The Agency Childcare Worker of the Year awards given by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation this month included doula Hillary Whitehall in its Highly Commended honours. As a professional who assists mothers during and after childbirth, Hillary was put forward by her agency British Doulas, whose owner, also Top Notch Nannies proprietor Jean Birtles, said, 'Hillary is always booked up months ahead and has fabulous references from grateful parents who keep in touch with her for years.' Hillary said, 'I find there's a big demand for doulas who can support mothers straight after the birth. Mothers are having babies much older now and they move around a lot for work, so they're less likely to have their own mother or relative nearby.'
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