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I am Claire, a birth and post-partum doula. I support, educate and nurture women and their families in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

19/09/2025

You carried a baby and gave birth through cesarean. Your body has done incredible things!

Now is the time to celebrate and honor this strength while giving yourself the care you need to recover and heal.

Move slowly, listen to your body, and offer it the same love and patience it gave you throughout pregnancy and birth 🧡✨

15/09/2025

✨ I never heard about matrescence until I became a mum. ✨

I felt this huge shift of identity, like I wasn’t the same person anymore. But I didn’t know it had a name.

Matrescence is the process of becoming a mother. Just as adolescence is the transition from childhood to adulthood, matrescence describes the transformation a woman goes through when she enters motherhood.

Coined by anthropologist Dana Raphael in the 1970s, the term reminds us that motherhood is a profound transition in a woman’s life. It begins in pregnancy and continues through postpartum and beyond, as our children grow. It reshapes our brains and our hormones, while also shifting our emotions, identity, priorities, and relationships.

This transformation can bring joy and fulfillment, but it can also stir feelings of confusion, ambivalence, or even grief for the woman you were before.

Many mothers wonder:
“Will I ever feel like myself again?” or
“Why do I love my baby so deeply, yet miss my old life?”

Some feel torn between wanting to care for their child and craving independence.

Matrescence is a normal and universal process. Yet for too long, it has been left unnamed in our culture.

💬 When we name it, we normalize it.

And in naming it, we remind mothers that these changes are part of the beautiful and complex journey into motherhood.

11/09/2025

Thinking about having a doula at your birth? 💛

If you want that support, ask your doctor or hospital. If they don’t know what a doula is ( or even say no) don’t let that be the end of the conversation. Share your wishes, explain what a doula does, and open the door for dialogue 🗣️

Also, I am always happy to come to a prenatal appointment with you to meet your doctor, and tell them what I do in a birthing room!

If you are curious or have questions, I’d be happy to talk!

01/09/2025

“Good or bad? Right or wrong” Let’s drop that narrative

Oh I know. When it comes to birth, or parenting decisions, the pressure can be overwhelming. Everyone has an opinion!

There is no single right way. There is only your way.
Following what feels aligned for you and your family, and letting go of the rest 💛

27/08/2025

When I was expecting my first baby, I did the same as so many parents. I thought long and hard about the stroller, the accessories, the “must-haves” that all parents talked about. Things that, in the end, were used only a few months.

What I didn’t realise at the time is that while all of that felt urgent, the most meaningful support I could have invested in was someone to walk alongside me during birth. A stroller won’t remind you to breathe when contractions get intense !

Many people wonder if having a doula is really necessary. But here’s what I have learned: the support, calm and care you receive during birth is not a luxury. It’s something that stays with you forever. You’ll always remember how you felt giving birth and that feeling matters so much more than any object you can buy ✨

03/06/2025

🌿 How Can Partners Support After Birth? 🌿

I wrote this new blog post with both the pregnant person and the partner in mind.

We live in a world that often leaves new mothers to navigate postpartum alone: expected to heal, feed, and hold everything together with little real support. Birth transforms everyone, and partners are not bystanders.

And while so many partners genuinely want to be there, to do it right… society doesn’t always give the tools, the space, or time for that.

This post is for anyone who wants to prepare for this big transition, and build a strong, connected start as a family. 💛

Read the blog now ⬇️

https://www.blissmama-doula.com/post/how-can-partners-help-after-birth

19/05/2025

Your breath is your anchor ⚓️

I know it sounds very simple, but if there is one tool, one thing that brings you back, that’s it: breathing

I talk about it with every pregnant person I meet. We practice it together. Because when the intensity of birth builds, it’s often the breath that brings you back.

I have seen it calm fear, release tension, and help women feel more grounded and in control.

Have you ever used breathing to get through a powerful or intense moment ? In birth or in life?
Share you experience below ⬇️

Effectiveness of breathing exercise on the duration of labour: A systematic review and meta-analysis

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9999308/

07/05/2025

Honoring Mothers ✨

This May, I’d love to offer something special in recognition of the strength and resilience of mothers. I am offering all consultations at a reduced rate of $50 per hour ( normally $60).

This special offer is available throughout the month of May and is valid for pregnancy, birth preparation and postpartum consultations.

Do get in touch if you would like to book a session or share with a friend who could be interested !

09/04/2025

The care we receive during pregnancy and birth shapes our birth experience. But most importantly, it shapes how we feel about the experience: how your voice was heard, how you were respected, how you were actively involved in decision- making.

Choosing a doctor isn’t just about medical expertise: it’s about finding someone who listens, respects your choices, and aligns with your vision for birth.

That is why I wrote this two-parts blog series to help you navigate this choice with clarity and confidence:

✨ Part 1: Understand The Different Approaches of Maternity Care – No, not all doctors share the same philosophy or approach to pregnancy and birth.

✨ Part 2: Key Questions & Factors to Consider When Choosing Your OB – Practical tools and questions to help you find the right fit.

Read both posts now and take a step toward a informed, supported birth journey 💪🤰📢

➡️ https://www.blissmama-doula.com/blog

31/03/2025

*Hi, I’m Claire! Welcome to my little space, where I share my passion for pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood ✨*

I am a French doula who, after spending several years in Singapore, has moved to Phnom Penh with my husband and our two children.
It was in Singapore that I became a mother and discovered my passion for supporting families through the journey of parenthood.
There, I trained and began my practice as a doula, accompanying couples during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.

As a mother who has navigated the experience of raising a family in foreign countries, I understand the unique challenges and joy that come with it. Whether you’re welcoming your baby in your home country or abroad, every woman deserves companionate support: a listening ear, a comforting presence and a knowledgable guide through the perinatal journey.

This belief is at the heart of my work as a doula. I am here to provide emotional, physical, and informational support tailored to YOU, your needs and your preferences.

My goal is to help you feel empowered to make informed choices, to ensure your feel confident, and nurtured throughout your path to motherhood.

If you are pregnant, are trying to conceive, or just had a baby, feel free to reach out. I am happy to hear your questions, thoughts and story.

Warmly,

Claire

20/02/2025

I remember how vulnerable and overwhelming those first days after birth felt..

So many mothers go through this, yet it’s not always talked about. Support during this time is a need. We need support from friends, family, doulas, medical and holistic practitioners. I’m grateful to be there for women in those moments, helping them feel reassured and confident in their journey.

I love being a doula so much! This work is so meaningful to me, and I feel lucky to do what I love every day ✨

18/02/2025

Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of hosting an intimate workshop on postpartum recovery and how to prepare for a smooth and supported experience after birth. We shared, learned, and discussed the physical and emotional changes that come with this transformative time. It was a beautiful space of connection and support for expecting mums in Phnom Penh!

If you missed it and would like me to organize another one, let me know! Or, if there are other topics you’d love to explore—whether it’s birth preparation, newborn care, or breastfeeding—I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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