Who we are...
We are five dedicated doulas who began collaborating in 2025 to establish Luxembourg’s very first Doula Association. Our goal is to deepen the antenatal support available to couples, families and solo parents with a special focus on the journey of preconception, pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.
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Our visions for care...
For us, buliding this Association is about more than a professional network. It's about creating a vibrant community where doulas can support one another, refine their practice and uphold the highest standards of care. By joining forces, we make our work more visible and accessible, ensuring every family can find the emotional, physical and informational support they deserve during these profound life changes.
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By working together, we advocate for the vital role of doulas within the wider maternity care system, championing science-based, family-centered care. We believe that by rising awareness and building clearer structures for collaboration, we can ensure that continuous, compassionate and evidence-based support is within reach for every family in Luxembourg.
Founding members...
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Lynn
Clarance
Sarah
Annemarie
​ Stéphanie
How Doulas support...
Doulas provide continuous, non-judgemental emotional, physical and informational support. Our role is non-medical and non-therapeutic, instead, we offer a specialized layer of care that beautifully complements the work of midwifes and other professionals from the healthcare sector.
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During pregnancy, we walk beside you as you prepare for birth, offering a safe space to discuss your wishes and concerns. Whether you are a couple or a solo parent, we provide the information you need to feel confident, informed and ready to surrender to the journey ahead.
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During birth, in the birthing room, we offer a constant, calming presence. Working in harmony with midwifes and other healthcare personnel, we provide reassurance, breathing guidance and comfort measures. We also support partners, helping them feel confident and involved. By anchoring the emotional environment, we allow medical staff to focus on their clinical responsabilities, creating a more peaceful atmosphere for everyone.
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​During the postpartum period, we help you to navigate the challenging transition into parenthood. We are there to support your emotional well-being, newborn care and physical recovery, ensuring you feel nurtured as you and your family find your new rhythm.
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Through bereavement, we offer a compassionate, steady presence for families experiencing pregnancy or infant lost. We hold space for your grief, provide continuity of care during and after birth and support you in honoring your infant's memory in whatever way feels right for you.
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A personal touch for every family, while we share a core commitment to non-judgmental care, every doula brings her own unique background and specialities. This diversity ensures that every family can find the perfect match for their unique path. Our ultimate goal is simple: that you feel deeply supported, respected and heard throughout your journey and beyond,
39%
Fewer caesarean sections
41%
Less use
of pain relief
15%
decrease of low
APGAR score
41min.
shorter labor
34%
decrease in negative
birth experience
15%
increase in spontaneous
vaginal birth
34%
higher rate of
breastfeeding
Services...
Doulas are professionally trained to provide a wide spectrum of support throughout preconception, pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. We bring specialized experience in offering continous, individualized, non-medical care to everyone navigating the journey to parenthood.
Preconception support
The journey to parenthood begins long before conception. Doulas offer a calm, supportive space to set intentions, connect with your body, and gently prepare for conception. Through practices like guided meditations, visualization, and “nest preparation", we invite you to slow down, build tust and enter this phase with mindful awareness and care.
Pregnancy support
During pregnancy, doulas provide a vital layer of emotional and educational advocacy. We offer individualized guidance to help you navigate your options, from birth planning to understanding physiological changes, ensuring you feel empowered and informes at every stage. Our goal is to provide a steady, professional presence that reduces anxiety and builds confidence for the journey ahead. In addition to one-on-one care, doulas foster a sense of belonging through women's circles and community support workshops and events. These gatherings offer a safe, non-judgmental space for expectant parents and solo parents to connect, share experiences and find strenght in a supportive community of peers.
Birth support
We provide continuous emotional and physical support throughout labor, focused on empowerment and informed choice. Doulas serve as a steady presence, advocating for your birth preferences and offering comfort techniques that complement medical care. Working in seamless collaboration with midwifes and obstetricians, we ensure the birthing person feels safe and respected, while providing partners with the tools they need to feel confident and involved.
Postpartum support
In the postpartum period, doulas offer gentle, continuous support as families and solo parents adjusts to life with a newborn. We provide practical help with light household tasks, encourage rest and recovery and establishing daily rhythms, always respecting each family’s individual needs. We also offer emotional support, helping normalizing the ups and downs of early parenthood and strengthen confidence in caring for the baby. Working alongside midwives and other professionals, postpartum doulas complement medical care by focusing on emotional wellbeing, practical support and nurturing the whole family during this important transition.
