES more likely to die during or soon after pregnancy than white women. Plus… instagram.com/p/B9Y5koPguSc/…

Super inspired by the #realtalk coming from Keynote speaker Christine Ekechi, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist reminding us of our obligations to cultural safety, competency, sensitivity and humility #doula… instagram.com/p/B9Y7X1EAXzR/…

You know when you’ve been looking forward to a cheeky Nando’s all lockdown and you finally get one and they give you mashed potato instead of rice?? That 🤬Nando's