Doula Özge Aydoğan
- Hypnobirthing Institute Antenatal Educator
- Istanbul Birth Academy Certified Antenatal Educator
- Birth and Postpartum Doula
- Breastfeeding Support Specialist
- Lactation Consultant
- IPF Mat and Pregnancy Pilates Instructor
- IAIM Association Baby Massage Instructor
- IAIM Baby Massage Instructor
- Nurse
Hello, I’m Özge Aydoğan, founder of Alya Doula Services. My journey began the moment my daughter was born, opening a brand new chapter in my heart and mind. During my own birth experience, I felt firsthand how alone and unsupported a woman can feel in this most special moment. That was the moment I felt a deep sense of responsibility to be part of the change, throughout this sacred process from pregnancy to newborn care.
My approach, shaped by the comprehensive training I have received, is built on one fundamental truth: trusting the wisdom of nature and the strength of our bodies. The human body is a remarkable design down to every cell, and every cell has a meaning and a purpose. This principle applies to pregnancy, birth, newborn care and everything that follows.
Working as a nurse in Turkey for 15 years, particularly in maternity and newborn units, taught me once again just how delicate this process is. To bring professional expertise to this passion, I completed my Certified Birth Educator, Birth and Postpartum Doula training through the Hypnobirthing Institute and the Istanbul Birth Academy. I also earned my qualifications as a Breastfeeding Support Specialist and Counsellor, an IPF-certified Prenatal and Birth Pilates Instructor, and an IAIM Baby Massage Instructor, so I could offer families the most comprehensive support possible.
Our aim is to provide families with gentle, holistic support, to educate parents in parenting, and to help them have a positive birth experience — so that they can begin this exciting journey fully informed and with confidence.
Prenatal
Pregnancy Pilates
While expecting your baby, adapting to the changes in your body and making this special time more peaceful is in your hands. In our pregnancy Pilates classes, we calm your mind with breathing exercises while stretching your body, strengthening the bond with your baby. This time you set aside for yourself and your baby will become the most enjoyable part of your journey.
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Hypnobirthing Classes
In our Hypnobirthing classes, we free your mind from the fear-tension-pain cycle using deep relaxation, breathing and visualisation techniques. We can plan this special process for you either through online group classes, or in person together with your partner in the comfort of your own home. Learn to trust your body, not to control the birth.
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Breastfeeding and Baby Care Classes
With our breastfeeding and baby care classes, we turn your worries into confidence at this new beginning. Through practical knowledge and breastfeeding techniques that will strengthen the bond between you and your baby, we offer the compassionate guidance you need in these first days.
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Birth Doula Support
Birth is the deepest transformation in a woman’s life. On this unique journey, I’m by your side with uninterrupted emotional, physical and informational support from the moment you step into the hospital until the moment you hold your baby in your arms. Add strength to your strength with professional doula support, for a birth experience where fear gives way to confidence and uncertainty gives way to peace.
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Postpartum Doula Support
With my postpartum doula support, I’m by your side so you can physically rest in the first days at home, cope with emotional ups and downs, and settle confidently into your role as a mother. Postpartum doula support covers a wide range, from baby care practices to breastfeeding routines, and from the mother’s nutrition to organising the household. I don’t just accompany the care of the baby — I compassionately accompany your own rebirth as a mother.
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Baby Care Visits
As you adjust to life with a baby, we help you meet your baby’s needs in the best way while also preserving your own energy. Through 10 or 20-hour daily day/night home visits, we provide the training and guidance you need to adapt to the new routine, while supporting feeding and sleep routines that fit your baby’s biological clock.
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Breastfeeding Counselling
Although breastfeeding is a natural process, it’s sometimes an art that needs to be learned. With professional counselling on topics such as proper breastfeeding techniques, breast refusal, painful breastfeeding or increasing milk supply, we turn it into an enjoyable experience of bonding with your baby. Leave your worries behind with solutions tailored to the challenges you face during breastfeeding, and enjoy your milk and this unique bond.
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Baby Massage Classes
Baby massage is the purest and most powerful way you can communicate with your baby. Learn to ease your baby’s colic, improve sleep quality and support development through loving touch. You can discover this unique experience through one-to-one private lessons, or join our enjoyable group classes held at certain times. Get in touch with us for current group class announcements and appointments.
DetailsHypnobirthing Training + Doula Support + Breastfeeding Consultation + 1 Month Postpartum Doula Care
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Doula Support During Pregnancy
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- Postpartum Support
A doula’s role is to help the mother feel safe and comfortable during the birth process. Before birth, the doula meets with the mother to learn about her needs, fears and expectations. She informs the mother by discussing her birth preferences, concerns and specific wishes about the birth, and stays by her side throughout the process. How a doula supports you: Emotional Support: The doula contributes to a comfortable birth by meeting the mother’s emotional needs. She stays by the mother’s side continuously so she feels strong and supported. Information: The doula provides information about the birth process, helping the mother and partner make informed decisions. She helps the mother relax by explaining medical situations. Physical Support: She helps the mother cope with labour pains through physical support methods such as massage, breathing exercises and comforting positions. Postpartum Support: The doula also supports mothers after birth. By providing breastfeeding guidance, baby care information and knowledge about the mother’s recovery process, she contributes to a healthier postpartum period.
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Mindful Birth and Breastfeeding Programme
DetailsIn this 5-week programme, we’ll prepare confidently for birth through Hypnobirthing, breathing and relaxation exercises, and mindful breastfeeding education. Using techniques that reduce fear and increase calm, you’ll strengthen your body and mind and learn how to make a conscious, well-supported start to breastfeeding. A guided journey awaits you through online sessions on Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Get in touch for current programme dates.
Birth Preparation
Events
You’re not alone on your birth journey. Join us for a wonderful dinner to get to know the UK birth system up close and clear up all the question marks in your mind! For 5 years in London I’ve been by families’ sides with Hypnobirthing antenatal classes, birth companionship and breastfeeding counselling experience. I’d like to shed a little light on your birth journey by sharing what I’ve learned supporting births in many hospitals and while working towards becoming a Registered Doula. Come join...
