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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

©2025 by Michaela Kalusova

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