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EmpowHER Doula

✨Living out my life's purpose supporting those travelling the journey of Matrescence.✨

20/09/2025

Just jumping on here to let my current clients know I will be away from communication for a few days as I grieve my beautiful boy Dodge. Tomorrow we will be freeing him from his pain and suffering, and I will need a few days to process this. Announcing it here is a lot easier for me than communicating individually to all of you, so thank you for your understanding. I promise I will get back to you as soon as I am ready. In the meantime, anything urgent, please contact me on my mobile. Thank you ❤️ Kristin xx

08/09/2025

🌿New Research: The Power of Doula Support🌿

Here’s a meaningful update from the birthing research front—one that truly validates what we doulas have long known:

A recent randomized controlled trial (published July 2025) in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth demonstrated that having a chosen companion during labour (i.e. a Doula)—someone you trust and feel safe with—significantly enhances not only your comfort and satisfaction during birth, but also your physical, emotional, and sociocultural comfort in the early postpartum period. These benefits weren’t just about the moment of birth—they extended into recovery, offering you a gentler, more supported transition into parenthood. (https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-025-07904-6)

This study reminds us that emotional presence and supportive connection are vital components of healing and empowerment. As your doula, I’m committed to being that steady, know-your-body companion for you—because the impact of being fully seen, heard, and supported during this journey matters deeply. It’s a beautiful reaffirmation that birth isn’t just medical—it’s deeply relational.

Let’s continue to advocate for birth spaces that honour not just the physical, but also the emotional and spiritual well-being of those on their birth journey. Your comfort deserves to be prioritized—not just during labour, but in every aspect of your transition. 💖

To find out more about my support offerings, connect with me via dm or head to my website! I look forward to hearing from you!

07/09/2025

Happiest of Father's Days to all of my families!!! Have a great day ❤️✨❤️✨❤️

03/09/2025

✨ A Little Social Media Honesty ✨

I’ll admit it—social media does not come naturally to me. Between supporting families, being present with my own loved ones, and living life outside the screen, it can feel hard to keep up here. I struggle to find a balance with taking a few minutes a day to post

But I also know how important it is to connect, share wisdom, and reach those who might need a reminder that they’re not alone on this journey. So, while I may not post perfectly or consistently, I promise to keep showing up in the most authentic way I can. Thank you for being here—it truly means the world.

Kristin xx

📸credit: The beautiful Chloe from Forever Captured Photography

03/08/2025

✨2026 Offerings Now Open✨
Can you believe that 2025 is halfway through?! I hope you are all having a beautiful 2025. My 2026 Doula support availability is officially open for 2026, and I am already receiving bookings, so please enquire as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! I only offer support for one birthing family a month as I want to ensure you have exclusive access to my availability and time. I acknowledge that I am the only birth Doula in Gladstone and South of the Gladstone region (Bundaberg), so occasionally if the births happen to align in the beginning and end of the month, I can make myself available for two births a month. Please connect with me if your birth month is unavailable. I will continually update this post, so check back in!
Here is my availability:
❌January and February is already booked and I am unavailable for either Birth or Postpartum support.
-March: 💚Available for Birth and Two Postpartum Offerings.
-April: 💚Available for Birth and Two Postpartum Offerings.
-May: 💚Available for Birth and Two Postpartum Offerings.
-June: 💚Available for Birth and Two Postpartum Offerings.
-July: ❌Unavailable for Birth and Two Postpartum Offerings.
❌August: Unavailable for Birth and Postpartum Offerings.
-September: 💚Available for Birth and Two Postpartum Offerings.
-October: 💚Available for Birth and Two Postpartum Offerings.
-November: 💚Available for Birth and Two Postpartum Offerings.
❌December: Unavailable for Birth and Postpartum Offerings.

If you do not see your birth month available or Postpartum Offerings available, please connect with me just in case I can squeeze you in!

13/07/2025

🖤💛❤️Honouring NAIDOC Week❤️💛🖤

This week we have paused to honour the strength, wisdom, & resilience of the traditional custodians of this land, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As a Doula, I deeply acknowledge the power of First Nations birth practices, stories, and ancestral knowledge that have supported generations of mothers and babies long before the modern medical systems of today. Did you know first nations peoples have been birthing in water for centuries? They have always known the wisdom of the water. We need to fight harder for the rights of women to birth on country and be supported by first nations maternity services.

🖤💛❤️Always was, always will be.
🌄Birth is sacred—and so is the culture, language, and land it happens on.

During NAIDOC week, and always, I stand in solidarity, respect, and deep listening. May we all continue to learn, unlearn, and walk gently. ✨

Absolutely breathtaking image by Bobbi-lee Hille and reposted •

11/07/2025

💖Client Love💖

"We will be forever grateful for the amazing support Kristin provided to us in preparation for and during the birth of our first baby. Kristin has a great depth of evidence based knowledge and experience in birth support. We birthed at our local hospital and Kristin went out of her way to make sure our preferences were honoured where ever possible. We cannot recommend Kristin’s services and care highly enough as the reassurance and confidence she gave to us along our journey into parenthood has been priceless!"-Stacey & Gerard, EmpowHERed Birth Clients

Ever so grateful to have been a part of this family's journey!! Thank you both for allowing me to witness the start of a new chapter in your lives and the beautiful bond you two have. Kristin xx

29/06/2025

🌿 You Are Growing More Than Just a Baby 🌿

In pregnancy, your body is changing—but so are you.
You're growing strength, patience, intuition, and love beyond measure.

That glow? It’s not just hormones.
It’s the quiet power of a woman becoming a mother.

You are radiant. You are enough. You are doing something sacred. 🤍

05/06/2025

💖Client Love💖

"Kristin’s knowledge and support during my pregnancy and birth was priceless. I felt completely held, heard and nurtured in Kristin’s presence. My birth was truly magical, thanks to feeling so confident in Kristin’s ability to advocate for me. What a knowledgeable, caring and passionate person she is, I feel so lucky to have met Kristin." -Ila & Nick, EmpowHERed Birth Clients

Thank you so much Ila & Nick for welcoming me into your sacred birth space! I am so grateful to have witnessed your strength and power! xx Kristin

29/05/2025

🌻Leave the mess, Mama🌻

In postpartum, the laundry piles up, the dishes stack high, and the house might not feel like home anymore. But you just did something extraordinary. Your purpose right now is to heal, bond, and rest—not hustle.

✨ It’s okay to leave the mess.
✨ It’s okay to nap instead of tidy.
✨ It’s okay to ask for help or let things wait.

And—if doing the dishes clears your mind or folding a little laundry gives you peace—that’s okay too.

There’s no right way to do postpartum. Only your way. Be gentle with yourself. You are enough, just as you are. 🤍

15/05/2025

🤍 FAQ: Can I have pricing for your offerings?🤍

The most frequently asked question from those seeking out my Doula support! Birth is not one-size-fits-all—so neither is my support. Here's an explanation into why I don't have set offerings or investment pricing!

Every family I support has unique needs, goals, and circumstances. That’s why I don’t offer rigid packages or fixed pricing. Instead, I co-create a care plan with each client that reflects your values, your birth vision, and your season of life.

This approach allows me to offer deep, intuitive, and personalised care—not just a service, but a relationship built on trust, flexibility, and mutual respect. Remember, a Doula is not a luxury--a Doula is an investment in your birth experience that you deserve! Honour yourself by investing in your birth and Postpartum, I can promise you won't regret it!

Let’s talk about what you need, and build something beautiful together. To find out more about my offerings and support, dm me or head to my website! 💖

10/05/2025

Happiest of mother's days to all my EmpowHER Doula family! I was treated to a beautiful breakfast in bed by my husband and son this morning. I hope all your mornings have been equally beautiful!

I am so grateful to be welcomed into each and every one of your families, watching strong women become mothers for the first time or being reborn with each new baby. Thank you so much for your trust in me and for allowing me to witness true strength of woman! Without you all, I wouldn't be here! 💖💖💖

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Tannum Sands, QLD

Telephone

+61437416628

Website

http://www.empowherdoula.com.au/

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