A Doula is a support person for your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey.

I am not a medical professional but someone who is experienced in walking beside women during these incredibly important stages of life.

A Doula's support varies depending on their experience and skillset but it does not replace the position of a OBGYN, midwife or GP if that is the model of care you are searching for, however; a Doula does have the wisdom and experience to help you navigate the medical system, understand your options, remind you of your rights within said system and guides you to find the necessary support that you need from other health professionals.

A Doula provides physical, emotional and practical support throughout these Rites of Passage and bears witness as your journey through Matrescence.

Absolutely not.
No one could ever replace the loving, safe space that is your partner.

A Doula is there to support you both.
It is unrealistic to expect a partner to be present and supportive as their partner is labouring and birthing their child alongside maintaining the birth space, ensuring that boundaries are being respected and advocating for their choices in the birth space.
Having a Doula with you is allowing the partner to mentally release that responsibility and focus on supporting you in one of the most vulnerable times of you life. 

During postpartum, many partners can feel as though the load and responsibility of their entire families lives has been places upon their shoulders and, in many cases, it has.
To take on this kind or responsibility while simultaneously being a present, loving and supportive partner while your are going through one of the biggest and most significant physcal, emotional, hormonal and spiritual shifts you will ever experence is a big ask.
Combine this with the fact that they are also a new parent (whether it be the first or 5th time) who is also trying to bond with their new child.

No, a Doula does not replace your partner in any way; I support them. 

Firstly we would have a no-commitments phone call to ensure that we have a connection and that our values align.
We both need to be comfortable and open with what the expectations are around our time together before we commit to anything.

Anytime during your pregnancy however, for Postpartum support ideally by 30 weeks to ensure that we have plenty of time to foster connection, trust and to allow enough time for Postpartum planning.

Yes, a deposit is needed to confirm our agreement to work together and from there we can discuss different payment options available.

I support women during Pregnancy, birth and Postpartum from South Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim, Redlands and Gold Coast.
My Postpartum Support is always in your home.

I support women birthing in  hospital and at home.

If you're birthing in hospital that would include Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Mater Hospital, The Wesley hospital, Logan Hospital, Redland Hospital, Ipswich Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital and Tweed Valley Hospital.

My approach to bodywork is gentle, intentional and nurturing.
This may look like a full body massage to stimulate blood flow, it may be a foot massage while you're in bed feeding bubs or it may be a scalp and face massage to relieve headaches.

It changes from visit to visit, mother to mother.

More about my bodywork journey;
I first began working in the health and wellness industry in 2011 when I was drawn to Aromatherapy.

My passion for bodywork continued to grow and I focused on developing my skill set, working in high-end day spa’s, ski resorts and on a cruise ship around Europe. 

I have always known the importance of touch and the dramatic effect that it can have on others not just physically but also emotionally and spiritually. 

Pregnancy and birth are most likely the most physically challenging thing your body and mind will go through. 

Growing new life and carrying that life in your womb is such an incredibly beautiful and sacred experience but with that can come discomfort and even pain. 

During labour and birth your ligaments are stretched to the equivalent of a first degree musculoskeletal strain with typical recovery time being 3-4 months. 

Gentle body work is vital during these stages to ensure optimal blood flow to assist with healing and for emotional support by calming the nervous system and allowing the body to take a breath and let go.

Touch from another woman is medicine.