Emily Mac
Maternal Wellbeing
Calm & Supported
What is included?
This postnatal support combines mental health and emotional wellbeing guidance with practical doula care, helping you feel cared for and supported as you adjust to life with your new baby. You will have someone trusted to turn to with questions or concerns, knowing you will always be met with understanding and reassurance. Together, we will build your confidence as a new mum, support you in understanding your baby’s needs and development, and provide a reliable safety net to recognise and respond to any mental health concerns as early as possible.
Who is it for?
This support is for new mums in Cambridge and the surrounding areas who feel they may need extra emotional care after having their baby. You may have experienced anxiety, depression, burnout or postnatal mental health difficulties in the past, or you may simply have noticed that you are not feeling quite like yourself since giving birth. Perhaps you are feeling tearful, anxious, constantly on edge, unable to switch off, struggling to sleep, experiencing intrusive thoughts or finding yourself repeatedly thinking about the birth. You do not need to know exactly what support you need, or wait until things feel unmanageable. This service offers a safe, understanding space to feel supported, regain confidence and protect your mental wellbeing during the postnatal period.
How does it work?
Before booking:
An initial telephone or video call will be arranged to discuss your needs, wishes and hopes, previous pregnancy and mental health experience.
Postnatal:
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Weekly home visits of 2-4 hours.
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First session can be dedicated to talking through your birth story.
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Then each session will include a mental health and wellbeing check-in, and support tailored to the priority for that day.
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This may be: Mental health and wellbeing interventions; Advice and support around care of your newborn - feeding, washing, sleep, play; Information about baby development; Baby care while you rest or take time for yourself; Support with household tasks.
Throughout:
Contact via phone or email will be available in-between visits to answer any additional questions or to provide reassurance if required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every visit is tailored to your needs. We may spend time talking through how you're feeling, your mental health and emotional wellbeing, or discussing your baby's development, exploring feeding or sleep concerns, helping with practical tasks, or creating opportunities for you to rest.
I can provide information and practical support whether you are breastfeeding, combination feeding or formula feeding. If specialist feeding support is required, I can help you find appropriate services.
Practical support may include light household tasks that help reduce pressure and allow you to focus on recovery and bonding with your baby.
Many parents find reassurance in understanding what's typical for newborn development, sleep, feeding and behaviour.
No. I provide mental health support and draw on my professional background in mental health services, but this is not therapy or clinical mental health treatment.
There is some overlap. Alongside practical doula support, I place a particular focus on emotional wellbeing and helping parents recognise and respond to changes in their mental health.
Not at all. Many parents reach out because they know they are struggling or feeling overwhelmed, but aren't sure what would help. We can work together to identify what support would be most beneficial.
Yes. We can explore what you're experiencing, identify sources of support and discuss whether additional professional help may be needed. However, You don't need a diagnosis to deserve support. Many parents seek support because they feel overwhelmed, exhausted, isolated or unsure of themselves.
A birth debrief is an opportunity to talk through your birth experience, tell your story and make sense of what happened. Many people find it helpful to revisit and process their birth experience weeks, months or even years later.
You can book during pregnancy or after your baby arrives. Some parents like to arrange support before birth so they know it's already in place. Support can begin as soon as you feel ready following the birth of your baby.
GPs and Health Visitors play an important role, but appointments are often brief and infrequent. I provide regular, ongoing support, helping you navigate day-to-day challenges and identify concerns early.
