Ida first trained with the NCT as a Birth Doula almost 10 years ago. This year, she has expanded her skills and knowledge by completing a traditional Birthkeeper and Postpartum course in Zanzibar with Red Tent Doulas UK, and she is currently working towards full certification with them.

A mother of three grown-up children, Ida lives in Pershore, Worcestershire, with her eldest son. Her passion for pregnancy, labour and birth grew following the home births of her second and third children, inspiring her to support other families through one of life's most transformative experiences.

Alongside her doula work, Ida provides perinatal support for women attending postnatal groups run by Holistic Birth Worcestershire CIC. She also works as an NCT Antenatal Practitioner, facilitating antenatal courses in both group settings and one-to-one sessions. Her approach is warm, evidence-based and supportive, helping expectant parents feel informed, confident and prepared in a relaxed environment.

Ida believes that, with the right support, every birth has the potential to be a positive and empowering experience for both the birthing mother and their partner. She is passionate about listening to families, understanding their individual needs, offering compassionate support, and advocating for their choices throughout pregnancy, birth and the early postnatal period.