Emily Mac Postnatal Support
Nurturing Wellbeing, Empowering Mothers
The transition to motherhood can be tough, often leaving new mums feeling overwhelmed. In the past we would have extended family around us when we had a baby, allowing us time to heal and recover, but this is rarely the case anymore.
Our families might not be close, our friends may be busy, social media can make us feel that everyone else has it together more than we do. You can end up feeling isolated and lost.
My hope is to empower the new mums I work with to feel nurtured and valued, to feel confident and connected in their parenting, and to give their babies the best start for an emotionally secure and healthy life.
I want to make a difference by offering emotional, practical, and wellbeing support for women in the postpartum period.
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If you or someone you know is a new mum wanting a helping hand, please don't hesitate to reach out.
About Me
I’m Emily, I have been a mental health nurse for over 20 years, with experience across a variety of fields in the NHS – adolescent inpatient services, acute adult wards, early intervention for psychosis in the community, working alongside GPs in the primary care mental health service, as well as over 6 years in the community perinatal team.
Me and my husband Ian have three daughters, and a huge labradoodle. Alongside taking the girls to various clubs and social events, and walking the dog, I also love weightlifting, pilates, and very strong cups of tea!
I discovered my passion for supporting mums and babies during my time in the perinatal team, as well as through my own experiences of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. I realised that there is a huge gap in provision for women who aren’t finding the transition to motherhood easy, but who are not needing specialist mental health services.
I am setting out to help new mums to feel confident, I want you to feel nurtured, empowered and valued. I want to support you to enjoy all the lovely parts of having a new baby, but also develop the skills to manage the difficult times.
I don’t want you to feel you have to battle on alone. And I feel passionately about giving babies the best start in life to grow into emotionally healthy children and adults.
Social connection, my family, health and nature are all very important to me, and these values underpin everything I do. I have spent time over the past few years prioritising my own mental and physical wellbeing, a big part of that is being outside in nature.
I have completed training in cognitive behavioural therapy with depression, dialectical behavioural therapy skills, perinatal training for specialist teams, brief solution focussed therapy, brief psychological interventions, Watch, Wait and Wonder, Developing Doulas preparation course, amongst others.
Exciting News! -
Are you expecting a baby?
I’m now offering birth doula support - bringing the same calm, nurturing approach that underpins my postnatal work into the birth space.​
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As your doula, I'm by your side through pregnancy and birth with evidence-based information, grounded emotional support, and a deep trust in the power of the human body. My role is to help you feel confident, informed, and truly held as you move through this life-changing transition. I support you to birth your baby in the way that feels right for you - whatever that looks like for your family.​​
What’s included
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Two antenatal preparation sessions
Time to explore your preferences, ask questions, build your birth plan, and prepare emotionally and practically for labour and early parenthood. -
On-call support from 38–42 weeks
I’ll be available to you day and night during this window, ready to join you whenever you need me. -
Continuous support throughout your birth
Whether at home or in hospital, I stay with you throughout your labour - offering reassurance, comfort measures, advocacy, and a calm, grounding presence. -
A postnatal birth debrief
A space to process your experience, reflect on your birth story, and receive emotional support in the early days.
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Who this support is for
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My birth doula support is especially suited to families who value emotional safety, gentle guidance, and the presence of someone who understands the complexities of mental health during major life transitions. If you want to feel listened to, supported, and empowered at every step, this may be the right fit for you.
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Get in touch
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If you’re preparing to welcome your baby and would like to feel truly supported throughout your birth journey, I’d love to hear from you.
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My favourite quotes
"We don’t lose ourselves in parenthood. We find parts of ourselves we never knew existed.”
L.R. Knost
"Don’t stand unmoving outside the door of a crying baby whose only desire is to touch you. Go to your baby. Go to your baby a million times. Demonstrate that people can be trusted, that the environment can be trusted, that we live in a benign universe.”
Peggy O’Mara
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.”
Desmond Tutu
