Independent doula with a midwifery background, caring for families across Sintra, Cascais and Ericeira — through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
As a German-registered midwife with long experience supporting families in their transformation — guiding them through pregnancy, birth and postpartum — I bring a strong tradition of postpartum care to families here on the Sintra coast.
My vision is to bring more warmth, sensitivity and individual trust into this vulnerable time. Mothers need to be held, supported and accompanied more — not only through birth, but well beyond it. That means guiding parents with evidence-based, empathic care — starting in pregnancy and continuing well past the birth itself.
I want to put knowledge into your hands — because knowledge is the foundation for making your own, informed decisions.
Yoga has always been part of how I support this transition. It gives you tools to stay connected to your body, to breathe and take time for yourself to focus on you, and to feel strong rather than fragile — in pregnancy, and in the months that follow.
In becoming. With cherishing.
Trained and registered in Germany, with years of hands-on experience.
One midwife, one relationship — from pregnancy well into the early weeks of motherhood.
Clear, honest information without pressure — the decision is always yours.
Birth is something that connects us all — regardless of our origin or our beliefs.
Tap a category to see what's included. Every offering can be combined into your own path.
These sessions meet your body exactly where it is — whether you're preparing for birth or recovering from it.
Breathing exercises, relaxation, asanas to prepare for birth, and meditation — find time for yourself and grow a bond with your child.
Gentle stabilisation through breathing and relaxation, reconnecting with your body, and strengthening the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles.
One-to-one classes in your own home, adapted to exactly where you are. Your baby is always welcome.
Individual guidance, planning, and community with other expecting mothers — in person or online.
Spend half a day with the women who matter most to you, and be celebrated as you step into motherhood — a shared yoga session, personal rituals, and nourishing, cherishing food.
Individual, emotionally attuned guidance through pregnancy and preparation for birth and postpartum. Includes 4–5 sessions plus phone support.
A free, informal monthly meet-up in Ericeira and Colares to connect with other expecting mothers and share advice.
Support that comes to you, at home, in the early weeks — with WhatsApp support in between.
Finding solutions for latching problems and pain, with practical guidance through common difficulties — for an intact, healthy breastfeeding relationship.
Help with postpartum challenges — showing up for your individual needs, with a focus on feeding, infant care, involution support, and mental support.
Two kinds of days to gather knowledge, rest, and be nourished — during pregnancy, and in the postpartum season.
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Nourishing food, time in nature, connection with other mothers-to-be, yoga, and a motherblessing — combined with knowledge and techniques to carry with you into birth.
A day of rest and recovery — massages, time in nature, nourishing food, connecting with other new mothers, baby massage, and mama-and-baby yoga.
Hands-on preparation for pregnancy, birth and postpartum — in person or online.
Positioning, latch, and what to realistically expect in the first days — covering physiological breastfeeding and everything you need to know to support it, for a confident breastfeeding journey.
Held in nature, to instill trust and confidence — one weekend, two 4-hour sessions covering everything that matters around birth and postpartum.
All the important information on introducing your baby's first foods — spoon-feeding and baby-led weaning — summed up simply, so you know exactly where to start.
After graduating and earning my academic degree in 2021, I gained experience working in both clinical and home settings — home visits, postpartum care, and pregnancy check-ups. I travelled to Tanzania as a midwife, where I volunteered in a hospital and established my own project among Maasai communities, supporting several hundred births, pregnancies and postpartum cares.
Since July 2025 I live in Sintra, Portugal, working here as a doula.
I love working with diverse people and cultures. For me it's important to create a safe space through education and emotional support, in which you feel empowered to experience the journey of motherhood on your own terms.
Every family is different, so support is always personalised — a single home visit, a course, or ongoing care that runs from pregnancy through birth and beyond.
"We cannot recommend Charis highly enough. She was an incredible source of support during the first weeks with our baby — especially through breastfeeding and newborn care, guiding us with so much patience, warmth, and expertise."
"We truly couldn't have wished for a better midwife than Charis! With her warm, caring and wonderfully easygoing personality, she made us feel completely comfortable from the very beginning. She supported me throughout my pregnancy and was there for both our son and me during the postpartum period — our time together even continued afterwards with postnatal yoga, which my husband and I did together. We always felt completely safe, supported and in the best possible hands with Charis, and we wholeheartedly recommend her."
"Charis supported me through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum — she was exactly the right person for me. Even when things got stressful, she always brought a sense of calm and responded fully to what I needed. In the postpartum period we struggled a lot with breastfeeding — she stood by us the whole way, and thanks to her help we were able to fully switch to breastfeeding after six weeks of supplementing. That she cared for our baby from the very beginning means so much to us. Every expecting mother can count herself lucky to have Charis by her side."
A doula is a trained companion who offers continuous emotional, physical and informational support before, during and after birth — alongside your midwife or medical team, not instead of them.
A Motherblessing is a ritual gathering to celebrate and honour a woman as she steps into motherhood — similar in spirit to a baby shower, but slower, more intentional, and focused on her rather than on gifts.
Yes — most services start with a free 30-minute introductory call, and you're welcome to join one yoga class for free too, so we can get to know each other first.
Yes — you can put together your own individual package.
Every part of motherhood deserves to be cherished.
Reach out if you need more information on what's included and pricing. Let's meet for a free 30-minute online conversation.
