Mama in need?
Doula indeed!
Ma
Doula
Your English speaking pregnancy and post-partum support in Munich.
Hi, I'm Nella! A certified DTI doula, a Polish mum, a fellow expat and someone who believes that it takes a village to raise a child. So let me be that village for you.
Whether you're preparing for your first baby, navigating pregnancy while moving to Germany or simply looking for someone who gets you, I'm here to make the journey feel a little less overwhelming and a lot more supported.
Nella creates an atmosphere of safety and peace in which important things can happen.
Aneta
Having a baby in Munich, but your village is somewhere else?
Maybe you're excited about becoming a parent, but the German healthcare system feels like a maze.
Maybe you've been reading everything about birth, yet still have a hundred questions.
Maybe your German is great when ordering coffee, but talking about contractions, medical interventions and birth preferences? That's another story.
Or maybe you're simply looking for someone who will be there, will listen, won’t judge and help you figure out what feels right for you.
I will help you build
your village by:
Navigate pregnancy and birth in Germany, especially if you've just moved here.
Prepare for birth in your most fluent language (English or Polish), we all know how difficult German is and even speaking it a bit can be too much for your baby brain :)
Find practical, hands-on ways to make labour more comfortable.
Prepare your partner to feel involved and confident.
Talk through your worries, questions and all those
"is this normal? " moments.
Find helpful resources, reliable information and a little more peace of mind.
Build connections and community as you settle into life with your baby.
I cannot imagine how we would have managed this very special time in our lives without her.
Johannes
And all of this without judgment, pressure or someone telling you what your birth should look like.
Your baby.
Your birth.
Your choices.
...and your doula - familiar someone in your corner.
Wait, what is a doula exactly?
Good question! It's probably the one I get asked most often.
A doula is a trained, non-medical professional who provides emotional, physical and informational support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Unlike a midwife (Hebamme), I don't provide medical care, perform examinations or deliver babies. This is what you will find as most popular description.
Research* shows that continuous labour support can make a real difference:
25%
Lower relative likelihood ofC-section.
31%
Lower relative likelihood of reporting a negative birth experience.
*From a 2017 Cochrane review of continuous one-to-one labour support, involving nearly 16,000 women. Source: Cochrane.
So how does that look like in real life?
Birth is unpredictable.
Your support doesn't have to be.
You can't plan every contraction, every turn or exactly how your baby will arrive. And I won't promise you a perfect birth. But here's what I can promise: I will take the time to get to know you, understand what matters to you and help you prepare for the things we can influence.
It means I am someone who...
Knows you before you walk into the birth room. You don't have to explain your whole story from scratch.
Gets hands-on. A hip squeeze during contractions, a change of position, a cool cloth, a reminder to breathe or simply a hand to hold.
Helps you find your voice. When medical decisions come up, I can help you ask questions, understand your options and communicate your preferences.
Stays emotionally present. When plans change, things get intense or you just need someone to remind you that you're not alone.
Supports your partner, too. So they can be present as your partner, rather than feeling they need to know and do everything.
... is part of your birth dream team.
How can I support you?
Hi!
I am Nella
Polish roots. International life. Bavarian in making. And a big heart for supporting families.
I'm a certified DTI full-spectrum doula, a mum and an expat myself.
I grew up in Poland, but I've spent some years living in different countries. I married a German, and together we're raising our little boy south of Munich.
So yes, multicultural family life is very much my thing!
Long before I became a doula, I was the friend who wanted to show up for everyone during pregnancy and after birth. The one who would listen, look for answers and find ways to help. Eventually, I realised this wasn't just something I enjoyed doing. It was something I wanted to dedicate myself to. Becoming a doula was a calling.
Being an expat myself I know that living abroad without family and with unfamiliar systems makes pregnancy feel a lot more overwhelming.
That's why my work isn't only about birth. It's also about connection, community and helping families find their people. It's about feeling understood. Having someone who listens, notices what you need and takes the time to help you figure things out.
I am someone who offers honest, helpful insights without telling you what to do.
Someone who is there not because I have to be, but because I genuinely care.
Want to know more about me?
Why MaDoula?
Madoula: the name of my practice is a play on words.
“Matula” is a Polish word meaning “little mother”, “mummy” and “ma” is an old form of “my”, here emphasizing that I am YOUR doula. On top of that, “tulić” / ”otulić” (sounds like “doula” / “tula”) means to cuddle but also to care for someone.
This name represents everything I am:
A Polish mother that will care for you with love.
Testimonials
Ola, Canada
Working with Nella as our virtual doula was a wonderful experience, especially as we navigated pregnancy while moving countries. She was incredibly supportive, understanding, and never imposing. Her regular check-ins, thoughtful advice, and emotional support made a big difference. Nella created a space where I felt completely safe to ask questions and seek guidance—it was always easy to talk to her and open up. I’m so grateful for her calm, reassuring presence throughout this journey.
Alice, China
I’m so thankful for the postpartum support I received from Nella in Munich. After giving birth and losing quite a bit of blood, I felt weak and overwhelmed—but even just a few hours with Nella made a huge difference.
She gave me warm, nourishing food, cared for me so gently, and helped me feel calm and supported during those fragile hours. Her presence was exactly what I needed.
If you’re looking for kind, reliable postpartum support after birth in Munich, I highly recommend Nella. She’s truly amazing!
Iza, Poland
Great emotional support and a wealth of knowledge, which was truly important to me during pregnancy. Thanks to Nella, I received a lot of information that you simply can’t find online. Her empathy and warmth meant a lot to me. I knew I could always reach out to her or ask for advice. A wonderful collaboration. She made me feel seen, heard, and truly understood throughout the entire journey. I couldn’t have asked for better support during such a special and sometimes overwhelming time in my life.