Geelong doula birth pregnancy postpartum

Hi,
I'm Jane.

Doula.
Creator.
Space holder.

"Just as a woman's heart knows how and when to pump, her lungs to inhale, and her hand to pull back from fire, so she knows when and how to give birth."

- Virginia Di Orio

A quick look into my soul.

I love women. I love mothers. And I'm forever in awe of the power that lies inside us. Witnessing that power unfold in someone and burst through its seams is one of the most incredible moments to sit and witness.

Just because the act of being pregnant, birthing, and raising children is extremely common, doesn't mean your experience and care should ever be lacking.

While the society we live in might not truly prioritise care for women and value the woman's role within it, I do.

I believe you are the expert of your body and your baby, and I will always support your instincts and decisions regarding your journey.

I will see you. I will witness you. I will support you. And I will hold you with reverence.

I'm here in this space to offer support and connection to YOU as the expert of your body and baby. I would love to hold you with warmth and safety when challenges arise. I would love to nourish your body with warming food and drink. And above all, I would love to hold space for you at all times, however you're feeling, to just be.

I live down on Wadawurrung Country, on the Bellarine Peninsula, where the country meets the sea, with my hubby and our three children. I love the fresh scent of trees, the undulating rise & fall of the sea, fresh ocean dips, any & all types of pasta, a cozy pub on a winter's day, and watching English crime shows with my hubby.

If you want to go on this journey with me or even just want to find out more, I'd so love to chat with you to see if I can support you in a way that aligns with you and your needs.

Meg's thoughts...

"Jane’s warmth, compassion, empathy, expert knowledge, kindness, generous heart, and gentle ways are just some of her extraordinary strengths that create such a safe and beautiful space within this sacred threshold of birth and mamahood."

Ways I can support you

Preconception Support

Mother Blessing

Birth Support

Postpartum Support

Pregnancy Circle

Virtual

Support

Things that are part of the journey with me

Preconception

Bringing awareness to your cycle & connection to it
Speaking about what is required to help create the optimal in-body environment for pregnancy (ie. nutrition, supplements, nervous system regulation, detoxification)
Checks & tests you could get done prior to falling pregnant
Stress regulation
Calling in your baby
Connecting to your body & your womb space
Looking at & ideally deciding on the right pregnancy & birth options for you (I'll go through that with you in detail)
Parenting together & the huge relationship shift
Preparing for conception & the first trimester

Pregnancy

Deep diving into your soul & what makes you, you
Working through your Menarche experience (your first period) & your own birth story into this world
Exploring a huge array of information so you feel informed & truly prepared
Working closely with your partner to cover their role in the birth space & provide them with a toolkit to best support you
Guiding discussions around relationship changes & the huge shift it is to become a parent
Preparing your soul for the Rite of Passage you're embarking on
Providing tools & space to allow you to connect deeper to your intuition
Preparing in-depth for your postpartum & how you can best be supported & held during this time
Facilitating a Mother Blessing for you

Birth

On-call from 37 weeks gestation
Will come to you whenever you'd like me in your space
Use of my TENS machine & Birth Sling
Logistical practical support
I will hold space for you
You will be held safely to traverse the deepest darkest moments with a complete trust in the wisdom of your body
You will never be questioned and you will always be supported by me

Postpartum

I will arrive at your door with flowers, bearing gifts of nourishing food, drinks and snacks that I will pop away into your kitchen and prepare for later
I'll ensure you have a warm drink beside you and that you've eaten something
My time with you could consist of light housework, you having some protected sleep or bath soak while I care for your newborn, herbal foot bath, entertaining older children, preparing dinner for later when witching hour(s) strikes, debriefing your birth, assisting with breastfeeding, or just sitting together drinking tea chatting anything & everything, being held with reverence

Throughout this entire journey...

I. Am. Here. For. You.

I'm here to guide you and remind you of your true power, and for you to birth the way you want to.

Supported. Held. Respected. Listened to always. No exceptions.

Jamie's thoughts...

"One of the best investments we made for our first birth. Jane holds space for you in whatever way you need it, makes time to talk to you should you need an empathetic ear or some encouragement, and she’s an amazing cook!! "

I'd love to chat with you

Maybe what you've seen so far feels great in your soul & you'd like to discuss further. Or maybe you have more questions for me to see if we're a right fit. Whatever your reason for wanting to reach out, I'm happy to chat for as long as you need, no strings attached. So feel free to fill out the below form, email, call, or reach out on Instagram & we'll organise a time.