Welcome, pregnant mummaĀ
Firstly, warmest congratulations!Ā
Youāre growing aĀ whole human,Ā & that isĀ pretty amazing.Ā
But honestly? Pregnancy is a wild ride isn't it?
One minute youāre in awe of what your body is doing, the next youāre lying awake at 2am thinking,Ā āIs it normal to have this many āwhat ifā questions?āĀ Ā (absolutely)Ā
Well, now you've found me, you donāt have to work this all out on your ownĀ š¤
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Iām Bonnie, a birth coach, & Iām here to walk alongside you as you navigate the beautiful (& sometimes messy) journey into motherhood.
I am a Mother to the Mother & TOGETHER we will brave birth
No matter where you are in your journey so far, would you like me to take your hand and journey with you and your birth partner the rest of the way?
In-Person
Doula Support
Continuous, in-person physical & emotional support during pregnancy, labour & birth. Iām hands-on, by your side, helping you feel safe, supported & prepared..
1:1 Birth Coaching
Personalised, one-to-one support to help you feel informed, confident & prepared for birth. Available in person in Perth or online wherever you are.
Self-Paced Birth Prep Courses
Practical, empowering online birth preparation you can work through in your own time, wherever you are.Ā
Not ready for any of that?
Start with my free birth resources
Having had 5 babies myself, I knowĀ the feeling of overwhelm.
I'm familiar with the unknowns of pregnancy, labour & birth.
Thereās just so much to know, & you want to do it well. You donāt have the luxury of a ātest-runā when it comes to birth (even if youāve had a baby before, this birth will be different).
You know you want to feel calm, confident, capable & informed throughout your pregnancy & birth, & in the early days of newborn care.
But, how do you do that? Who teaches you this?
(me, it's me!)
As women, we feel safe & empowered when we feel protected, nurtured, comforted & āheldā.
Birthing mums have traditionally been surrounded (physically & metaphorically) by female relatives & wise women.
Thankfully, in the last 50 or so years, male birth partners have joined the birth space & greatly benefit from the wisdom & experience of the extra birth support a doula provides.
Letās Start TalkingYou know that no-one can ātakeā birth away from you, it is your right of passage into motherhood.
Yet, you may not know how or where to find out what you need to know or who your community is.
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Where are the mothers for the mothers?
āĀ Where are the experienced people who will teach your birth partner the way?
āĀ Who will prepare your birth partner to be your best support?
āĀ Who will show them how to really connect with you?
Where are these people?
Well... Iāve got you. Iām here.
No matter where you are on this journey,Ā I'm here to offer some extra support for the road ahead. Iād be honoured to walk alongside you & your birth partner š¤
There isnāt a ārightā way to give birth, every birth is unique & that requires tailored support.
I believe it is your body, your birthĀ & your baby.
And I will support you unconditionally.
If you are looking for respectful, committed & above all practical birth support, youāll find it with me.
Iāve been supporting couples through pregnancy & birth since 2002. I come from a long line of birth support women.
My mother & grandmother were both doulas & several other women in my family are midwives.
Birth has always been a central theme in my life.
You can tell me whatās important to you & what your birth goals are & Iāll help you use & build your inner strength so you are ready for birthing your precious baby.
When you are faced with decisions or crossroads or curve balls, I will share evidence based information with you so you can make the best choices for your unique situation & Iāll guide you as you understand your options.
Connection is everything
I know that birth is one of lifeās most transformative & vulnerable moments, not just for you, but for your birth partner too.
You both deserve to feel safe, supported, & truly heard.
Thatās why the first step is simply reaching out.Ā
Love, your birth coach, BonnieĀ š¤