Bernice Smith Doula

06/04/2026

"Doulas aren't present to replace any family member, but to provide assistance that allows everyone to function optimally in their own role." ~ Carolyn Denning

04/04/2026

I have had the honour of supporting many moms through their c-section journeys🩷
The strength and resilience of women never ceases to amaze me!

April is cesarean awareness month. Giving birth via a c-section is not easy! As doulas, we understand the sacrifice parents make when they must have a surgical birth to safely bring their babies earthside.

Why awareness? Because it is important people understand how transformative birth is, including c-section birth.

All birth has the potential to be positive and empowering, including c-section birth. This is why prenatal support and birth doula support are still important for c-section parents.

One of our instructors, is supporting a scheduled c-section client today.

28/03/2026

Regardless of the birth you have, your Doula is always by your side🩷

23/03/2026

This week is all about raising awareness about the invaluable role of doulas in maternal and infant healthcare💙

18/03/2026

Don't underestimate the benefits of a good walk.
Research shows that regular walking during pregnancy is associated with:
• 27% lower risk of gestational diabetes
• 33% lower risk of preeclampsia
• 50% lower likelihood of C-section
• 40% lower risk of excessive weight gain

05/02/2026

Book for this informative talk 🌸

Amazing Talk coming up. The importance of Ante natal care by Dr S Moosa, Fetal anomoly scans by Rene Doubell Koen from Fetal Ultasound and Dr Dalmaciou from Pathcare on what do we look at and glean from your Ante natal blood panel as well as the specialized bloods.

20/01/2026

This year marks my 6th year of being a Doula🌸

10/01/2026

Ooh, I love this. I often remind moms not to focus on the dilation alone, but on the whole journey.🌸
Childbirth isn't a predictable, straight-line progression but a unique, unpredictable journey with stops, starts, and diversions, where cervical dilation speeds up, the body adapts dynamically, and factors like emotion and environment affect progress, unlike textbook timelines🩷

05/01/2026

While the majority of the births I support are in hospital, there are many moms exploring home / birth house options in and around Gqeberha.
We have an excellent network of wonderful midwives in town who provide this service, creating beautiful birth experiences for moms everyday💙 It's a privilege for me to be a part of that network as well.
Always remember: Your birth, your choice

Home birth with a midwife is a planned, supported option for some families 🤍

With careful screening, professional care, emergency planning, and ongoing postpartum support, midwife-attended home birth is very different from unassisted birth. For eligible families, the home environment can support comfort, autonomy, and physiologic labor—while still prioritizing safety.

Save this for later or share it with someone exploring their birth options. Knowledge supports informed choice.

29/12/2025

Each family has a magical journey ahead with their precious baby 🤍

25/12/2025

23/12/2025

The way a woman experiences birth can shape their confidence, mental health, and early parenting experience. Doulas play a critical role in helping parents process birth, access postpartum resources, and feel supported—especially when birth doesn’t go as planned.