Placenta Encapsulation
Here’s an article in wrote for the Hoopla in 2014 on Placenta Encapsulation. I’m not encapsulating placentas anymore but have some wonderful contacts in case you are interested.
Here’s an article in wrote for the Hoopla in 2014 on Placenta Encapsulation. I’m not encapsulating placentas anymore but have some wonderful contacts in case you are interested.
In the lead up to the birth
We’ll meet at least twice, if not thrice before the birth usually in your home, but it can be mine too, or out if you prefer. Evenings or weekends work best for most people but I’m pretty flexible.
I never put a time limit on these sessions but they’re usually over an hour.
You’re probably thinking ‘What can we talk about for so long?’
Well, there’s a lot but it’s your session so we can cover things like:
If you have more questions or just want to talk, I hope you feel we will have developed a relationship where you will feel comfortable to call or email me whenever you want.
I like drinking coffee so whenever you have time I like to catch up and get to know you that little bit better.
From 38 weeks until 42 weeks I will be on call (most women birth within this period). If you go into labour before or after this I’ll do my very best to be with you.
The Birth
Postnatally
If you’re interested get in touch.
As long as I can remember I have been drawn to birth and bodily functions (I’m not easily embarrassed), but it was not until my son was born in 2006 that I decided to leave behind 12 years of media in search of a new career.
Whilst I was pregnant I attended some birth preparation classes with Bridget Baker and loved learning about my body and what it was doing. I became so interested in birth that I looked into training as a midwife, but decided another 3 years at university was not for me (especially with a new baby in tow). I knew very little about doulas until my sister in law mentioned she was having one for her second child. Her first birth was not ideal and she wanted some extra support for her husband, knowing he did not enjoy the birth experience the first time around either! After having spoken to her doula everything she said resonated with me and I decided that was what I wanted to do.
I started my training as a doula in England with Developing Doulas 2008 (Maddie McMahon & Linda Quinn) which gave me the best foundation to start my doula journey. As it turned out Bridget (my birth preparation teacher) was to become my doula mentor.
Over the years I continue to learn more and more. Here are some of the courses and workshops I’ve been on:
Very proud that my clients, Libby and Jeremy, had their story published in the Sydney Morning Herald this weekend… click here to read the full story.
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