THE ARRIVAL
DELPHINE GAUTIER WEBB
The Arrival exists to support people through one of the most profound transitions of their lives:
The Arrival of a child and the transformation that follows.
The Arrival of a baby is visible - the Arrival of a parent is often invisible.
Pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood are not only physical experiences —
they are emotional and psychological thresholds.
Those who give birth deserve to feel supported, respected, and held as they move
through this transition.
Many people experience this transformation as the arrival of motherhood.
Others experience it in different ways.
Whatever the identity, the need for care, compassion, and support remains the same.
The Arrival is a space for those navigating the beginning of parenthood — a place where the emotional experience of birth and early parenthood is acknowledged, supported, and honored.
[ About me ]
I created The Arrival because when I became a mother I realised something surprising:
People are prepared for pregnancy.
People are prepared for birth.
But very few are prepared for the emotional transformation that follows.
I’m Delphine, a mother of two, designer and doula. My own experiences of birth and early motherhood shaped the way I understand this work: not just as support for labour, but as care for the whole transition into becoming a parent.
I believe having a doula matters because parents deserve to be cared for, too. So much attention naturally goes to the baby, but the emotional, physical and identity shift into parenthood is enormous — and it can feel overwhelming, tender and lonely at times.
My role is to support you through that transition with calm, practical and emotional care. I want to help you feel informed, heard and held throughout pregnancy, birth and the early postnatal period, so that you can move into parenthood with more confidence, softness and trust in yourself.
I bring a gentle, thoughtful approach, rooted in listening, reassurance and creating space for you, your choices and your needs.
Doula UK registered
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DBS Checked
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Nurturing Birth Doula
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Ofsted Pediatric First Aid certification
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Doula UK registered ✻ DBS Checked ✻ Nurturing Birth Doula ✻ Ofsted Pediatric First Aid certification ✻
[ The Services ]
Antenatal and Postnatal Sessions
Antenatal Preparation
This includes support with your birth plan, maternity bag checklist, liaising with healthcare professionals, and preparing for labor. I’ll help you feel mentally and physically ready, signpost useful services, explain your birth rights, and talk through any questions that come up during pregnancy.
Postnatal Sessions
Includes breast or bottle feeding support, physical, mental and emotional acclimatization post birth. Support with sleep patterns, bathing, feeding and winding baby and all other practical domestic and emotional support for the family, parent and baby.
From 12 weeks to 10+ weeks postpartum
Online or in person, £35 per hour
Birth Support
During labour, I offer continuous emotional, physical and practical support. I help you feel informed, grounded and cared for, whether that means breathing with you through contractions, suggesting comfort measures, supporting your partner, helping you communicate with your care team, or simply holding a calm and reassuring presence throughout the birth.
Including 2 × 1.5 hour antenatal sessions, online or in person
On call from 39 to 42 weeks
£2.200,00
Birth Package
A complete support package covering antenatal preparation, birth planning, birth attendance, and postpartum care.
Antenatal Preparation - 3 × 2.5 hour antenatal sessions, online or in person, covering antenatal care as in the pre-birth package - From 12 weeks to birth
Birth Support - On call for the birth, with full attendance and support at the birth from established labor - from 39 weeks to 42 weeks
Postnatal Sessions - 1 × 2 hour session to support with feeding, recovery and adjusting to parenthood
£2.500,00
Night Doula Support
Overnight support gives you the opportunity to rest and recover while knowing that you and your baby are being cared for.
During the night, I can support you with feeding, settling, winding, nappy changes and soothing your baby back to sleep. If you are breastfeeding, I can bring your baby to you for feeds and then take care of settling them afterwards, allowing you to return to sleep more quickly. I can also offer gentle guidance around feeding, sleep and newborn care, always following your preferences and your baby’s individual needs.
Overnight support is usually offered in 8–10 hour shifts and priced from £320 for a 9-hour night.
[ How I support you ]
PREPARE for Birth —
Supporting you through pregnancy with information, birth planning, emotional preparation and practical tools, so you feel more grounded and less overwhelmed.
NURTURE the Parent—
Caring for the parent, not only the baby. This means supporting rest, recovery, feeding, confidence, emotions and the huge identity shift into parenthood.
PRESENCE through Labor —
Being a calm, steady presence during birth and the early postnatal period — someone who listens, reassures, protects the space and helps you feel seen.
EMPOWER the family —
Helping you understand your options, trust your instincts and make decisions that feel right for you, your body, your baby and your family.
Across cultures and throughout history, societies have recognized that while birth may take hours or days,
becoming a parent can take months or years.
*Artwork by Joaquín Sorolla
[ Get in Touch ]
Whether you’re just interested in how a doula can support you in your journey or looking to find the right match for you, I'd love to help you and explore together.
Please fill out this form and I’ll get in touch to set up a time for us to have an informal chat. Or feel free to drop me an email.