The Village Doula Services

20/02/2026

Touch ✨

The value of touch and simple presence in labour is often underestimated.

A hand to hold.
A thumb gently stroking your skin.
A quiet “I’m here with you”.

It might not look like much but in the middle of a contraction, it can be everything.

Touch helps you come back to your breath.
Back to your body.
Back to the knowing that you’re not doing this alone.

Sometimes the most powerful support isn’t big or loud. It’s steady & familiar.

One of my favourite parts of supporting families through birth is gently guiding partners to step into their role with confidence. Helping them become the calm, grounded, fully present support their person needs. There’s something so special about watching couples come out of birth feeling even more connected than when they went in 🤍

20/02/2026

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What your doula wished you knew...

I’d tell you it’s beautiful.

I’d tell you it’s sacred.
I’d tell you it’s empowering.
I’d tell you it’s candlelight and whispered affirmations and women discovering their strength.

And all of that is true.

But here’s the part I we don't say enough:

Your doula cares about your birth more than you know.

She cares about how you are spoken to.
She cares about who touches you and when.
She cares about the tone in the room.
She cares about the pause before a decision.
She cares about your partner not feeling lost.
She cares about your “no” being heard the first time.
She cares about your dignity.

She is watching everything.

She notices when your shoulders tense before you say you’re scared.
She notices when the room gets loud.
She notices when you need water, or quiet, or reassurance, or space.

Because birth is not just about how your baby arrives.
It’s about how you arrive.

You deserve to look back and remember strength.
You deserve to remember being respected.
You deserve to remember feeling supported, not managed.

A doula is not there to control your birth.
She is there to protect your experience.

And long after the lights are turned off and the room is quiet,
she will still be thinking about you.

Wondering if you’re resting.
Hoping you feel proud.
Hoping you feel seen.

That’s the part we don’t put in the brochure.

We don’t just show up for your contractions.
We show up for you.

16/02/2026

Packing your hospital bag can be daunting 😬🧳

So I’ve done my best to help take the guess work out of it by creating a ‘What to pack guide’.

It can be helpful to pack your things into smaller bags inside your suitcase so you or your partner aren’t rummaging through things in a time sensitive situation.

💛 A bag for Labour & Birth
💛 A bag for Mum
💛 A bag for baby
💛 A bag for Dad

Don’t forget to label each bag. The less thinking you have to do during labour the better. The last thing you want to be asked during contractions is where the phone charger is. Questions like that pull you out of your labour brain and into your thinking brain which isn’t where you want to be during labour.

📌Save this post for later or share it with a friend who’s preparing to meet their baby.

And if I’ve forgotten anything drop a comment and let me know!

Happy packing 🧳

14/02/2026

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than by honouring it with a beautiful Placenta print 💗

Creating a placenta print is such a special way to honour the incredible work it does in growing and nourishing your baby. This temporary organ is literally your baby’s first home and lifeline.

✨ Did you know?
• The placenta is the only organ humans grow and discard.
• Every placenta is completely unique - just like a fingerprint.

And something many families don’t realise - you can choose to take your placenta home after birth. You just need to let your care provider know your wishes ahead of time and they can guide you through the process.

You can choose to keep it, plant it under a tree, encapsulate it, or turn it into art.
A placenta print is a beautiful, meaningful keepsake of your pregnancy and birth journey 💗

❤️

11/02/2026

The Village Community will be meeting every Thursday at 10-11:30am at the

It’s a beautiful space for mum to relax ,a nice safe place for the older siblings to play and there’s so much room for prams for the newborns!

There is also space inside if the weather isn’t the best!

I can’t wait to see you there for a coffee and a chat ☕️

10/02/2026

Hey it’s me! 👋

It’s been a while since I’ve properly introduced myself, so for those new here - welcome!

I’m Stace! A wife, a mum, a Birth & Postpartum Doula, a novice Birth Photographer, and a Thermomix Consultant of 4 years.

I’m passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, birth & postpartum. I’m here to help you trust your intuition, lean into motherhood, and strengthen the bonds within your family.

My dream birth for my clients isn’t one-size-fits-all, it’s a birth where mum and partner feel supported, respected and truly heard.

I personally know the impact birth can have on motherhood so I deeply understand how important this journey is.

If you’re interested in learning more about Doula support, I have limited availability for the rest of 2026, so reach out sooner rather than later.

I also have a few discounted spaces available for Birth Photography whilst I refine my skills.

Payment plans are available 💗

03/02/2026

18/01/2026

The Battle Within 💗

Co-sleeping is a constant tug-of-war.
Between exhaustion and instinct.
Between outside voices and what feels right deep within.

It’s twisting bodies, sore backs and feet in faces.
But it’s also easier night wakings, quicker settling,
regulated nervous systems, and a sense of safety that can’t be taught — only felt.

It’s breastfeeding without fully waking.
Children who know, deep in their bodies, that comfort comes when they call.
Strong attachment. Trust. Co-regulation.

And still, the judgement.

One day the pitter-patter will stop.
The bed will feel too big.
My arms too empty.

So for now, I choose closeness.
I choose connection over convenience.
Because these nights are hard but they are fleeting.

04/01/2026

IMPORTANT CAPTION ‼️

This year has me launching into my business FULL TIME!
This means there is just a fraction more availability but i also have no doubt spaces will fill quick- hence why I’ve had to solely commit to my business! It’s all or nothing 😅😮‍💨

I will also be taking out some time throughout the year to prioritise my family. Doula’s generally don’t last in the industry unless they prioritise their health, wellbeing and rest. Burn out rates are HIGH and I don’t want that to be me! I love the work I do and I want to be able to provide the service I provide for a long time to come!

I have a lot of things happening behind the scenes and there’s some pretty epic things coming including another sneaky giveaway 🤫

I’ll be sharing more over the coming weeks so make sure you’re following me but for now if you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy reach out to me here or put an enquiry through my website.

Likewise, if you know someone that is pregnant please feel free to send them my way or tag them below 👇

Nervous to take the first step? Drop a 💗 below and I’ll be in touch x

02/01/2026

Birth support matters 💕

You deserve to feel supported, informed and held through pregnancy, birth & postpartum.
Continuous emotional and physical support can make a real difference to how you experience labour.

This journey also has a massive impact on how a mother steps into motherhood.

If you’re currently pregnant and starting to think about support options, this is your sign to explore the benefits of Doula support for you and your family.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from my family to yours 💗

I hope your day was filled with love, laughter and lots of joy and I hope your night is filled with long stretches of uninterrupted sleep.

This year I’m feeling extra blessed & extra tired. Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight! ❤️🎄😴

08/11/2025

The Man, The Myth, The Legend 💪💙

I thought it was about time I dedicated some grid to my other half.
I often have people ask how I do it all, run 2 businesses, work a part time job, parent little ones and maintain some kind of order in our house but this right here is the only reason I’m able to.

I call Rick my unicorn husband. He cooks, he cleans, he works, and he supports my dreams and pushes me to reach the goals I set.
He is the most incredible father and I am just so so grateful I get to do life with him by my side and grateful he still wants to stand by my side after 11 years and plenty of 11pm emotional breakdowns.

Love you babe! Thanks for stickin with me 😘

💕