Nurtured by Josi

04/04/2025

25/03/2025

✨ Happy World Doula Week! ✨

Did you know that doulas are evidence-based and proven to improve birth outcomes? Research shows that having a doula can:
✔️ Enhance oxytocin release, reducing stress and promoting smoother labour
✔️ Decrease the likelihood of interventions like C-sections
✔️ Support emotional well-being for both mother and baby

But beyond the stats, the real impact of a doula is felt in the stories of the women we support—like this heartfelt testimonial from one of my amazing clients. 💛

Every woman deserves a birth where she feels safe, supported, and empowered. If you’re pregnant and looking for personalised, compassionate care, let’s chat! 📩

25/03/2025

The most beautiful poem that encapsulates what we do as Doula's so well! Happy World Doula Week!

World Doula Week - As we celebrate all doulas

The Doula’s Gift

A doula is a woman who nurtures and cares,
A steady presence, a love that she shares.
She holds the space, so calm and wise,
As the mother prepares, with strength in her eyes.

She offers her hands, her wisdom, her heart,
A beacon of light when the journey must start.
With whispers of comfort, a touch soft and true,
She guides the woman as life passes through.

Birth is a gateway, both mighty and raw,
A moment of power, of wonder and awe.
She stands beside her, unwavering, strong,
Honouring the rhythm, the labouring song.

We leave our own beds in the dead of the night,
To walk with a woman through darkness to light.
No clock can contain us, no time holds us back,
Our purpose is clear - we keep her on track.

And when the first cry rings out in the air,
We smile through our tears, in awe, in prayer.
For a baby is born, but so is a mother,
And we stand as witness, unlike any other.

Through birth and beyond, we nurture, we stay,
Helping her heal, in those first tender days.
A doula’s work is quiet but deep,
A love so profound, a promise we keep.

Written by Vicki Hobbs - Back to Basics Birthing

Photo: .capturingbirth

19/03/2025

These are my biggest regrets / failures when it comes to my own postpartum. I have lived and learnt and I won’t ever get to create my perfect postpartum cos you know… already got four kids!

But let this be an encouragement to plan your postpartum carefully ☺️

06/03/2025

05/03/2025

Birthing your baby is already a huge event—throw a cyclone into the mix, and it’s a whole new level of preparation. If you’re close to your due date, now is the time to make a plan, gather support, and stay calm.
What if you can’t make it to the hospital ? Do you have a plan in place for an unplanned home birth ?
Save this guide & share it with any expecting mama who needs it! 💛

11/09/2024

✨ I hear it far too often from clients: “I didn’t know I had another option, I didn’t know I could say no…“

Informed consent is not just a right—it’s a legal obligation. When a care provider suggests an intervention, they must give you all the information: the risks, benefits, and alternatives. You deserve the time to ask questions and fully understand what’s being presented to you.⁣

As your doula, I’ll be by your side to make sure you have all the facts, feel truly seen and heard, and are supported throughout your decision-making process.⁣

While you might feel sad or conflicted about saying yes to something that wasn’t part of your original plan, knowing it’s the best option for your unique circumstances can bring peace. And I actually believe this plays an important part in preventing birth trauma.

Your journey, your choice—fully informed. ✨

31/08/2024

Happy Father’s Day ! ✨

To all the dads out there, especially the fathers I’ve had the honor of walking alongside in the past 12 months: it’s not always easy, but keep fathering with wisdom, intentionality, and love.
Never underestimate the impact you have on your children. They look up to you for guidance, affirmation, identity, and belonging. In even the smallest acts—building Lego, giving piggyback rides, singing songs, watching endless sports games—they find exactly what they need.

Even if you don’t have your own stuff altogether - you are their hero!! 🦸‍♂️