From the Sunday before my birth, when she came over for OMP bodywork and gave me the most grounding pregnancy massage (where she told me to visualise seeing my baby’s face and pulling him to my chest — which I did, exactly like she said, just in a different location than planned), she was already holding space for something bigger.
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When I first fell pregnant 33 years ago, I expected everything to come naturally …..
Jess and I, 32 years ago (at least the mullet is back, but the perm not so much 😂) I had no expectations, read nothing, attended a few antenatal classes and simply trusted that my body would naturally know what to do. I was definitely not prepared for just how tough...
Empowering Birth, Transforming Care | One Birth at a Time
So, what can women ACTUALLY do to create change? It starts with awareness, small steps, and supporting each other along the way. Be informed and write things down Knowledge is grounding. Understanding your rights under informed consent and refusal helps you make...
When Autonomy Feels Lost: Navigating Control in the Maternity System
Inspired by a true birth story There’s a quiet kind of trauma unfolding in maternity wards every day — subtle, hard to name, but impossible to forget. It can happen when a couple walks into a hospital believing they have choices, only to feel those choices gradually...
The Postpartum Traffic Light System: A Simple Guide to Navigating Life After Birth
Welcoming a new baby into the world is often portrayed as a joyful, magical time. And while there are mind blowing moments of love and happiness, the postpartum period can also bring physical exhaustion, emotional upheaval, and mental strain. For many mothers, it’s...
The Importance of Continuity of Care for Pregnant Women
By Michelle McKechnie Pregnancy is one wild ride—packed with excitement, surprises, nerves, and weird and wonderful things happening to your mind and body! It is a MINEFIELD of information out there which can be very overwhelming. But there one secret ingredient that...
The Doula’s Role: Enhancing Birth Experiences Alongside Birth Partners
"Photography by Sarah Del Borrello of Mother Mother Doula & Photographer" Bringing a new life into the world is a monumental journey, filled with emotions, uncertainties, and profound moments of connection. Birth partners, often fathers, play a crucial role in...
Nourishing You in the Postpartum
Taking care of your lady bits
Hi, it's Michelle here from Perth Doula Services. I wanted to talk to you today about perineums. There is a lot of perineal oil out on the market, and I've had some great advice from a women's health specialist, she said that any oil you buy from the supermarket is...
Birth of baby Lucas
21.11.23 🐣 I was honoured to be asked to support this beautiful couple through the birth of their son Lucas. We had so much fun together that we ended up finding excuses to catch-up more than planned! Mirella was well informed of her choices all through her pregnancy...










