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Doula; Childbirth Educator; Women’s Circle Facilitator 🙏

15/10/2024

Today, we pause and join the , honoring the tiny lives that have left a lasting impact. 🕯️💫 As doulas, we walk alongside families in times of joy and sorrow, and we know that the journey of grief is one no parent should face alone.

On this Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, we remember and hold space for every little soul lost during pregnancy or infancy and send love to the families who carry them in their hearts every day. You are seen, your loss is felt, and your baby’s light continues to shine. 💜

06/08/2024

A different post than I had anticipated nearing the end of !

My littlest love was in the hospital today, with respiratory distress (another thank you to for arming all the parents with this important info!).

I was asked all the regular questions, how much is he drinking and eating. I explained that he hasn’t had much of an appetite but still drinking a decent amount of water, and that he still breastfeeds. This was the conversation:

Doctor: oh… how old is he again?
Me: he’s 3.
Doctor: oh ok. So is that just for.. um.. comfort or?
Me: yes, sometimes.
Doctor: ok. So is it for nutrition or comfort?
Me: both I imagine. As well as hydration and I guess antibodies in times like this.
Doctor: ok. How many ml does he have?
Me: I couldn’t tell you… usually once or twice a day but about 6 times in the last 24 hours. I can’t tell you how much volume.
Doctor: right ok. I’ll just put down that he breastfeeds out of habit then.

How can we expect the general population to accept and support breastfeeding, when our medical practitioners still don’t understand the process and benefits?

We need to start there, in my opinion.

01/08/2024

It’s been a while since I’ve shown up here, but I can’t let World Breastfeeding Week pass without sharing.

This will likely be my last WBW while still breastfeeding. L is 3.5 and only has one or two feeds a day and has gone days without anything at all.

Each WBW there is a theme. This year’s theme is Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all.

The campaign will celebrate breastfeeding mothers in all their diversity, throughout their breastfeeding journeys, while showcasing the ways families, societies, communities and health workers can have the back of every breastfeeding mother.

Over the next week I plan on sharing some moments and feelings about my journey ♥️

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12/05/2024

Mother’s Day hits different when you know there are 2 mothers being murdered every hour in Gaza.
When you know there are mothers searching for their children in rubble.
When you know there are mothers holding their children’s bodies, begging for them to wake up.
When there are mothers not sleeping, holding their children hoping they survive the night.

I hold my babies closer, and these women (and men) and babies are never far from my thoughts. We cannot be free until we are ALL free.

11/05/2024

I don’t know if Maternal Health Awareness Week was last week or this (getting conflicting dates online 😵‍💫) but I wanted to send all my love to the mothers experiencing difficulty in their postpartum period right now. As a mother who experienced postpartum anxiety, my heart goes out to you ♥️

Whether that be rage, depression, anxiety, trauma or anything in between… On Mother’s Day eve, I want you to know that these feelings don’t make you less of an incredible mama.

11/04/2024

Whether you seek solace from past wounds, guidance on your healing path, or simply crave the presence of kindred souls, women’s circles offer a supportive community where you are seen, heard, and deeply valued.

Join us as we embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and profound healing. Together, we embrace the beauty of our scars and illuminate the path toward wholeness, one courageous step at a time.

We will join in circle to ground ourselves, meditate, journal, share and connect.
Please bring:
🖊 a notepad and pen
🪑 a cushion to sit on
💧 a water bottle
🌸 a flower or other small personal totem to add to the alter
❤️ an open heart

Light morning tea provided - please send through any dietary requirements.

Booking in bio 🙌🏼

22/03/2024

Happy World Doula Week!

The purpose of World Doula Week is to empower doulas all over the world to improve the physiological, social, emotional, and psychological health of women, newborns and families in birth and in the postpartum period.

When I’m asked to describe the role of a doula, I always struggle. It’s not ✨just✨ about lowering interventions and increasing birth satisfaction.

Having doula support is a feeling. A feeling of love, support and unwavering confidence through the vulnerability of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. A feeling of deep reverence and connection.

So celebrate your doula today! 😍 Sending all my love to my own incredible doulas and ♥️

21/03/2024

Happy World Hypnobirthing Day! ✨

Over the last 5 years teaching the program, I have seen incredible things.

Women who have previous trauma who are petrified to birth again have gone on to birth their babies in their own power, aware of their rights and choices, supported by their birth partners and in complete confidence.

I have seen women have calm, quiet and tranquil births.

I have seen women roar their babies earthside with no awareness of anyone else in the room.

I have seen women’s circumstances change and either require or desire a c section, and I have seen those women accept those decisions with an open heart. I have had a woman describe her unwanted (but necessary) repeat c section as healing and powerful.

I have seen partners who initially had no idea what an umbilical cord was, go on to advocate for their partners and support them in the most beautiful ways.

The power of Hypnobirthing reverberates far beyond birth. It makes its way into your immediate postpartum and I believe can even influence your entire parenting journey.

I’d love to hear your experience of Hypnobirthing in the comments! 😍

20/03/2024

3 years breastfeeding my sun ☀️

6.5 straight years (plus pregnancy) of nourishing little people with my body.

A journey that has taught me patience, resilience, and the incredible strength of the bond between a mother and her child.

Every milestone reached, every cuddle shared while feeding, has only deepened the profound connection between us.

First feed 📸:

18/03/2024

An honour to be asked to be on the Q&A panel for last nights viewing in Coffs Harbour, especially alongside the incredible !
There was a great turn out of consumers, midwives and other birth workers which was amazing to see. Some really important questions were asked, namely the ones about what can we actually do to influence change.
The film was incredibly made. I was brought to tears multiple times but also belly laughed. It was a roller coaster.
Always thankful for these opportunities to be with other women, midwives and birth workers 🙏

05/03/2024

When you watch the love of your life birth your daughter in all her power and strength 😍

📸 me

09/02/2024

Our theme for this circle is: Autumn Equinox! 🍂

Gather under the golden hues of autumn for a transformative experience at our Autumn Equinox Women’s Circle.

Join us as we embrace the changing seasons and tap into the energy of balance and harvest. Together, we’ll honour the wisdom of the earth and the cycles of nature, connecting with each other and with ourselves through ritual, meditation, and shared stories.

Come journey with us as we celebrate the abundance of the season and set intentions for the months ahead. All women are welcome to join in this sacred space of growth, reflection, and sisterhood.

Please bring:
🪑 a cushion or rug to sit on
💧 a water bottle
🌸 a flower or other small personal totem to add to the alter
❤️ an open heart

Light morning tea provided - please send through any dietary requirements.

Book here: https://www.thisiswhatidoula.com/event-info/womens-circle-autumn-equinox-celebration

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