Krista McCrimmon-Birth and Postnatal Doula

07/05/2026

“Sometimes the most powerful part of birth is not what others see, but the quiet knowing a woman carries within herself’

As I sat down to write about beautiful Tahlia and the birth of her precious baby girl Audrey back in April, I realised this post was never really about sharing the intimate details of her labour and birth story.

Talia is a private person, and I want to honour that wholeheartedly.

But what I do want to share is what her birth reminded me of so deeply.

Women deserve to know that positive birth experiences are possible.

Not because birth always goes exactly to plan.
Not because every labour unfolds perfectly.
But because women who feel informed, supported, respected and deeply involved in their own care are far more likely to walk away from birth feeling strong, capable and empowered.

Birth is one of the biggest physical and emotional experiences we will ever move through. It asks so much of women. Mentally. Physically. Emotionally. Spiritually.

And yet so many women enter birth carrying fear, uncertainty and little understanding of how powerful they truly are.

This is why preparation matters so much.

Preparing your body during pregnancy.
Learning about labour and birth.
Understanding your options.
Building a support team that makes you feel safe, heard and encouraged.
Learning coping strategies and comfort measures for labour.
Knowing what options your care providers can offer you , if birth takes a different path.
Learning how to make informed decisions in moments that can feel vulnerable and overwhelming.
Trusting your own intuition. ✨

Because sometimes birth unfolds differently to what we hoped or imagined. That is the truth of birth.

But positive birth is not only defined by how a baby is born.

It is shaped by how a woman feels during her experience.
Was she listened to?
Did she feel respected?
Did she feel safe?
Did she feel involved in decisions surrounding her birth?
Did she feel supported and encouraged instead of fearful and powerless?

This is how we help prevent birth trauma.
This is how women leave birth feeling proud of themselves instead of broken by the experience.

And this is exactly what I hope women see when they look at these beautiful images of my birthing goddess Tahlia.

Strength.
Trust.
Preparation.
Support.
Power.

Beautiful Audrey is here, and Tahlia birthed her with such courage and determination.

What an absolute privilege it was to walk beside them 🤍

06/05/2026

28/04/2026

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To those who have experienced unwanted intervention after being labelled with a big baby, we see you and we’re sending you so much love and seeing the strength required of you.

What happened to you matters and you don’t have to make sense of it alone. Our multidisciplinary team is here to support you in processing your birth experience whenever you feel ready.

And to those who are currently pregnant and navigating these conversations, you don’t have to figure this out alone either. Our team can walk alongside you to help you find the decisions that are right for you and your baby.

Have you been told you’re having a big baby? Or have you had this conversation with someone in your care?

If you’ve been told you might be having a “big baby,” it’s worth knowing:

👶🏽Ultrasound estimates of weight can be inaccurate
👶🏿 A suspected LGA label can significantly influence your care pathway
👶🏻You have the right to ask questions and be part of the decision.

If you don’t feel safe raising concerns directly with your care provider, you can ask for someone else, even if that means writing it down and handing a note to an admin assistant rather than saying it out loud.

For the clinicians here:
this study adds to a growing evidence base questioning the benefit of often routine LGA screening at term.

The authors found evidence of a labelling effect, where the diagnostic label, not fetal size itself, was the primary driver of increased obstetric intervention.

We need to be having better conversations with each other around this. Come and join the Modern Birth Workers Village to embody the skills to do so ❤️ (doors close once places fill and they’re filling fast).

A note on the numbers shared in this post: these are relative risks. They show how much more or less likely something was to happen in one group compared to another, not the total number of people affected. But the pattern is clear and consistent across every outcome measured.

See the comment for reference ❤️🙏🏽

06/04/2026

These past few months have been a little quieter on here as I prepare to step away from my doula work for the next 12 months.

But behind the scenes, I’ve still been spending time with some very special families 🤍

Here are a few photos from a visit I had with beautiful Emily the other week. Emily, her husband Ben, and their gorgeous boys Alfie and Otto have recently welcomed baby Etta into their family.

Baby Etta was in a bit of a hurry, and although Emily had planned to have myself, her midwife and Ben support her at the birth centre, things unfolded differently and little Etta had her own birth plan , and that was to be born quickly and safely at home.

I would have loved to be there to see my birthing goddess for the third time welcome one of her beautiful babies into the world… but I reminded myself that this moment was always Emily’s 🙏🏻🤍

When I visited, it was the simple, meaningful things — warm foot soaks, nourishing food, baby cuddles, and gently caring for a mother as she finds her way with her newest little love.

This kind of support is something I hold so close to my heart, and it’s always such a privilege to be welcomed into a family’s space during this time.—💛

I look forward to spending a few more heartwarming postpartum visits with Emily and baby Etta .

“Motherhood is made up of quiet moments, small gestures, and endless love — and it’s in these little things that the heart grows the most.” 🤍🤍🤍🤍💛

06/04/2026

A few good tips below to help you absorb iron much more effectively during your pregnancy 🤍

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It’s not about how much you take.

It’s about how much your body actually absorbs.

Want to absorb more? Here’s how…

Comment IRON for my reccomendation.

04/04/2026

Happy Easter 🐣🤍

A little season of new beginnings, growing families, and soaking in the small, beautiful moments.

I feel really so privileged to have walked alongside so many women through their journeys into motherhood.

Wishing you a love-filled Easter with your people 🤍

Thank you to my little doula baby Gia for making my post so adorable 💖we were celebrating her first birthday party yesterday .

14/03/2026

I Love this cake idea ✨✨✨💖🎂🎉🎈

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Such a sweet idea for a baby’s first birthday without all the extra sugar 🎂

14/03/2026

As a doula, and a VBAC mum myself, I feel really passionate about sharing birth stories that inspire and encourage women to explore all of their birth options.

There is something powerful about women sharing their experiences. When we tell our stories, it can gently open the door for other women to learn, ask questions, and discover what choices might be available to them too.
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The top FREE resource for moms planning a VBAC? Our podcast, The VBAC Link! Here’s a roundup of some recent VBA2C (vaginal birth after 2 cesareans) birth stories. You can find these and many more on our podcast, plus expert advice and insights. Pro tip: Use the search feature in your podcast library to search by keyword and find stories you’re looking for! Find us on Apple and Spotify.

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07/03/2026

It truly was a wonderful evening 💛

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Such a lovely night celebrating the Launceston Birth Centre ✨

The first photo is some of the incredible midwives who were able to join us on the night — it meant so much to have them there.

The photos in between capture the beautiful community who came along to support the Birth Centre. Seeing so many familiar faces in the room was really special and a reminder of how much this space means to so many.

The last photo is the midwives who regularly work at the Birth Centre, caring for families day in and day out. On the night we also said goodbye to Josephine, who has been with us for the past 12 months and is now heading back to Victoria. We’re so grateful for everything she brought to the team and wish her all the very best for this next chapter.

We also welcomed Marine, who has already settled in so well and feels like she’s been part of the team forever.

It really is the people — both the care providers and the community — who make this place what it is 🤍

We raised enough on the night to replace the flooring in one bedroom, which is incredible. We are now so close to being able to replace the flooring in a second bedroom — we just need another $1600.

If you would like to donate towards the second room, please do so by March 9th.

BSB 067-003
Account 2805 7454
Reference: FLOOR

Every contribution, big or small, helps us improve this space for the families who birth here 🤍

07/03/2026

I had such a lovely evening at the Launceston Birth Centre fundraiser last week.

This special place is run by an incredible group of midwives and dedicated volunteers who work so hard behind the scenes to keep the centre going and to give women in our community a choice about where they welcome their babies.

The night was all about raising funds for new carpet for the centre, and it was wonderful to see so many people come together to support such a meaningful space.

I feel so grateful that we have the Launceston Birth Centre here in our community, and for the passionate people who continue to care deeply about women’s choices and work so hard to keep the centre going for generations of women to come. ♥️

Launceston Birth Centre Calmbirth Educator Cherie Chugg Blossom Motherhood

07/03/2026

Some good advice here on how to get the most out of your tens machine when you are in labour 💫❤️

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Tips right here! ➡️

Swipe through before you pack your birth bag so you know exactly how to make the most of your TENS machine. 👉

SAVE this for later & drop a 🙋🏻‍♀️below if you’re planning to use a TENS machine or have used one before!