Supporting You and Your Baby Through Your Motherhood Journey
At Bumps And Babies With Ruth, I'm a doula here to provide tailored support when you need it most, helping to make the transition to motherhood as positive as possible.
I'm based in Raynes Park and work across South West London, including Wimbledon, Kingston, Morden, Southfields and beyond.
Support Tailored to You
In my work as a doula, my focus is on the mother. I want to help her to feel comfortable, nourished, relaxed and appreciated; to facilitate a harmonious transition for both mother and baby in those most precious and profound first days and weeks after birth.
I am certified by Nurturing Birth, so you can have peace of mind in the work that I do.
Kind and Compassionate Support
Highly Experienced
Tailored Plans
My Services
My Packages
No matter what you're looking for, I can offer a pregnancy & birth package that's tailored to suit you.
My Process
1. Virtual Call or Meeting
During our first conversation, we will establish exactly where you are in your pregnancy and what support you need.
From that, I will prepare a draft of my services that you will be able to approve.
2. Contract
You will receive a draft of our contract that will detail the exact services you will receive, payment schedule and all of the important information.
3. Let's do it!
Now that we have all of the important things in one place we can start working together and get you prepared for your birth or any other support you might need.
Meet Ruth
Hi! I’m Ruth! I love getting to know people, chatting, encouraging mums and seeing families flourish, and am based in Raynes Park covering South West London.
My journey into birth work started in Nepal in the late 70s, where my parents were working in community development work. My mum was brave enough to give birth to me as a preterm baby in a tin nissan hut in the middle of Nepal, at a time when skin to skin was the only form of incubator and the only pain relief was gas and air.
The way of life in Nepal is very much lived outdoors on the veranda. People are intimately involved in each other’s lives and in their
milestones. Whilst birth is more of a private process, everything from then on is very public; breastfeeding, weaning, potty training et
cetera. Women are completely looked after for 40 days after the birth by the other women in their community. It really does take a village!
Ever since I was very young I’ve known I wanted a big family. I always believed in my body and knew it was capable of doing most things I threw at it.
I do feel very fortunate that I grew up in a culture where birth wasn’t hidden from girls but it was just a part of life. I’d like to pass that same knowledge of birth on to my community, my girls and their friends.
Insurance
Does your insurance cover a doula?
I'm registered with Carrot Insurance, so if your insurance does cover birth care, you may be able to claim my services as part of it!
Get in touch to learn more, and I'll be more than happy to advise.
What my customers say about me
Catherine and Rory, First Baby
"Ruth is an excellent Doula - she helped
us navigate our first birth and we felt
very supported by her and more
confident knowing she was there to
help us stick to our birth plan in the
hospital. During her visits prior to the
birth she delivered informative birth
pamphlets and always made it a
priority to make us feel heard and that
she was available for our needs. Ruth is
extremely thoughtful and caring,
making her a perfect candidate to help
those seeking further support at what
can feel like a vulnerable and
overwhelming time in any woman’s/couple’s lives."
Claire, mother of 6 year old & 17 year old sisters.
"Ruth is a caring, compassionate, individual with a wealth of experience looking after newborn babies, their parents, and older siblings. She has a positive, "can-do" attitude to any childcare challenge. Ruth has always offered a calm, listening ear with helpful advice when I have had any issues caring for my children. On top of that, Ruth is a fantastic cook with a great sense of humour. My children love spending time with her when I have needed a break. Ruth has been an
invaluable help to me over the past 6
years!"
Nikki, Mum of Two
"You are genuinely superwoman. I admire you so much as a human, woman, mother and doula. I instantly feel that what you see is what you get and that you are wonderful, open, trustworthy and very capable. Your unwavering passion for improving women’s experiences of birth is inspiring. Your bubbly infectious laugh, your love of all thigs baby and your absolute passion for home birth just drew me in."