A birth doula is someone trained & experienced in childbirth who supports you physically, emotionally, & practically through pregnancy, labour, & just after your baby is born.

As a birth doula, my main role is helping you feel prepared. We talk through your options (and there are many), so instead of feeling overwhelmed, you feel clear about what suits you & your situation best.

You can bring me your questions, your worries, your “what ifs.” We’ll unpack them together so you feel calm & steady going into birth.

During labour, I’m right beside you. Hands-on support, position changes, counter pressure, breathing guidance, reassurance when it gets intense. I read the room, I read you, & I adjust to what’s needed in the moment.

I also support your birth partner. Most partners want to help → they just don’t always know how. I guide them beforehand so they feel confident & useful, not unsure or sidelined.

I’ll share evidence-based information & resources so you can make decisions that feel informed & right for you.

By the time we’re finished working together, you won’t just “hope” for a good birth. You’ll feel supported, capable, & ready.

Oh good, I’m glad you asked because I wrote a blog post that answers this question.

But, for simplicity, here are the main points:

Emotional Support

• Ongoing, steady support throughout pregnancy, labour, & after birth.

• A safe space to talk through fears, questions, & self-doubt.

• Continuous presence in labour so you feel calm, safe, & confident.

• Encouragement, reassurance, & steady energy → even if things feel hectic.

• Support for your birth partner, too.

• Gentle debriefing support after your baby is born.

Physical Support

• Hands-on comfort: massage, acupressure, rebozo→ or no touch if you prefer.

• Position changes, movement, counter pressure, & practical coping tools.

• Heat packs, cold cloths, water, snacks & comfort support.

• Creating a calm birth space→ lighting, music (or silence), & minimal disruption.

Educational Support

• Clear, evidence-based information during pregnancy & labour.

• Help creating your birth preferences.

• Guidance through relaxation, breathing, movement & positioning.

• Support understanding options, procedures, & interventions → before or as they happen.

Advocacy Support

• Helping you clarify what you want & supporting your decisions.

• Encouraging questions & space for informed choice.

• Amplifying your voice if you’re not being heard.

• Standing beside you as you make decisions for your body & your baby.

The word “Doula” comes from ancient Greek, meaning “Woman’s servant.”

Other translations say that a Doula is a “Mother to the mother”.

I don't attend births if there is not a licensed medical professional (midwife or doctor) present.

I don’t make decisions for you → you are the expert in your body & your baby.

I don’t tell you what to do → this is your birth.

I don’t take over or replace your birth partner.

I don’t tell you how or where to give birth → I simply explain your options so you can decide what feels right.

I don’t judge your choices. There are many paths to birth, & I respect them all.

I don’t perform medical procedures or clinical tasks.

I don’t diagnose, prescribe, or give medical advice.

It is never too early. I suggest we meet for a cuppa as soon as possible.

Because I take a limited number of families, I do book out quickly.

My repeat families often book me the day their pregnancy is confirmed!

You can be assured that I will handle your enquiry → & every aspect of your pregnancy & birth with confidentiality.

That’s a fair question.

There’s strong research showing that having continuous support from a trained doula during pregnancy, labour & postpartum improves both outcomes & overall experience.

In simple terms, having a doula increases your chances of having a positive birth experience.

What does that actually mean?

With continuous doula support, research shows:

→ Lower risk of complications
→ Shorter labours
→ Lower chance of caesarean birth
→ Reduced need for epidurals & other interventions
→ Higher satisfaction with your birth experience
→ Greater confidence in yourself & your ability to care for your newborn

Birth isn’t just about the clinical outcome → it’s about how you feel during it & how you carry that experience forward into motherhood.

If you’d like to read more about the research, you can see a full summary here:

(see the full article here: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/)

Doctors & midwives provide the clinical & medical care you & your baby need during pregnancy, labour & birth.

But appointments can be short, the system can feel rushed, & many women are left with unanswered questions or without a strong relationship with their provider.

My role is different & complementary.

I provide continuous emotional, physical & educational support throughout pregnancy.

I’m with you at home in early labour, I help you transition to hospital or birth centre when the time is right, & I stay by your side until after your baby is born & you’re settled & comfortable.

If your birth plan changes & you’re transferred to theatre for a caesarean, your partner will go with you & I will too, depending on hospital policy & the care team on the day.

Hospitals & surgeons have different guidelines, but I will support you in whatever way is most helpful & steady in that moment.

If you don’t have a birth partner & I am your designated support person, I will be honoured to stay with you for the entire caesarean birth, offering comfort, reassurance, & emotional support throughout.

Please reach out so we can chat about what you need & I’ll share the financial investment with you

My pricing reflects the depth of support I offer:

→ I work with only 2–3 families each month, allowing for a very personalised, close level of care
→ I’ve been attending births since 2002, learning alongside many families across a wide range of experiences
→ I’m a mum of five, with my own unique birth journeys to draw from
→ I’m a third-generation doula, with wisdom & practical skills passed down through my mother & grandmother
→ I’m known for helping women trust themselves, feel steady, & move through labour with confidence
→ I continue to invest in ongoing training so my knowledge stays current & evidence-based

You’ll find a few testimonials on my website, & I’m also happy to connect you with past clients if you’d like to hear about their experience firsthand

I believe that every family deserves to be supported to have the best possible birth experience.

If finance is an issue for you please contact me & we can talk through some options.

I carefully make sure that I am not overbooking my clients so that all of my families get exclusive care, but if there is some reason that prevents me from attending the birth (sickness or accident) I have two dedicated back up doulas in place who share a similar philosophy to me.

I will introduce you to them so that you are comfortable with them before the birth.

Yes, I’m happy to take photos with a phone camera (either yours or mine) but my priority will be in supporting you rather than taking photos.

If photos are a priority, I suggest you hire a birth photographer who can guarantee to capture the photos you want. 

I bring over 23 years of experience supporting families from diverse racial, cultural, socioeconomic & lifestyle backgrounds.

I’ve supported natural births, medicated births, VBACs, caesareans, families navigating previous trauma, perinatal anxiety & depression, & survivors of sexual violence.

As a woman in my late forties, I have also navigated the ups & downs of life; joy, loss, grief, change, & rebuilding.

I’ve moved states, started fresh, been married for 25 years, & raised five children into adulthood & adolescence.

Those lived experiences shape how I show up: steady, empathetic, & deeply understanding.

I've gained many formal & informal qualifications along the way.

My clients often describe me as warm, intuitive, wise, thoughtful, encouraging, easy to talk to  & someone they “couldn’t have done it without.”

I believe that as a woman you have an inbuilt & intuitive ability to birth your baby & mother your child

I believe that you are capable & strong & I trust you
You do not need rescuing

I am a Christian, & my faith gently shapes the way I care, support & walk alongside families

My role isn’t to take over → it’s to walk beside you, hold space & remind you of what’s already within you

I know that you have a dream for your pregnancy, your birth & your child & I will create the space for you to feel supported

I’ll be completely present with you & be your sounding board, helping you to advocate for your desires

In the lead-up to birth, we’ll uncover your strengths so you can step into labour feeling prepared, confident & calm

I am also a strong advocate for women’s rights in maternity care
I work collaboratively with midwives & care providers to support woman-centred, evidence-based care

Yes, please do!

You can contact me on this link