a sanctuary of safety and true care.

A 'Doula' is a trained non-medical support person for a birthing family. They offer holistic, practical support through some or all aspects of the birth spectrum; pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

The term 'birth-keeper' resonates with me due to the traditional ways in which I offer support. My work is female initiation work. It is a remembrance of women birthing since time immemorial, often with wise women by their side.

I stand beside you with my education, empowerment and love for your entire sacred window.

This work supports gentle journeys. It supports gentle birth spaces and it welcomes gentle landings for babies.

In Australia today, 1 in 3 women experience birth trauma (Panda Org, 2024). Doulas have become increasingly popular and valuable because of our current, disconnected and unsupported birth culture.

Benefits of Doula Support:

• 51% reduction in Ceasarean rate

• 25% shorter length of labour

• 60% reduction in Epidural requests

• 40% reduction in Syntocinon use

• 35% reduction in analgesics

• 40% in forceps/vacuum deliveries

Long Term Benefits:

• Improved success with breastfeeding

• Increased time with baby and easier bonding

• Increased maternal satisfaction

• Reduced Post Natal Depletion/Depression
  
  [source: “how a doula can help you have a shorter, easier and healthier Birth.” Klaus, Kennel and Klaus (USA)

The Work is a process of identifying and then questioning the thoughts and beliefs that cause our suffering.

It is a powerful and transformational process which teaches us how to find freedom from our own cause of suffering; our minds; using a set list of questions and a turnaround to support this process.

The Work is not about a philosophy nor is it a religion. What sets it apart from these ancient modalities is the way it cuts through the stories of the mind and reveals the truth with such clarity and simplicity.

Through the process of The Work, the mind lets go of itself; revealing the untouchable peace, freedom and joy that we all seek and have access to.

I am incredibly passionate about:

• People having access to true education in order to be empowered in their bodies, decisions and lives.

• Women returning to their bodies, in order to return to nature.

• Rites of passages being treated with the respect and reverence that they deserve.

• Birth being viewed as the opportunity for deep healing, connection and joy in which It is.

• The psycho-spiritual aspects of birth, death and transformation.

• Babies being received in the most gentle way because "peace on earth begins with birth" - Jeannine Parvati Baker

• Women reclaiming their innate wisdom, body intelligence and birthright to be make sovereign choices.

• The Mind Body connection and how our thoughts impact our emotional and physical experiences.

• People feeling safe and supported in both body & mind.

My education includes:

• 5 Year Study of The Work with Tanya Murphy, True To Heart

• Chinese Medicine In-Person Apprenticeship, Dr Naomi Jansson, 2022

• Guardians of The Nest Mentorship, Sunni Carl, 2022

• Holistic Death Care for Birth Workers, Amy Lou, 2022

• Sovereign Birth Mentorship, Amy Lou, 2023

• Belly Binding Workshop, Sarah Smits, 2023

• 2 day Birth Craft Workshop, Claire Eccelston, 2024

• Education To Empowerment Program, Guatemala, 2024

• The Initiation Of Birth Retreat, NSW, 2023

• Yin Sanctuary Training (Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine in Birth) Dr Naomi Jansson, 2022

• Ayurveda for Women Certificate, Bhakti Rose, 2024

• 7 day Magdalena Training, Winter Jade Icely, 2023

• Home Sweet Home Birth Course, Claire Eccleston, 2024

• 200hr Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, Krishna Village, 2021

• 50hr Pre-Natal Yoga Training, Katie Rose, 2022

• 50hr Yin Yoga Training, The Sol Collective, 2024

• Death Doula Training, Zenith Virago, VIC, 2025

• 2 day Rebozo Training, Sarah Smith, NSW, 2025

• 4 day Womb & Fertility Massage, QLD, 2025