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Chiara Lops Doula

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Chiara Lops Doula

I help expat families have a smooth pregnancy, birth and postpartum in Italy. Sei Italiana? Seguimi su Instagram:

10/05/2026

None of those I had selected made the cut.

Well, happy mothers' day ya'll

Chiara😊

05/05/2026

May 5, 2011

I was in the hospital, with my waters broken. I had just met my midwife, Sandi, the night prior. My body was giving no signs of imminent labor when we first met...my waters broke 2 hours after meeting her...guess Ale and I felt safe and decided it was show time.
I had no idea back then, but she worked behind closed doors to preserve and protect my physiological birth. They were ready to induce my labor at the hospital, but she knew we only needed time and suggested ni**le stimulation. I didn't even have a near idea of what I physiological labor was. I was young and just had no clue, but I had her. Active labor started that same night, on the International day of the midwife. No induction needed. Ale was born in the water on May 6, 2011 at 8:25 am. ❤️

These pictures were taken on November 2011. Alessandro, myself and Sandi.

May 5, 2026.

I accompanied a very special mother to visit one of the hospitals where she may want to give birth, for an open house event organized to celebrate the International day of the midwife. As I sat and listened to the midwives speak, I realized I was in labor 15 years ago. And if it wasn't for Sandi, Ale's birth would have been very different. I probably wouldn't be doing what I do today.

She was the one who said: "you should be a doula"

Happy international day of the midwife to her and to all the midwives who work in and outside of hospitals to make sure mothers and babies are safe and supported

29/04/2026

Giving birth in Italy entirely for FREE is an incredible gift, but a positive experience is one that you should build consciously. 🇮🇹✨. As a doula who works with expat clients daily, here's where I would start

1️⃣ The Language Shield: Don’t rely on English in the delivery room. A one-page, translated, bulleted Bilingual Birth Plan can be a powerful tool. Super pro tip? I would primarily present it as a way of "overcoming the language barrier" 🤫

2️⃣ Audit the Culture: protocols aren't universal. One hospital might be promoting a physiological approach, while the next is highly interventionist. Attend the open house events many hospitals organize (they are often called an open day in Italy)Speak to staff, visit the birth rooms and ask questions that are important to you. Need extra info? Check out the BestBirth website (in Italian)🏥

3️⃣ Build Your Own Village: The Italian system implicitly relies on local family networks. Since you’re abroad, you may experience a support gap. Pre-identify your English-speaking IBCLC, osteopath, doula or postpartum team before the baby arrives. Most doula support in Italy focuses on postpartum, and some of us speak good enough English and/or other languages to be able to provide excellent support. Don't know how to find one in your area? Reach out🤱

4️⃣ Use the Internet! 🔗 Even though you don't speak Italian and can't attend local pre-birth classes, this doesn't mean your chances for preparation are limited. Instagram and YouTube are excellent sources of quality online birth preparation. Make sure you start your research early (the second trimester is a good time to start learning💛)

5️⃣ If possible, make sure you have your tessera sanitaria and have your GP sorted before you get pregnant. This way you'll be able to easily reach out and book your first exams as soon as you see a double line on the test!

Are you planning a birth in Italy? What’s your biggest question? Let’s chat in the comments! 👇

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Hello, my name is Chiara and I am a birth and postpartum doula for international families in Milan and northern Italy.
Comment BIRTH if you'd like to set up a free Clarity Call with me and see how I can support you

09/01/2026

Feeling lost in your early pregnancy in Italy?

DM SUPPORT and let's see how I can help you find your first steps, and beyond

Share this with a mom-to-be in Italy who could use guidance! 💛

Chiara

02/01/2026

I am not just an Italian doula who happens to speak English.

I started traveling on my own to learn English when I was 11 years old, and since then, I never stopped exploring the world and other cultures. I gave birth to my son Alessandro in Hangzhou, China. He was the first baby born in the water in the entire recorded history of a city of more than 4 million people.
I experienced my first few weeks after birth through the lense of traditional Chinese postpartum confinement.

When I returned to live in Italy, I went on to work in education, with colleagues from the US, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

I am Italian to the core and I love my home country fiercely, yet I absolutely get the struggles of having to deal with a difficult language, an intricate culture and a bureaucracy that is second to none in complexity...all as you navigate becoming new parents❤️

Having a baby in Italy in 2026? DM "SUPPORT" to learn how I can bring clarity and calm into your birth and postpartum journey.

31/12/2025

Where did time fly?

Thank you to all the families who chose me to be by their side this year. It was an honor and a blessing.

Here's a bit of work, family and friends from 2025

Happy New Year to you all🥂

23/11/2025

I just love seeing you well fed😊

If this something you think you'll need for your postpartum in Italy, let's have a chat.

Ciao, my name is Chiara, I am Italian and gave birth to my son in China 14 years ago. My then mother in law took care of me following the ancient Chinese tradition of yuezi: after giving birth mothers take a 30 to 40 day confinement period to rest, eat warm, nutritious food and focus on healing and recovery, as well as bonding and caring for their babies.

In my work as a postpartum doula here in Italy, I try to bring a little bit of what I learned to my clients...just bits and pieces though, so before you ask... I'll never dictate you to stay confined for 40 days straight 😂

Some of the recipes you can see here:

Bone broth
PB&J smoothie
Red date and Goji tea
Fennel and fenugreek tea
Ragù
Postpartum energizing bites
Chicken, Goji and Red date soup
Protein fueled breakfast

What's your favorite? Let me know in the comments👇🏻

18/11/2025

OPPORTUNITA' UNICA PER COPPIE DI MILANO E PROVINCIA

PROGETTO "LA PRIMA LUCE"

C’è un momento in cui il mondo si ferma.
Una luce nuova entra, silenziosa, e tutto cambia.
La prima luce nasce per raccontare la bellezza e la forza della nascita consapevole, attraverso lo sguardo della fotografia e la presenza accogliente delle doule.

Cerchiamo 1 COPPIA IN ATTESA , con data presunta del parto tra Aprile e Maggio 2026, di Milano o provincia, che desideri condividere in modo autentico il proprio percorso di gravidanza e i primi momenti dopo la nascita.

Offriamo un servizio fotografico maternity gratuito e un percorso di accompagnamento alla nascita e al puerperio con e .

Candidature aperte dal 14 al 24 novembre 2025
Per ulteriori dettagli: [email protected]
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✨ Un progetto artistico, un racconto vero, pieno di luce.
Se senti che questo progetto parla di te, o di qualcuno che ami, commenta INFO o scrivimi in PM per i dettagli su come candidarti
Chiara, Pauline e Laura

11/11/2025

I had a conversation with a client this morning and at one point she looks at me and says: how can something so beautiful be so traumatic too?

Is it ok to say that it was exactly like I dreamed it, and that I am still in shock for how hard and painful it was?

Of course you can say that, I replied. That is the whole point.

When I talk about the nature of birth, I am not denying complexity. When I honor our bodies for what they can do, I am not shutting the door on pain.

Birth and motherhood stretch us in ways we didn't know were possible, and by leaning into the experience we learn to embrace nuance.

Ways in which being a mother taught me to embrace complexity:

🩸When I almost miscarried, I desperately wanted my son to stay, but I also thought that maybe it was the right thing happening at the right time (and felt so embarrassed that I could even think something like that)

🩸I wanted to breastfeed, and at the same time didn't want my breasts to "dry up" afterwards

🩸A couple of years into motherhood, I still missed my life before I had a kid

🩸I taught my son to sleep in his own crib/bed, and then switched to bed sharing after I divorced his father bc life was just so f...hard and I needed to simplify things.

🩸Homeschooling is one of the best choices I could ever have made for my son, yet it is demanding on my schedule and strenuous on my finances. Public school is tempting bc I know how easy it would be.

Becoming mothers isn't a "all or nothing experience". It teaches us to hold multiple realities as true at the same time.

It is teaching me that feeling all the things is OK, and that choosing to act in accordance to values and not feelings is hard but necessary.

What has birth/postpartum/motherhood taught you so far? 👇🏻

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Ciao! My name is Chiara and I am a birth and postpartum doula in Italy for expat moms and families. If you are having your baby in Italy in 2026 and want to have someone to be your anchor as you navigate it all (including the intricacies of the Italian national healthcare system) I may be your person. Send me a DM, I'd love to hear from you.

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26/10/2025

I had a big fight with my mother today. One like I hadn't had in months and that brought up very difficult emotions and an unhealthy dynamic that never seems to heal.

On the way home (I decided to take a walk alone to let off some steam) I realized how much it still hurts me every time she crosses my boundaries, every time she changes subject during a fight to point out how I do things that hurt her feelings too. How much I still desperately wish she loved me instead of competing against me.

Then, in a matter of seconds, my mind went back to all the stories I heard from the mothers I support on the daily (I love how my work constantly mirrors my wounds back to me 😂 ).

Stories of those who are so scared to become mothers because they don't know if they can live up to the perfect picture their own mothers painted for them, those who can't trust their mothers to show up when they need them the most, those whose mothers are so drenched in their own anxiety that "it is best if she doesn't visit for now". Those whose mothers left this world too soon.

Those, like me, who found themselves competing against their own mothers to win the world's approval and attention.

Today I once again felt how true it is that when you become a mother, you desperately need your own mom. Someone who has and models unconditional love for you. Or at least a good enough version of maternal love.

And what if this model isn't available to you?

Thankfully, it isn't only mothers who can model that: partners can, MILs can, friends or other family members can, doulas can.

From someone who lived her postpartum constantly thirsty for that love and so drained that I struggled to feel connected to my own baby, my best advice is: please look for love in places where it is abundant. I know you have at least one. Don't be stubborn 😉

With much 💕
Chiara

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Ciao, my name is Chiara and I am a birth and postpartum doula for expat moms and families in Milan and northern Italy. If you are expecting your baby in Italy in 2026 and are looking for someone who can truly walk alongside you as you figure out motherhood in my beautiful country, I may be your person.

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