When a baby is born, a new family is also born
Support for the new mother and her family during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
By your side for
the best birth and postpartum experience
Congratulations on your pregnancy or if you’ve just had your baby! I am Pineda, a qualified doula based in Cardiff, South Wales.
This is an exciting and new time in your life! If you are looking for a doula it is probably because you want to have the best possible experience and ongoing support.
I am here to support you and accompany you through this incredible new chapter in your life. Learning from unbiased and up to date resources, with time and space to talk and be heard and understood. Time to get to know each other.
I am not a teacher and I cannot make decisions for you, but I will be there to support your choices and your confidence on your journey.
I provide emotional, practical and informative support tailored to your specific needs and circumstances. I cover Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bristol and the surrounding areas.
Take a look at my services and let’s have a chat!
Doula support improves the experience and birthing outcomes for both the woman and the baby.
"The work of postnatal doulas helps to reduce postnatal depression and anxiety depression and improve breastfeeding success" (Dona Int. Position Paper).
Every woman deserves a doula
Giving birth is one of the most intense experiences in life and having someone to accompany you and your partner can make all the difference. From preparing for birth to adjusting to life as a new family, I am there to provide comfort, encouragement, knowledge and support. My goal is to support you in the birth you want to have so that it is a positive experience. And support after birth so you can focus on your baby and your recovery.
How can I support you during your pregnancy?
- Time to get to know each other in order to give you the best support during the birth.
- Time to get to know and support your partner.
- To explore together your thoughts, feelings and expectations about the birth.
- Guidance on up-to-date, evidence-based information and resources.
- Practising movements and techniques to relax during pregnancy and promote the physiology of birth.
- Building your confidence in your own abilities.
- Planning for the time after the baby is born.
How can I help you during labour and birth?
- Ongoing emotional and practical support – comfort, reassurance and encouragement.
- By helping to suggest changes in posture, practical techniques, relaxation and breathing.
- Supporting and encouraging your partner in their role as your support during labour.
- On call from 38 to 42 weeks.
- Nurturing and focusing on you and your partner.
How can I support you after birth?
- By helping you build confidence in your abilities and in your new role as a parent.
- Offering emotional support, listening without judgement, validating your experiences. Providing a safe, non-judgmental, calm and encouraging space.
- Providing practical support to make those first few weeks a little easier. From sibling support, light housework, preparing nutritious snacks or the first few days out with baby.
- Breastfeeding support, positioning and latching on, working on your milk production, family education.
- Information and referrals to resources and support services.
- Postnatal massage and Closing the bones ceremony.
My goal is to help you have a positive experience on your journey. You have everything you need to grow, give birth and nurture your baby! Sometimes we need a little confidence and encouragement at the beginning… and I would love to give you that!
Postnatal support
I would like to recommend Pineda as a doula as I have been lucky enough to be accompanied by her during my postpartum period.
Thanks to her I can say that my postpartum has not been so hard.
When it seemed that I would be alone with my husband and my baby and after two weeks and many hours a day alone with my baby, then she came along!
She helped me in all aspects, emotional, psychological, physical, breastfeeding and everything that goes with her work as a doula, it was very good for me and I am very grateful for it.
I have also been able and am lucky enough to enjoy the post natal massages with rebozos that she offers, which are really amazing.
I will definitely come back again.
If you need help, do not hesitate to contact her and treat yourself to one of her massages, you will love them!
Nieves
Pregnancy circles
Pineda’s warmth and knowledge is incredible. So brilliant at steering the sessions and making everyone feel comfortable and heard.
The fourth trimester post natal plan (very kindly emailed to me as this was a session I sadly had to miss) has really helped me to think about what those weeks after birth will be like, what my needs might be and how to access and ask for support.
Sarah
Apoyo postnatal
Me gustaría recomendar a Pineda como doula ya que he podido tener la suerte de estar acompañada por ella en mi post parto.
Gracias a ella puedo decir que mi post parto no ha sido tan duro.
Cuando parecía que estaría sola con mi marido y mi bebé y después de dos semanas muchas horas al día sola con mi bebé, entonces apareció ella!!
Ella me ayudo en todos los aspectos, anímico, psicológico, físico, en temas de lactancia y todo lo que con lleva su trabajo como doula, me vino súper bien y se lo agradezco mil.
También he podido y tengo la suerte de poder disfrutar de los masajes post natal con rebozos que ofrece que realmente son una pasada.
Sin duda volveré a repetir.
Si necesitas ayuda, no dudes en contactar con ella, y date el capricho de disfrutar uno de sus masajes, te encantarán!!
Nieves
Masaje de rebozo
Hace unas semanas tuve mi primer “masaje de rebozo” (ritual de cierre de huesos) con Doula Pineda. No puedo recomendarlo más. Mi bebé ya tenía 12 semanas así que ya había sanado físicamente pero este masaje me ayudó a sanar emocionalmente también. Para mí, era la forma de mostrar gratitud a mi cuerpo por haberme dado a mi precioso bebé. Durante ese par de horas me sentí bien cuidada por Pineda, con una gran conexión femenina y muy emocionada por momentos, especialmente al recordar el nacimiento de mi bebé.
Estoy agradecida de haberla tenido ya que me sirvió para cerrar un capítulo de mi vida y empezar uno nuevo y brillante, disfrutando de la maternidad al máximo. ¡Gracias, Pineda!
Gisela
Masaje de rebozo
Hace poco me hice el masaje de rituales de huesos cerrados en casa con Pineda. Tuve a mi bebé hace 2 años y medio pero debido a la pandemia no pude disfrutar de este masaje antes pero ¡nunca es tarde!. Fue una experiencia increíble. No puedo agradecer lo suficiente a Pineda, ella es tan suave, tranquila y cariñosa. Crea el ambiente perfecto para que te sientas relajado y protegido. Definitivamente la recomendaría a todas mis amigas mamás.
Ruth
Grupo de madres
Asistí a los círculos de madres de Pineda y fueron un regalo de Dios para mí. Todavía estaba recuperándome del parto y acostumbrándome a mi nueva vida como madre. Me habían diagnosticado depresión posparto y esas reuniones con otras madres y con ella me salvaron la vida. Pineda decía las cosas adecuadas para que nos sintiéramos cómodas hablando de nuestros sentimientos, llorando y riendo unas delante de otras, sintiéndonos vulnerables pero fuertes al mismo tiempo. Esas reuniones me levantaron el ánimo y me hicieron sentir que no estaba sola con mis luchas. Recomiendo 100% a Pineda como doula postnatal, ya sea en grupo o en sesiones privadas, ¡no te arrepentirás!
Beatriz
Social group
I attended Pineda’s circles of mums and they were a god-send to me. I was still very much recovering from childbirth and getting used to my new life as a mum. I had been diagnosed with postnatal depression and those meetings with other mums and her saved my life. Pineda would say the right things so we could feel comfortable talking about our feelings, crying and laughing in front of each other, feeling vulnerable but strong at the same time. Those meetings sure lifted me up and made me feel that I wasn’t alone with my struggles. I 100% recommend Pineda as a postnatal doula, that being in a group or in private sessions, you won’t regret it!
Beatriz
Rebozo Massage
I recently had the closed bones rituals massage at home with Pineda. I had my baby 2.5 years ago but due to the pandemic I couldn’t enjoy this massage before but it is never too late!. It was such an amazing experience. I cannot thank enough to Pineda, she is so gentle, calm and caring. She creates the perfect atmosphere for you to feel relax and protected. I would definitely recommend her to all my mums friends.
Ruth
Rebozo massage
A few weeks ago I had my first “masaje de rebozo” (closing bones ritual) with Doula Pineda. I cannot recommend it more. My baby was already 12 weeks old so I had already healed physically but this massage helped me to heal emotionally too. To me, it was the way of showing gratitude to my body for having given me my precious baby. For those couple of hours I felt well looked after by Pineda, with a great female connection and very emotional at times, specially remembering my baby’s birth.
I’m thankful of having had it as it was helpful to close a chapter in my life and start a bright new one, enjoying motherhood at the fullest. Thank you, Pineda!