You will remember your child’s birth for a lifetime. It is a story you will tell and retell. You want it to be one you feel good about!
I’d love to support you to have the birth and early days of parenthood that you dream of.
My goal as your doula is to support you to have a positive pregnancy, an uplifting birth and a calm, love-filled transition to parenthood…
I will demystify birth so that you feel informed, confident and able to make choices that are right for you.
There is not only one “right” way to have a baby. We all have different personalities, values and preferences - so the best way is YOUR way. I won’t tell you how to give birth - I will show you the possibilities so you can give birth your way and feel good about it.
How can I help you?
I aim to provide considered support to help make your birth a positive experience. This includes:
During your pregnancy I offer education, information, support with preparation & planning, background on the medical interventions your care provider may offer you - and intel about effective holistic options and alternatives you may like to consider.
Spending time with you - getting to know each other and connecting - so that I am a familiar and safe person for you throughout your pregnancy and birth when you’re often being cared for by a range of caregivers who you don’t know.
On the day of your birth I’ll bring my calm presence & confidence, my familiarity & comfort with birth. If it feels good for you I’ll use my hands to massage you, squeeze your hips or hold an acupressure point.
My knowledge of active birth means I can suggest positions and movement to help your baby make their exit. I’ll encourage you and remind you to breathe…
With me by your side I’ll help you have the confidence and awareness to ask important questions of your care team that can make a difference to your birth outcomes and how you feel about them.
I’m Caroline…
… a partner and a Mum to three busy boys. I support women and families birthing all over Sydney.
I’m a down-to-earth, practical and laid back person who knows a lot about birth - and I have all sorts of tips and tricks I can offer you, to ease your way, so that you feel supported, informed, held and celebrated. I help my client’s feel excitement for their child’s impending birth - rather than fear or dread.
I’d love to support you to have the birth and early days of parenthood that you dream of.
“My partner and I chose Caroline … because she has such a calm, nurturing presence. The day I went into labour she continued to prove how lucky we were to have her involved in this important chapter. Thanks to her I felt so empowered … and I couldn’t have dreamed up a better outcome”
— Lanna, VBAC Mum