Fern Roman

My work as a doula is rooted in the belief that birth is a powerful and transformative experience, and that every woman deserves to feel respected, informed, and deeply supported throughout her journey. I support women and families during pregnancy and birth by offering continuous emotional support, evidence-based information, and a calm, grounded presence.
As a doula, I walk alongside you rather than lead you. My role is to support you in connecting with your own inner wisdom while also helping you understand the options available to you.
I offer childbirth education, help you prepare for birth, and support you in navigating medical systems and conversations with clarity and confidence.
My doula training provided me with a strong foundation in both physiological birth and hospital birth protocols, allowing me to support women across different birth settings.

My path has been deeply influenced by the Art of Birth training with Naoli Vinaver, which expanded my understanding of birth beyond technique and into the realms of trust, embodiment, and presence. Courses with Michel Odent further shaped my approach, especially in understanding how environment, hormones, and emotional safety play a central role in how birth unfolds.
These teachings guide the way I support women to feel safe, undisturbed, and empowered in their birthing experience.

In addition to my work as a doula, I am a placenta specialist and a herbalist focused on women’s health. I support families with placenta education and preparation, and I integrate herbal knowledge when appropriate to support pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and overall gynecological well-being. This holistic perspective allows me to care for women in a way that honors both the physical body and the emotional and energetic dimensions of this profound life transition.
Above all, I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel seen, heard, and respected. My intention is that you feel supported not only during birth itself, but throughout your entire journey into motherhood, cultivating trust in your body and confidence in your choices.

Fern is a member of NBvD (Dutch Association for Doulas).