Hi! I’m Lucy. I’m a postpartum doula based in Central Auckland. I am certified through Conscious Birthing, under their Doula UK and European Doula Network accredited course.

My path into this work has been shaped by both lived experience and academic grounding. With a background in social justice and gender studies, I’ve always known I wanted to be in spaces where I could offer real, hands-on support, especially for women and birthing people navigating the complexities of reproductive life. Alongside my studies, I spent years working with families, including as a nanny, infant childminder, cleaner, and postpartum support provider. In recent years, I volunteered as a perinatal befriender, providing emotional support for families with NICU experiences for their child’s first year of life. Being present with families during vulnerable and transitional moments helped deepen my calling to doula work. From fertility to abortion, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and everything in between, I believe in meeting people exactly where they are, with care that is inclusive, accessible, non-judgmental, and grounded in autonomy.

At the heart of Lean on Lucy is a deep belief in community care. I’ve always felt that we’re not meant to go through life’s biggest transitions alone, like bringing a child into the world. So many parents are struggling with isolation, lack of family support, leading to exhaustion and overwhelm. My support is extremely personalised, and I have found it is impossible to have a 'one size fits all' approach. Sometimes I hold baby while mum has a shower and a nap, other times I fold the laundry, change the sheets, cook up a big batch of nourishing meal prep, walk the dog, put baby to sleep, help with infant feeding, play with older children, the list goes on! Every family has different needs, and I am here to listen.

My role is not to speak for you, but to walk alongside you, offering evidence-based information, hands-on support, and care that is centred on your autonomy and experience. I believe inclusive, equitable support should be the standard, not the exception.

I’m here for balance, not perfection. For trust, not pressure. For real, practical support, wherever and however you need it.