JuliaJan 2, 20183 minI have a dream...A new year has begun and for many of us this also brings fresh energy into our thinking and living. I'm not so much talking about the common New Year's resol...
JuliaNov 9, 20173 minAn ode to normal birthLast weekend I attended the 'Homebirth Conference' in Sydney which is an annual event where most of Australia's independent midwife scene and high calibre sp...
JuliaOct 30, 20174 minWhy do I need a doula?I've been a doula for almost 5 years now and during that time the awareness and popularity of engaging the support of a birth doula has already grown signifi...
JuliaOct 30, 20175 minHow to more than 'survive' the first week with a newbornWhen I was pregnant with my second son I already worked as a doula and my awareness about all things pregnancy and birth had greatly expanded compared to my ...
JuliaOct 17, 20174 minSome things I wish I had known about caesarean birthsAs the 3rd anniversary of my own caesarean birth is fast approaching I found myself this morning in the shower looking at my scar, running my finger tips ove...
JuliaOct 17, 20177 minBreastfeeding Make or BreakYou may not know but today marks the commencement of 'World Breastfeeding Week'. In my experience as a mother and doula it still is a topic full of misconcep...
