Rooted in community and nervous system support

Abi Rogers
SOMATIC DOULA

Combined somatic support, herbal care, creative ritual, and aligned community for Black mothers to feel calm, connected, and held.

Somatic support focuses on the body rather than just the mind. I use simple practices like breathwork, sound, mindful art making, and rest to help regulate your nervous system and bring a sense of calm and safety.

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My Story

This work grew from my own experience of motherhood, and a deeper knowing — that we were never meant to do this alone.At first, that oxytocin had me feeling like the OG mama baddie. No-one could tell me I wasn’t the best mum since Mary.Even through the exhaustion, I felt confident, grounded, and completely in my element.
I remember saying, “I was born for this.”But things shifted around the six-month mark.The support I needed wasn’t there, and I found myself under pressure to make money, “bounce back”, and somehow hold everything together while already running on empty.That’s when the anxiety crept in.I started feeling like I was constantly walking on eggshells. I was overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from how I actually felt. I ignored the feelings of inadequacy and did what I could to appear happy, because I didn’t want to seem ungrateful — and I didn’t know who I could trust.At the same time, I struggled to understand my own emotions. Between hormonal shifts, exhaustion, under-nourishment, and ADHD, everything felt blurred — like I couldn’t hold onto memories, or how I felt, long enough to make sense of it.So I just kept going.I faked it 'till my edges gave up.
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During my pregnancy, I had started attending a group with Black Mothers Matter.That space became somewhere I could finally exhale.For the first time in my life, I didn’t feel like an outsider. I had grown up in predominantly white spaces, and I didn’t even realise how much I had internalised that — like I was always on the edge of things, never fully part of them.Perpetual tourism.In that space, something shifted.I found my people.
I found women who saw me — fully.
I built friendships that are still some of the strongest in my life today.It helped me reconnect with parts of myself I hadn’t had space to explore before — including my identity as a Black woman.And that has shaped the way I mother, the way I move through the world, and the way I show up for myself.Looking back, I can see how much I needed that kind of support — and how much I was missing outside of it.I had no family nearby.
I had no people who truly knew me.
I had no-one to say, “sis, it’s this”, when I couldn’t reflect.And I wish I had leaned into that space more.Because every mother deserves people around her who can say:
“You don’t have to carry this on your own.”
____________________________Since I was young, I’ve carried a quiet awareness of the patterns in the women before me.Women who gave everything — their time, their energy, their health — often without support.My mum has lived through multiple strokes and severe anaemia.
My grandmother held everything together for her family with very little help, and passed long before she should have.I didn’t want that to be my story.I didn’t want to disappear inside the “strong Black woman” trope.I wanted to be present.
Self-regulated.
Soft, but still whole.I wanted to raise my son in a way that allowed him to understand himself — while still being connected to who I am.Now, this is the work I do.I support mothers who feel overwhelmed, unsupported, or like they’re losing themselves — offering space to slow down, reconnect, and feel held again.Through somatic support, breathwork, herbal care, and community-based grounding, I offer what I know makes the difference:Being seen.
Being supported.
Being held — without judgement.
____________________________You don’t have to do this alone.

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Support for Mothers Who Feel Overwhelmed, Touched Out, or Alone

Somatic Reset Session (Taster)

A space to slow down, release tension, and reconnect with yourself — in a way that feels safe, supported, and grounded.

This is for you if you feel overwhelmed or on edge, you don’t feel like yourself anymore, or you’re carrying everything alone. This session is also part of The Mother Circle.You'll leave feeling:

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Gentle Support at Home

Start with simple, supportive tools you can use in your own time.

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The Mum Circle

For mothers who feel overwhelmed, touched out, or like they’re holding everything alone.A gentle, ongoing space for Black mothers in pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond to pause, breathe, and feel held.Through fortnightly breathwork, sound, somatic movement, and shared moments of reflection, you’ll be supported in regulating your nervous system and reconnecting with yourself during your seasons of change.You’ll also receive access to a growing library of herbal and nourishment guides, rooted in Afro-Caribbean and Ayurvedic traditions, alongside gentle guidance on incorporating herbs and teas to support your body at different stages. Here you can also receive ongoing 1-1 doula support.Alongside this, you’ll be welcomed into a private WhatsApp community — a calm, supportive space for gentle check-ins, shared experiences, and ongoing connection between sessions.Membership price= £33 per month

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The Ochre Ritual Kit

A nourishing self-care ritual designed to support your body through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.This kit brings together handmade body care, gentle tools, and intentional pieces to help you slow down, reconnect, and tend to yourself with softness.Inside, you’ll find rich body butter, hydrating lotion, and a restorative hair oil, alongside a wooden massage tool, muslin cloth, and affirmation artwork to anchor your rituals in care, presence, and intention.

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The Nesting Ritual

A deeply personal and intentional way to create a space that reflects care, comfort, and connection.The Nesting Ritual is a creative, collaborative process where we design a nursery or bedroom that feels calm, meaningful, and rooted in your vision — something your child can grow into at any stage.You can choose from a fully painted custom mural, a renter-friendly wall design, or a bespoke stencil kit that allows you to bring the space to life yourself — with guidance, colour direction, and support throughout. Each design can also be paired with a gentle, guided audio to support a slower, more mindful creating process, helping you stay present and connected as you shape the space.Whether you’re preparing to welcome a new baby or refreshing a space for your growing child, this offering is about more than aesthetics — it’s about expression, intention, and creating a space that truly feels like home.Prices start at £77

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