Claire Dunkley • Doula + Birthkeeper

10/11/2024

✨Birth Stats 2024✨

As my year of birth support has come to an end and I’m enjoying some much needed down time, as I do each year, I’m sharing statistics from the year spent with strong powerhouse women and their families.

Firstly, let me start by saying my women and the relationship we build together can in no way be expressed through numbers. I pride myself on intuitively working for each mother and I honor our friendship above all else.

Why I choose to share these statistics and information is a personal one. I wish, many years ago, that someone shared honest and raw information with me. I wish I had this knowledge to start my journey of autonomy much sooner than I did. I could have saved 5 years of severe postnatal depression.
But growing older is a beautiful thing…… I now know that the universe had other ideas for me. That I needed to go through what I did to be able to share my wisdom and strength with other women and Inspire them to take control of their lives, pregnancy and birth. Because birth is so much more than one day. The way we birth ripples into every aspect of our lives and relationships.

To all my powerhouse mummas - you know who you are- Thankyou for inviting me into your life and allowing me to witness the most amazing human experience over and over and over again. It is the MOST humbling experience I will never tire seeing and you are all such wonderful human beings. You all thank me for supporting you, but you really have no idea how much you give to me.

I hope that this post makes women curious about what birth could be like. I hope that it makes you see that you have choice regardless of where you birth. I hope that it inspires someone to trust themselves and put themselves first. I hope it makes some of you feel less lonely in a birth culture that feels helpless - there are more of us out there than you think - I hope you find us xx

19/10/2024

Do you feel the call towards physiological birth? Do you have certain desires for your journey into motherhood but you don’t know where to start? Do you need support in getting clear on your why so that every other decision for your birth flows deep in personal value. Do you want to be confident in navigating the maternity system so you don’t loose yourself to it? Do you want to minimise and protect yourself from birth trauma? If you or anyone you know if pregnant, trying to conceive, or is interested in 1:1 pregnancy support then this is the workshop for you. Day one’s event will be for everyone, while the day 2 event is specifically catered toward VBAC mothers as this requires unique communication and vulnerability.
4 more weeks to book in and already half of the tickets sold. . 🔗 in bio for tickets ♥️

19/10/2024

09/10/2024

The Birth Masterclass is back for two exciting days of real talk and valuable insights 💃🏼💃🏼Choose from one of two days, with one day specially dedicated to our VBAC mamas, giving you everything you need to prepare your mindset for this rollercoaster journey!
This is absolutely NOT your typical childbirth class. You can forget the hip squeezes and affirmations—I’m here to share the real juicy, ‘OMG, I wish I knew’ s**t that every woman deserves before stepping into that hospital.
If you want to take charge of your birth—whether you’re pregnant, trying to conceive, or simply looking to connect with empowering women who respect birth—this is the workshop for you! We’ll explore the current landscape of Australia’s birth, engage in super interactive, fun, and honest conversations with plenty of f bombs from me 💥, and uncover your desires as you transition into motherhood with confidence💪🏻💪🏻

What’s included:
Part 1:
* The current birth landscape and where you sit in it
* Hospitals as a big business
* Navigating the maternity system
* Interventions, due dates, and making informed choices
* Insights on fetal monitoring to keep you in the know
Part 2:
* Guest speakers who’ve been through it all and have stories to share 👌🏼
* Finding your “why” and building foundations from that
* Understanding how birth physiology works
* Trusting your intuition and embracing your inner strength
* Protecting your nervous system (why this is 🔑) and setting boundaries
Plus, enjoy lunch 🧀🥜🍇🍉 by the wonderful team from , drinks, and plenty of open laughs and hard but honest conversations throughout the day!
This workshop is all about YOU! Get ready to walk out empowered and ready to embrace your birth experience.
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03/07/2024

The beauty of undisturbed birth ✨
So magic to witness, hold and protect
Born into pure trust, calm, strength and surrender, this baby was serene from first breath ✨
Surrounded by her partner who anchored her in and never wavered in his belief in both of them, and her own mother- the strongest mother I have the privilege to call my best friend, she birthed her first baby like a goddess.
Watching her through labour gave me goosebumps as I witnessed the young woman I know become mother.
A full circle moment and I could not be more proud as an auntie.

How we birth matters

12/04/2024

Only a few tickets left to the birth master class. If you or someone you know is pregnant, TTC or would benefit from being immersed in this full day of supportive, honest, no BS birth education, please share around ✨

This is the missing information that all women should have access too.

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10/04/2024

The simplicity of support
The magic of trust
The beauty in deep understanding

Sensory awareness
A commitment made to mother
The art of doing nothing

The effect of clean energy
Authenticity
And a strong depth of integrity

This is what I chose to uphold, with every mother I serve. Every birth I witness brings with it a deep maturing that layers and expands and spreads to the next mother who seeks this support. We are all connected. Your births matter because it influences and infiltrates in ways you can’t imagine.

When I see a mother, round with baby I smile. Knowing she holds so much power, an unlocked potential awaiting.

Birth is sacred, transformative and intangible. It must be protected ✨

This is what I choose