Arrive and check in
We’ll make a cup of tea, talk about how things are feeling and choose what would make the biggest difference today.
Postnatal support at home
A caring pair of hands while you find your feet.
I’ll support you through the tender first weeks and months with calm three-hour visits, practical help and space to talk about how things are really feeling.
Now accepting clients from October 2026
What can happen in three hours?
Every visit is shaped around what you and your family need that day
Practical care and rest
I might prepare food, hold your baby while you rest nearby, reset the kitchen or help with light laundry.
Leave things a little lighter
We’ll settle anything unfinished and make a small, realistic plan for the next few days.
This is only an example. Feeding, changing, cuddles and unexpected moments are always welcome. Please don’t tidy before I arrive — I’m coming to care for you.
Choose what would help most
Support that fits around real family life.
Birth reflection and a listening ear
A gentle space to talk about your birth and how you’re feeling. You can tell your story, cry, sit quietly or simply be — whatever feels right for you. I’ll listen without judgement and follow your lead; there’s no pressure to find the right words or reach a particular conclusion.
Nourishment and meal preparation
I can cook a simple meal, lunch or freezer-friendly dish during your visit. We’ll agree the menu first; ingredients can be provided by your family or purchased by me and added at the agreed cost.
Rest, partners and siblings
Rest while I care for your baby nearby, or let’s help your partner and older children find a gentler rhythm while keeping the visit parent-led.
A calmer shared space
Light washing-up, laundry or tidying one shared space can help home feel more manageable. This is practical postnatal support rather than a general cleaning service.
Your visit can have a focus. Choose rest and recovery, nourishing food, a small home reset, support around a partner returning to work, help with an older sibling — or a gentle mixture of whatever would feel right that day.
Packages and prices
Choose the support that feels right for your family.
One visit
A little breathing space
£120
One gentle three-hour visit.
- We agree what would help before I arrive
- Travel included up to 30 minutes each way
- Best for one-off practical support
Most popular
Settling-in package
£420
Four three-hour visits.
- Usually weekly for four weeks
- Use within six weeks of the first visit
- One brief weekly message check-in
Ongoing block
Continuing support
£816
Eight three-hour visits.
- Planned over four to eight weeks
- Use within ten weeks of the first visit
- One brief weekly message check-in
Four-hour focused visit
Nourish & Reset
£160
Dedicated time for simple freezer-friendly meals, a kitchen reset and a little breathing space for you.
- Menu and allergies agreed beforehand
- Cooking takes place in your kitchen
- Ingredients provided by you or added at the agreed cost
- Practical postnatal support rather than catering
Flexible add-on
Add one more hour
£40
If three hours will feel rushed, you can ask to extend a postnatal visit by one hour.
- Useful for batch cooking or a fuller home reset
- Must be agreed before the visit
- Subject to Elsa’s availability
- Travel terms remain unchanged
What you can expect from me
Warm, flexible care with clear expectations for both of us.
What sits outside my role?
I don’t offer birth attendance, overnight care, urgent or medical advice, ongoing sole-charge childcare, routine school runs, general housekeeping or unrestricted sibling care. If you need something outside my role, I’ll always try to point you towards the right kind of support.
When will I reply?
Routine scheduling and one brief weekly check-in are included during an active package. I normally reply within two working days, Monday to Friday. For anything urgent, please contact your maternity team or the appropriate NHS service.
What if my baby arrives early?
Babies rarely follow a diary perfectly. We’ll agree dates in writing and talk through reasonable changes for birth timing, hospital stays or any cancellation from me.
How does travel work?
Travel is included for addresses normally within 30 minutes of Dorking each way, including Reigate and Guildford. Longer journeys use simple supplements: £15 for 31–45 minutes each way or £30 for 46–60 minutes each way, per home visit. I’ll confirm everything before invoicing.
Ready to talk?
Tell me what would make things feel a little lighter.
We’ll chat about where you are, when you may need me and whether my support feels right for you. There’s no obligation to go ahead.