Hello
I'm Soraia, the mãe doula - postnatal doula and nourishing cook, specialising in postpartum nutrition.
I'm also a mãe (mum, in Portuguese) to two wonderful muffins, cooked to perfection and constantly inpiring-humbling-exhausting-energising me with all their lessons and adventures.
As a functional medicine nutrition coach, I'm truly obsessed with postpartum nourishment. I love cooking food that supports recovery after birth but that also brings joy and comfort to the family table - nutritious, colourful, fun and never compromising on deliciousness.
How oh my darling was born
After spending years looking after families as a doula in Bristol, the city I now call home, during their postpartum period, my practice organically shifted into a very nourishment-focused one. With every family I supported my knowledge and my curiosity about postpartum nutrition deepened.
Oh my darling is the result of endless recipe developments, many tweaks on bespoke meals, generous feedback and my best love language: to cook nourishing food for mothers and families in some of their most tender days.
Why you should consider doula support
Doulas are non-medical professionals that provide informational, emotional and practical support to enable you to make informed and confident decisions about all stages of your perinatal care.
As your Doula I can support you and share tools that can empower you to build a positive experience during pregnancy and early motherhood/parenthood.
I trust in your innate ability to birth your baby - in whatever way you choose - to make decisions for yourself and for your baby and to listen to your intuition when the noise is dimmed. No matter what you want for your birth, I can provide advocacy and promote a safe and caring environment for you and for everyone involved in welcoming your baby.
I can offer guidance through the different options available to you and back it up with the latest scientific research available. We can navigate together the impact of the changes in your body and your emotions as you become the guardian of a whole new being.