The Village Doula Services

26/03/2026

In honour of World Doula Week the annual was held over the weekend in Sydney.

I didn’t take nearly enough photos because I was so immersed in the community and learnings that were on offer!

I surprised my Doula Mentor & Bestie from
It was so amazing to finally be able to meet you in person Brony! I am so grateful for your endless support and friendship throughout my journey 💗

We heard from so many incredible speakers including the legend Dr Andrew Bisits. It was such a privilege to be able to see Andrew speak with such passion. He is truly a leader in the birth scene in Australia.

It was so wonderful to be able to catch up with Kylie from again after meeting in 2024 at the Homebirth Conference - Sunshine Coast.
Kylie and I have some exciting things in the works for my Dubbo & local Dads so stay tuned for that!

The role of a Doula is wonderful, meaningful work but it can also be really heavy and lonely.
This weekend was exactly what I needed to refill my cup so I can continue serving the women in my community.
I will never not be grateful for the opportunity I have to do this work.

I’m already looking forward to the 2027!

21/03/2026

💛 Sunday 29 March • 10am–12pm • Dubbo NSW - location @ PoppySeed Cafe💛

Central West Pregnancy & Infant loss will be hosting our very first support group in Dubbo NSW!

On behalf of our committee, we warmly invite all bereaved mums, parents, and families to join us — even if you can only stay for a few minutes. Whether your loss was recent, a few years ago, or many years past, you are welcome.

We would love to meet you, hear your story, and better understand how we can support families in Dubbo and the surrounding region through pregnancy or infant loss.

Free to attend | Registration requested via the link in our bio
Light refreshments available
Please reach out via DM if you need support with registering x

08/03/2026

Client love 💗

How blessed I am to support such incredible, strong women!
Thank you for the love .ems___!
It was a pleasure to witness you in all your power 🙌🏼

05/03/2026

After some lactation cookies? 🍪

20/02/2026

Touch ✨

The value of touch and simple presence in labour is often underestimated.

A hand to hold.
A thumb gently stroking your skin.
A quiet “I’m here with you”.

It might not look like much but in the middle of a contraction, it can be everything.

Touch helps you come back to your breath.
Back to your body.
Back to the knowing that you’re not doing this alone.

Sometimes the most powerful support isn’t big or loud. It’s steady & familiar.

One of my favourite parts of supporting families through birth is gently guiding partners to step into their role with confidence. Helping them become the calm, grounded, fully present support their person needs. There’s something so special about watching couples come out of birth feeling even more connected than when they went in 🤍

20/02/2026

This👇👇👇💗💗💗

What your doula wished you knew...

I’d tell you it’s beautiful.

I’d tell you it’s sacred.
I’d tell you it’s empowering.
I’d tell you it’s candlelight and whispered affirmations and women discovering their strength.

And all of that is true.

But here’s the part I we don't say enough:

Your doula cares about your birth more than you know.

She cares about how you are spoken to.
She cares about who touches you and when.
She cares about the tone in the room.
She cares about the pause before a decision.
She cares about your partner not feeling lost.
She cares about your “no” being heard the first time.
She cares about your dignity.

She is watching everything.

She notices when your shoulders tense before you say you’re scared.
She notices when the room gets loud.
She notices when you need water, or quiet, or reassurance, or space.

Because birth is not just about how your baby arrives.
It’s about how you arrive.

You deserve to look back and remember strength.
You deserve to remember being respected.
You deserve to remember feeling supported, not managed.

A doula is not there to control your birth.
She is there to protect your experience.

And long after the lights are turned off and the room is quiet,
she will still be thinking about you.

Wondering if you’re resting.
Hoping you feel proud.
Hoping you feel seen.

That’s the part we don’t put in the brochure.

We don’t just show up for your contractions.
We show up for you.

16/02/2026

Packing your hospital bag can be daunting 😬🧳

So I’ve done my best to help take the guess work out of it by creating a ‘What to pack guide’.

It can be helpful to pack your things into smaller bags inside your suitcase so you or your partner aren’t rummaging through things in a time sensitive situation.

💛 A bag for Labour & Birth
💛 A bag for Mum
💛 A bag for baby
💛 A bag for Dad

Don’t forget to label each bag. The less thinking you have to do during labour the better. The last thing you want to be asked during contractions is where the phone charger is. Questions like that pull you out of your labour brain and into your thinking brain which isn’t where you want to be during labour.

📌Save this post for later or share it with a friend who’s preparing to meet their baby.

And if I’ve forgotten anything drop a comment and let me know!

Happy packing 🧳

14/02/2026

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than by honouring it with a beautiful Placenta print 💗

Creating a placenta print is such a special way to honour the incredible work it does in growing and nourishing your baby. This temporary organ is literally your baby’s first home and lifeline.

✨ Did you know?
• The placenta is the only organ humans grow and discard.
• Every placenta is completely unique - just like a fingerprint.

And something many families don’t realise - you can choose to take your placenta home after birth. You just need to let your care provider know your wishes ahead of time and they can guide you through the process.

You can choose to keep it, plant it under a tree, encapsulate it, or turn it into art.
A placenta print is a beautiful, meaningful keepsake of your pregnancy and birth journey 💗

❤️

11/02/2026

The Village Community will be meeting every Thursday at 10-11:30am at the

It’s a beautiful space for mum to relax ,a nice safe place for the older siblings to play and there’s so much room for prams for the newborns!

There is also space inside if the weather isn’t the best!

I can’t wait to see you there for a coffee and a chat ☕️

10/02/2026

Hey it’s me! 👋

It’s been a while since I’ve properly introduced myself, so for those new here - welcome!

I’m Stace! A wife, a mum, a Birth & Postpartum Doula, a novice Birth Photographer, and a Thermomix Consultant of 4 years.

I’m passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, birth & postpartum. I’m here to help you trust your intuition, lean into motherhood, and strengthen the bonds within your family.

My dream birth for my clients isn’t one-size-fits-all, it’s a birth where mum and partner feel supported, respected and truly heard.

I personally know the impact birth can have on motherhood so I deeply understand how important this journey is.

If you’re interested in learning more about Doula support, I have limited availability for the rest of 2026, so reach out sooner rather than later.

I also have a few discounted spaces available for Birth Photography whilst I refine my skills.

Payment plans are available 💗

03/02/2026

08/11/2025

The Man, The Myth, The Legend 💪💙

I thought it was about time I dedicated some grid to my other half.
I often have people ask how I do it all, run 2 businesses, work a part time job, parent little ones and maintain some kind of order in our house but this right here is the only reason I’m able to.

I call Rick my unicorn husband. He cooks, he cleans, he works, and he supports my dreams and pushes me to reach the goals I set.
He is the most incredible father and I am just so so grateful I get to do life with him by my side and grateful he still wants to stand by my side after 11 years and plenty of 11pm emotional breakdowns.

Love you babe! Thanks for stickin with me 😘

💕