– Dr John Kennell
As a birth doula, my role is to support you, educate you and empower you – and your birth partner – as you navigate the transformational journey from pregnancy to parenthood.
As much as midwives want to support you in creating your ideal birth, they’re bound by the constraints of their hospital and juggling an ever-increasing number of birthing women.
Continuity of care matters.
Research shows that women who are supported by the same caregiver throughout their pregnancy and birth have far better outcomes.
That’s where I come in.
My only agenda is your wellbeing. And giving you the best possible chance of a positive birth – whatever that looks like to you.
I want you to BirthStrong.
By the time your labour starts, we’ll have met at least twice and had numerous phone conversations in the lead up to your birth.
I’ll be deeply connected to you and your birth preferences. And my entire focus will be on providing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual safety for you and your partner.
I’m on call from week 37 of your pregnancy. You can contact me anytime to ask questions or talk through any challenging fears, decisions or emotions!
When the big day arrives, I’ll come to your home and stay with you until your baby is born - and ‘golden hour’ bonding is established. I’ll then visit you during the postpartum period to check-in on you and baby and debrief your birth experience.
Magic happens when women feel empowered in childbirth.
I’ll educate you on what to expect, and how to navigate the medical system, so you can make decisions about your body and birth that feel both safe and empowering.
You’ll also learn lots of practical techniques for managing pain, speeding things up and reducing the likelihood of tearing and/or intervention. By the time labour starts, you’ll be excited, filled with confidence and ready for action!
I offer my doula services from Ballina to the Gold Coast and Murwillumbah. Including Kingscliff, Casuarina, Ocean Shores, Byron Bay & Mullumbimby.
You can access my virtual doula services from anywhere in the world. I regularly support couples in Sydney and other parts of Australia, as well as the UK and US.
“I cannot recommend Stacey enough.
She was full of knowledge, and supported us in an engaging, caring and relatable way.
I could tell she genuinely cared for our birth.”
Katie Greenwood (1st time mum)
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