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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...
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...
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...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
What is a Doula and the importance of having one as a part of your birth team?
1 in 3 women are experiencing birth trauma. It’s time to recognise that midwives, doulas and partners working together is the key to better birth outcomes.
There are positive outcomes for both the mother and the baby when the body was allowed to follow its natural course during labour. By avoiding unnecessary medical interventions and allowing physiological labour to unfold, the risk of certain complications may be reduced, and the overall birthing experience may be more favourable for both the mother and the baby.
I am NOT OK with the postpartum phase being left behind. I am committed to reframing the postpartum phase, refusing to leave it behind or overlooked. When I ask my clients about their desires for their pregnancy and postpartum journey, they often share a comprehensive...