Jos Smith the yoga doula sitting crossed legged and smiling at camera

Hello! I’m so glad you’re here.

Pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester are profound and transformative experiences that deserve to be met with mindfulness and loving care. My approach is gentle, nurturing, and holistic, blending my work as a doula with years of teaching and practising yoga to help families feel empowered and prepared for the journey ahead.

I see birth as a deeply personal and sacred experience - one that unfolds uniquely for every woman. Throughout our time together, I’ll help you connect with your body and intuition, building trust and confidence as you prepare to meet your baby. I’ll bring a calming presence, offering reassurance and encouragement, practical support, evidence-based information, and advocacy so you feel truly held and empowered.

My intention is for you to feel safe, supported, and nurtured every step of the way.

About Jos

Hey! I'm Jos - an experienced birth and postnatal doula, and pregnancy and postnatal yoga teacher.

I live in Crouch End, North London, with my husband, our two teenage children, and our dog, Alba. The things that bring me joy are morning coffee, yoga, cooking, and spending time with my amazing children, who are my greatest teachers.

My passion for all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum was born from my own experiences of becoming a mother. Both of my births were deeply transformative - challenging in some ways, empowering in others - but what made all the difference was feeling informed, supported, and safe. Experiencing the care of a doula during my second birth was life-changing. Having someone by my side who truly listened, helped me understand my options, and reminded me of my own strength allowed me to step into birth with confidence. That experience ignited something in me - a deep calling to provide that same level of care and unwavering support to others on their journey to parenthood.

Yoga has been my anchor throughout motherhood. After the birth of my second child, when I was physically and emotionally depleted, struggling with anxiety, yoga became my space to breathe, release tension, and reconnect with myself. That journey inspired me to train as a yoga teacher, later specialising in pregnancy and postnatal yoga. Teaching pregnancy yoga quickly became my favourite - holding space for women, listening to their stories, and creating a sense of community and support.

Those stories, and my growing belief in the importance of continuous, individualised care, led me to become a doula.

As your doula, my role is to support you in a way that feels right for you and your family. I’m passionate about creating an inclusive, welcoming space where every family feels seen, respected, and fully supported. Throughout our time together, I’ll hold a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your options, connect with your intuition, and make informed choices that align with your needs. Birth is raw, powerful, and unpredictable - but with the right support, it can also be deeply positive and life-affirming. My job is to make sure you feel supported, heard, and cared for every step of the way, no matter how your birth unfolds.

At the heart of both my birth work and yoga teaching is a deep trust in the body’s innate wisdom. By tuning in and listening to what we truly need, we can grow stronger, more intuitive, and more resilient. Whether you're preparing for birth, adjusting to life with a newborn, or simply seeking a moment to pause and reconnect, I’m here to support you with warmth, respect, and care.

I feel truly honoured to support every birth journey. I have experience with all kinds of births - from straightforward home births to more complex pregnancies, elective cesareans, and everything in between. I work across North, East, West, and Central London, supporting families both at home and in hospital. If you’d like to chat about how I can support you, I’d love to hear from you.

  • Birth and Postnatal Doula - Nurturing Birth

    Supporting Every Birth (supporting families experiencing loss) - Michelle Every

    Supporting Homebirth - Emma Ashworth 

    Biomechanics for Birth - Molly O'Brien, Optimal Birth

    Supporting Neurodivergent Birth - Victoria White and Sam Sheppard, ND Birth

    Advanced Biomechanics for Birth - Molly O'Brien, Optimal Birth

    My Vag, My Rights: Vaginal examinations in pregnancy and birth - Emma Ashworth

    Consent: Rights in Childbirth - Emma Ashworth, Maddie McMahon and Verina Henchy

    DBS checked

    Fully insured

  • Pregnancy Yoga teacher training - Nadia Narain, Triyoga

    Postnatal Yoga teacher training - Nadia Narain, Triyoga

    200h Yoga teacher training - Holly Warren, YogaLondon

    100h Apprentice Module - Holly Warren, Yoga London

    Yin Yoga teacher training - Norman Blair

    Relax & Renew Restorative Yoga teacher training - Judith Hanson Lasater

    Yoga for lower back pain - Donna Farhi

    Embodying Insights - Yoga, Breathing, Meditation and Study 5 Day Intensive - Michael Stone

    Refining Adjusting Skills (Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary and Secondary Series) - Brian Cooper

    Learning to Float - Linda Douglas

    The Importance of a Healthy Psoas Muscle - Bridget Woods Kramer

    The Art of Vinyasa: Intelligent Adaptation in Movement and Form - Richard Freeman

    Precision and Grace: shoulders, neck and upper back - Bridget Woods Kramer

“My intention is to provide nurturing support throughout your pregnancy, so you can approach birth feeling calm, excited, and ready - and gently land into the fourth trimester.”

 My Process

01

Inquire

Get in touch to book a discovery call with me.

02

Book

Choose one of the support options I offer & sign a Doula agreement.

03

visit

Book our 1st meeting to start our journey together.

Interested in working with me?

If you feel drawn to me please contact me to book a free discovery call. I’ll share more about my approach to being a Doula and different ways I can support you during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.