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Hej!

I'm Fanny, a full spectrum doula and birth keeper, based in Walthamstow. I am passionate about all things birth, and a defender of birth rights and informed choice.

Originally from Sweden via a stint in France, I’ve been calling East London home for the past 11 years, where I live together with my partner, our two children and our cat Margaret.

My experience of becoming a mother was the most transformative event in my life and reinforced my calling to work within the birth world to support women and birthing people. With my own children, I experienced two widely different births – one hospital birth, and one VBAC at home – and I truly saw how much of a difference informed choice, a belief in yourself and your rights can change the outcome for yourself, your partner and your baby.

I fully support each person in achieving the birth they truly want, and one of my core values is ensuring that anyone I work with feel heard, respected, and listened to, every step of the way.

About me
“Fanny gave us holistic and comprehensive support - before, during and after the birth. She provided much-needed reassurance and advice when I needed it, and gave me confidence in advocating for my preferences. It was wonderful to have her walk alongside us on our birth journey”
— C

ways to work with me

birth

I offer non-biased, individual support - emotional and practical - to help you explore your options and discover what feels right for you.

Our work centres on you: your hopes, your fears, and how you wish to enter this next chapter. Together, we create a safe, supportive space where any questions can be explored openly and decisions can be made with confidence, so you feel informed, supported, and held throughout.

postnatal

I am passionate about the fourth trimester, and about preparing not only for birth, but for your postpartum period as well. I offer practical and emotional support during this time, shaped around what you and your family need.

This might include space to talk through your birth, support with feeding in whatever form that takes, nourishing meals, or simply being there as you adjust to a new rhythm as new parents.

Find my services here

why choose a doula?

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There are lots of potential benefits in hiring a doula and birth supporter, as having continuous support throughout your pregnancy and birth can reduce many risks, like these examples below:

  • reduced risk of instrumental birth

  • reduced risk of unplanned cesarean birth

  • reduced needs for painkillers or epidural

  • reduced rate of induction

  • shorter labour

When we enter birth feeling prepared and properly informed, we are able to make informed decisions for ourselves and our baby.

I am passionate about accessible birth care and human rights, and I believe everyone has the right to receive the same standard of care, regardless where or who you are. I believe in a person-centred approach and am a defender of birth rights and informed choice.

In the current maternity system, with steep intervention rates in birth, it’s more important than ever to have someone who can guide you, advocate for your choices, and ensure that your voice is heard.

I work in an inclusive way and welcome women and birthing people of every race, ethnicity and religion, the LGBQTIA+ community, and anyone from marginalised groups.

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  • “ I simply wouldn’t have had the restorative, healing home birth I longed for without Fanny’s help. The importance of having Fanny, as a champion, an advocate and a research fountain cannot be overstated. She understands how to successfully navigate the maternity system. She was also unwavering in her confidence in my ability to HBAC and know how to push through. I’m so grateful to have had Fanny’s help in my birth journey “

    - L&J

  • “Thank you so much for all the support and giving me the strength to feel like I was able to birth the way I wanted to. I still couldn’t believe it — it felt like a dream, especially because of how quickly it went. Even in the midst of the chaos and pain, I felt relief and happiness. I will forever be grateful”

    - S

  • “From the moment I connected with Fanny, I knew I had found someone special. She made me feel safe, supported, and completely validated every step of the way. Her calm, grounded energy helped me trust my body and my choices — I’ve never felt more heard or seen. Fanny’s presence, wisdom, and compassion transformed my birth experience. I cannot recommend her enough”

    - M.S

  • “Fanny gave us holistic and comprehensive support - before, during and after the birth. She provided much-needed reassurance and advice when I needed it, and gave me confidence in advocating for my preferences. It was wonderful to have her walk alongside us on our birth journey”

    - C

  • “Such a blessing to have Fanny with us. Supportive, tough, considerate and effective advice. Always fighting our corner and wanting what is best for baby and mama. Fanny’s support was invaluable”

    - L&B

  • “Fanny was excellent. She arrived promptly and was supportive with different techniques and coping strategies. She advocated for us when doctors wanted to do interventions we did not want. She helped me stay calm and I believe that due to her support we avoided another instrumental birth. She made what would have been another overly medicalised birth a positive and empowering experience”

    - V&J