Doula - Laurette C Brand - Calm Birth & Mothercare

14/01/2026

🌸 Emotional Support in Birth: Why It Matters More Than We Realise ..

Birth is not only a physical experience, it is deeply emotional, vulnerable, and transformative.

How a woman feels during Birth matters just as much as what is happening in her Body.

Emotional support in Birth means feeling safe, seen, and gently held through every stage. It means having someone beside you who remains calm when things feel intense, who reassures you when doubt arises, and who reminds you that you are not alone.

This is where a Doula’s role becomes so meaningful.

A Doula offers continuous emotional presence, before, during, and after Birth.

Not to direct or replace medical care, but to support you as a whole person.

For many Mothers, emotional support can..

~ Ease fear and anxiety during labour.

~ Help the Body relax and work more effectively.

~ Increase confidence and trust in the Birth process.

~ Create a feeling of safety, even when plans change.

When a woman feels supported, her nervous system softens.

When her nervous system softens, her Body is better able to do what it already knows how to do.

✨ Gentle reminders for expecting Mothers ..

~ You are allowed to ask questions.

~ You are allowed to take your time.

~ You deserve support that feels kind, steady, and personal.

Birth is not something to "get through" ..

It is something to be held through - With care, compassion, and presence. 🤍

09/01/2026

❕ In every Birthing space, whether at home, in a hospital, during a medicated Birth or a natural one - There is room for both medical expertise and continuous, devoted support.

A Doula does not replace medical care. She complements it. She fills the spaces in between; the moments where reassurance is needed, where grounding becomes essential, where a steady presence can change everything.

A Doula remains with you. She listens when words are hard to find, reminds you of your choices when things feel overwhelming, and helps you stay connected to your Body, your breath, and your inner knowing. She supports the partner, holds the emotional atmosphere of the room, and brings calm when intensity rises.

So often, Birth is approached as something to “get through,” rather than something to be held. And this is where a Doula becomes invaluable.

Ask yourself the following ..

~ Who will stay with me when things feel long or uncertain?

~ Who will advocate for my preferences when my voice feels quiet?

~ Who will tend to my emotional experience, not just the physical outcome?

~ What kind of support would allow me to feel safest, most seen, most empowered?

A Doula is not a luxury - She is a steady hand, a grounding presence, and a reminder that you do not have to do this alone. 🤍

08/01/2026

06/01/2026

A new year has arrived.. Softly, tenderly, and with it, a moment to pause 🌸 ..

To breathe.

To honour all that this past year has held.

To every woman, every family, every story I have been invited into - Thank you.

Thank you for your trust, your vulnerability, your courage, and your openness. It is the greatest honour to witness beginnings - Not just of life, but of transformation, resilience, and love in its most raw and beautiful form.

As we step into this new year, I carry deep gratitude for the connections formed, the lessons learned, and the quiet moments that reminded me why this work matters so deeply. Birth, in all its forms, teaches us again and again that strength can be gentle, and that surrender can be powerful.

May this year meet you with softness where you need rest, steadiness where you need grounding, and light where you are still finding your way. May you feel held, supported, and deeply seen - Exactly as you are.

With so much love and gratitude.

🤍 Here’s to a year of beginnings, becoming, and grace.

24/12/2025

Happy Holidays! 🤍

This season, may your days be wrapped in softness.

To those celebrating Christmas, may it be filled with warmth, rest, and moments that feel nourishing to your heart .. 🎀.

And to everyone, wherever you find yourself in this season - May the days ahead hold peace, gentleness, and space to simply be.

Wishing you and your loved ones a beautiful festive season. 🤍

19/12/2025

🍪 The festive season invites us to slow our hands and soften our pace.

Baking becomes a quiet ritual - An excuse to linger in the kitchen, to laugh with loved ones, to let time move a little more gently.

Feel like slowing down but you're not sure what to make? Here is a simple Gingerbread Cookie Recipe that keeps your hands busy and satisfies those festive season cravings!

🧈 You’ll Need -

~ 125g Butter, Softened.

~ ½ Cup Brown Sugar.

~ 1 Large Egg.

~ 2 Cups Cake Flour.

~ 2 Tsp Ground Ginger.

~ 1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon.

~ ½ Tsp Mixed Spice.

~ 1 Tsp Bicarbonate Of Soda.

~ 2 Tbsp Golden Syrup.

~ A Pinch Of Salt.

🤍 The Method -

~ Cream the butter and sugar until light and soft.

~ Beat in the egg and golden syrup.

~ In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients.

~ Fold gently into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.

~ Wrap and rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.

~ Roll out slowly, cut with care, and bake at 180°C for 10–12 minutes, until just golden at the edges.
. Let the air fill with spice and warmth.

These moments - unhurried and shared - are the sweetest part of the season. 🎀

14/12/2025

Our Mama Bamba vision is to honour the sacred nature of your baby’s arrival by ensuring that compassion and love fill your birth space.

This allows the babies to retain their innate wisdom and to birth with unconditional love.

Find your Mama Bamba Certified Doula on our website mamabamba.com - follow the direct link in our bio.

14/12/2025

What a beautiful, unexpected evening. ✨
My darling sister doula was still at a birth when her other client went into labour, so I hopped in the car and stepped in to support this incredible second-time mama who absolutely breezed through active labour.

A healthy, gorgeous 3.7kg darling arrived, and mom and dad settled in so beautifully. 🤍

In this mad, crazy doula world, I am endlessly grateful for my Tam. She always has my back.
Thank you for trusting me with your incredible clients.l 🩵🩷

12/12/2025

🤍🤍🤍 ..

12/12/2025

Your Birth Team Trifecta 🤍

Birth is a shared journey, and your Birth Team weaves together three unique forms of support.

🌸 Your Doula 🌸

A steady, compassionate presence. She offers emotional support, comfort measures, grounding guidance, and continuity from pregnancy to postpartum. She doesn’t perform clinical tasks - She holds space for you.

🎀 Your Midwife 🎀

A medically trained professional who monitors your and Baby’s wellbeing, guides the physiology of Birth, and provides hands-on clinical care. She combines skill with a gentle understanding of natural Birth.

🩷 Your Gynaecologist / Obstetrician 🩷

A specialist who oversees the medical safety of pregnancy and Birth. They manage complications, provide interventions when needed, and ensure that every decision supports your long-term health.

Together, they form a balanced and deeply supportive Birthing Team ..

The Doula nurturing your emotional experience,
The Midwife tending to the rhythm of Birth,
The Gynaecologist safeguarding your health with expertise.

Different roles, one shared intention - A safe, empowering, beautifully held Birth. ✨🤍

05/12/2025

🤍 Thoughtful Ways to Give Back This Festive Season..

Sometimes the smallest gestures soften the world in ways we’ll never fully see. Here are a few simple, heartfelt ways to give back this festive season.

🌸 Offer Your Time To Someone Who Rarely Receives It - A quiet cup of tea with an elderly neighbour, a warm conversation with someone going through a tender chapter; Presence can be a gift all on its own.

🌟 Support A Local Family In Need With Something Practical - Instead of donating randomly, ask community groups what a specific family truly needs.. Perhaps a grocery voucher, nappies, or a week of cooked meals.

💕 Share Warmth Through Intentional Acts Of Kindness - Leave a kind note on a community board, pay for someone’s coffee, or gift a meal to someone unhoused. These tiny ripples can shift a whole day.

💫 Give From Your Hands, Not Just Your Wallet - Bake something simple, gather unused Baby items, or offer lifts for someone without transport. Kindness woven from what you already have is often the most meaningful.

This season doesn’t ask for perfection, only softness, compassion, and the courage to look around and say, “How can I help with what I have?” ..

🤍 🎀 🎀 🤍 ..

04/12/2025

Hello December! 🌟

You arrive with quieter mornings, gentler light, and a reminder to soften into all that has unfolded this year.

May this last chapter wrap every Mother, every family, and every tiny heartbeat in warmth; The kind that steadies the breath and invites a deep, grateful pause.

Here’s to slowing down, tending to the moments that matter, and allowing grace to fill the spaces that felt heavy.

May your days be kissed with comfort, your nights held in calm, and your season guided by tenderness.

Welcome, December - We’ve been waiting for your gentle magic.

🤍 🎀 🌟 🤍 ..