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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 the 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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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.I strongly believe that every pregnant/birthing person 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.I'm proud to welcome everyone and am especially interested in supporting clients who identify with any combination of being LGBTQIA+, Disabled or Neurodiverse. 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 £600Includes:
2-3 prenatal sessions, where we can get to know each other, go through your birth plan, and I can answer any questions you have with evidence based information.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 £18/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 will increase as I continue my learning
I am happy to set up a payment plan and/or discuss other options in the case of financial difficulties or concerns, please still get in touch and we can work it out.
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
It is deeply important to me to examine and be conscious of my biases so I can 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 attended this training as part of the BirthBridge programme with Homerton Hospital. Upon completion of minimum volunteering hours I will receive certification for this course.
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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 labor, 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 Moberly (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 irl, 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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