Whole-family postpartum support for the tender weeks after birth
Nurturing postpartum care in the comfort of your own home
“Having Lara around gave us breathing space during those early weeks, and helped us enjoy time with our daughter instead of feeling constantly behind. It felt like a pressure valve was released.”
Sophie and Paul, FolkestoneStepping out of survival mode, and landing softly into motherhood
Hi, I’m Lara Diprose
I’m a hands-on, nourishment-led postpartum doula covering Folkestone, Hythe, Canterbury, Ashford, and across the Thanet coast.
My work is shaped by my experiences of living through an unsupported postpartum, followed by a truly restorative postpartum.
I know first hand the power of nurturing postpartum support, and it’s a joy to extend that care to families in my community.
When stepping into your tender postpartum season, I’m there to help you rest, recover, and feel genuinely looked after as you adjust to life with your baby.
🧺Practical, hands-on household support to lighten your load
🍜Nourishment as the foundation of postpartum healing
👐A grounded, emotionally-safe presence to hold your whole family
Postpartum meals and doula support in Folkestone
“I knew that Lara was there for me no matter what I needed. No request would have been too big or too small. Having her as part of my team was invaluable.”
Betty, FolkestoneA nourishing postpartum experience, shaped around your family’s unique needs
Postpartum support packages
While you’re resting, healing, and tending to your newborn, let me do the day-to-day work around your home that keeps your family thriving.
Services are tailored to exactly what you need each day:
Cleaning your home
Washing dishes
Loading and hanging laundry
Supervising older children
Pet care
Preparing snacks, drinks, and meals
Anything that reduces your mental/physical load, and helps you to rest.
Investment: £20 an hour
10% discount for bookings of 10 hours or more!
“With no family help nearby we really struggled with juggling all the household chores whilst my husband worked full time and I was trying my best to rest fully and look after our baby. It meant that he could be more present with us as he didn’t need to cook all the time and we actually ate home cooked, nourishing meals that were good for us rather than relying on easy meals or takeaways.”
Rachel, Folkestone
Bespoke postpartum meal packages
Nurture your incredible postpartum body with nourishing meals delivered to your door, or cooked fresh in your home.
We’ll work together to create a 100% bespoke menu shaped around:
Your exact nutritional needs
Your unique postpartum healing journey
Any known deficiencies
Your family traditions
Many dietary requirements can be catered for, including vegan and gluten free. Nut allergies unfortunately cannot be catered for when I use my home kitchen to prepare meals.
Portions feed two adults, extra portions can be included at an additional fee.
Book as part of your in-home postpartum support, or as a stand-alone service.
Nourishment - £115
3 meals + 2 batches of snacks
Wellness - £180
5 meals + 3 batches of snacks
Thriving - £250
7 meals + 4 batches of snacks
Chicken and butternut squash casserole
Coriander lemon quinoa and roasted veg
Grassfed bone broth
Mixed veggie fritters
Tumeric and coconut rice
Flapjacks with ghee and cardamom
Chai spiced sweet potato muffins
Chili
Lamb and apricot stew
Pumpkin and coconut soup
Mushroom risotto
Thai green curry
Congee (sweet or savoury)
Slow cooker beef stew
Example
postpartum menu
“Lara looked after all of us. She cooked nourishing meals and stocked our fridge and freezer with food that was miles better than the takeaways we thought we’d be relying on. She somehow managed to care for my wife, tidy up, offer emotional support, and gently insisted I go and nap — which might have been the greatest gift of all. Also, her flapjacks are genuinely the best we’ve ever had.”
Paul and Sophie, Folkestone
Frequently asked questions
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My postpartum doula services cover Folkestone, Hythe, Canterbury, Ashford, and across the Thanet coast.
For postpartum meals, further distances are decided on an individual basis.
If you aren’t sure if I cover your area, feel free to contact me!
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All pricing is discussed up front before you commit to anything, to help you plan ahead for your postpartum experience.
For families based more than 30 miles from my home, I charge 45p per mile to cover my travel costs.
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I tailor my session times to be as long or short as you need within school-time hours. We can discuss timings in advance to make the best plan for your family.
For families 30 miles from my home, visits are booked in blocks of 3 hours.
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Most of my in-home postpartum doula support is available on weekdays. However, I do have limited weekend ability that can be arranged in advance.
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No. I am not a medical professional, and I don't diagnose conditions or provide medical advice. Instead, I can provide information, practical support, and sign-post you to trusted specialists for professional medical help.
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Most families like to reach out and plan their postpartum support while still pregnant. This allows you to discuss timing preferences, share information about your unique family, and get to know me!
However, if you find yourself needing support after birth, I would be delighted to help. Get in touch as soon as you find yourself needing a helping hand.
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Most families like to prepare their postpartum meal plan while still pregnant. This allows us to design a meal plan tailored to your exact nutritional needs, dietary requirements, and taste preferences. You’ll enter your postpartum period knowing that meals are already on their way to you!
If you find yourself needing meal support after birth, I would be delighted to deliver nourishing food straight to your door.
If you’re a friend or family member gifting postpartum meals to a new family, booking in advance gives us time to plan. However, booking as-and-when needed can be a real lifeline during a tricky time.
Whenever you need nourishment, I’ll be ready with my frying pan!
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Imagine your postpartum doula arriving at your house, bringing your next week's worth of meals. She greets with a smile and a hug, she's genuinely happy to be here for you. You don't have to offer her a drink or play host. She gets right to work stocking your fridge and freezer. She serves you a homemade stew and cup of red date tea, in bed. From your bed you hear her washing up, putting a wash on, all whilst entertaining your toddler. You doze off, waking up late afternoon to a fed toddler, a tidy house, a fresh cup of tea and a snack waiting for you. The dinner is on, your herbal bath is running. Postpartum feels different to what you expected; gentler, slower, safer.
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Absolutely. Birth and postpartum doesn’t always go as expected. I am there to be a grounding presence, no matter the circumstances.
An example of in-hospital postpartum care is a time when my client had a freebirth and went to hospital afterwards. She was struggling with breastfeeding and with getting some rest, as she was constantly disturbed by various well-meaning staff whilst in hospital.
I worked with my client to teach her some breastfeeding positions and get her baby latched on really well whilst in the side lying position so she could get some sleep. I worked with the midwives on the ward to arrange a do not disturb sign and agreed they would give her a few hours rest.
My client managed some great feeds, which really reassured her, and she was able to have a proper nap after days of not sleeping much.
“Lara's home cooked food arrived on my doorstep within hours of my birth and was exactly what was needed in those first days. She had carefully considered my postpartum needs and I felt really cared for, not to mention the physical benefits experienced having starting postpartum with the right nourishment.”
Betty, Folkestone
Welcoming you into a supportive community of mothers
Pregnancy and postpartum is best experienced alongside other mothers and families who can support you throughout your journey (and you can share your hard-earned wisdom with them!)
That’s why I’m a Director on the board for the Folkey Birth Club. The Folkey Birth Club is a local CIC that offers in-person gatherings, postnatal circles, and a moderated WhatsApp group for pregnant and postpartum people.
My role includes being the safeguarding lead, a community representative, providing homemade food for the in-person gatherings, and physically setting up and packing down in-person events.
If you’re based in Folkestone or surrounding areas, you’d be so welcome to join our postnatal circles which are designed to support your optimal physical, mental and social health.
A restful postpartum with nourishment at the centre
Imagine yourself soon after giving birth. You’re resting in bed while I’m filling your freezer with a week’s worth of meals. You don’t have to offer me a drink or play host - I’m here to look after you. I serve you homemade red date tea, right in bed, before starting the washing up and entertaining your toddler.
After dozing off, you wake up to a fed toddler, a tidy house, a fresh cup of tea and a nourishing snack waiting for you. Dinner’s on, a herbal bath is running. This is the postpartum experience you always hoped for.