The Village Doula Services

26/09/2025

Ever wondered what a Doula actually does?

🌿 A Doula’s role is to provide education, emotional support and physical support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

How do i work?
During pregnancy i meet with the birthing couple a number of times to build a strong relationship with trust and respect at the forefront.

I provide education and suggestions around coping mechanisms, what to expect, the mechanics of labour, education about non medical & medical pain relief options, Dads role in the birth space and tips on how he can be the perfect birth support for his partner, breastfeeding and a whole lot more.

When it comes time to have Bub, i come to your home and provide labour support. I bring the atmosphere (think fairy lights, birth affirmations, essential oils and all the beautiful, calm,birthy vibes) & non medical pain relief tools (think TENS, Birth combs, Rebozo).
When baby is getting closer, we travel to your chosen birthing location where i provide advocacy, support, and take the mental load of all the practical stuff off your hands so you can focus on the important part- bringing your baby earth side.

I bring my camera along to snap all those precious moments you’ll want to look back on one day- Those sacred moment of your partner supporting you through contractions, your baby entering the world and taking their first breaths, that wonderful golden hour filled with skin to skin, first feeds and so much more.

In the days following your birth, ill check in on your family as it settles, provide help around the home, a friendly ear to listen to your postpartum woes without judgement and i can provide in home meal prep to make sure you’re nourishing yourself because you cant poor from an empty cup.

I guess you could think of me as a calming presence, an extra set of hands, and a cheerleader for your birth and postpartum journey 💕

If you’re interested in having a chat about Doula support, send me a DM or head to my website and fill out the contact form and I’ll be in touch.

2026 is already filling up fast! 😅

25/09/2025

Save this affirmation for when you need a little reminder 🎗️

Your body was made for this.
This very moment.
To grow your baby.
To birth your baby.
To care for your baby.

You are perfectly designed and perfectly capable 💗
Tap into that wisdom deep within. It’s so powerful.

30/08/2025

Let’s Talk Alternative Pain Relief Options For Labour 🌼

FIRST UP — The TENS Machine
(Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)

A TENS is a small, handheld device that can make a big difference during labour 😅💪

The TENS machine works by sending gentle electrical pulses through pads placed on your lower back. These pulses help “distract” the pain signals being sent to your brain while also encouraging your body to release endorphins — your natural pain-relieving hormones.

BENEFITS-

✨Drug-free pain relief option
✨ Safe for both mum and baby
✨Can be used at home in early & in hospital
✨Puts you in control with adjustable settings

CONS-

➰Cannot be used in shower or bath- pads will re-stick if stored correctly on clear film.
➰Some woman love it and others don’t. It’s a personal choice and you won’t know until you’re actually in labour!

The trick with the TENS is to put it on early.
…and read the instructions before you are in labour. Trust me, we learnt that the hard way. It’s hard to read, apply pads, perform light touch massage and pack the car all at the same time; just ask my husband.

I offer TENS machine hire with local delivery + pickup so you can add this tool to your pain relief toolbox without forking out for a one time use item.

🌸 I have very limited spots available for the rest of 2025 for TENS hire and Doula support so reach out early to book!
DM me or enquire through my website.

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24/08/2025

✨ The placenta — the very first home, life source, and protector of our babies. 🌿

It nourishes, sustains, and connects us in the most sacred way, quietly doing its work with power and grace.
Honouring the placenta is honouring the journey of life itself — a reminder of the strength and wisdom within our bodies.

This print is a keepsake of that love, that connection, that miracle 💗

This is a service I offer my clients. Please reach out if you’re interested in honouring your placenta in this way.

06/08/2025

Happy World Breastfeeding Week 🤱💗

For me, this week is always about celebrating those that tried, those that wished they could and those that did.
It’s also about honouring and thanking those supportive people that make Breastfeeding possible for mums.
Having a good support system is the number one determining factor for if you have a successful breastfeeding journey.
So often partners don’t value their contributions when it comes to feeding Bub but let me assure you, when you’re nap trapped on the lounge or are enduring witching hour with a Bub cluster feeding, a warm cup of tea or a cookie make all the difference.

For me this week is about celebrating literally years of breastfeeding through the good times and the bad. Through the cracked ni***es, the thrush, through teething, through oversupply, through shield feeding, through expressing, through engorgement, through moments of doubt and tears and of course through moments of pure joy and bliss, through countless hours of connection and milky cheeky smiles, through hour upon hour of skin to skin, through shower feeds & bath feeds, through bumped head feeds and skun knee feeds, I will forever cherish them all.

On my stories I shared a post by .
Megan shared that “Breastfeeding is not something you pass or fail. It’s not a test. It’s not a competition. It’s a journey you and your baby take together and no two journeys look the same.”

Whatever your Breastfeeding journey has been, take a moment to honour it, to grieve it, to celebrate it.

Each and every day we as mums are all just showing up, doing the best we can for our babies in each and every moment, and that deserves to be celebrated.

Tag a mumma who is doing an incredible job 💗

📸 This snap was taken by and it is one of my favourites. A group of mums stripped down in a paddock to make Em’s vision come to life. To celebrate Mothers.
This image is of my second child feeding and on my necklace is a tree of life pendant and a breastfeeding pendant containing my oldest child’s first curl and breastmilk from our journey set in resin. These are all so precious to me.

27/07/2025

♾️ Full Circle ♾️

“Your fingers curl around my own,
A grip both trembling and strong.
The same hands once cradled me whole,
Now anchor you as you journey along.

Your breath is deep, your brow is fierce,
Each wave a whisper of ancient power.
And I, your mother, feel it all—
As if reborn in this very hour.

I see your strength, raw and wild,
As you roar your child into the world.
My daughter becomes a mother now,
While the cosmos silently swirls.

You squeeze my hand — I squeeze right back,
A silent vow between our bones:
I walked this path, and now you do —
But never, not ever, alone.

Then comes the cry, so pure and new,
A tiny voice fills sacred space.
You meet your child, I meet my grandchild,
Tears tracing love on every face.

So here we are — three hearts, one line,
Woven through time by unseen thread.
A child, a mother, a grandmother,
All in the room where love was led”.
-Author Unknown

This weekend I got to witness a powerful mother meet her precious new baby with the support of her partner, mother and myself.

She overcame countless fears and showed up for herself again and again as each powerful wave rolled over her.

She bravely went where she had never been before and gave birth to her sweet baby boy completely unmediated simply using her powerful voice, moving intuitively and squeezing her birth combs.

What an incredible privilege it is for me to do this work. It’s hard long hours, and sleepless nights but I feel it’s what I was called to do and I am so thankful for each and every family that invites me along to walk beside them on this journey.

This birth means that I am officially off call for a few weeks which means sleep!

If you or someone you know would like to know about the role I play as a Doula and may be interested in Doula support please send me a PM or enquire through my website.
I have very limited availability until February so please get in touch ASAP!

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05/07/2025

I am almost at capacity for 2025!

This is a bit of a pinch me moment!
It’s still wild to think that this is my actual job. Getting to meet with so many wonderful women & their families. Growing connection and building trust and then getting to witness their strength as their welcome their babies.

I am so thankful to the many families that have allowed me to walk beside them through some of their most vulnerable moments.

I am also thankful to every person that has recommended me, shared about my services, purchased from my website or interacted on my social media. I get the warm and fuzzies each time it happens!

So if you or someone you know has a Bub on the way and is curious about having Doula support get in touch sooner rather than later!

06/06/2025

31/05/2025

“I can do anything for a minute.”
It might sound simple, but during labor, this reminder is powerful.

Contractions generally last around one minute. The contraction builds in intensity until it reaches its peak and then it fades.
Many people like to think of contractions as waves. They start off small, build to a peak then crash and dissipate.

Then you get a break. You breathe. You reset.

By focusing on just one minute, just one contraction at a time; this can help shift your mindset & focus and make labour more manageable.

You can do anything for a minute.
And you’ll do it again and again—until you meet your baby 💗

Labour is not meant to be easy. It’s a journey of self discovery and growth. Birth is not just about the birth of your baby, it’s about the birth of you as a mother.

18/05/2025

Lazy River Markets are in full swing so stop by and say hello 👋

I’m killing 2 birds with 1 stone and have set up beside Belinda so I can still say hello to my beautiful Thermomix customers whilst also bringing you some gorgeous birth related products and services.

I’m also here with .schleinzer who has her beautiful tallow & bath salts perfect for pregnancy, labour & motherhood.

See you soon!

06/05/2025

Public service announcement 📣

TVDS has been offering local TENS machine hire since 2024.

All units are cleaned and sanitised prior to hire and come with everything you need including your own sealed electrodes set.

Local delivery and pick up included in hire fee.

TVDS have multiple units available for hire at any one time and enquires can be made via the website.
All you need to do is fill out your details including your EDD and I’ll be in touch!

TENS machines are a must have in your labour tool kit!

If you want to know more feel free to send me a DM ☺️💗

27/03/2025

A little Sneak peek of things to come 👀

She actually smells divine and will make the perfect addition to your birth space.

Do you love her as much as I do?