It all begins with a baby. From those double lines showing up, right up to meeting your sweet babe, you have a million decisions to make, fears to conquer and important things to learn. Preparing for labour and birth can be daunting, especially when everyone has their opinion on what you should do with your body. My job is to educate you based on the latest evidence and help you identify and work through any fears that come up through pregnancy so that you reach labour and birth fearless, powerful and full of confidence that your baby is coming into the world the exact way you need them to.

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think of a visit with a friend - someone you aren't afraid to be yourself with, someone you can share hope and fears

some visits are a slow pace, getting to know each other and feeling comfortable talking about this journey that lay ahead, and the one you've already been on

some visits are packed full of teachings - coping techniques, involving your partner, practising birth positions and movement, and mapping out your birth, breastfeeding and postpartum

included in these sessions:

birth, body & baby teachings

previous birth chats

birth partner education

labour coping techniques

comprehensive birth mapping

acupressure & bodywork

planning for postpartum and feeding

No matter where you birth, how you birth or who you birth with or without - I am there for you - the birthing mother. Whether that be advocating for your wants and needs with your caregiver, helping your partner be the best support possible, supporting you physically using proven techniques, working through your labour emotionally, or simply being in the background helping with your other little ones while you do your birthing thing. The power is with you mama, and every family has unique needs.

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now think of that same friend entering your birth space - you know her well, and you feel comfortable, you know that she knows you well too

you know she has your back, she can read your cues, encourage you forward and remind you of your vision for your birth

you can work as a team, using her toolkit and experience to guide you through, but always keeping your power, as you not only birth your baby, but birth you as a mother too

included in birth attendance:

on call from 37 weeks to birth

provision of a trusted back up doula

advocacy of your choices

partner support & guidance

liaison with medical staff

acupressure & rebozo techniques

light touch massage

emotional support

nourishment

support for an active birth

hire of TENS machine

From the moment you bring bub earthside, life changes forever. In the postpartum phase, my role as a doula doesn’t change - I am there to nurture and nourish you while you rest, repair and spend time getting to know your new little human. In a world that doesn’t provide much of a village anymore, I can help you create that around yourself - so that you feel confident and loved while stepping into your new role as a mother. The fourth trimester should be cherished and not faced with overwhelm or fear. Let me help you get to that place and stay there, as you settle into your home and your new life, you might want for company, nourishment, support and words of wisdom

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these visits are always a slow pace - allowing you to recover and heal, be nourished, have a break, have your belly bound or your shoulders massaged, have food prepared for you and spend time with your family and new baby - while the important things are looked after

chats can be had about your birth, about your feeding journey, about your recovery, and referrals or suggestions can be made, always with encouragement and love

included in these sessions:

breastfeeding & settling support

home and sibling support

newborn care

food preparation

bodywork & recovery support

referrals to trusted recovery practitioners

whether you are around the corner or across the country, we can work together to navigate your birth choices, labour preparation, partner preparation, postpartum and breastfeeding planning.

We can chat before and after your antenatal appointments, so you never feel in the dark.

Work through fears, learn how to negotiate your wishes with your birth facility, and find the right information for your personal circumstances.

when you need support during labour, I’m only a phone call away.

Sometimes partners need that extra assurance that everything is going ok or support in advocating for your choices in the birth space.

Cue a quick text to me!

Wherever you are birthing, it’s always great to have someone you trust just a call away.

there’s no getting thrown in the deep end when you have prepared for your postpartum and breastfeeding so well, but it’s always good to have someone to call for a referral or zoom for a quick breastfeeding chat to get things back on track.

If you are local I can visit and support in person, with all the normal postpartum perks - or if you are interstate I can organise food deliveries directly to your door!

Postpartum should feel nourishing whether your support is local or not!!

birth mapping isn’t your normal birth planning session

birth mapping allows for all contingencies, and opens up conversations with your birth team about what is available and realistic where you are birthing

birth map sessions can be done online or in person and include:

up to 3 hour session

the birth map book

templates for your hospital

resources for research

follow up email if you have any extra questions

for mums who are needing some help ASAP, a one off session to help thrive through postpartum instead of just survive

around 3 hour visit in home with mum to assist with all things family, newborn, feeding and nourishment

these visits include all the great things postpartum visits should as per mum’s needs, and if you book 3 or more there are discounted rates

Great for gift certificates!!

scratch the swaddles and soft toys that you will get in truckloads at a baby shower - why not suggest an investment in your birth and postpartum with a donation to a gift certificate?

if you have booked a birth package with me, all other sessions are 20% off

gift certificates can be for a monetary value or for an itemised visit or service