Question 1

Do you have any training?

Accepted Answer

Sure do. I'm a certified Birth & Post-Natal Doula. 
I’m a bit of a birth nerd and love keeping up with as much as I can in this space, so you’ll constantly find me doing short courses in things like Spinning Babies, Optimal Maternal Positioning, human rights in the birth space, perinatal and postpartum mental health, breastfeeding etc etc.

Question 2

Do you support home birth?

Accepted Answer

Oh guys, I love home birth! While I don't have capacity to support free birth, I love being a part of the team with your private midwives.

Question 3

What happens if you’re not available when I go in to labour?

Accepted Answer

I do everything I can to ensure this doesn’t happen, including not taking on too many clients. That being said, we all know it’s possible! I work with some amazing back up doula’s so you will always have access to one of them. If you would like, we can always organise a chat between you and who would be your back up doula at the time to make sure you feel comfortable.

Question 4

How does payment work?

Accepted Answer

I ask for 50% upon signing up with me, and the remainder by 34 weeks. In saying that, I'm more than happy to put a payment plan if place if that suits you better. I'm flexible!

Question 5

How do you feel about hospital staff (ie do you get on with them?!)

Accepted Answer

I think midwives and OB’s are amazing humans who work incredibly hard at their jobs. 
I see it as one of my roles to ensure we have a great vibe in your birthing space and that includes forming great relationships with your medical care providers. I ALSO see it as one of my roles to ensure that you are being given the opportunity to provide informed consent, that you are being heard and that your preferences are being taken on board. Majority of the time, I can do this in a pretty chilled out, friendly manner.

Question 6

Do you provide postpartum support as well?

Accepted Answer

While I strongly believe in supported postpartum, it’s not where my passion and abilities lie. I work with some EPIC postpartum doula’s and we can definitely join together to create your dream support team. With all of my clients, I do provide one postpartum visit to create a space for a birth debrief and to touch base with how you're going and refer on if needed.

Question 7

What area's do you service?

Accepted Answer

I'm based in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and support families within an hour from me. Please get in touch to find out if you're included. 
Hospitals I service:

Box Hill Hospital, Box Hill 
Cabrini Hospital, Malvern
Casey Hospital, Berwick
Dandenong Hospital, Dandenong 
Epworth Freemasons Hospital, East Melbourne
Frances Perry House, Parkville 
Frankston Hospital, Frankston 
Healesville Hospital, Healesville
Jessie McPherson (Jessie Mac) Private Hospital, Clayton
Knox Private Hospital, Wantirna
Mitcham Private Hospital, Mitcham
Monash Hospital, Clayton
Mount Waverley Private, Mt. Waverley
Northpark Private Hospital, Bundoora
Peninsula Private Hospital, Frankston
St. John of God, Berwick
St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Fitzroy
Sandringham and District Memorial Hospital, Sandringham
Sunshine Hospital, St. Albans
The Angliss Hospital, Ferntree Gully
The Bays Hospital, Mornington
The Mercy Hospital, Heidelberg
The Northern Hospital, Epping
The Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne

If the hospital you're birthing at is not listed here, please get in touch!

Question 8

What does a doula do?

Accepted Answer

A doula is a non-medical companion who provides emotional and physical support to women and their families before, during and after childbirth.

Here's a breakdown of what a doula typically does:
Provide emotional support: Doulas can help you feel confident and informed about childbirth. They can listen to your concerns and help you develop a birth plan.
Provide physical support: Doulas can teach you comfort measures, such as massage and breathing techniques, to help you manage labor pain.
Offer information: Doulas can provide you with information about your choices during childbirth.
Support your partner: Doulas can help your partner feel more involved and informed about the birth process.
Help after birth: Doulas can help you with breastfeeding, newborn care, and adjusting to life with a new baby.

What does a doula do?

Do you have any training?

Do you support home birth?

What happens if you’re not available when I go in to labour?

How does payment work?

How do you feel about hospital staff (ie do you get on with them?!)

Do you provide postpartum support as well?

What area's do you service?

What does a doula do?

I acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation who are the traditional custodians of the land on which I live and work. I pay my respect to the Elders of the past, present and future.