Birth Doula Support

across Wellington and nearby areas

Grounded, warm, embodied support, so you can feel calm, connected and empowered throughout your birth journey.

As a prenatal yoga and movement specialist, I bring more than just presence to your birth. I bring the insight gained from supporting hundreds of pregnant people and a deep unstanding of physiological birth. My approach blends breath, movement, mindset, and hands-on techniques, helping you and your birth partner navigate birth with confidence and clarity. I can also offer support in Chinese, Mandarin and Cantonese (普通话/廣東話).

Each birth doula support package includes the following:

1. Antenatal Prep

See below for more details.

2. Birth Support

I will be on call from 38 weeks, providing emotional support, comfort measures and effective hands-on tools for progress (if needed) – throughout established labour until baby’s arrival.

3. Postpartum Care

We will meet once after birth to reflect, debrief, and check in. I will also offer gentle recovery tools to help you reconnect with your body in the early postpartum weeks.

4. Phone & Email Support

I will support you throughout pregnancy and up to 6 weeks postpartum. If anything is on your mind, I am here.

Birth doula support package with different antenatal prep options:

Wholeness

$1983

Antenatal Prep (3 sessions):

  • Session 1: A Body Ready Method® and Myofascial Release assessment to explore how your body is moving, with tailored movement techniques for your body and birth journey.
  • Session 2 (with your birth partner): Learn about the physiology of birth, nervous system support, partner hands-on techniques, breathing, and how to feel more in tune with your body during labour.
  • Session 3: (with your birth partner): We will dive into your birth preferences, postpartum planning, and navigating the maternity system.
  • We can explore anything else you or your birth partner feel is important for your birth journey.

Grounded Support

$1800

Antenatal Prep (2 sessions):

  • Session 1: A Body Ready Method® and Myofascial Release assessment to explore how your body is moving, with tailored movement techniques for your body and birth journey.
  • Session 2 (with your birth partner): Learn about the physiology of birth, nervous system support, partner hands-on techniques, breathing, and how to feel more in tune with your body during labour.
  • Notes for creating birth preferences and postpartum plan. 
  • We can explore anything else you or your birth partner feel is important for your birth journey.

Bloom

$1600

For those already attending/attended our Prenatal Yoga Course or Breathe Move Birth Workshop

Antenatal Prep (1 session with your birth partner):

  • A Body Ready Method® and Myofascial Release assessment to explore how your body is moving, with tailored movement techniques for your body and birth journey.
  • We can explore anything else you or your birth partner feel is important for your birth journey.

We can always talk through other options and create a tailor-made package to suit your needs.         

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Body Ready Method®?

The Body Ready Method® is a movement and education system that helps you prepare your body intentionally for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. It focuses on alignment, mobility, and balance, especially in the core, upper body, pelvis, and pelvic floor, so your body can move efficiently during birth. As a certified Body Ready Method® Pro, I weave these tools into our sessions to help you feel connected, confident, and physically ready for your birth journey.

What is myofascial release, and how does it help in pregnancy?

Myofascial release is a gentle self-massage technique to ease tension and tightness in your body’s connective tissues (the fascia). During pregnancy, it can relieve common discomforts and bring more balance to your body. I also use it to assess the tension you hold in your body and give you personalised tools to practice at home.

Why are movement techniques important for birth preparation?

Movement isn’t just about fitness, it’s about creating balance, mobility, and connection in your body. Through intentional movement, breathwork, and awareness, you can ease tension, and prepare for a more comfortable birth and smoother recovery.

I’m not very active, is this still right for me?

Absolutely. Everything I offer is adaptable to your body and comfort level. My approach is gentle and supportive, focusing on awareness rather than intensity. Many of the movements can be easily woven into your daily life, helping you move more optimally while naturally preparing for birth and beyond.

What kinds of births do you support?

I support all kinds of births: hospital, home, birthing centre, medicated, unmedicated, VBAC, or planned caesarean. Every birth is unique, and my role is to walk alongside you with calm, grounded support, wherever and however your baby enters the world.

What hands-on tools might you use during birth?

Depending on your needs, I may use hands-on techniques from the Body Ready Method® to encourage progress if labour stalls, or gentle myofascial release to support comfort and relaxation. These tools can help your body work more efficiently and keep you feeling grounded throughout labour.

 

When should I hire a doula?

It’s never too early to reach out! Many families connect with me in the second trimester so we have plenty of time to build trust, explore movement and mindset tools, and prepare for birth together. However, I sometimes take on clients later in pregnancy if I have space. The earlier you reach out, the more time we will have to tailor our sessions to your and your birth preferences.

Still have questions? Let's chat and find the support that fits you best. Contact us to book a free 30-minute call.