Yes I can come to your home to support you during labour if you would like this, or I can meet you at the hospital if you are feeling ok at home, or if things pick up and you decide to head into hospital quickly. I am ready to support you when you request it. We discuss this  further in our prenatal meetings. I can also support you via phone and text message during early labour until you’re ready to head into hospital.

I am trained to provide guidance and support to your birth partner and am conscious to respect your dynamic without getting in the way and I certainly don’t replace them. I work to foster this relationship by giving your support person tips and guidance during our prenatal visits, and then subtle pointers during labour and birth as needed. Supporting a woman through labour is a big task, especially for someone who has most likely never seen or supported birth before. I find that birth partners are incredibly appreciative of the support for both the woman and themselves.

If you do not to have a birth partner, I am confident to be your primary support person during labour and birth.

No, I do not make any decisions for you and don’t provide any medical advice or do assessments. My support is non-medical and I help you to find the information you need to make informed choices about your care. I will advocate for you and amplify your voice if you are not being heard, but it’s your job to consent or decline to procedures. I will unpack your options with you going through the benefits, risks and alternatives to ensure that you have all the information required to make a choice that feels best for you and your baby.

Yes, I provide postpartum support as part of my birth support packages. If you are interested in postpartum support alone, please send me a message and I will accommodate depending on my availability.

Yes! I love taking quick snaps of you during labour and birth. I use my iPhone so I can’t guarantee the quality, however I know that the memories are priceless. The birth suite is usually dark, so videoing is often a great way to capture the birth as it doesn’t have that delay that the photos have. I can use my phone or I can use your phone. I will send you the photos via air drop at our postpartum visit. If you are wanting high quality photos I suggest using a birth photographer.

Supporting women and their families through this journey is my soul work. I myself have navigated pregnancy, birth and postpartum through a range of different experiences and I can relate to you on a personal level. I am passionate about supporting you to find your power and follow your intuition through your journey. I seek opportunities to improve my skills and knowledge constantly and reflect on my practice to build self-awareness and always challenge my ego. I’m by your side holding space for you, knowing when to tap into my extensive skills and knowledge should you desire additional support.