About me

Hello, nice to meet you! I am Andrea, originally from Germany but I have lived in Ningbo, China for more than 20 years now. I am a certified trauma therapist (I.B.T.®), birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator and waterbirth practitioner in Ningbo.

With more than a decade of experience, I have accompanied many international and local families on their individual childbirth journey;  I have experienced many joyful births but also supported through challenges and traumatic events.

Please get in touch, I am looking forward to meeting you.

Lack of emotional and informational support during my own first pregnancy motivated me to offer that kind of guidance to other women and families. My four children were born in very different circumstances:

  • My eldest was born at a motorway rest area while we were on our way to the hospital in our newly bought car.

  • Two years later we welcomed her brother "sunny side up".

  • My twins were born in a self-determined hospital birth after more than 40 hours of labour: many hours in the birth pool, a doctor was asked to leave the delivery room, the boy was born first and his little sister arrived minutes later in breech presentation still within an intact sac.

I am trained in child and youth work, studied East Asian Studies with a focus on China, spent over 13 years working in technical editing, and today work as a pregnancy companion, certified birth and postnatal doula, water-birth practitioner and I.B.T.® trauma practitioner.

My experience, intercultural competence and varied professional background allow me to view situations from different perspectives and offer individual solutions. Others describe me as calm, grounded, committed and trustworthy. Clients particularly value my empathy, steadiness and — admittedly — my subtle sense of humour.

I accompany you competently, respectfully and compassionately through the special journey of pregnancy, birth and the start of mothering. My focus is on ensuring you feel emotionally supported, able to act with self-determination, and that the formative early years of your child are lived with care and safety. I look forward to meeting you.

This is how working with me can feel:

"I treasure deeply"

"Giving birth in a foreign country where I didn’t speak the language was daunting, but having Andrea by my side gave me peace of mind. Even when my birth didn’t go as planned, her gentle guidance helped me make the right decisions, turning the experience into something I now treasure deeply."

Raquelle & Gregon, South Africa

"Plethora of Knowledge"

"Andrea was an amazing doula with a plethora of knowledge that helped prepare my husband and I for the birth of our first child. With her support and advocacy, I was able to deliver a happy and healthy baby."

Jennifer & Hulon, USA

"Moments of laughter"

"Andrea was such a great resource before and during both of our births. She made sure we knew all of our options and felt comfortable throughout the process. What could have been two stressful experiences went smoothly and had moments of laughter thanks to this amazing woman."

Sarraha & Bryan, USA

"Successful VBAC"

"In Mexico doctors had told my wife that her body wasn’t suited for natural birth. After her first birth by C-section, we never imagined a vaginal birth could be possible..But with Andreas support and the medical team’s approval, my wife was able to have a successful VBAC and experience the joy of a natural birth."

Maria & Carlos, Mexico

"Brightest Memory"

"I could not imagine that Andrea would help so much! Even though it was our second baby, it was very difficult and painful. And my brightest memories from it are her eyes (very deep and hypnotic) and my husband’s hand holding me.."

Marina & Yuri, Russia

"Peace of Mind"

"We had such a wonderful and supportive experience with Andrea. She made sure we understood everything that was happening and kept my husband informed and involved throughout the process. Her calm presence, knowledge, and advocacy gave us peace of mind and made all the difference in our birth experience. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for someone who truly listens, understands your wishes, and stands by you throughout the journey.."

Jessica & Johann, South Africa