Birth Services

The reworked words of Whapio

It’s not my privilege to know the destiny of another human being or to change it.
I am not a doula to orchestrate a birth and to ferret out complications.
I am a doula to witness the creation of family in the way their choices have unfolded.

A positive birth experience can make all the difference in easing your transition to motherhood and supporting your entire family. As a doula, I understand how unique each birth journey is, and at the heart of my role is meeting you exactly where you are. Whether you need emotional support, encouragement, or a calm presence to hold space for you, I am here for you—however that looks for your family.

Birth can be overwhelming, and it’s natural to feel a mix of excitement, fear, and uncertainty. My role is to help you focus on what is within your control, so that the uncontrollable elements of birth don’t throw you off course. By offering evidence-based information, emotional support, and physical comfort, I’ll help you feel more grounded and empowered to make the best choices for your family in the moment.

I am passionate about creating a warm, trusting relationship with both you and your partner during pregnancy. Pregnancy and birth are pivotal moments in life, and I believe that building a strong connection beforehand helps ensure you feel supported and confident as you approach labor and delivery. My aim is to guide you both through the transition into parenthood, ensuring that you feel strong, informed, and positive as you navigate this next chapter of your lives.

Together, we can create a birth experience that is empowering, memorable, and filled with love and support, no matter what the journey brings.

Birth Package : $1, 590 plus GST

Includes: unlimited phone/text/email check-ins, two prenatal visits (2 hours each) which include access to education and planning resources.


Within your two prenatal visits, you can expect:

  • Stages of Labour and What to Expect

  • Creating an Informed Choice Birth Plan

  • Birth Partners Education and Role

  • An exploration of any past birth & pregnancy experiences

  • Comfort measures for labour

  • Creating a plan for your fourth trimester

  • Newborn care

  • Breast/chest feeding

  • Safe sleeping options

  • Building your community of birth recovery & healing practitioners

 

As your birthing time approaches & labour begins you can expect:

  • On Call Support 24/7 after 37 weeks by phone or text

  • Physical & emotional support for you and your family

  • Dedicated support for you and your partner during labour

  • Advocacy and information to navigate current care practices and protocols in hospital birth settings

  • Prepare birth area, decorating, setting mood

  • Massage and pressure points during labour

  • Advocating your wishes on your behalf

  • Supporting children who are present

  • Immediate post-birth bonding & breast/chest feeding with your newborn & new family until you are comfortable with my leaving (no time limits set)

  • 2 hours of postpartum care at your home. This includes; Birth debriefing, personalized support (ie laundry folding, meal prep etc), baby care and baby care tips and any recommendations you may need for resources outside of my scope

Additional costs - Homebirth Kit $250, rented through Wildflower Birth Collective

Let’s Work Together!