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Birth is a marathon… but nothing prepares you for the postpartum marathon 🤎Yesterday I had my first in-person postpartum...
13/06/2026

Birth is a marathon… but nothing prepares you for the postpartum marathon 🤎

Yesterday I had my first in-person postpartum visit with my beautiful sister 🥰

Over the past week I had been supporting Phoebe virtually with daily check-ins, but nothing compares to the connection and care that comes with being physically present with a newborn family.

My focus yesterday was an in-depth birth debrief — creating space for her to process her birth, honour her experience, and check in with her mentally and physically. Because the transition from maiden to mother is ENORMOUS (IYKYK 🤎).

The nights have been tough — navigating broken sleep, healing from birth, learning the art of breastfeeding, and getting to know each other in this brand-new chapter. Rest is essential, and yesterday that was a huge priority.

I spent time cuddling and caring for Louie while mum had a rest in bed. I also arrived with a pre-made cottage pie and homemade brownies — because nourishing food and taking something off a new parent’s plate can make such a difference in those early days.

Her husband was also able to get out for a run, creating space for the whole family to be supported and cared for.

This season is tender, raw, beautiful and intense — and having the right support can make all the difference.

I’m so proud of these 2 for their incredible commitment and how beautifully they support one another. Louie is one lucky boy to call you his parents.

If you’re seeking connection, nurturing care and warm support during your postpartum journey, I have limited availability 🤎





✨I’ve attended many births, but nothing could have prepared me for witnessing my sister become a mother.On 4 June 2026, ...
08/06/2026

✨I’ve attended many births, but nothing could have prepared me for witnessing my sister become a mother.

On 4 June 2026, at 42+1 weeks, I had the incredible privilege of standing beside my sister as she brought her baby into the world.

As a doula, I have witnessed strength in many forms. But watching someone you love so deeply surrender, trust her body, and move through birth with such courage is something else entirely.

There were moments when she felt she had nothing left to give. Moments when the intensity felt overwhelming and she questioned whether she could keep going. Her devoted husband, Pat, and I held her hands, looked into her eyes, reminded her to breathe, and reflected back the strength she couldn’t see in herself at the time.

I reminded her that she was already doing it. That every wave she moved through was bringing her closer to her baby. That she was safe, supported, and capable. She only needed to take the next step.

And she did.

I watched her dig deeper than she ever thought possible. I watched her discover strength she didn’t know she had. I watched her meet challenge with grace, determination, and an unwavering love for the baby she was about to hold in her arms.

And then, in a moment that felt both fleeting and eternal, she became a mother.

I am endlessly proud of Phoebe and Pat. Not because of how they birthed, but because of who they were throughout it—strong, present, vulnerable, connected, and completely themselves.

What an honour it was to witness. What a privilege it was to support them. And what a gift it is to call her my sister.

Sometimes the greatest privilege in birth work isn’t witnessing a baby being born—it’s witnessing someone you love discover just how powerful they truly are. 🤍





13/04/2026

Directed or forceful pushing before your body and baby is ready can actually do more harm than good — and here’s why👇🏽

There’s a phase in labour often called the “rest and be thankful” stage. It’s that quiet, powerful pause your body creates after full dilation and before pushing begins. And it’s there for a reason.

During this time, your baby continues to descend, rotate, and find their optimal position — without you needing to force anything. Your body is doing the work for you.

Then comes the shift…
An undeniable, instinctive urge to push. Not something you have to think about — but something you feel.

Like a key sliding perfectly into a lock 🔑

If you haven’t experienced labour before, this can be hard to picture — but in most cases in a physiological, undisturbed birth, your body knows exactly what it’s doing. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do… is not push, and instead allow.

✨ Birth isn’t about forcing — it’s about following.

If you’re wanting to understand these moments more deeply and feel truly prepared for your birth, I offer calm, personalised in-home childbirth education — guiding you and your partner through what to expect, how to work with your body, and how to feel confident in the process.

DM me “BIRTH” if you’re curious or send this post to a pregnant loved one 🤍

01/04/2026

Who else is in the trenches today? 🤪

I love motherhood… but wow, some days feel really heavy. 🏋️‍♀️

Today is one of those days.
😪 Tears from them. Big emotions for me. All before 7am. Overwhelmed, overstimulated and touched out.

But even on the hardest days…
I wouldn’t trade this life for anything 🤍

Because behind the chaos, there’s so much love.
And tomorrow, we go again. “Ain’t nothing going to break my stride”

MUM GUILT OVERLOAD 😭😭😭I was hesitant to share this… but I am, regardless of opinions. Because if this stops it happening...
25/03/2026

MUM GUILT OVERLOAD 😭😭😭

I was hesitant to share this… but I am, regardless of opinions. Because if this stops it happening to even one other parent, it’s worth it.

I know accidents happen — but this one could have been prevented. And that’s the part that’s sitting heavy.

Feeling beyond lucky my sweet girl is okay 🤍





Week 4️⃣ of The Mumma Menu Dump 🤍Let’s go! DINNER🍴Homemade sweet potato gnocchi with chicken, asparagus, smashed peas, l...
13/03/2026

Week 4️⃣ of The Mumma Menu Dump 🤍

Let’s go!

DINNER
🍴Homemade sweet potato gnocchi with chicken, asparagus, smashed peas, lemon & Parmesan

🍴Cottage pie with roast capsicum & steamed greens

🍴Crispy skin ginger soy salmon with fried veg, avo & coconut rice, drizzled with mingles sweet chilli sauce

LUNCH
🐟 Homemade sourdough with avo, lemon pepper tuna, mayo, tomato, onion & cheese open toasties, topped with fresh basil

🥗 Garlic soy marinated chicken tenderloin with roast veg salad & creamy pesto dressing

SNACKS
🍌 Healthy muesli bar slice
(a great postpartum one-handed snack)

DESSERT for the birthday boy!! 🥳
🍫 7 ingredient choc brownie slice

BREAKFAST
Repeats of smoothies & smoothie bowls while the weather is still warm





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