Alison has been an NCT Antenatal Teacher for the past 10 years and is also a qualified NCT-Birth Companion or Doula. Alison has two children of her own and strongly believes that birth can and should be a positive experience for every woman.

Alison will meet and support you and your chosen birth partner before the birth, visit you at home when labour begins, accompany you to the hospital and stay with you throughout labour. She in no way replaces the partner, but rather complements their role, whilst also providing any support that the partner may need him- or herself. Making initial contact in the later stages of pregnancy, she can address any worries you have about the birth itself and also talk through your own options and choices. She is also available in the first few days and weeks to support the new parents in their journey into parenthood, both in person and over the phone.

As well as working for the NCT, Alison works for the national charity (FSID) which monitors all the research into reducing the risks of sudden infant death. She is therefore able to give you the most up-to-date advice on latest research and guidelines for safe sleep for your baby.

Alison says “I see the NCT-Birth Companion as an extension to my role as an Antenatal Teacher. It is essential to receive good antenatal education before the birth, but it can be difficult for a couple to retain and use all this information once the big day arrives. As an NCT-Birth Companion, I can be constantly on hand with a word or a touch when it really matters”.

Comments from previous clients include:

It is a pleasure to recommend Alison to you. She really provided great support to Kerry and me. I have no doubt that having a birth partner, and Alison in particular, improved our experience. Grant and Kerry-Ann, parents of Rachael

Alison's support and calming influence undoubtedly influenced strongly what turned out to be a relatively smooth birth. Without her help and guidance, I would have been far more anxious throughout the experience. My husband and I could not recommend her services highly enough ! Sarah and Ash, parents of Thomas

As my Doula, Alison provided the expert knowledge, reassurance and support before, during and after labour which I felt I needed to help me have as natural a delivery as possible, and it worked - with me having a very good water birth with only gas and air as pain relief. Highly recommended ! Charlotte and Andrew, parents of Sophia

To enquire about this service

Email: b_companions@nct.org.uk or contact Alison Green on 07525 403674