
MY PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
Experienced Birth Doula in Bromley, London
I am Michaela Kalusova, an experienced birth doula based in Bromley, South London, and a mother of two children. Over the past 13 years, I have supported more than 300 families through pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. My mission is to help women and their partners feel safe, empowered, and respected at every stage of their journey.
As a trauma-informed doula, I also bring additional skills as an EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Matrix Reimprinting practitioner, specialising in supporting women who may have experienced difficult or traumatic births. I believe every parent deserves compassionate care, unbiased information, and continuous support.
Whether you are preparing for your first baby, planning a VBAC, hoping for a waterbirth, or simply looking for calm and nurturing postnatal support, I am here to walk beside you. My role is non-medical but deeply personal: to listen, encourage, and ensure you feel confident in your choices.
I also work closely with two trusted doulas, Alexa Dean and Thando Zwane, offering shared care packages so families can benefit from the experience of two doulas during their pregnancy and birth journey.
If you are looking for a supportive, experienced, and reliable London doula, based in Bromley, I would love to connect with you. Let’s start with an online chat to see how I can best support you and your family.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Background
MSc PSYCHOLOGY
University of Portsmouth, 2024 - 2026
PREGNANCY MASSAGE
Pregnancy and postnatal massage with Affable Therapy, 2022
SWEDISH MASSAGE
ITEC Level 3 massage diploma with Affable Therapy, 2022
BREASTFEEDING PEER SUPPORTER
Mindful Breastfeeding Course with Anna Le Grange, 2020
REBOZO FOR PREGNANCY & BIRTH
Rebozo for conception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum - with Angelina Miranda Martinez, 2019
PLACENTA BIRTH
Birthing placenta workshop - with Sara Wickham, 2019
WATERBIRTH
Waterbirth professional course - Barbara Harper (Waterbirth International), 2019
SEXUAL AND BIRTH TRAUMA
When survivors give birth - educator training with Penny Simkin and Phyllis Klaus in Seattle, US, 2018
MATRIX BIRTH REIMPRINTING
Matrix Birth Reimprinting Practitioner training with Sharon King, 2018
MATRIX REIMPRINTING
Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner training with Karl Dawson, 2018
CLOSING OF THE BONES
Closing of the bones / hipping with Dr. Rocio Alarcon - postpartum recovery and sealing ceremony, 2018
DREAMBIRTH VISUALISATIONS
Catherine Shainberg kabbalistic visualisation techniques for conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting, 2017
VITAMIN K FOR NEWBORNS
Vitamin K workshop - Sara Wickham, 2017
STREPTOCOCCUS B AT BIRTH
Strep B workshop - Sara Wickham, 2016
INDUCTION OF LABOUR
Induction workshop - Sara Wickham, 2016
CONSCIOUS BABY
Pre and perinatal psychology educator with APPPAH (The Association For Prenatal And Perinatal Psychology And Health), 2014-2017
REBOZO WORKSHOP
Rebozo in Pregnancy & Labour with Clare Blake, 2015
SEXUAL AND BIRTH TRAUMA
When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding & Healing the Effects of Early Sexual Abuse on Childbearing Women. with Penny Simkin, 2015
BIRTH & ULTRASOUND
Undisturbing Birth & Ultrasound Safety with Dr. Sarah Buckley v UK, 2015
BREECH BABIES
Supporting Women with Breech-Presenting Babies with Shawn Walker (Breech Specialist Midwife), 2015
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE
EFT Level 1 & Level 2 Practitioner Course (Certified) with Peter Donn (EFT Master Trainer)., 2014
REBOZO TRAINING
Use of rebozo in pregnancy and birth with Gena Kirby, 2014
CONSCIOUS BABY
From Womb to World, The Journey that Shapes our Life with Anna Verwaal, 2013
POSITION OF BABY IN THE WOMB
Spinning Babies workshop: Fetal positioning matters with Gail Tully, 2013
BABY LOSS
A Parents Perspective - Bereavement Study Day with Mel Scott (author of After Finley), 2013
PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION
Placenta Encapsulation Specialist (IPEN – Independent Placenta Encapsulation Network UK), 2012
BREASTFEEDING STUDY DAY
Breastfeeding Study Day with Indira Lopez-Bassols (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), 2013
HYPNOBIRTHING
Hypnobirthing practitioner and Hypnobirthing practitioner trainer with Katharine Graves (KG Hypnobirthing), 2012
BIRTH DOULA
Paramana Doula Course with Dr. Michel Odent and Liliana Lammers, 2012
UNIVERSITY
Birkbeck College, University of London – BA (Hons) Business Management, 2007 - 2011
University of Portsmouth - MSc Psychology, 2024 - 2026
MY OTHER PROJECTS
Co-founder of hypnobirthing company Jemne Zrozeni s.r.o. (Czech rep.) - www.jemnezrozeni.cz
Co-founder of Association for placenta encapsulation (Czech rep.) - www.nazep.cz
Co-founder of London Bliss Doulas (London) - www.londonblissdoulas.co.uk
Co-founder of Doula Academy - AmmaDula Akademie (Czech rep.) - www.ammadula.cz