Stories of care, shared with love.

Absolutely magical! Stefania has been the most incredible postpartum doula I could have hoped for. From the moment she arrived, she brought warmth, calm and care into our very chaotic home. She cooked the most nourishing, delicious meals (seriously, "I'm on holiday in Italy" quality), gave me amazing massages, and somehow made our home clean, beautiful and serene - while gently guiding us through the ups and downs of life with a toddler and a baby.

She was amazing with both little ones, meeting them with such love and ease. Her advice was thoughtful, practical and she never pushed - just offered steady, compassionate support that built my confidence day by day.

Stefania became part of our family, we're all obsessed with her, aunts and grandmas included! She slotted into our lives so naturally, always knowing what needed to be done before we even asked. I don't know how we would have made it through those few weeks without her. If you're lcky enough to have her by your side, you will feel held, seen and deeply cared for. Thank you Stefania.

— Natalie Lowe, Edinburgh

I wholeheartedly recommend Stefania to any family seeking exceptional postnatal support. Her blend of practical assistance, expert guidance, and genuine care has made all the difference for us, and I am forever grateful.

During my second pregnancy, I reflected on my first experience as a new mother and realised that I would have greatly benefited from postnatal support. The weeks and months after a baby’s arrival can be incredibly challenging, and I knew that having someone experienced by my side during that vulnerable time would be invaluable. This led me to seek out a postnatal doula – and that’s when I discovered Stefania.

From day one, Stefania provided comprehensive, compassionate support that transformed my postnatal experience. She arrived at our home with an amazing lasagne that she had prepared – a delicious meal that quickly became a family favourite for both lunch and dinner, with our toddler absolutely loving it. Beyond her exceptional cooking, Stefania offered expert breastfeeding guidance, practical help around the house, and a calming presence that allowed me to rest and adjust during those early days postpartum.

Her approach to breastfeeding support was instrumental in my breastfeeding journey. Whether I was nursing or combining bottle and breastfeeding, Stefania offered non-judgemental advice on positioning, latch and introduced me to pace feeding techniques – where the baby is required to actively feed, closely mimicking breastfeeding. Her support with breastfeeding gave me the confidence to keep going and establish a positive feeding experience with my baby. It genuinely felt like I had a caring, nurturing guide by my side.

Stefania’s care extended far beyond everyday tasks. She consistently checked in on my well-being, offering a compassionate ear and thoughtful guidance whenever things felt overwhelming. Balancing the needs of a newborn and a toddler was something I was nervous about, but knowing I had someone who could confidently care for my baby while I supported my daughter made all the difference.

One attribute that particularly stands out is her calm, positive energy and willingness to take on any task. Whether it was tackling a long to-do list, rearranging items around the house, or simply offering a warm, reassuring hug, Stefania went above and beyond. I also cherished the “Closing of the Bones” ceremony – a beautifully soothing full-body cloth wrap combined with a massage that allowed me to pause, thank my body for its strength, and truly feel supported.

Without a doubt, the highlight of Stefania’s support for us was her cooking. The healthy, delicious meals she prepared not only nourished us but also gifted our family extra time together, allowing me to settle into a new rhythm with our growing family. Her culinary skills, paired with her comprehensive and heartfelt care, made an extraordinary impact during one of the most challenging times of my life so far.

— Beth Brown, Edinburgh

We welcomed Stef into our home after the birth of our third child, during a very chaotic time with two other children under five. But from day one, she brought a sense of calm, confidence, and care that brightened those early weeks and made them much more manageable.

Stef supported me and my family as I recovered from birth, always knowing exactly when to offer encouragement, a cup of tea, or a moment of quiet. She has a natural intuition when it comes to newborn care—soothing techniques, feeding support and guidance—but equally incredible was how she engaged with my older children. She gave them loving attention, kept them included, and helped ease the transition to becoming big siblings. They warmed to her instantly.

She also prepared the most nourishing, delicious meals for us—which were a lifesaver for our tired family. She helped hugely to lighten the load of never ending housework, always knowing what needed done before I’d even have to ask.

Choosing Stef was one of the best decisions we made. I will be forever grateful for her calming presence, expert guide and huge support during those early weeks. I would say to anyone considering Stef as postnatal doula, don’t hesitate — she is amazing.

— KB, Glasgow

Hiring Stefania as our postpartum doula was the best decision we made after the arrival of our little one. As first-time parents, we were overwhelmed and exhausted. Stefania was a true lifeline.

We were so grateful for the flexible and personalised support we received from Stefania as our postpartum doula.

She took the time to understand our specific needs and preferences and tailored her support accordingly. Some days I needed help with meal preparation, other days I just needed an extra pair of hands to hold the baby while I showered or took a break. Stefania was always willing to adapt and offered suggestions that were truly helpful for our family. Her knowledge about newborn care and postpartum recovery was evident, and we felt completely comfortable leaving our baby in her capable hands.

— Monica P., Glasgow

"If you're looking for a postpartum doula who is kind and calming, who will listen with great attention and who can produce food to warm your soul, nourish you from within and rebuild your strength, you need to look no further than Stefania.

She came to look after us a couple of times a week when we had our second baby and our fridge was always overflowing with the most delicious food filled with love, the house sorted and me feeling cared for and loved.

The offering of the Closing the Bones ceremony included in the sessions meant I did it twice and wish I had done it more. It was freeing and nourishing and always ended in the most restful nap while I knew my baby was happy with Stefania.

She is a wonderful person and I would recommend her to anyone."

— Honor Rose, Balerno (Edinburgh)

"Stefania is a true angel, everyone deserves and needs the postpartum support she offers. It truly transformed my view on the postpartum period after dreading it second time around. I actually would do it all over again and pray Stefania would be available once more! She supported my homebirth and actually caught my daughter! Sitting with me for hours after the birth, it was the support I knew I would need, and her calm soothing presence was just golden.

Stefania's visits became a firm favourite with my son, playing with him, providing the most delicious home-cooked meals, helping me keep on top of the house and rest. Also, providing closing of the bones ceremony, which is a very special gift to receive, the space is held with such delicacy and care. When she enters your home, it is with such deep respect and wisdom to the role she is about to take on, I would recommend her to everyone I meet who wishes to experience a nourishing, gentle postpartum being cared for by one of the best"

— Nadia, Stow (Scottish Borders)

"It's not easy to let someone you hardly know into your life and home at the precious and vulnerable time of postpartum. Yet, Stefania made me feel comfortable, understood and taken care of from the very beginning and at every step. She is empathetic, a great listener and has a wealth of knowledge about birth, babies and breastfeeding. Having her around was reassuring and calming and it made me trust myself more. She offered emotional support, tidied our flat, offered support with breastfeeding and cooked the most delicious and nutritious meals for us. I recommended Stefania to all my friends - having a postpartum doula is the best gift you can give yourself and others in this special time.

I didn't know what closing the bones ritual was until I read about it on Stefania's website. She brought the rebozo fabrics and all other items for the ritual to my home and transformed our living room into a little sanctuary. There are so few rituals in our society that properly mark and celebrate the transition to motherhood and closing the bones does that. It was a really unique and moving experience and I would really reccomend it to anyone who is looking to process all the changes happening in our mind and body as we move from pregnancy, birth and into matrecence."

— Amelia, Edinburgh

"Stef seamlessly joined our family during the fourth trimester after the birth of our second child, bringing an incredibly calming, reassuring and respectful presence to our home.

It can be a vulnerable time to invite someone into your life, but during each visit Stef provided much- needed practical and emotional support in the most loving way. During each visit, Stef created the space and time for me to shower, spend some valuable one-on-one time with each of my children (while knowing the other child was being lovingly cared for and engaged with), offered breastfeeding support and also prepared us a delicious family meal to eat that evening.

Stef's support was invaluable and we really miss her, especially my three-year-old daughter, now our time together has come to an end."

— Corinne, Bonaly (Edinburgh)

I would recommend Stefania (and have!) to anyone. She was truly invaluable to our family during the first two months of our daughter's life. She is warm, trustworthy, kind and intuitive.

She very quickly became an integral part of our home and helped guide us as we figured out our new life as first time parents. We initially had intended to seek her support for a short period but we quickly realised we wanted to continue working with her.

Our daughter loved spending time with her and we miss her already!

— Andrea, Edinburgh

I had a bone closing ceremony with Stefania a few weeks after my baby was born and I couldn't recommend her more as a practitioner and a postpartum doula.

She is gentle and her presence is calming and very caring. My session was deeply nourishing and went far deeper than I anticipated. Also, Stefania made the most nourishing bone broth, lactation cookies and gluten- free lasagna! I highly recommend her

— Roberta, Fife

"Stefania is great, really helpful, resourceful and professional. We all liked her very much and appreciated her time and effort. Stefania is kind, caring and professional and we are very happy we chose her to support us.

We'd highly recommend her to all new mums"

— Ophelia, Edinburgh