The word doula comes from the Greek "maidservant"—someone who tends to you with devotion. In our modern context, a doula is a non-medical birth worker who provides emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after birth. We hold space, offer comfort measures, translate medical jargon, and remind you that your body knows how to birth.
Why doulas matter
The evidence is clear. A scoping review published in the National Library of Medicine shows that continuous labor support from a doula is linked to:
- Lower rates of caesarean birth (up to 25% reduction in some studies)
- Reduced use of pain medication
- Shorter labours and fewer interventions
- Higher satisfaction with the birth experience
These are powerful outcomes for something as simple as consistent, compassionate presence.
What doulas do (and don't do)
We:
- Meet you prenatally to co-create a birth map and explore your preferences
- Offer massage, acupressure, aromatherapy, rebozo, positioning tools, and breath work
- Support partners so they feel confident, informed, and nourished
- Stay by your side in hospital, at home, or wherever you choose to birth
- Visit postpartum to debrief, assist with baby feeding, and wrap you in nurturing care
We don't perform clinical tasks, diagnose, or replace midwives or doctors. Instead, we collaborate alongside your chosen care team to keep your voice at the centre.
Investment
Doula packages typically start from $1,800 AUD and may include:
- Two to three prenatal visits
- 24/7 on-call support from 38 weeks
- Labour and birth support
- Two postpartum visits with herbal and bodywork add-ons
Payment plans, gift registries, and community sponsorships are available—please reach out so finances don't have to be a barrier.
Birth imprint
The way we are held in birth imprints the nervous system of both parent and baby. Feeling seen, safe, and supported ripples forward into breastfeeding, bonding, and even how we parent years down the track. This is why I do what I do.
Photo note: I still carry the colours of my 2019 trip to Guiyang, China with me—those birth rooms, those families, those lessons. More on that below.