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Womb to Bloom Doula - Perth Doula Services, Belmont, Belmont (2025)

03/06/2025

ATTENTION DOULAS, MIDWIVES & PERINATAL PROFESSIONALS

I’m officially hard launching my virtual assistant business.

I’ve been working as a VA for almost a year now, supporting birth professionals with admin, content, client comms and all the behind-the-scenes stuff that keeps your business running.

And now I’m ready to take on ONE more client starting in July.

If you’re drowning in your inbox, falling behind on socials, or just tired of doing it all — I can help.

Here’s what I support with:
🖥️ Email, inbox + admin
📱 Social media content + scheduling
📥 Client communication
🧠 Business systems + strategy

Only one spot available.
Send a DM to if you’re ready to feel supported — or tag someone who needs this.

17/01/2025

A caesarean section is major abdominal surgery. Let that sink in.

So why is it treated like something as minor as getting a tooth pulled?

What other surgery leaves you on your feet within hours, caring for a newborn (or more!), running on 20 minutes of sleep, bleeding, and leaking milk everywhere?

You’re expected to recover quickly, often without adequate support, while juggling the physical and emotional demands of early motherhood. And yet, society downplays the seriousness of this surgery, telling you to “get on with it” and “be grateful for a healthy baby.”

But let’s be real – healing from a caesarean takes time, rest, and care. Your body has been through a lot, and you deserve support, understanding, and the space to recover.

We need to stop normalising the dismissal of postpartum recovery after a caesarean. Your healing matters.

Did you feel supported after your caesarean birth, or did you feel like your recovery wasn’t taken seriously?

13/01/2025

Let’s set the record straight.

Women don’t walk away from birth with trauma because they didn’t get the ‘perfect emotional experience.’ It’s not about scented candles or the playlist being off. Birth trauma often stems from something far deeper: abuse, coercion, lack of informed consent, and the outright disregard for evidence-based care.

Yet, time and time again, women are told, ‘You’re just upset because your expectations were too high.’

💡 Here’s the truth:
Trauma happens when a woman’s autonomy is stripped away, when her voice is silenced, and when her body is treated as a battleground for hospital policies instead of being respected.

Birth plans don’t cause trauma—mistreatment does. Unrealistic expectations don’t cause trauma—violations of human rights do.

Yes, birth can be unpredictable. Unexpected things happen. But there’s a difference between a medical complication and a care provider who dismisses your choices, ignores your consent, or pressures you into unnecessary interventions.

The narrative that women are ‘just disappointed’ because their births didn’t go as planned is harmful and dismissive. It shifts the blame from broken systems and abusive practices back onto the women who’ve already suffered.

Let’s stop making excuses for providers and start holding them accountable. Every woman deserves respect, evidence-based care, and a voice in her birth—no matter the circumstances.

Have you ever been told your birth trauma is your fault? Let’s talk about it in the comments. 💬👇

10/01/2025

No, seriously. You don’t need anything.

I see it all the time:
“What should I buy for my home birth?”
“What do I pack for the hospital?”
“What services should I hire during pregnancy to have my dream birth?”

The comments roll in with suggestions: fairy lights, affirmation cards, weekly chiropractor visits, a TENS machine, a private midwife, a doula…

And while all of these things can be wonderful additions, here’s the truth: you don’t actually NEED any of them.

You don’t need the “perfect” setup, the fanciest birth pool, or an endless list of services to make your birth powerful. Birth doesn’t happen because of the stuff you have or the money you spend. It happens because of you.

✨ You already have everything you need within you to birth your baby. ✨

Am I saying you shouldn’t buy all the things you want or invest in support if it’s available to you? Absolutely not! These extras can help you feel more confident and supported, which is valuable. But I want you to know this:
👉 If you can’t afford the extras, or if you don’t want to buy all the things, that doesn’t mean your birth will be any less magical, empowering, or transformative.

The most important “ingredient” in having the birth of your dreams is your belief in your body’s ability to do what it was designed to do. It’s understanding your rights, trusting yourself, and surrounding yourself with people who respect your choices.

Everything else is just a bonus.

So if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the must-haves and to-do lists being thrown your way, take a deep breath and let it go. You’re already enough.

What’s one thing that really helped you feel confident about your birth—or one thing you thought you needed but didn’t use at all? Let’s chat in the comments! 💬👇

08/01/2025

Something crazy I read on Facebook a few weeks ago... this is the type of harmful narrative that we need to STOP spreading.

It shifts power away from birthing women and reinforces the idea that someone else is in charge of their body and birth experience.

💡 Here’s the truth: YOU are the one in control of your birth.

Yes, unexpected things can happen during childbirth - but that doesn’t mean you lose your autonomy or ability to make decisions. A birth plan isn’t about controlling every detail. It’s about knowing your preferences, understanding your rights, and ensuring you’re part of the decision-making process every step of the way.

📋 Why this matters:
When women feel they have no control, they’re more likely to experience birth trauma, even when the birth is medically “successful.” Knowing your rights as a birthing mother - including the right to informed consent and refusal - empowers you to navigate the unpredictable moments with confidence.

⚡ Remember:
Birth plans aren’t just “nice-to-haves.” They’re tools for communication and advocacy. They help you set boundaries, clarify expectations, and create a team that respects your choices.

Let’s stop discouraging birth plans and start empowering women to take charge of their birth experiences.

What’s one thing you wish you’d known about your rights before giving birth? Let’s talk about it in the comments 💬👇

27/12/2023

Your partner should be your number 1 support person during your labour and birth - but many walk into the birth suite completely underprepared for what is to come. In most cases, it takes 2 people to make a baby, so both of those people should get educated on what happens when that baby is ready to be born.

💫 TAKE A CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASS TOGETHER!
🌸 CREATE YOUR BIRTH PLAN TOGETHER!
💫 WATCH BIRTH VIDEOS!
🌸 PRACTICE COMFORT TECHNIQUES!
💫 PREPARE FOR POSTPARTUM!!

23/12/2023

It can be incredibly hard to hear that the reason you went for a caesarean section after an induction was due to "failure to progress". You might be left feeling like you or your body has failed.

I can assure you for the vast majority of people, failure to progress is actually your healthcare providers failure to wait.

If your induction was not medically necessary (which most aren't), your provider failed to allow your body to spontaneously go into labour. In Western Australia, the induction rate is currently over 31%. Unfortunately we don't have the data to show which of these inductions were necessary but it is probably safe to assume that most of them weren't.

To stop over-diagnosis of “Failure to Progress,” the following recommendations were made by the American College of Gynaecologists:

• Care providers should stick to proper, current definitions of labour arrest, and avoid using the vague term “Failure to Progress”
• Birthing people should be given adequate time for both labour and pushing—and “adequate” time is much longer than what has traditionally been “allowed” in the past
• Inductions should only be labeled “failed” after at least 24 hours of Synthetic Oxytocin (plus water broken, if possible) - this clock should not start until after cervical ripening, if necessary, is completed
• Birthing people - particularly those giving birth for the first time - with an unripe cervix should not be induced unless the induction is medically necessary
• Each care provider should receive feedback from their hospital on how often they improperly diagnose labour arrest or “failed induction”

Were you told you "failed to progress" after your caesarean section? Did this impact the way you felt about your labour?

19/12/2023

Has your healthcare provider informed you that a water labour or birth is not "permitted" for you due to certain risk factors? The eligibility standards established by local hospitals often lack a solid evidential basis. Many stipulate specific age, BMI, and low-risk pregnancy requirements.

For instance, if you have a high BMI, they may assert that you are not "allowed" to labour in water, citing concerns about staff's ability to lift you out in an emergency. If you're pursuing a VBAC, water labour might be deemed off-limits due to the inability to use continuous fetal monitoring. Even if they do permit water labour, you might be expected to exit the water during the pushing stage for the birth of your baby and placenta.

In reality, no one has the authority to dictate what you can or cannot do. You have the option to bring your own bath plugs to the hospital and position your support person near the drain outside the bath. Moreover, you can transport your personal inflatable birth pool to the hospital, complete with hoses and connectors, in case they claim a lack of available bath-equipped rooms. Legally, they cannot prohibit you from utilising water immersion during your labour and birth.

The sole criteria for using the birth pool is simply to possess one and to have a baby in your womb awaiting birth.

15/12/2023

Here is a brief overview of my pregnancy, birth and postpartum doula offerings. It's hard to fit all the information into these Instagram posts, so if you would like to know more you can see my Services & Price Guide on my website (link in bio) or send me a message here to chat!

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