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	Adrienne Abulhawa Click here to read more about this doula » I grew up in England and for as long as I can remember I have had a deep interest in the healing arts, and a great respect for the birthing journey. I trained as nurse then had five children of my own and went on to qualify as a midwife in 1999. I have attended many birth related conferences and courses including visiting the farm in Tennessee with Ina May Gaskin author of Spiritual Midwifery. I moved to Australia six years ago and I have practiced as a doula. Two of my own daughters have had babies, yes making me a very proud Nana, I felt honoured and privileged to be at their births. I have an extensive lending library of birth related books, videos and DVD’s. I am happy to be of service if you think I can help. I provide support for; pregnancy, birth, baby and beyond.
	Alexandra Smee Click here to read more about this doula » As a mother, doula, chilbirth educator and naturopath I believe that every woman has the right to birth where she wants, how she wants and with who she wants. My varied experiences in my own births and within my doula practise has brought me to a place where I feel extremely confident to support birthing women within the many different aspects of birth. Working all through the Greater Sydney area I am based in South Western Sydney and find that my ability to create a calm, informed and relaxed environment within a birth scenario can help women to achieve the birth that they want, and help them navigate any interventions and issues that may come up. I believe that preparation is paramount and focus on thorough preparation leading up to the birth through child birth education, planning and preparing the body and emotions for the experiences of labour, birth and parenthood. Some added tools I can bring to your birth experience if you wish include; hypnosis/meditation for birth, natural medicine in preparation for labour and during the birth, massage, aromatherapy and reflexology. I believe my role is to support you to feel empowered to birth your baby in any way that you want.
	Angela Fitzgerald Click here to read more about this doula » Hello my name is Angela. I am here to support you in your pregnancy and birth. I hold the space for you to find your unique way to birth your baby. I work closely with you and your partner depending on your situation and needs. I focus on what is most important to you. I offer pre-natal yoga, bellydance for birth, guided meditation and gentle relaxing pregnancy massage to nurture you in your pregnancy. I call on my intuition and passion for women's mysteries to assist you on your journey of transformation. During your pregnancy we work with your feelings to create a birth plan that makes you feel good. I support you to birth where and how you want. Whatever happens I value you as a birthing woman and mother. I honour your rite of passage to motherhood. I offer you a sacred space to birth your baby with dignity and respect. I honour your journey and I am here to serve you. I look forward to meeting you. Love Angela
	Anna Russell Click here to read more about this doula » WEBSITE: www.frombellytobub.com.au Congratulations on your pregnancy! I have been a doula and birth educator since 2004 training with two different reputable companies. As an experienced doula I have an intimate working knowledge of most of the hospitals in Sydney which I feel is a great advantage when planning for your birth. Birth is an extremely personal experience and as such my aim is to support you unconditionally in your choices. I will provide you with balanced information so you can make informed decisions for you and your baby. I myself am a mother of three people. I have made different decisions for all of their births including place of birth and caregiver so I truly do understand what women experience in the maternity system and will strive to help you achieve the birth you desire. I run BirthPartners Workshops and Birth Essentials Workshops which I offer to my clients FREE of charge. These workshops will teach you everything you need to know about what to expect in labour and for your partner, how to support a woman in labour. Please see website for dates and details. For more information please see my website or my feedback page (top of screen) to see what other clients have said.
	Aubrey Wicks Click here to read more about this doula » My name is Aubrey and I live in Seaforth, NSW. I have a lovely husband and 2 boys, Ethan and Owen and they are 6 and 9. My passion is life and I find nothing more amazing than a woman bringing life into this world. I have always found pregnancy and birth such a beautiful treasure. I am here to help you in any way that you need to make your experience special and unique. I trained at Optimum Birth originally and then one on one training with Birth Right. I work for Birth Right so if you are interested please call 0419 606 171.
	Belinda Amelia Drew Click here to read more about this doula » As long as I can remember I have been drawn to babies and birth. The births of my two children have been so life changing that I found a new vocation to become a doula. I feel blessed to be sharing such a special journey with couples as they prepare for birth, and to witness the arrival of their bundle of joy. Every birth I attend is a miracle and a priviledge to be a part of. I believe that a doula's presence, knowledge, wisdom, and trust in the birth process ensures a positive experience, whatever the outcome. Continuity of care is so important in creating a safe haven for a birthing mother to bring her baby into the world. I also encourage fathers to play an active role during the birth, if they desire. My special interest is in VBAC births, as I have experienced one myself with my son Julian. It was such an incredibly empowering and joyous birth. I have experience in a range of births, including hypnobirthing, using Juju's techniques for pain management, water births, calm births in both private and public hospitals. My ultimate goal is to support couples in achieving a fulfilling birth, by advocating for their wishes and ensuring that they are fully informed during any decision making.
	Bonny Davies Click here to read more about this doula » I have 2 awesome children of my own, out of my birth experience with them I found that I had a love for birth and supporting women through pregnancy. I believe my role is to 'be there for you' to support you in every way not just the birthing woman but her partner and family as well. My aim is to make your experience one to remember and a positive one at that. My job is to give you physical, emotional and informational support.
	Briony Howland - Birth in Balance Click here to read more about this doula » Website: www.birthinbalance.com.au My name is Briony and I am an experienced doula based in the Sutherland Shire and St.George areas. I am also a nutritionist, massage therapist and infant massage instructor, specialising in fertility and pre/post natal health and nutrition. I have 3 young children of my own and have had amazing natural birth experiences with each, two of which were water births. I was fortunate enough to find myself a wonderful doula, who I believe made a great difference to my birthing experiences. Being very passionate about all things pregnancy and birth, I am excited about this wonderful opportunity to support both yourself, the birthing woman and your partner to feel reassured, confident and at ease during your birthing experience. I have supported various types of births - natural, water, VBAC, caesarian, medically assisted. No matter what type of birth you desire, I will support YOUR choices.
	Bronwyn Hamilton - Before Birth & Beyond Click here to read more about this doula » Hello, my name is Bronnie and I am a qualified Doula, calmbirth (R) practitioner and mother of two beautiful teenage sons, both born naturally in hospital. Living on the Central Coast of NSW, I offer my doula services as far north as Newcastle and the Hunter Region, throughout all of the Central Coast and to the south in Berowra and Hornsby areas. I believe giving birth is the most sacred and profound, personal experience any expectant woman and her partner will ever have and is one that deserves to be honoured, cherished and respected however, wherever and with whomever she chooses to birth. As your doula I am here to offer you (and your partner) lovingly continuous one-on-one support physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually throughout your prenatal, birth and postnatal periods.
	Cara McDonald Click here to read more about this doula » The birth of my first child, now 9 years, was a surprisingly lonely and isolating experience, which was over medicalised and ultimately disempowering. Apart from my partner, there was no one who attended me that I had ever met before arriving at hospital in labour. Looking back, I can clearly see what a difference support from someone I knew and trusted, and a woman who had “walked the walk” would have made, and how my labour may have proceeded very differently. I have since birthed three more children, gently and peacefully into water, the last at home, supported by nurturing women who believed, as I do, in the normalcy of birth — and the experience has changed my life and my view of birth. I am passionate about birth support and a firm believer in the power of information, choice and respect. I believe that having a strong and knowledgeable support team is the key to a positive birth experience. As a doula, I see my role as a source of information and education, as an advocate for your wishes and as a source of emotional and physical support before, during and after your birth. I do not replace your partner, but rather give reassurance that they are not alone in supporting you. After completing my training in 2006, I have gained experience attending a range of births including homebirth, waterbirth, lotus birth, hypnobirth, VBAC, HBAC, emergency caesarean, private and public hospital births and birth centre. It is a privilege to share the journey to birth and parenthood. I am committed to giving pregnant women confidence in their innate ability to birth their babies in an environment in which they feel nurtured and safe.
	Carmo Morales Click here to read more about this doula » I am the proud mother of one beautiful little human, now four years old. My journey to birth and beyond was a powerful experience, and the birth process is one that I honour and respect deeply... But what next? Whether it's your first baby or your fifth, the transition to motherhood does not end with the birth, rather, it marks the point at which a new phase of your journey begins. I believe that every woman, every family, should be supported and nurtured at this crucial time.
	Caroline Foldes Click here to read more about this doula » I believe a woman should be supported wherever and however she wishes to birth. My experience has taught me that offering a woman a safe, supported and calm space, with minimal distractions, creates the best environment for her to birth her baby. I have seen that the more a woman is encouraged to go within and follow her body's lead, the easier it is for her to birth. I support the father of the baby, if he wishes to be present, to be the primary caregiver, facilitating greater bonding and support between a couple.
	cassandra hurlstone Click here to read more about this doula » i am a married mother of 3 children, 2 boys and 1 girl. i live in the macarthur area(campbelltown) , it was through my own birth experience that i found the roll of a doula. my roll as your doula would be to help guide you through your pregnancy, labour and the birth. i would provide you with any information we think you would need to help you and your partner make all your birth choices. i would provide my pyhsical and emotional support to you and your partner right through the birth. i would then help you with your transition into early parenthood. i am now a fully quilifed and registed doula with a number of births experence. you can check out my website for any further information or for testimonials from mums ive have already assited with. www.cassandrahurlstonedoula.webs.com
	Catherine Boyan Click here to read more about this doula » Hi. My name is Cathy. Im 26, married and have four beautiful children aged between 7yrs and 6months old. Im from Bowral, Southern Highlands, NSW. At the moment I am in training to be a doula through Childbirth Inernational. I am currently looking for women I can support to complete my certificate. My service is free while I'm in training.
	Catherine Wilson Click here to read more about this doula » I have been working with families for over 10 yrs from nannying and assisting with steiner kindergarden and mothers groups, to child and family health, midwifery and now doulaing. I have learnt some very wise words, "it takes a village to look after a child". My experinece with diverse cultures has also taught me the value of mothering the mother, and that "being with woman", is were I wish to be to help her and her family to consciously prepare, participate and help them to begin their journey of learning the wisdom of what it means to be a women and become a mother.
	Claire Aslangul Click here to read more about this doula » Hi, I am a mum of 3 beautiful girls all were born drug-free, 2 at a birth centre and one at home. Not only do I have a trust in birth but, I really understand the importance of having a great birth and how it can influence your experience as a parent. I have a real passion for helping women become empowered in their births and supporting them in making informed decisions. I have had experience in VBAC, Homebirths, waterbirths, lotus birth, vaginal breech, first time mums, IVF mums, and teen mums
	Claudette Wadsworth Click here to read more about this doula » As a doula, I have a passion for the birth process and after six months of training at Birth Central in Sydney I have developed the skills required to support you and your partner during birth as well as post-natally at your home. For the past seven years I have been running my own business as a Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist and Homeopath specialising in women's hormonal health and fertility so I have been working with mothers and babies for many years as I am passionate about empowering and educating women. Obviously, if you would like advice, I can support you in this area as well.
	Corinne Harris Click here to read more about this doula » Corinne Harris is a mothers mother. Not only skilled and trained as a professional Doula through the Australian Doula College, but driven by her undying passion for the entire birthing process. Her experiences with her own 3 children has given her a full understanding of childbirth at all levels. From emergency caesarean and the subsequent neo natal care, to the natural delivery process as well as the impact of drugs and other forced assists used on the mother.Corinne fills the gap between the mothers needs and the demands the hospital system puts on midwives, understanding one and caring for the other. She provides knowledge and tips on almost every aspect of becoming a mother and the needs of the heaven sent new born.
	Daana Seeney Click here to read more about this doula » While attending a friend’s birth as her support person, I was asked by the midwife if I was a doula? I answered no I’m just a friend! The midwife’s reply was – 'don’t put yourself down like that, you are doing an amazing job and you should be a doula, because I would love to use you at my next birth!' Well did that ever start things rolling, since then I have completed my doula training at the Australian Doula College and haven’t looked back. I had been attending births of family and friends for many years before actually becoming a doula. My interest in birth started when I had my first child 21 years ago at the Birth Centre at the Royal Women’s Hospital. I was very young and very naive, as the Birth Centre was very busy that day we were left on our own for most of the labour, both my partner and I were terrified. Not of the pain, just of the enormity of the occasion. With our second child I enlisted the help of a family member who was a nurse, however she had no midwifery experience, it made all the difference. My partner felt supported and not as scared and even though the birth was much more difficult it was a much more relaxed, calm and can I even say ‘fun’ day! This was the start of me knowing and understanding what a difference it makes to have support both for mum and dad. I believe women should feel empowered when giving birth. It is after all the most important day of your life. I want women to remember the birth of their children with joy and happy memories. Unfortunately today with the demands of the medical profession many women are feeling detached from their birth either because they were not supported or they were pressured into 'speeding' things along and having unnecessary interventions. I support women to make informed choices with regard to their place of birth, their choice of care giver and even when intervention is needed I encourage them to ask lots of questions and check for alternatives. With the right support the new parents feel more connected to their baby, breastfeeding is more successful and bonding with the new baby is much more enjoyable. I am very conscience of the role of the father, and believe that he is instrumental in making the mother feel safe and calm. I work very closely with the dads' and I also support him 100%. The birth of their child is just as important to the dad as it is to the mum and giving dad the space to be able to express his feelings is very worthwhile. If he feels supported he will be able to encourage his partner and the mother of his child to obtain the birth that they have planned for. Whether you are delivering at home, labour ward, birth centre, VBAC, repeat c-section or unplanned c-section I can help you make it a memorable day. Even if things do not go according to your plans I am able to help you make the most of this your baby’s birth day!
	Danielle Martin Click here to read more about this doula » Servicing Orange & surrounds (Bathurst, Dubbo, Parkes, Forbes, Cowra & in between) I'm a mum of 2 wee cherubs who introduced me to the wonders of giving birth. Although my family is complete, birth continues to amaze me. The awesome power of women during labour and birth is to be revered and protected and I feel extremely honoured to be invited to a birth. As your doula I am here to provide unconditional support as you and your partner walk the pregnancy/labour/birth path. The right type of support varies from woman to woman so therefore my approach is extremely flexible. Once you have your babe in your arms, birth will be but a mere memory but one that will last a lifetime & having a great birth team where you and your partner felt in control, supported & loved throughout the process ensures that the memory of birth is a cherished one. I am an experienced doula who has supported couples at all types of birth settings. I am also a Childbirth Educator and hold private antenatal classes.
	Danielle Speer Click here to read more about this doula » Danielle has worked with pregnant women for the past 6 years as a Doula & Massage Therapist. She has assisted births in a variety of hospitals & birthing unit settings. Danielle provides massage during pregnancy, labour & beyond, with emphasis on injury prevention & post natal rehabilitation. Her knowledge of the birthing process and experience reflects in the service provided. Danielle believes that her role as a Doula is to ensure the woman feels safe & empowered from conception & beyond. Danielle is studying Bachelor of Midwifery in 2010.
	Ela Forest Click here to read more about this doula » I am a doula and traditional birth attendant, suporting parents to birth with a focus on natural birth. I attend hospital and home births. I offer the use of herbs and homeopathic remedies to aid in preparing for birth, labour and the post natal period. I focus on pre natal care with a strong emphasis on preparation and education, and I provide unsurpassed post natal care with home visits and household help. I meet with you several times before the birth and stay with you throughout your labour, as well as after the birth to help with getting settled with the new baby. I come for several post natal visits as well, and can offer help with baby care, breastfeeding, baby wearing, etc. I am a lactation consultant and offer extensive breastfeeding support when needed.
	Emma Peric - Birth Instinct Click here to read more about this doula » WEBSITE ~ www.birthinstinct.com.au Birth is one moment in life that will replay in your mind for an eternity. My name is Emma and I have been blessed to be a doula since 2007 supporting many couples through their wonderful journey to parenthood. Birth I feel is such a special and life changing moment, one that is unique for each and every person and one that should be respected, supported and remembered. As a doula I listen to your ideas, and give you the support you require to help bring them to life. I work with you and your partner to over come any fears that you may be having whilst educating you on the many choices you have available for birth and preparing for others that may arise during labour. I bring my knowledge, experience and most of all my heart to each and every one of my clients and I am available to you whenever and however you may need me. To date I have supported many women in an assortment of births including Homebirth, Vaginal, VBAC, elective and emergency Caeasarean, medicated and non medicated, public hospitals, private hospitals and birth centres throughout Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle. Additionally I am a mother to 5 children who has personally experienced quite an assortment of births which have included inductions, pain relief, no pain relief, vaginal births, emergency caesarean section, homebirth and VBAC.
	Erika Elliott Click here to read more about this doula » Hello. My name is Erika and my love of pregnancy and birth started when I was 3 years old! I have always been in awe of the pregnant form and the miracle that unfolds at in the womb. That love and passion has shaped the course of my life to where it is today and I feel so happy and blessed to be here. I have been supporting women at birth since 1993 and since I birthed in 2003 I have remained in the birth realm on a professional basis. As a doula and calmbirth practitioner, I provide preparation, education and support for couples as they find their voice and follow their hearts and learn to trust the simplicity and beauty of birth. I believe most babies can come into our world with grace and ease if we keep trusting birth.
	eva-joan ritchie Click here to read more about this doula » My interest in pregnancy and birth started when I was studying herbal medicine and body work therapies back in 1999. After graduating I wanted to focus my practice on women and children and a few years later I heard about a Doula training and enrolled in the course straight away. Finally I had found my heart’s true calling and started helping and supporting couples birth their babies the way they had chosen. I fell pregnant half way through the course and gave birth to my daughter at home, supported by my husband, our dear midwife, our darling doula and my best friend. It was one of the strongest moment of my life as I realised how blessed I was to have had the chance to birth my baby at home and with such trust and ease. Each woman needs to be informed and supported in her choices in order to have an empowering and positive experience of birth even if the outcome isn’t exactly what she had planned for. No one can know for sure how a birth will unfold for not two births are the same and every woman is different. Life is a miracle that needs to be celebrated every step of the way!
	Fiona Bury Click here to read more about this doula » Hi everyone, I'm not practicing at the moment as I'm just about to give birth to our twins. All the best on your magical journey!
	Gaby Rodgers Click here to read more about this doula » I am a happily married mother with 5 beautiful children living on the Northern Beaches. I have been a Doula since 2004 and I am a Childbirth and Doula Educator currently teaching at the Australian Doula College. I have experience in hospital births, birthing centres, caesareans, water births and VBAC's (Vaginal births after a caesareans) and will support you anywhere you choose to have your baby. I feel if a pregnant mother and her partner are fully informed they can make educated choices regarding the birth of their baby leading to a satisfying birth no matter what birthing environment they choose. Birth is unique for each and every person and one that should be respected, supported and remembered.
	Gwen Teasdale Click here to read more about this doula » My first experience with a Doula was having one attend the birth of my first child in 2002. Even after this birth ended as an emergency caesarean, I learnt that you can have a wonderful birth in any environment when you feel safe and empowered. Having a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) for my second birth has made me feel passionate about supporting women who choose this option. I am now based in Maitland, in the Hunter Valley , but am still attending births in Sydney, and will travel up to 250km from Maitland. Read more at www.hunterdoula.com and www.sydneydoula.com
	Heather Crawford Click here to read more about this doula » Hi, I am an experienced doula and I have been studying midwifery now for 3 years (nearly there), although part of me prefers the doula work! I developed a deep passion for serving women in birth while I was studying acupuncture at UTS and I now have an acupuncture practice in Manly specialising in women's wellbeing and pregnancy care. I have deep faith in women's power and ability to birth their babies in their own unique way and I am always in awe and honoured to be witness to that strength. I teach calmbirth® preparation classes, so many of my clients have done the calmbirth® course, while some have used Ju Ju's Birthskills, hypnobirthing or active birth techniques. Whatever works for each woman, I think there are as many ways to prepare (or not) and give birth as there are women that have ever lived, so no one thing works for everyone. I have supported women with with twins, VBACs, waterbirths, homebirths with a midwife, hospital and birth centre births and cesaereans. I support women's informed choices, so I like to provide unbiased information and will support whatever decisions each couple makes. I have plenty of resources to share including great books, DVDs, websites and access to the latest research. I can also offer acupuncture during labour if it is needed (although it's usually not, women are pretty amazing) and can teach your partner acupressure for labour if they are interested. You can see my website for more info: www.heathercrawford.com.au
	Heidi Jones Click here to read more about this doula » I discovered the value of birth support during the births of my daughters and their very different birth experiences. I believe that birth is a natural physiological, emotional and spiritual process - the female body is designed to give birth. Women who are informed and supported well and with compassion can have fulfilling and empowering birth experiences. My role is to facilitate this process, giving the mother every opportunity to allow her birth to unfold and the early days and weeks of motherhood begin as gently as needed. I offer women practical advice, up to date information and compassionate and experienced care. I trained as a Doula through Optimum Birth in 2006 and I also completed the Advanced Certificate in 2007. I am an experienced remedial massage therapist having worked in both health spas and in private practice. I have a specific interest in pre and post-natal bodywork and the proven benefits to mother and baby. Please visit my website: www.birthcircle.com.au
	Heli Murray Click here to read more about this doula » I am a mother of two gorgeous children, an experienced, certified Doula or Birth Attendant, and a certified calmbirth® and HypnoBirthing® Practitioner, living in Byron Bay, NSW. My experiences around pregnancy, birth, and the intense and joyous time that follows, have taught me much about the incredibly powerful life-experience of birth and parenting. My belief is that birth is a transformational experience. Birth is rich with potential for growth, insight, deep human connection and meaning - for mother, partner, baby , family, and indeed all involved. It is when birthing mothers and their partners feel supported, are free of fear, are able to understand and embrace the natural, normal process of birth, to surrender and allow that process to unfold, that this potential becomes alive and accessible - providing a blueprint for love, security, trust and wisdom, as is Nature's design. It is from this place that me desire to be a Doula has grown: to offer support that helps the woman or couple experience the greatness of their own transformational journeys, to share in the wonder of new life entereing the world, and to connect with others in a unique and meaningful way. I continue to learn from the women and couples I support, and my belief in birth as a transformational experience is affirmed again and again.
	Jacinda Jaensch Click here to read more about this doula » My name is Jacinda, I am a mum, a wife, a health practitioner and a doula. I believe that every woman has a right to a positive birth experience and that her birthing wishes, herself, her partner, her baby and the birthing environment should be respected. I believe that the key to a positive birth is knowledge, unbiased information and informed choice. I feel that the birth process can be an empowering experience and also very healing for those having subsequent babies.
	Jacki Haywood Click here to read more about this doula » I am the mother of 7, Nanna of 1 and wife of an extremely supportive husband. It is very important to me that my clients are fully supported and informed. I believe that my role as a doula is to help my clients through the incredible journey of pregnancy, labour, birth and immediate post natal period. I understand that how, where and with whom clients choose to birth is their right and my job is to support their choices without judgement. I love this work and became a doula after attending several births as a support person. I aim to help my clients achieve the best outcomes to start them on the road to parenthood feeling empowered and confident. I have completed my Childbirth Educators course through the Australian Doula College and am passionate about providing parents-to-be with as much knowledge and information as they require to acheive the outcomes they desire. I have attended homebirths, birth centre births, public and private hospital births, caesaean sections, waterbirths, vaginal twin, breech and lotus births and I am more than happy to help facilitate your birth style choice.
	Jacqui James Click here to read more about this doula » As a Doula I am passionate about encouraging women to have empowering and positive birth experiences. I work with both parents to assist in creating a supportive and nuturing environment for the baby to be born.
	Jacquie Harsh Click here to read more about this doula » I run my own business called Holistic family support.My belief is that each birth should be respected as a unique journey, and a beautiful miracle. I feel very honoured to be able to share my passion and knowledge in this joyful awe inspiring event. I am a Childbirth Educator, and Presently I am taking on clients wanting a Trainee Doula whilst i complete my Doula training with the Australian Doula College. I live in the Blue Mountains with my Husband and my two beautiful children whom I birthed naturally at home. I believe that the invaluable love and support that I received throughout my pregnancy and birth is what helped me experience such an enjoyable and empowering experience. Through providing support as a Doula and Childbirth Educator, my mission is to help women also achieve this! My aim is to support women through their own unique birth experiences. I believe being educated through research, as well as independent childbirth classes, is very important in making informed birth choices and also in reaching a desired & positive birth outcome! My birth support services aim to Inform, Prepare and Empower you & your partner to experience your birth as an event you wish to remember and cherish, not one that you would like to forget.
	Jay Andersen Click here to read more about this doula » Hi everyone. I am a 34 year old mother to six beautiful children ages 17, 16, 11, 8, 4 and 1 year old. And happy wife to Chris. I am currently still a student doula looking for and offering my Free services to help encourage, support and share with you on your pregnancy and birth journey of this new life you carry within you. I am operating only on the central coast till end of this year 2008 and then will be moving out to other areas as well like Newcastle, sydney areas.. I have had some wonderous and beautiful birthing experiences myself with all of my children and want to share out that positive vibe to others. I am not here to judge your birthing choices only to assist in support and encourage you. Be that any type of birth you should choose.
	Jennifer Brown Click here to read more about this doula » I believe the keys to having an amazing birthing experience is knowledge and support. Hello, my name is Jen. I am based on the Central Coast and I offer my services as far north as Newcastle and the Hunter Region and South to Hornsby and the surrounding area. I am the mother of one little boy, and it was his birth that sparked my love for the whole journey of birth. As a Doula I am aware how critical it is for a birthing mother to have in attendance someone that totally believes in her ability, advocates her wishes and empowers both mother and partner with the right knowledge so they are able to make informed decisions. I will ensure you have the information you require and support you in your decisions throughout your pregnancy and birth. I am very happy to take on any role that is required of me during your labour and have a toolbox full of different supportive techniques to help. I can also assist partners by showing them ways in which to best support you, or fill the gaps for partners that do not wish to be too involved. I also will not leave until after your baby is born and you are happy for me to do so.
	Jenny Schellhorn Click here to read more about this doula » Please visit my Website: www.simplybirthingdoulas.com.au. I have been a Doula since beginning of 2007 and have supported many beautiful births todate. I have also been supporting Pregnant Women through Yoga for past 12 years. My initial Doula training was done through Optimum Birth online 2006 and then face to face through The Australian Doula College 2008 this training was a prerequisite for me to study to be a Childbirth & Early Parenting Educator which I have currently completed 2009. Through my experiences as a mother, doula and teaching Yoga and Relaxation to Pregnant women I am greatly convinced of the importance of a relaxed, calm, safe and reassured environment whilst birthing. I am passionate about helping you find ways to cope with your birth experience and most importantly finding ways that feel right for you.
	Jerusha Sutton Click here to read more about this doula » I believe that every woman has the right to support during their birthing process, whatever their choices are. I became drawn to being a doula through an innate fascination and respect for pregnancy and birthing as a whole. I heard wonderful, empowered birthing stories which inspired me, but maybe even more stories of women who felt like they were spat out of a system with a baby in their arms, wondering what had happened. I wanted to hear more of the former.... more women proudly telling their birth stories from a position of empowerment. I work on a very client led basis- it's your birth, you tell me what you need. The options are all there.
	Jessica White Click here to read more about this doula » My name is Jess and I am a very busy mother to 6 wonderful children ranging from 11 yrs down to my little angel who is soon to become 2. I have had a range of birthing experiences and every one has been quite different. I have had 2 full term babies and 4 pre-term (early) babies.I am a trainee Doula,. I believe that women deserve to have a calm birth experience and that is what I aim to provide to my clients. As I have had 4 preterm babies, I believe I can support a client if she goes into preterm labour as I can explain to her about what to expect when she arrives at the hospital and after the baby is born. I am currently the Victorian State Representative of Austprem Inc. and I can access any information if I need to. I live in a little town on the NSW/VIC border called Rutherglen and service all areas around, including Albury, Wodonga, Corowa, Wangaratta, Beechworth and other towns as well.
	Jo-Anne Rushworth Rossi Click here to read more about this doula » Jo-Anne is a mother of 5 children who has always had a passion to work with women throughout their pregnancy, labour and birth. Jo-Anne has also had experience with miscarriage, birth of special needs children and emergency & elective c/sections. As a trained Hospital Chaplain, Jo-Anne has also been involved in the post-natal and neo-natal wards. "As a Certified Doula, I am passionate about encouraging women to have empowering and positive birth experiences. I feel blessed to share such a special journey with parents as they prepare for birth, and then witness the arrival of their bundle of joy. Every birth I attend is a miracle and a privilege to be a part of. I believe that with thorough preparation of the birth plan and a Doula’s presence, knowledge, wisdom and trust in the birth process, your birthing experience will be one to remember with joy".
	Joanne Brischetto Click here to read more about this doula » HI! I am a mother of 2 little boys, Thomas 5 and Rowan 4, and 1 little 1 year old girl Tessa. I birthed Thomas at hospital and Rowan and Tessa were both born into water at home. An empowering and life changing experience. I am a trained PDHPE teacher with a bachelor degree in human movement and health education, but supporting women in birth is my true passion. I believe that every woman should have choice in birth. I believe women should be supported and listened to, and am passionate about advocating for women in birth. As a doula I really want to educate, nurture, and support women through the birth process to achieve the birth outcome they want without agenda or judgement. Above all I feel my role is to hold the birth space for the woman and her partner or support people. I am there to protect this space so that the woman can focus and birth feeling safe, supported and empowered. In doing this I will provide birth information (from my growing library of birth resources, DVD's, books, etc), physical and emotional support to the birthing mother and family, and advocate on behalf of the mother to help avoid any unnecessary intervention. I feel completely confident in supporting women in a range of birth scenarios, including home births, hospital births, twins and VBACS. I have studied and myself used hypnobithing and feel confident in supporting women who may choose to use this as a birth option. In my service I offer 2-3 pre natal visits, support at the birth and 2 post natal visits. (Of course more if needed) I am trained in giving advice in birth options, natural pain relief methods, as well as physical and emotional support throughout the birth journey.
	Juliet Allen Click here to read more about this doula » I believe the birth of a child is an extraordinary, graceful miracle, presenting us with new joys and forever altering our lives. The experience of becoming a mother is one of the most important rites of passage in life and my approach is to bring a comforting, supportive and calming energy to my clients.
	Kirrah Holborn Click here to read more about this doula » Kirrah is a pregnancy masseuse, mind-body medicine practitioner and doula. She helps you to feel relaxed and confident during pregnancy so that you will feel completely ready when the time comes to birth your baby. Please take a look at her website: http://www.traditionalwisdom.com.au
	Kylie Hennessy Click here to read more about this doula » I am a mother of three, one born in hospital and two born at home. I run a Yoga studio and have been a teacher of yoga for 12 years. I am also a childbirth educator and a calmbirth® practitioner. I have many skills including yoga practices, massage and calmbirth® techniques which I use to support couples through labour, birth and beyond.
	Kylie Jane Woods Click here to read more about this doula » Hi there I am Kylie. I live at Moss Vale in the Southern Highlands. I believe all women have within them the wisdom and strength to birth their baby naturally, without medical intervention or interruption. Pregnancy and birth is a wonderful spiritual journey, a chance for you to look deep within. As a mother of 4 including twins and a long career as a paramedic I bring to you knowledge and experience. I will provide you with evidence based information. I will support, encourage and protect you physically spiritually and emotionally allowing you the space to embrace birth with power and without fear. I offer support to your partner and your family. I understand and trust the process of birth.
	Lea Mason Click here to read more about this doula » Lea's passion is to empower birthing women and their partners. She helps women approach birth with lots of options, skills and strategies - so that they are confident and never run out of options. During labour, Lea's doula work is inspired by the idea of the perfect waiter/waitress - she strives to do her job so well and so attentively that you don't even really notice she's there, you just know that your needs have been noticed and met. Her knowledge and experience as a childbirth educator enables Lea to provide detailed information about options as well as helping women work with their body during labour and birth - rather than against it. Her passion for working with birthing women has grown out of the wonderful births of her 3 children, and a desire to facilitate the same comprehensive and practical birth preparation and support that she had access to.
	Lia smith Click here to read more about this doula » As artist, teacher & doula I am passionate about all forms of creativity. I love working with people, the physical body, art and creating space for rituals & ceremony. Where appropriate and desired, using voice & movement improvisation & both ancient & contemporary knowledge to assist deep connection & be grounded in my heart. I have been working as a Doula since 2008 and also as a theatre/art director & language teacher. I've enjoyed facilitating artistic and healing body ecology workshops with young children and adults also. I completed my Doula training with Optimum Birth (www.optimumbirth.com.au ) and attend regularly meets with a local and expanding community of Doula's at Birthing Rights Australia (www.birthingrites.com) in Bondi, Sydney. I've come to believe that within this original expression of life giving that all women and all babies intrinsically knows how to give birth. To see how natural & relevant for every woman it is to be part of and empowered by all aspects of baby & birthing culture, communing to learn, support and innovate together. I have really enjoyed learning from couples that are fully engaged in their roles as parents. It's an honor to assist them and their child. Holding space for a getting out of the way through nurturing, meditation & care. Nature then taking it's course during times of both difficulty and joy arising in pregnancy, labour & family life. The idea that every baby knows naturally how to be born and that every birthing experience is completely unique excites me and rings true to the mystery of life. These thoughts inspire the openness & intension I bring along with me. I've lots of practical/visual resource material also, a love of guiding meditations, discussion, holistic nutrition, creative play and a wealth of previous experience of nurturing and being nurtured by children. My first two birthing families were home births, both babes are now approx 10mths old and doing wonderfully well. It has been a spirited & joyously heart opening journey thus far, I feel blessed to be of service. I'm interested to support mum, dad & babe in letting go, surrendering and honoring this absolute miracle that is paradoxically the most normal everyday happening in the world. I am very happy to be either very active or subtly presence during the process of labour. I do have a preference of working with parents whom have some interest in holistic health & a wish to go the natural way as much as possible. I am however open to all diversities of locations, families and situations. I look forward to meeting with you in person & allowing my professional practice to be both of positive influence and flexible to with our shared journey together.
	Louisa Glindemann Click here to read more about this doula » Being pregnant is a very special time. Giving birth is an amazing and potentially powerful journey. Imagine feeling calm, positive and excited about your ‘birth day’. Imagine feeling you can trust your body to birth your baby and in your strength as a woman. This is, afterall one of the things you were made for! I am a Mother, Doula, Childbirth Educator and Naturopath. I am passionate about birth and believe it truly matters how we bring our children into the world. I believe it is important mothers and their partners feel confident in the choices they are making. The birth of your baby is one of the biggest events of you life! We birth in many situations in Australia today, and what ever this is, there is always a way ensure you have a positive , calm and supportive environment. As your Doula, I provide you with support during pregnancy, throughout the birth of your baby and during the postnatal period. This support comes in many forms: • I discuss your birth options with you and your partner, help you find resources and information and offer knowledge about the birth process. I support you in your decisions about how you want to birth your baby. • I listen, and can work with you in overcoming fears or anxiety about birth, previous birth experiences and early parenting. • I gently encourage and support you to believe in yourself and your ability to birth. • I trust in, and am comfortable with birth and provide reassurance to women and partners, that what they are experiencing is normal • I help you create a calm and positive atmosphere in your birthing room. • I can provide massage and oils to use in your labour and am knowledgable about positions and the use of water to help your body work effectively. I am able to guide you in relaxation techniques to help you remain calm, focused and positive. • Using my experience as a Naturopath, I can guide you in the use of homoeopathics and natural remedies during labour, if you wish. • My role is not to replace your partner, but to work with your partner so they can support you more effectively and be involved as much as they want to be.
	Lucy Hercus Click here to read more about this doula » Firstly, I have had three births of my own (1 caesar, 2 natural) and as a consequence of my own experiences I have acquired a deep abiding affection for this miraculous process. As a doula, my ambition is to see mothers, like you, through their pregnancies and births with an optimal sense of serenity, richness of the experience and ultimately joyful anticipation of raising their precious child. Along with my husband, Ed, I also facilitate the Sydney Beer and Bubs workshops. Beer and Bubs is all about educating men on childbirth (with a counter meal and a beer in hand, of course!). I have attended numerous births over the past four years and in 2008 received accreditation through the internationally renowned Optimum Birth. I do not hold any dogmatic approach myself about one particular philosophy on pregnancy and childbirth, but rather seek to place a higher value on supporting you through finding your own approach that sits most right with your own body (and it’s natural capabilities) and heart. If a partner is there to take part in this process, I seek to enable that person to maximise their intended participation. It’s an enormous privilege to be part of another woman’s birth experience, especially to witness the sweet surprise that presents itself at the end of the birth journey.
	Lucy Perry Click here to read more about this doula » I have been a doula since the birth of my son changed my whole attitude to childbirth and I realised that I wanted to help women through this amazing rite of passage. I have since had three children of my own, two born at home. My role as a doula is to support the couple without judgement, giving them confidence through my experience in the birthing process. Those who have done JuJu Sundin's Active Childbirth classes can be confident that I understand Juju's techniques as I did her classes when I was pregnant with my first. Lucy is the administrator of www.findadoula.com.au and is the founder of Beer + Bubs, childbirth support workshops for dads, at the pub!
	Maree Unger Click here to read more about this doula » As a teenager, Maree was in the fortunate position of being able to witness the birth of a baby. It was a gentle and calm birth and she was truly inspired. But it wasn’t until Maree fell pregnant many years later that she made a decision to work as a doula supporting women and their partners through this transformational time. Maree believes that all women should be given the right space, information and support, to be empowered and confident and experience the most beautiful birth possible. Maree completed her training through Optimum Birth and the Natural Birth Education & Research Centre.
	Marissa McArthur Click here to read more about this doula » My name is Marissa and I live in Engadine, NSW. I am passionate about helping you achieve the best birth for you. I had a wonderful doula for my first birth (who I'm using again for my next) and believe that she helped make my birth such a positive experience for both myself and my partner. I now hope to help other women achieve this same satisfaction. It was through her support during my pregnancy and birth that I was inspired to study to become a doula myself. I have a strong interest in pregnancy and childbirth as well as fertility having worked in IVF for 5 years before taking leave and becoming a mum! I would love to join you on your pregnancy journey and share your birth experience with you.
	Maryanne Lee Click here to read more about this doula » Maryanne has worked as a midwife for 29 years and has furthered her knowledge, for birthing and postnatal support, with being accredited as a HypnoBirthing practitioner and an International Lactation Consultant. She is passionate about being with families at the most magic time of their life, with a caring and supportive environment.
	Megan Jordan Click here to read more about this doula » Hi my name is Megan Jordan. I am a mother to two beautiful children, a qualified Doula and a calmbirth® practitioner. It was during the pregnancy of my second child that I knew that there was something more I could do to achieve a wonderful birth experience for myself, my husband and my new baby. I had heard about calmbirth® and the overwhelming positive feedback. I kept hearing from others who had taken part in the course how they had come to trust and understand their body in preparation for their wonderful birth experience. During the classes, I developed complete trust in my body as a woman and both my husband and I learnt some easy techniques to give us the birth we desired. We wanted a calm, loving, and fear free birth. With trust, and practice we achieved that together. My beautiful birth experience ignited the passion to lead me onto being a calmbirth® practitioner and a Doula. I wanted to let other couples know how empowering and wonderful this occasion can be. As a Doula I have supported various couples and have seen first hand how important it is for the birthing mother to have a great support person with her throughout pregnancy and birthing. calmbirth® is designed with the birthing partner as a key part of the experience. Partners are taught some simple but very connecting techniques of light touch massage, positive affirmations and an understanding of keeping the birthing women in a safe and loving environment. Classes are held in a warm and welcoming environment at Bateau Bay on the Central Coast. Client Testimonial- After having a c- section with our first child, my husband and I decided that we wanted to attempt an all natural birth with our second child. When we heard of calmbirth®, we felt this could be a useful tool in order to achieve what we wanted of our birth experience. Calmbirth® gave us the confidence that we could achieve what we wanted without the fear. Although my labour was long and hard, I was happy to have achieved my all natural birth. The breathing techniques gave me something else to focus on and the knowledge that I had gained during the classes reminded me that I was able to succeed even during those fleeting moments when I started to second guess myself. It was empowering to know that I was able to help myself. Thank you Marketa and Joel.
	Melinda McKeown Click here to read more about this doula » I was really passionate about becoming a doula as I have worked as a perinatal counsellor for many years. I believe that pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period is a time to be experienced in a beautiful and positive way.
	Melissa Maimann Click here to read more about this doula » Melissa is a doula and a private midwife. She is passionate about supporting pregnant and birthing women in achieving the birth of their desire. Melissa has supported women with kindness and compassion for over a decade. She finds it a most rewarding profession and has dedicated her life's learning to pregnancy and birth.
	Michelle Galilee Click here to read more about this doula » After a long, well earned break, I am back and practicing again I'm a Sydney Doula and Mum of four. I've been practicing as a Birth Support Person and Childbirth Educator since my first child's birth in 1994. I work within Sydney Eastern Suburbs, CBD and Inner West only. I attend hospital and home births in these areas (Royal Hospital for Women, Prince of Wales Private, RPA Women and Babies). I offer an extensive library of books and Dvd's to suit your choices and do not just offer you my favourite selections! I also have birth pools, TENS machines and breast pumps for my clients and the general birthing community for hire. I believe that birth is an organic process, and that women and their partners need to feel safe, prepared and supported during this time. It's important to have continuous and unbiased support and to feel that this very private experience unfolds as calmly and beautifully as you imagine. I do not take over. I do not act as your voice. I help you to stay on track, I support you and your partner, and I help you to birth just the way that you hope to. I will advocate for ANY choice that you make and will help you to educate yourself on those choices before the birth. Natural, medically assisted, surgical or completely unplanned - I will help you to ease into motherhood with knowledge and support.
	Michelle King Click here to read more about this doula » I am a mother to 5 children all gently birthed into water, 4 birthed at home & with siblings in attendance. We have just welcomed baby number 5 on July12th 2009!! Another planned home water birth with siblings in attendance! Although my first birth was "natural" the midwife found it necessary to rupture membranes and to perform an episiotomy on me, regardless of my protest against both. My first birth experience, true for most, was less than fulfilling and I was seeking a better way to birth from there on. This sparked my already growing interest in homebirth and got me looking for better options. I completed my doula course in late 2006 but promptly found myself pregnant again with bub #4, as you do when you spend so many months eating, sleeping and breathing birth! Once bub reached a point where I felt that I could leave her for a while, I got myself out there and attended my first two clients exactly a week apart! I have since supported 3 more womyn and have birthed bub #5. As she is now 8 months old, I am feeling that I can again support womyn to birth and am getting back out there. I live in the Lower Blue Mountains west of Sydney and am happy to attend womyn from my area and the Western Sydney area. I attended a course on hypnobirthing for the birth of bub #4 and have used the techniques during the birth of my fourth and fifth baby. One of my recent clients used these techniques and I was so excited to support her! She did wonderfully, by the way! My aim is to support womyn, and their partners and families pre and post natally and to help them to realise their full potential while birthing their babies. I am there to advocate for you and to hold the space while you focus on the important task of bringing forth new life! Womyn are strong, capable, beautiful creatures and should all be allowed to birth naturally and with confidence in the process and their abilities. Womyn deserve to be well supported during this pivotal moment in their lives and my goal, regardless of where they choose to birth, is to be a catalyst in the movement towards reclaiming our birth experiences for ourselves, one birth at a time!
	Michelle Paciullo Click here to read more about this doula » Website: www.sydneydoula.com.au My name is Michelle I have 2 children of my own and having had a Doula for my first pregnancy made the experience wonderful and I felt in control the whole time. I look forward to helping you, the expecting Mum, feel empowered and informed so you can enjoy the birth of your baby. I am a massage therapist and for the past 5 years have specialised in pre and post Natal Massage along with Reflexology. I cover the Liverpool, Campbelltown, Camden and St George area. I'm happy to be there for you through your entire labour, or simply when you feel you need me. Providing hands on support or soft words of encouragement. Perhaps just a hand to hold or someone to massage and help relax you. I also think it's very important for someone to be there to help support Dad/partner as well, as it can be an anxious time for them. I strongly believe that women have the right to a safe, comfortable and relaxed birth, wherever they choose. I look forward to hearing from you.
	michelle walker Click here to read more about this doula » I live with my husband and five children on the Tweed Coast of NSW. I trained as a Doula with Optimum Birth and as a Childbirth Educator with Childbirth International. I am a Breastfeeding Counsellor with ABA and currently training to become a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I facilitate Birth/Parenting Preparation Workshops - Birth, Boobs n Bubby - and Beer + Bubs workshops on the Tweed/Gold Coasts. I passionately believe that given the right information and support pregnancy, birth and the early days of parenting can be the most amazing experience of your life. I have one of the best jobs in the world!! For more information visit www.blissfulbirthing.com.au
	Mieke Elzer - LOVE TO BIRTH Click here to read more about this doula » Mieke lives just outside of Bellingen, servicing Coffs Harbour and surrounds. Mieke studied Natural Medicine and Completed a Diploma of Homoeopathy in 2003 before studying to become a doula. By this stage Mieke and her husband Emanuel had four kids, three of which had been born at home with lay midwives and one in a Birthing Center with the assistance of a doula. All babies were born naturally without any intervention. In 2003, Mieke established the Coffs Coast Maternity Action Group which successfully campaigned for a publicly funded antenatal clinic for the area. She is currently coordinator of the much loved Pre and Postnatal Support Group ‘Bellingen Baby’. Her business, ‘Love to Birth’ has been described as a marvelous endeavor by a dedicated woman. The births of my beautiful babies have given me many insights into life, nature and humanity. Over time these ideas have formed the ‘Love to Birth’ concept. Loving to Birth is about embracing the physical and emotional transitions that take place during birth. It is my belief that love is a key that unlocks the secrets of birth and life. Through practicing love, honesty, kindness, compassion and sensitivity, many women are finding that they can experience birth as exhilarating, joyous and empowering. Mieke, Love to Birth
	Natalie Dash Click here to read more about this doula » HOMEBIRTH SUPPORT IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS I'm the homebirth mother of 4 gorgeous daughters, born 93, 95, 98 & 02. I've worked with pregnant women & their families for many years & have been involved with the BM homebirth group for 16 years. I am an experienced birth worker, having attended approx 200 births - almost 80 of those have been homebirths. I Coordinated the local homebirth group for several years & was also the Assistant Coordinator of Homebirth Access Sydney for 2 1/2 yrs. Since 2003 I've been facilitating pregnancy & postnatal groups in the Mountains. I have trained extensively, understand the physiology of pregnancy & birth & the emotional & spiritual needs of the labouring woman. I complement the midwives care in holding the space, especially in the case of a long or difficult labour. I trust in a woman's innate ability to give birth & aim to form a warm, caring relationship with each birthing family that I support. I'm available to listen to & hear the needs & concerns of the mother & partner. I have experience with homebirth, waterbirth, freebirth & unassisted, VBAC, vaginal twin, breech, posterior, lotus & stillbirth. I'm an Advanced Childbirth Educator & Trainer with NACE, a qualified Birth Attendant, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), a Counsellor & Community Educator with the Australian Breastfeeding Association & a Grief Counsellor with the Bonnie Babes Foundation. In 2009, I was honoured to have been nominated for the Australian of the Year Awards. My vision is to encourage women's innate faith & confidence in their birthing ability & to help create a safe, non threatening environment for the birth of their baby.
	Natalie Hemingway Click here to read more about this doula » Natalie has worked with children for most of her life both as a nanny, childcare worker and is the oldest of 7 children. She has 2 children who were both born at home and it was the birth of her daughter in 2005 that led her down the Doula path. She was blessed with a long but very empowering birth and wanted to be sure that she could help women have the same experience no matter how they choose to give birth. She believes strongly that all women have the right to chose the birthing style right for them. Natalie has supported women at home, in hospitals and in birth centers and feels to be present at such a special moment for mothers and their partners and families is truly a blessing. She gave birth to her second baby,a boy, on mothers day 2008 with the help of a doula, a mother, 2 amazing midwives, a husband and her daughter. The most important thing a birthing woman and her partner need is support, information and to feel totally confident as they embark on the next phase of life.
	Nicole Ronay Sundin Click here to read more about this doula » More information is available on my website - http://www.birthpartner.com.au I support couples with an open heart and mind, and help them to feel supported and safe, to help them achieve the birth they wish for. I enjoy being able to enhance a couple's teamwork, and to "serve" couples when they need assistance. I love being able to make a real difference to families' experience and memories of birth. In 2006 I studied with Marie Burrows of Birthing Rites Australia, the most intensive and comprehensive doula training course in Australia. This meant a full year of study, looking at both the physical and emotional aspects of birth. Marie herself, with over 35 years of experience in childbirth, is a great source of knowledge and her dedication is inspirational. I am now a mother of two, and I still remember the fear I felt as a first-time mum facing the labour. I was helped by others to overcome this fear, and discovered my own reserves of power and courage. I now try to help other couples in a similar way, and to help them also have a wonderful birth. As a doula I can make a real difference to the way couples experience birth.
	Pauline Hoogkamer Click here to read more about this doula » Pauline, mother of 2, and 35 years old, has always felt drawn to children and has been a au-pair as early as 14. Babysitting and caring for children has always been her passion. But it wasn't untill she got her first baby in 2005 that something really 'clicked'. Being very afraid for the birth Pauline found out that in her home country (Holland) doula's weren't around, and if they were, they lived too far away. She followed yoga to ease her mind, and that set things in motion for her. She started becoming involved in learning how to (teach) baby massage, give pre-natal yoga lessons, and later on her second baby was born ( 2008).At this time she started her studies at the Australian Doula College, for she and her families dream came true; they got an Australian Visa. (PR). She started giving yoga lessons to pregnant woman and did partnering lessons as well, and worked together with a well-know Dutch Midwife company who were more than happy to help her. She did her first birth in Holland ( VBAC) and it was wonderful. She feels women should have a choice e.g. homebirthing or not, especially coming from a country where homebirth is the standard. She is also a post-natal doula, and has followed some studies in Holland about that. She wants to help the mother, but the family as well, and feels fine doing whatever needs to be done in order to make the experience of getting a baby the most wonderful. She is a certified doula and has experience with the Australian system as well.
	Rebecca Gouldhurst Click here to read more about this doula » I am a passionate doula practising from a Naturopathic and Counselling and Massage background. This is my 16th year as a therapist. Being a Doula allows me to support parents-to-be, with knowledge of the birthing process and the know how to create the birth you want. I have experience in home births and public and private hospitals, Im happy to support wherever the birth takes me. For more information please visit my website at; www.rebeccagouldhurst..net..au A birth is a magical time that I am honoured to be a part of
	Rebekah Fisher Click here to read more about this doula » Mother of four, Rebekah has been working with the tapestry of birth for 18 years. Women come to see me to help them create the birthing experience they want. For some it is a sacred, natural birth for others it is to heal the wounds or trauma from their previous eriences where they felt a loss of control or dignity. For others, it is supporting them on their c-section journey, where their babies have not turned or they are physically unable to give birth vaginally. Each woman is an honour to work with and the sharing of her story enriches and empowers all women who wish to enjoy and be involved and present during the birth of their baby. I wish that all women could see the beauty of birth which is why i created Creative Birth. It is a magnificent journey of the heart. We all need to get to that magic 10cm's yet, how we get there is unique to each and every woman and her partner.
	Sara-jane Green Click here to read more about this doula » Hi, My name is Sara and i am 26yrs old, i am a Mum to 2 beautiful boys aged 2 and 5yrs. I live on the Mid North Coast at Taree NSW. I am currently training to be a Doula through Optimum Birth, so as part of my training i am searching for 3 births to attend. I have seen both sides of birthing, i have had a natural birth and an Caesarean. This has given me a much broader insight and experience into birth and pregnancy. Ever since i could remember i have had a strong passion for Pregnancy, Birth and breastfeeding. I was even lucky enough to attend my best friends birth of her son. I strive for women to have the birth they want, and i would love to help women achieve this. I would love to provide my wisdom, knowledge, encouragement, guidence and my 100% support. As a Doula i want to help inform you on all decisions and want to help your partner/husband be involved as much as possible. I would also like to be able to offer my 100% support to young mothers and single mothers. I believe every woman deserves to have the birth they desire.
	Sarah Babbage Click here to read more about this doula » I have always had a love for pregnancy, birth and motherhood. When I discovered the role of the doula in 2004 I was very excited to train and aquire the skills to support women and their families during the very personal and amazing time of pregnancy, birth and motherhood. I am blessed with a great husband and 3 wonderful kids. During each of my births I understood more of the birth process and the value of preparing for this time. I believe the role of the doula is a wonderful resource for women who are pregnant as they assist women in understanding what they hope for from their birth experience and also provide wonderful individualised, continuous care before, during and after your birth. I am available to support women and their families in the Coffs Harbour region of NSW.
	Sarah O'Brien Click here to read more about this doula » I came to be a doula following my experiences in my first two births: a distressing failed induction leading to an emergency caesarean section followed two years later by a wonderful, empowering, joyful vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) with a doula. This led me to a passionate commitment to birthing women and their partners, and supporting them through information and reassurance to achieve positive and rewarding births. I aim to create an environment that is secure and nurturing as well as ensuring that the couple is fully informed during any decision making and encouraging trust in the woman's ability to birth. I have had experience supporting women and their partners in a variety of circumstances.
	Shannon Everest Click here to read more about this doula » Heart-centred communication, education and support Birth planning with attention to nominating attachments to outcomes and expectations Your birth companion and advocate Support for partners to find a role that feels comfortable for them during the labour & birth Supporting you to feel were to birth, how to birth and how to care for your baby Acknowledging that you are the one who knows best for your baby Supporting you to develop your self-nurturing and strengthen your daily rhythms.
	Sia Macree Click here to read more about this doula » I am a trainee doula offering women birth support during one of the most precious times of a woman’s life…pregnancy and birth. I am a happily married woman with a 13year old son and two teenage stepsons living on the lower North Shore. I recently completed my doula training at the Australia Doula College and am offering my services at a reduced rate as I still am a Trainee Doula. I believe that every woman has the right to choose the type of birth they would like; their preferred place of birth; the people they want around them and most importantly, they have the right to decide without judgment. As a trainee doula, I support parents by providing them with as much information and choice as is possible about birth so their birth experience is positive, rewarding and everything they wish for it to be. I provide emotional and physical support to the laboring woman and her partner and provide reassurance and perspective during the labour and birth.
	Skie Jayde Peterson Click here to read more about this doula » Im Skie, Im a mother of three and i origionally studdied to be a doula in order to help me process my own birth experiences and to enable me as a mother, wife and member of society...I became passionate about the role as I went along...There a few positions as affirming honest and humble as that of a doula. I think community and support are profoundly important to family and something that has been all but lost in the West...I think doula helps to unearth an age old philosophy that works for family and therefore society...I bring to the table love, helping hands, compassion and gentleness to those I have the priveledge of working with.
	Sonia Albertini Click here to read more about this doula » I strive to be a source of positive support and guidance at any stage of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. I believe that with preparation and a trusted circle of carers, a woman will birth with calmness and confidence. The type of support I provide is tailored to you.
	Susan Ross Click here to read more about this doula » I am a Midwife, Doula, Childbirth Educator, Author of the book 'Birth Right', Trainer and Director of Birth Right Aust. Pty. Ltd. With over 30 years experience, I am passionate about making sure women understand their choices. All pregnant women deserve a Doula.
	Tanya Hollingworth Click here to read more about this doula » Hi My name is Tanya, I am a mum to four beautiful children and I have recently completed my training with Optimum Birth. I live in Newcastle NSW and would be happy to travel to the Hunter Valley or the northern end of the central Coast. I am able to offer advice and support for you during your pregnancy as I understand it can be an extremely emotional time for you and your partner. I know there are some mother's out there too, that are doing it alone and I would feel extremely honored to assist you in your birth journey. I'm happy to be there for you through your entire labor, or simply just when you need me. Providing hands on support or soft words of encouragement. Perhaps just a hand to hold or someone to massage and help relax you. I also think it's very important for someone to be there to help support Dad as well, as I understand it can be an anxious time for him. I also would be right there with you for the first few weeks postpartum ,providing support in whatever form you may need- whether it be advice or help with swaddling, information on lactation or feeding your baby, or simply sourcing information for you. I am open to your idea's and support you in your decisions - I strongly believe that women have the right to a safe, comfortable and relaxed birth, wherever they choose. I look forward to hearing from you.
	Trisha Cook Click here to read more about this doula » Hi, my name is Trisha Cook and I am a 35 year old mum to 5 children. I received my training through Childbirth International and am a fully certified doula. Norwest Doula Services is located in Sydney's north west. Personally I have experienced a hospital birth, a birth centre birth, a caesarean, and 2 VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) home waterbirths. For a long time now I have been interested in all things pregnancy and birth. I had thought about becoming a midwife but I feel that being a doula is my true calling. This is how Norwest Doula Services came about. I am not bound by a hospital schedule that has me finishing my shift half way through your labour. I can be with the parents from their pregnancy and follow them right through until after their baby is born. Some even coming back for their second babies. I am extremely passionate about VBAC's and assisting women to achieve their desired birth as much as I possibly can. My belief on birth is that it is a natural and everyday occurance. Childbirth is not something to be feared rather a time to enjoy and look forward to. No matter what your choices are in your birth I will be there to support you. I will provide you with information so you can make informed decisions regarding your birth. I want to help make your birth that enjoyable (yes it is possible) experience. Norwest Doula Services is located in Sydney's North West and I am central to various major hospitals in Sydney. If you are unsure feel free to contact me and ask. www.norwestdoulaservices.com.au
	Velisha Hanratty Click here to read more about this doula » WEBSITE: www.freewebs.com/birthingbliss I am a mother of 2 beautiful little girls, my first was born via an uncomplicated vaginal birth and my second via caesarean section as she was breech. Having experienced both types of childbirth I feel I am confident and familiar when providing support in either situation. I have always had a passion for all things pregnancy, childbirth and newborn. It is for this reason I chose to become a doula and I love the personal side the doula profession has with an expectant mother/ couple. I am in my first year of university studying a Bachelor of Nursing with the intention of becoming a midwife. I believe in my role as a birth doula I recognise childbirth as a key life experience, understand the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman through labour, will help prepare a birth plan and advocate for the expectant parents, will stay by the mother's side throughout labour and birth, provide emotional, physical and informational support before, during and after childbirth, facilitate communication between the mother, her partner and clinical care providers and most importantly support all the decisions/ desires of the mother to be to the best of my ability.
	Virginia Maddock ~ Natural Beginnings Click here to read more about this doula » I have been a doula for 4 years and am passionate about helping others have a natural birth, and I would feel very blessed to share the birthing journey with you. I have had the privilege of attending births at home, in birth centres and in public and private hospitals. These have included water births, an emergency caesarian which i was present for in the theatre (a rare privilege), and a birth to a lesbian couple. With many years of experience working as a nanny, I am qualified to look after any older siblings, if you would like them present to witness the birth of their little brother or sister. I am a volunteer for Homebirth Access Sydney and editor in chief for their quarterly magazine "Birthings". I will soon be the facilitator for Beer and Bubs workshops in the Sutherland Shire - training expectant Dads how to be a better birth support for their partners. I am also a herbalist, nutritionist and reiki master, and can incorporate herbs, flower essences and reiki massage into my practice to help you achieve a natural birth. Please visit my website: www.naturalbeginnings.com.au for more information!


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