Your Doula

03/12/2025

So beautiful 😍🤩 God's work is so amazing!

"You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:13-14

19/11/2025

There’s something profoundly special about a surprise-gender birth that words can’t quite capture. And if you’re on the fence about having one - I can most certainly recommend it.

When I fell pregnant with my son, I decided that I wanted his gender to remain unknown - even to us - until the moment of birth. Our first two babies were known ahead of time, but because this was likely our last, I wanted to do things differently. And honestly, it was perfect.

There’s a unique kind of wonder that fills you when you see your baby for the very first time and discover in that sacred moment whether you have a son or a daughter. It’s indescribable. There’s a holy stillness and a soul-deep joy hidden in that instant that no explanation can adequately convey. It was like a reverent and holy "soul" moment... it's so hard to describe! But it felt so right.

After my son’s birth, I felt a bittersweet mix of emotions - a deep joy in the reveal, and a small grief knowing I couldn’t go back and experience that same fullness of wonder with my first two births. But it’s also important to say: a surprise-gender birth isn’t for everyone. We live in an age where science and technology are so deeply woven into maternity care, and stepping away from what has become “normal” to embrace a more traditional, primal approach can be challenging for some women. And that’s okay. You’re not broken - you’re simply familiar with a different rhythm, and stepping into the unknown can feel strange.

But if you ever decide that a surprise-gender birth is for you, or something you want to do, I always keep a pair of these sweet little announcement disks in my bag for that first precious photo when you share your baby’s arrival. So if you can, consider embracing the surprise… you may find yourself more moved than you ever expected.

25/10/2025

With so much misinformation and mixed advice, I decided to finally spend my days compiling all of the scientific clinical data relating to essential oils for nausea during pregnancy and labour, and to present it in an easy to understand article for all - pregnant/birthing women and birth workers alike.

I pray this article will help to properly inform you on the right choice when practicing aromatherapy during pregnancy and in the birth room!

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Discover the science behind peppermint vs lemon essential oil for easing nausea in pregnancy and labour. Learn which oil works best and why.

19/10/2025

This was such a fast and intense labour, as we all welcomed a beautiful 3.75kg baby girl into her mother's arms 🥳

God at the centre ❤️

"When you work with a friend, every moment is fun."
(Also, who else am I going to talk about birth with? 😂)

So blessed to be able to serve moms alongside special friends! Jesus, friends, and coffee - that's what makes the dream work 💪🏼 Go team!

I had planned to leave for holiday on the 18th of October (my daughter's birthday).. A full week away with my family after a long, beautiful, busy season of births. I had one mama still due, and I was so sure her little one would be here before we left.

But at 41 weeks and 4 days, there was still no sign of baby, so I started dealing with the fact that I would not be the one to deliver her baby.

Then, while I was packing, just after midnight - the exact day I was meant to leave - my phone lit up:
“My water just broke.” 💧

Of course. God’s timing, not mine.
I felt such a calm come over me - the kind that only comes from trusting Him fully. Just one hour before I had to leave, her precious baby arrived safely and peacefully. I got to be there. I got to support her. I got to witness God’s perfect timing once again.

I am so deeply grateful for this calling and for the people who walk alongside me in it. A huge thank you to who was a gem as always, supporting during labour &
Sister from , who cared for this beautiful mama during the postpartum period and ensured she was held with the same love and gentleness. Teamwork is everything in birth work, and I am blessed by the women who serve alongside me.

This journey reminded me again:
We can plan our days, but God orders our steps.
Birth unfolds exactly when it is meant to - never early, never late.

Heart full. Holiday officially started. God is good. 🤍✨

Shout-out to , another amazing woman serving families, for this beautiful photo from another birth. There were no pictures taken during this quick birth! 🤣

16/10/2025

🥳 GENESIS OPEN DAY 🥳
9 November 2025
10h00 to 15h00

I am so excited to be a part of this big and eventful day; meeting new families and having a blast!
Come and see the venue, gain some amazing insights and resources, meet me in person, and meet some incredible midwives too 😁

Can't wait!!! I hope to see you there ⭐️

12/10/2025

Doula things 😍 (because my file was in the next room 😂)

It was an eventful 22 hours at yesterday, as I assisted with welcoming TWO little babies into their parents arms - both NVDs and some super strong moms 💪🏼 One was pre-booked, and one was last minute, but both were a success.

The first birth was fast and intense, and we welcomed a princess, who weighed a wonderful 3.695kg! 🩷 if this baba had waited just 2 more minutes - she would have been born on 11/10 at 11h10 ... but she was 2 minutes shy of being an 11-10-11-10 baby, coming at 11h08 instead 😁 almost a super cool record, lol 👌🏻

Immediately after that birth, upon saying my goodbyes to the family, I was asked to meet with another couple in the next room, who desperately wanted a doula to assist them! And just like that, we immediately attended to another birth - much longer, super intense and hands on, with a few hiccups along the way - and we welcomed a teeny little prince who weighed 2.870kg at 22h12 🩵

So today, I catch up on admin and family time, and perhaps even a Sunday lunch and a nap 😁 let's pray for some lovely rain to finish it all off 💪🏼

26/09/2025

Know it. Believe it. Embrace it.

08/09/2025

As a mother, I have experienced - first hand - the beauty of a home birth, and as a doula, I’ve had the honour of witnessing births unfold in the quiet safety of other families own homes. There’s something profoundly powerful about seeing a woman labour where she feels most comfortable - surrounded by her chosen support team, in familiar surroundings where she is in control, and free to move, breathe, and birth instinctively.

What I’ve noticed again and again is how calm, intimate, and empowering these experiences can be, and many mothers often speak afterwards of feeling deeply in control and truly seen in their choices. Partners, too, often feel more involved and connected in the process, while also feeling more comfortable in their own space.

And this isn’t just my experience. Globally, studies show that; for low-risk pregnancies, planned home births with skilled midwives are just as safe as hospital births for both mother and baby; women who birth at home are far less likely to experience interventions such as inductions, epidurals, or cesarean sections; and home births are consistently associated with higher rates of breastfeeding success and maternal satisfaction.

However, while I could wish that all women have home births, it's also important to remember that a home birth is not for everyone - but for many, it offers a sense of deep peace, autonomy, simplicity and joy that cannot be underestimated.

Every birth is sacred, whether it happens at home, in a birth center, or in hospital. But I’ve personally witnessed how, in the right circumstances, home birth can be a beautiful reminder of the strength and wisdom our bodies carry as women!

📷 Me with a very special mom who absolutely ROCKED her home birth like the queen she knows she is 💪🏼

06/09/2025

Loving the new space at 🩷

24/08/2025

21/08/2025

Who says you can't latté at home? 🩷

I'm no rooibos fan, and even I can say that this latté is great! If you haven't tried it yet, what's stopping you?
Seriously, get yourself a box and get brewing asap!

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