About Me
Who I am & my values
Resilience & my motherhood journey
Bonjour, I’m Maelle, a French-born, London-rooted mum of three, a lover of life stories, and a deeply caring companion for women and families navigating the transition into parenthood. Having lived in several European countries before settling in the UK, I’ve developed an open-minded, curious outlook that shapes both who I am and how I work. I meet every family exactly where they are, with respect, warmth, and genuine presence.
My approach is warm, enthusiastic, empathetic, and often gently sprinkled with humour. I’m sensitive in the best possible way: deeply attuned to emotions, energy, and what’s left unsaid. This emotional awareness allows me to listen closely, connect deeply, and support my clients with intuition as well as care, creating a space where they feel truly seen, heard, and held.
I’m also resilient and deeply committed. When I care, I go the extra mile. And I care deeply about the families I support. As a mother of three, I’ve experienced the intensity, vulnerability, joy, and transformation of childbirth in many forms, with two caesareans and a VBAC, alongside three very different postpartum journeys across two countries. These experiences have shown me just how essential it is to feel supported during this life-changing time.
My background, belonging & balance
I grew up in France with a French father and a Dutch mother, and like many parents building a life abroad, I understand the challenges of adapting to a new culture while being far from home and family. I now live in Putney by the River Thames, where long walks or runs by the water keep me grounded. I am fuelled by coffee, good wine, precious time with my family, and deep conversations with friends who feel like family.
My Doula Trainings
I trained as a doula in March 2019 with the inspiring Kicki Hansard, founder of BirthBliss Academy. My learning has never stopped; since then, I’ve continued to deepen my knowledge through additional training in hypnobirthing, breastfeeding support, newborn development, holistic sleep coaching, supporting twins and multiples, understanding and preventing reflux, postnatal planning, biomechanics, and birth trauma recovery using the 3-Step Rewind (NLP-based) method. I’m truly excited to be able to support you in the many ways you may need, wherever you are on your journey.
What is a Doula?
A doula is a trained non-medical professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to their client before, during and shortly after childbirth to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible. Doulas care demonstrate remarkably improved physical and psychological outcomes for both pregnant, birthing, and postpartum people and their baby. Doulas have a positive impact on the wellbeing of the entire family.
You don't necessarily need a doula, but most people want one!
Doulas provide continuous, non-judgemental support throughout labour, birth, and the early postnatal period, regardless of how or where you give birth
​After birth, a doula continues to support your recovery, emotional wellbeing, and transition into parenthood, including space to process your birth experience and practical, nurturing guidance
Doulas support ALL births
​A doula is NOT a medical care provider and does not offer medical advice, make decisions on your behalf, or influence your choices about care
Doulas' role is centred entirely on the birthing person, offering physical, emotional, and informational support such as reassurance, encouragement, evidence-based information, and help advocating for your needs and preferences