Welcome to e17 Birthhouse!

I’m Fanny, a full spectrum doula, passionate about all things birth.

Originally from Sweden, I’ve been calling London home for the past 10 years, living in East London with my partner and two children.

My experience of becoming a mother was the most transformative event in my life and reinforced my calling to work within the birth world to support women and birthing people. With my two children, I experienced two widely different births – one hospital birth, and one VBAC at home – and I truly saw how much of a difference informed choice, a belief in yourself and your rights can change the outcome for yourself, your partner and your baby.

I fully support each person in achieving the birth they truly want, and one of my core values is ensuring that anyone I work with feel heard, respected, and listened to, every step of the way.

I trained with Side by Side Doula to become a full spectrum doula, and also volunteer as a community doula via the Bridge Birth Project at Homerton Hospital.

ways to work with me

birth

I will provide you with non-biased, individualised emotional and practical support, discuss options for your baby’s birth and assist in writing your birth plan(s). We will focus on you; your hopes, fears and dreams about entering this new chapter in your life. Together with you and any chosen birth partner of yours, we will work together to create a safe space where you both feel confident, informed and secure. We will work through any questions and feelings around your pregnancy and labour.

postnatal

I am passionate about the fourth trimester and the importance of preparing not only for the birth, but also for the postnatal period, and happy to support you with a wide range of things from debriefing your birth, to feeding support or cooking for you.

why choose a doula?

There are lots of potential benefits in hiring a doula and birth supporter, as having continuous support throughout your pregnancy and birth can reduce many risks, like these examples below:

  • reduced risk of instrumental birth

  • reduced risk of unplanned cesarean birth

  • reduced needs for painkillers or epidural

  • reduced rate of induction

  • shorter labour

When we enter birth feeling prepared and properly informed, we are able to make informed decisions for ourselves and baby.

I am passionate about accessible birth care and human rights, and I believe everyone has the right to receive the same standard of care, regardless where or who you are. I believe in a person-centred approach and am a defender of birth rights and informed choice.

With rising intervention rates in birth, it’s more important than ever to have someone who can guide you, advocate for your choices, and ensure that your voice is heard.

I work in an inclusive way and welcome women and birthing people of every race, ethnicity and religion, the LGBQT+ community, and those from marginalised groups.