Melbourne Doula Birth Support - Julie Bell, wise-woman doula & herbalist

Melbourne Doula Birth Support - Julie Bell, wise-woman doula & herbalist A resource for birthing families, designed to be consumer-friendly, offering information, articles, links and contacts.

Visit to find birth stories, how to find a midwife or doula, research, birth & breastfeeding videos, help for birth trauma etc. Education * information * resources * support * caring * a listening ear * personalised to your unique needs * holistic *authentic * professional and personal experience * one to one * heart to heart * honouring you, your family, your journey.

Birth affirmation cards hanging amid the fairy lights is such a vibe for your birth space.The Ancient Gates birth affirm...
30/08/2025

Birth affirmation cards hanging amid the fairy lights is such a vibe for your birth space.

The Ancient Gates birth affirmation cards have encouraging theme words such as:

Sing
Breathe
Stand
Move
Trust
Joy
Deep
Love
Courage
Rest
Comfort
.. along with affirmations & Scriptures, to inspire, comfort & encourage you through the journey of labour.

Available at the Blissful Herbs website: www.blissfulherbs.com.au

Enjoy this beautiful birth story:

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She trusted God with every single detail of her birth… and the night was nothing short of miraculous.

This second-time mama called me the day she peed on a stick and asked me to be her doula, one of the greatest honors to support a fellow birth worker and dear friend. 💛

Her first birth was an accidental freebirth, but this time she longed to be surrounded by the people she loves. She chose a beautiful team, and when labor began she texted me and I rushed over just in case. The room was full of anticipation and excitement!

We lit her motherblessing candle, prayed over her, read scripture, and spoke encouragement from friends while worship music filled the room.

She worked hard through positions, leaned on the TENS unit, heating pad, and even the massage gun on her back. Her husband filled the birth pool with urgency, while her daughter was cared for by her sibling doula. Such a sacred and love-filled space.

Then she slipped into the tub and everything happened so fast. She felt her baby descend, and suddenly her little baby girl was in her arms.

A powerful, beautiful, answered-prayer kind of birth. I wept at the miracle.

What an honor to hold this space. ✨

Mama
Midwife .midwife
Doula
Sibling doula

Incredible action shot!When women have total uninhibited freedom of movement- in a supportive, respectful, private space...
30/08/2025

Incredible action shot!

When women have total uninhibited freedom of movement- in a supportive, respectful, private space - they move instinctively to work with their contractions. This mother is upright, using gravity. She's also using an oblique, asymmetrical position to create *space* in her pelvis. Most likely, she just did it because it felt right in the moment.

If you're a new mama, approaching birth soon, comment BIRTH below to obtain a discount code for birth supplies at the Blissful Herbs website: www.blissfulherbs.com.au ..
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Instinctive ASYMMETRICAL labor,... What a POWERFUL way to be an ACTIVE PARTICIPANT in birth!!! ㅤ

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The biggest baby whose birth I've attended was nearly 12 pounds. The mama, Beck, was in a kneeling position with one kne...
30/08/2025

The biggest baby whose birth I've attended was nearly 12 pounds. The mama, Beck, was in a kneeling position with one knee up - sometimes called the proposal position - and the baby had one hand up by his ear. Both the mothers and the baby's positions are ideal for birthing a large baby, and are sometimes used in the FlipFLOP method of resolving a shoulder dystocia (Flip onto hands & knees; Lunge position with one knee up; Oblique - turn shoulders onto an oblique diagonal; Posterior - bring out the posterior arm). Beck & her baby did all of this instinctually, and it was a straightforward birth, she didn't even tear!

(And yes, my original account .herbs is still down ...)

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My purpose in posting about birth rights, birth choices, bodily autonomy, breastfeeding and feminism? No, , it is not to "violate" standards or to post risque or controversial content to garner likes. It's to GIVE. To give courage, information, alternatives, inspiration, support, wisdom, reassurance and thus empower women by reminding them of the power they always had within them. This is Beck's story. Nearly 12 pound baby born at home over an intact perineum, with a nuchal "superman" arm. This is the story of a true warrior woman. And I was honoured to bear witness to her courage, strength and capability.


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Having a bit of a reminisce about New Year's, four years ago, starting a new year with a new baby, thanks to the awesome support of Her original Insta was just closed for violating community standards, because she _dared_ to talk about birth.

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HOMEBIRTH in AUSTRALIA is HAPPENING!If you need help locating a midwife in your area, please get in touch! I curate an u...
30/08/2025

HOMEBIRTH in AUSTRALIA is HAPPENING!

If you need help locating a midwife in your area, please get in touch! I curate an updated list, and honestly we're so blessed - we have new homebirth services popping up all around! So good to see.

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Midwives Marita and Bridget caught soaking up the magic just moments after this beautiful baby was born into the water. There’s nothing quite like witnessing the moment parents welcome their babies. It’s actually quite hard to put into words, all we can say is that these are the moments we never take for granted. We’re so grateful that families welcome us into their worlds & generously share with us. Can you feel the oxytocin from looking at this candid? Maybe it is easier to feel than describe!

Repost ..There are times when nervous system nurture is needed!Blissful Herbs offers a range of herbal tea blends espec...
30/08/2025

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There are times when nervous system nurture is needed!

Blissful Herbs offers a range of herbal tea blends especially to support us through challenging times.

We have:

Peace of Mind - especially helpful for mild anxiety

Serenitea - gentle nervines, safe for pregnancy

Mood Lift - especially helpful for mild depression

Centred Mama - suitable for pregnancy & breastfeeding

CTFD Tea - "Calm the F** Down" - my customer request, and the customer named this tea!

FIA Tea - "F** it All" - also named BY THE CUSTOMER! Because sometimes, only strong Tea & profanity will get you through all the ... er, difficult times

Stress Less - with adaptogens to support stress resilience

Yer'll Be Right - especially for the blokes, contains Yerba Mate

And also:

Anxiety Drops

Calm the Farm - a lovely essential oils blend in a handy roller ball vial.

Calma Mama Syrup - a berry flavoured blend of adaptogen & nootropic glycetract herbs, that you can mix with hot, cold or sparkling water for a delicious drink. If you're trying to cut down on alcohol, this just might do the trick.

All available on the website:

www.blissfulherbs.com.au

- and if you need something in particular or something personalised, please do get in touch.

Love, Julie

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A 35 hour labour, and a 10 pound baby - and she did it all by herself!Repost ..This is Marissa. She too had awful experi...
29/08/2025

A 35 hour labour, and a 10 pound baby - and she did it all by herself!

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This is Marissa. She too had awful experience in hospital with her first, 3 years ago. Her birth plan was ridiculed and Marissa was bullied. No way was she letting that happen again. So for this, her 2nd baby, she laboured at home for 35 hours with the loving support of her husband, and sat on the toilet to facilitate the pushing stage. She gave birth to her nearly 10 pound baby boy all by herself. Marissa says, "I've never felt so powerful and accomplished in all my life. So if you're afraid or thinking you can't do it, YOU CAN! Do not fear, our bodies were made for this!"
Is this the kind of post that my 39K .herbs account was axed for, without warning? Posts that impart knowledge and courage to women?




Jenny Blyth's Down to Earth Birth Book is my most favourite resource for pregnancy & birth ever. Practical, sensible adv...
29/08/2025

Jenny Blyth's Down to Earth Birth Book is my most favourite resource for pregnancy & birth ever.



Practical, sensible advice on how to look after yourself, & how birth works.

These leather bound journals are perfect for your pregnancy writings, reflections & art.

Available on the website www.blissfulherbs.com.au





Dr. Michel Odent was an obstetrician who understood natural birth, & who listened to women. This is what a life of love ...
26/08/2025

Dr. Michel Odent was an obstetrician who understood natural birth, & who listened to women.

This is what a life of love looks like.

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On the 19th of August we lost a very special person in the birth world.

Michel Odent was someone who truly understood and trusted birth. And had so many wonderful quotes worthy things to say about it.

His words, his work, and his belief in women will live on in every mother and baby he inspired. 🌿✨

Look what my precious daughter picked for me!I can't believe the bounty that the beautiful countryside around here offer...
23/08/2025

Look what my precious daughter picked for me!

I can't believe the bounty that the beautiful countryside around here offers us!

These violets grow wild all over the place at this time of year (early spring).

Their scent is just divine! The first perfume I ever liked as a teenager was violet-scented. 100% wild & natural, the scent is even better!

What will I make with this pretty & potent herb? First, I will dampen the violets with a light spray of alcohol & let them dry out again. Then, I will add a beautiful light oil like Jojoba or grapeseed, and let the violets infuse through the oil for a little while. Then, I will use my precious Violet infused oil in my Divine Bath Oils and my Violet Creme for sensitive skin.






The baby has the cord wrapped round its neck.Reposted from Most people are shocked to learn how common nuchal cords are...
21/08/2025

The baby has the cord wrapped round its neck.

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Most people are shocked to learn how common nuchal cords are.

👉 One loop? Around 1 in 3 babies.
👉 Two loops? About 1 in 20.
👉 Three or more? Still possible!

In this birth, the baby was born in the water with a double nuchal cord and instead of panic, there was calm.

The father reached in and gently unwrapped the cord himself, welcoming his baby earthside with his own hands.

This is the truth about birth:

• Nuchal cords don’t always equal emergencies.

• Parents are capable when they’re trusted

• Birth can be powerful, tender, and deeply human when left undisturbed

This is what it looks like when birth is family-centered, not fear-centered.

-Love,
Flor Cruz


She has her Ancient Gates birth affirmation cards displayed on her mirror - and this cute lacy bralette unzips at the *f...
06/06/2025

She has her Ancient Gates birth affirmation cards displayed on her mirror - and this cute lacy bralette unzips at the *front* to facilitate skin-to-skin when the time comes to bring your baby up from the birth waters.

Both available from www.blissfulherbs.com.au



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