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Providing personalised, compassionate and affirming
support throughout the reproductive journey
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Welcome!
My name is Joey Carvalho (they/them), I'm a full spectrum doula, here to provide compassionate, personalised and affirming support at every stage of your reproductive journey.I began my training in September 2024, and am currently accepting clients on a low-cost basis as I continue my learning.
A bit about me...
I'm 27 and live in Hackney, where I've spent the vast majority of my life. I enjoy internet rabbit holes, watching TV, tending to my plant children and snacking on cheese.I'm also latino, chronically ill, neurodiverse, non-binary and queer as all hell.Birth work has always had a special place in my heart. Multiple family members had been birth workers before I came along, and it felt like something that was woven into me from the start.After a few years working as a nanny, then a handpoke tattoo artist, and my experiences navigating the NHS as a trans person with a sprinkle of chronic illness, I heeded the call and made the leap to become a doula. I am eager to help give families the best beginnings possible, especially those forced into margins nobody deserves.
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Why Hire a Birth Doula?
What are the benefits and risks of having doula support during labour and birth?The benefits include;✷ Higher likelihood of having a vaginal birth without instrumental assistance, and✷ Lower risk of complications compared to not having a doula.✷ Lower risk of having a caesarean section✷ People who hire a doula for their birth are less likely to use pain medication, and more likely have better feelings about their birth afterwards as well as having a shorter overall labour.The risks... There aren't any risks associated with having a birth doula!
Having the right doula for you (make sure you can see yourself spending 48 hours in close proximity with one another!) can make all the difference in your baby's arrival.
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My Services
Everyone's personal history and preferences are different. I will approach you as an individual, get to know you and work collaboratively to make this transitional time as gentle as possible, even the tough bits.Each individual deserves nothing but full autonomy and access to informed choices, my aim is to give you the evidence based information you need to do so, as well as drawing from my education and experience to support you emotionally and physically.When providing birth support I will do all of the above as well as giving helpful evidence based suggestions and provide comfort measures in line with your preferences.I'm proud to welcome everyone and am especially interested in supporting clients who identify with any combination of being LGBTQIA+, Disabled or Neurodivergent. I aim to provide personalised, compassionate, informative and affirming support to you no matter your needs and choices as you navigate your journey.The services below do not fully cover the types of support I am able to offer. For support around any other aspect of the reproductive journey including but not limited to: loss, fertility, adoption and surrogacy please get in touch and specify what it is you're needing. We'll work together to figure out our best course of action.
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Birth Support
Starting from £1000Includes:
2-3 prenatal sessions, where we can get to know each other a bit better, discuss and record your birth preferences, and I can answer questions you have with evidence based informationI can also attend antenatal appointments as a support person in order to empower your self advocacy and take notes if you wish.Unlimited virtual supportI will be on call for your birth from week 38 of your pregnancyIn-person physical and emotional support during your labour and birthA Postnatal session and/or birth debrief
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Postnatal Support
Starting from £21/hour
(min 4 hours per booking)Includes:
I can't write an exhaustive list!From newborn care, to cooking, to offering a kind ear, I'm here to support you and your family as you transition to life with the newest member/s!Please include in your message the areas you're wanting support in and we will figure it out, together.Discount of £1 per hour for Birth Support clients, discounted block booking also available.
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Abortion Support
donation basedI will provide emotional support, information, accompaniment to appointments, practical support in your home such as cooking, light tidying/cleaning and whatever else you need.If you live outside of the areas I serve, I can provide you with virtual support.
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My current prices reflect my experience and training, and are subject to increase over time
I am happy to set up a payment plan and/or discuss other options to make costs easier to manage.
I am based in North East London and currently serve Hackney, Islington, Camden, Haringey, Walthamstow and Tower Hamlets.If you live in London outside one of these boroughs, or in Essex, I still welcome your enquiry, and may add an additional charge to our contract to account for travel should we choose to work together.(I am working on getting my driving license, so this will change soon!)
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Training and Credentials
It is deeply important to me to examine and be conscious of my biases so I can work from a place of cultural humility. This has informed my choice of training pathways and is at the forefront of my learning, unlearning and practice.
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Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings
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Full Spectrum Doula Training September 2024
in progress
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Side By Side Doulas Training
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January 2025-
I completed this training as part of the BirthBridge programme with Homerton Hospital. Upon completion of set volunteering hours I will receive certification for this course.
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Standard DBS Certificate
Issued March 2025 and registered with update service
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Testimonials
"I was privileged to mentor Joey during their first birth doula experience and saw in them a rare natural talent for this work. During a long VBAC labour, Joey took the lead when appropriate and showed confidence in making recommendations for positioning, movement and comfort measures. They asked great questions and took suggestions as needed. Joey is an excellent advocate, coach and listener. As their mentor, I know that Joey continues to educate themselves on the essential tools and nuances of being a birth doula. I have complete confidence in Joey's ability to work with clients independently - they will be a gift to anyone that welcomes them into their birth experience."Robin (she/her)
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"Our paths crossed Joeys as they were being mentored by our beloved doula and we can’t help but feel it was fate that they were present for the birth of our son. As the birthing parent, I was a VBAC hopeful and Joey helped me become a VBAC success and I definitely attribute the support I received in this dream becoming a reality. It was a long labor that included a middle of the night call (two nights in fact) and labouring at home, as well as labouring at the hospital. Joey’s natural ability to offer suggestions, love, advocacy and support in such an effortless manner was amazing to witness. The attention to emotional needs as well as physical, is something I will forever be in awe of. From creating laughter to focused support, every action came with such intention. As a second time birthing parent, it was hard for me to believe this was the first hands on birth experience Joey had! They are built for this and I’m so incredibly honoured to be a small part of their journey. It started with offering effective suggestions and support through my third trimester of pregnancy to now still keeping in touch with our family at 5 months postpartum, Joey is a gift. Thank you, we adore you!"
Briannah (she/her)
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Contact
If you feel that we could make a good team, please use the form below to reach out, alternatively you can contact me at [email protected]I will get back to you as soon as I can with my availability for an initial meeting to take place either virtually or in person, this is free of charge, lasts around an hour and gives us the opportunity to get to know each other a bit before you make your decision.
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I look forward to hearing from you!
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