Adorabirth

20/04/2026

A 2025 study published in AJOG adds powerful, up-to-date data showing associations between doula care and improved maternal and newborn outcomes.

Key Maternal Outcomes:

More vaginal births after cesarean (VBAC): For every 100 patients who received doula care, there were 15 to 34 additional VBACs compared with those without doula care.

Higher postpartum follow-up attendance: 5 to 6 more per 100 received postpartum office visits.

Key Neonatal / Infant Outcomes

Increased exclusive breastfeeding rates: Babies whose families had doula support were more likely to breastfeed exclusively.

Fewer preterm births (and early preterm births): Doula-supported births showed a reduction in preterm birth rates.

In short, the study links doula care with improvements in birth outcomes — across birth mode (more VBACs), infant health (less prematurity), and early infant care (breastfeeding, postpartum follow-up).

Read more: https://internationaldoulainstitute.com/2025/11/evidence-for-doulas-new-ajog-study-finds-doulas-improve-outcomes/

18/04/2026

Birth is more than a physical event—it's a transformation. In my latest blog post I explore the sacred postpartum window and why mothers need intentional support beyond family. If you know a mum who needs to hear this please read and share: https://wix.to/5wwwtOA

Birth is not just a physical event—it is a profound rite of passage.In the moment a baby is born, a mother is born too.And yet, while so much attention is placed on pregnancy and birth, the postpartum period—the sacred window that follows—is often overlooked, rushed, or unsupported. This is a ...

03/04/2026

Home made spelt hot cross buns, soooo good!! Happy Easter loves 🐣🐰🪺 Make sure to use this weekend to fill up your cups and lift your vibes. We are off to Cowra for a couple of nights and will be sure to ring the peace bell for all of humanity while there ✌️☮️🕊️

25/03/2026

The Doula Conference 2026 was an incredible, heart opening weekend. Myself and 3 other Canberra doulas , and travelled up to Cronulla where we were so lucky to have a little place only 5 mins walk from the gorgeous Shelly beach ocean pool 🌊
The range of speakers at the conference was excellent - we heard from Australian maternal health industry leaders from multiple fields and were supported to explore aspects of our own business too. Feeling so inspired to continue this amazing, fulfilling work for many years to come.
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08/02/2026

Savoury muffins are so simple to whip up, and so nutritious and delicious for postpartum!
Using as many organic ingredients as possible is ideal - flour, cheese, any vegetables you like, eggs, plus nitrate free ham of course.
I often suggest that I cook a batch or 2 of these during a postpartum support visit as they only take a short time to prepare and bake. They freeze well and can be reheated for a one handed meal or snack so easily, with extra lashings of organic butter of course 🧈

31/01/2026

Just had an incredible dance at Canberra Esctatic Dance!! So hot but they kept us cool with fans, spray bottles and a break out room with air con, it was absolutely magical. Thank you , and 🙏💃🥰

23/01/2026

Mmmm … mixing up a double batch of Maple and Cardamom Muffins. Even the raw mixture smells incredible 🤤
I love that these are refined sugar free - the only sweet ingredient is an ENTIRE bottle of maple syrup 😆
Book your postpartum meal visit online through the link in bio > shop

21/01/2026

🌿 Doulas are the specialists in continuous, hands‑on, emotional, physical, and informational support during labor.

Not medical care.
Not clinical decision‑making.
But labor support? That is their entire domain.

Midwives are experts in physiologic birth and clinical care.
Doulas are experts in supporting the birthing person through the process itself.

Their skill set is unique:
Comfort measures
Positioning
Coping techniques
Advocacy support
Partner coaching
Trauma‑informed care
Continuous presence (something no other provider offers)

And the research is rock‑solid:
Continuous labor support from a doula leads to:
Lower C‑section rates
Less need for pain medication
Shorter labors
Higher satisfaction
Better outcomes for parents and babies. No other role in the birth room is trained specifically and exclusively for this.

13/01/2026

We love hosting our free monthly information sessions 💗💗
Everyone is welcome, even if you’re not pregnant yet! Come along and learn what exactly a doula does to support an informed, empowered and deeply held perinatal period 🤷‍♀️🤰🤱

20/12/2025

The postpartum period is a sacred time. Learn how Ayurvedic nutrition can help you restore balance and vitality after childbirth. Dive deeper into this transformative journey! Read more: https://wix.to/nfnzZeH

The postpartum period, or the Sacred Window as it’s known in Ayurvedic tradition, is a profoundly transformative time. Ayurveda sees this stage as a unique opportunity to restore balance, replenish vitality, and support long-term health through intentional care and nourishment.Childbirth is the bi...

19/12/2025

Our Live Well and Canberra Doulas Christmas gatherings reminded me again what lovely, caring, supportive people I have in my work life. They are all so dear to my heart…I really couldn’t do what I do without them by my side. This year has been huge for me, with lots of very fulfilling postpartum doula and reiki work for both myself and Live Well, my 7th year of office and reception duties at Live Well, 2 absolutely gorgeous mother blessing ceremonies, a custom design henna belly, 2 incredible birth clients and 6 lovely Ayurvedic meals clients. I’m looking forward to another wide and varied year next year supporting my beloved Canberra community in both general health and perinatal wellbeing
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Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and New Year break! Enjoy your precious family and nature time
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08/12/2025

In my happy place, cooking up a batch of 40 ayurvedic meals for a gorgeous return client who ain’t yet ready to go back to ‘normal’ food 😆👩‍🍳🍛🥰 Fair enough too! We have 50 more serves to go over 2 more visits. This amazing lady has deeply honoured her postpartum period, it’s such a joy to witness and support a mama who knows her worth and prioritizes rest and nourishment 🥲💪🤱