How can I support you?
My goal is to help you make your childbearing journey the best that it can be by providing compassionate emotional support along with evidence based information to help you make informed decisions as they arise in Birth. With more than 10 years of experience, I believe that birth is a physiological and emotional event that should be respected and supported. Choices in birth are very personal and sometimes circumstances arise that are out of our control. The word Doula is a greek word meaning “a woman who serves”. I believe that all women deserve respect, compassion and kindness in birth. It would be my joy and privilege to serve your family during this beautiful time in your life. I hope to support you with kindness, equip you with facts, inspire you to believe in birth and to trust your instincts as well as enjoy the ride!
“You are a birth servant. Do good without show or fuss. If you must take the lead, lead so that the mother is helped, yet still free and in charge. When the baby is born, they will rightly say:
‘We did it ourselves!‘”
-Tao Te Ching
What is in my package!
I'll be coming to you as a sister from another mother, a cousin or even a childhood friend. I'll practice what I've learned during my 10 + years journey and I'll ask you with all my heart that you follow along and relax!
I'll be using Crystals, Hypnobirthing, Aromatherapy, Energy Cleansing and much more!
Antenatal visits
- Complementary In-home newborn session w/ 5 pics
- Relaxation Massages
- Aromatherapy
- Acupressure (after 37 weeks)
- Rebozo techniques
Birth support
- Emotional and physical support
- Comfort measures
- Rebozo techniques
Postnatal visits
- Fourth Trimester Care package
- Postpartum information
- Breastfeeding support
- ...and extra Hugs!
Birth Preparation Sessions
Feel calm, confident, and truly ready to welcome your baby — even if I’m not there as your doula on the day.
These private birth preparation sessions are for parents who want the best of my doula wisdom, taught gently and practically, in the comfort of your own home. We’ll cover everything you and your partner need to feel supported, grounded and ready — so when labour begins, you can focus on what matters most, while I capture every moment as your birth photographer.
What’s included:
- Two in-home sessions (1–2 hours each) at a time that suits you
- Personalised teaching of the Rebozo technique for comfort and positioning
- Hands-on massage and touch techniques for your partner to use during labour
- My go-to birth affirmations, beautifully printed for you to keep and use
- Practical checklists: what to pack for hospital birth, what to gather for a home birth — no frantic googling at 2am
- Printed educational flyers covering comfort measures, birth stages, and mindset tips
- Space to ask every question on your mind — nothing is silly, everything is welcome
These sessions are relaxed, warm and tailored entirely to you. We laugh, we practice, sometimes we have tea breaks. By the end, you and your partner will feel like a real team — ready for birth, with clear tools and confidence.
*This option is perfect if you want to feel fully prepared without adding an extra person in the room — or if you want me to focus solely on photographing your birth from beginning to end, without interruptions or switching roles during your labour.
Testimonial
I can’t recommend Deborah’s birth preparation sessions enough. My partner and I felt so lost before, there’s just so much information online and we didn’t know where to start. Deborah came to our home, sat with us like an old friend, and broke everything down step by step.
She showed us the Rebozo and some massage techniques that turned out to be a game changer during labour.On the day, she was there as our photographer, quietly capturing every moment without ever getting in the way.
Marie
