Doula & Breastfeeding Support for You and Your Partner Through Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond
I’m here for mums who want to know all about their options for birth, and who are committed to achieving the birth they want so they are well-prepared for the big day and feel fully supported.
I’m also here for dads and partners who want to know how to support you best whilst feeling prepared, confident, and actively involved!
Together, you’ll enter parenthood with the knowledge and tools you need to make this a truly enjoyable and memorable occasion! I support your partner whilst also supporting you!
With 20 years of experience as a Birth and Postnatal Doula, you’re in good hands!
If you’re based in North or North West London, get in touch for my in-person doula services. If you’re further afield check out my online offerings.
More Than Just a Doula - A Holistic Approach to Birth & Postnatal Care
Bringing a baby into the world is one of life’s biggest and most memorable moments, and I’m here to help you navigate it with confidence, clarity, and calm.
Hi, I’m Manu
Manu Trisoglio
Doula, Breastfeeding Counsellor & Educator
I’m Manuela (everyone calls me Manu) and I’m so glad you’re here!
If you’re expecting a baby or already have one, and are looking for support that’s practical, reassuring, and completely tailored to you, you’re in the right place.
As a birth and postnatal doula with 20 years of experience, I help families across North & North West London. My approach is all about empowering you with knowledge – so you feel in control, understand your options, and know that you always have a choice. Whether you’re planning a home birth, a hospital birth, or exploring your options, I provide the education, reassurance and emotional support you need to make decisions that feel right for you.
From pregnancy to birth support, from antenatal education to postnatal recovery and breastfeeding guidance - I’m here for you, every step of the way.
How can I help?
-
Birth Support
Worried labour will be too painful, and you won’t be able to cope, or you don’t know about the choices you can make for your caesarean. Maybe you’re expecting twins and would love a knowledgeable supporter offering an extra pair of hands. Or dreading that your partner will be flapping around clueless about how to help you on the day?
With my comprehensive birth preparation sessions and continuous, compassionate support during labour and birth, I ensure your partner is fully prepared, confident and hands on so you can happily drift off into labour land. I’ve got you both covered!
-
Postnatal Support
Perhaps you don’t have family nearby to support you in the early weeks after birth, or you don’t particularly want family giving you their well-intentioned, but unwanted advice.
As a mum, and experienced doula, I have had the honour of supporting hundreds of parents with their newborn or twin babies. Having had my babies overseas far away from the help of my family, I appreciate how hard it can be. I can provide the nurturing, hands-on support you’ll need, ensuring you and your partner thrive in your fourth trimester.
-
Ante & Postnatal Education
Expecting twins and you don’t have a clue what your new life will look like or how you’ll feed them, heard all the horror stories of unplanned caesareans, destroyed nipples and low milk supply?
My private 1-2-1 classes in the comfort of your home will give you all the tools you need to switch off your fears, get your labour hormones flowing and be fully equipped to look forward to the birth of your baby rather than dread it.
Your birth, your way, your choices. Fully Supported.
Locations served:
Muswell Hill, Crouch End, Highgate, Archway, Finsbury Park, Hampstead, Belsize Park, Primrose Hill, Maida Vale, Kilburn, West Hampstead, Highbury and Islington, to name but a few in North and North West London.
Kind words about my work
-
![Manu Trisoglio a North London doula's clients with their newborn]()
Julia & David
We didn’t realise how little we actually knew, even after doing our local childbirth classes, until Manu’s Birth Preparation Sessions made everything click. Manu prepared us fully for the birth and first weeks with our baby, so we had a realistic understanding of what life with our little one would be like. With Manu’s expert guidance, we were able to make the right decisions for us on the day, and I can honestly say that it was a great experience. Yes, I did say straight after Emma was born, I would happily do it again! We all laughed a lot!
Manu is a lovely, warm and compassionate Doula and I’d highly recommend her.
-
![Manu Trisoglio a North London Doula's clients dad and newborn doing skin to skin]()
Maria & Joseph
We hired Manu as our doula for the birth of our son, Jasper, and she was such an awesome source of comfort when things got tough. She knows when to offer a word of support, give a back massage or foot rub, when to suggest a position change, or when to ask for some privacy for us to chat things over. She took the time to explain what was happening, what was being suggested by the midwives and what choices I could make. Both of us felt so reassured to have Manu with us! It’s like having your best friend there, only as someone who really knows all about birth!
-
![Manu Trisoglio a North London Doula's clients, new mum and baby]()
Katja & Tom
We hired Manu to be our postnatal doula 4 weeks after Pippa’s birth, when I was struggling with breastfeeding. She wanted to feed ALL the time, my nipples were so sore, she was just miserable and wouldn’t be put down. I was an exhausted mess! When Manu turned up with warm stew (she’d asked me before our session if she could prepare some food for me) the flood gates opened and I just cried. I was completely sleep deprived and it turns out I had developed postnatal depression. Manu mothered me in every way possible and for that I will be eternally grateful!
-
![A dad with a newborn baby who has used a doula]()
Diane & Marcus
As a mum of 2, I wanted a different experience this time around. I was induced first time round, and after a very lengthy labour, my son was born with the use of forceps. My second labour ended up with a C-section, so I really wanted to have a positive birth with our third. A friend recommended Manu to us, raving about the great birth she’d had. Hiring Manu was the best decision we could have made! She helped me navigate my options, I learnt how to advocate for myself and felt confident that I was the one making the decisions this time. With her vast knowledge and experience, Manu prepared me and Marcus, and he did a fantastic job of guarding my birthing space and stopping the midwives from disturbing me.
Leo came calmly into the world, with Marcus being the first person to hold him whilst we were in the birthing pool. It was magical! Everyone should hire a doula like Manu!
Every birth is unique, and every family has different needs. Whether you want a fully hands-on doula or a comforting presence in the background during labour, someone to observe you feeding your baby and give you tips to improve the latch, someone to give Dad ideas on how to bond with your baby and take on the mental load, I’ll be there in whatever way feels right for you.
I’d love to hear more about you, your pregnancy, and how I can support you.
Let’s have a chat and see if we’re the right fit!
