Doula - Laurette C Brand - Calm Birth & Mothercare

07/11/2025

Some days feel like sunshine in disguise - Gentle, golden, and quietly reminding you that joy always finds its way back. 🤍

05/11/2025

On Saturday the 1st of November, I had the privilege of attending the Open Day at the Oxford Midwifery Unit, and it was truly heart-warming to witness a space created with such intention, gentleness, and respect for the Birthing journey. 🌸

From the moment you step inside, there is a sense of calm. Soft lighting, comforting interiors, and a team of compassionate Midwives create an environment where parents feel seen, heard, and deeply supported. It is a place where Birth is honored as a natural, powerful, and sacred experience, and where women are encouraged to trust their Bodies and their instincts.

I left feeling incredibly inspired by the warmth, the thoughtful design, and the unwavering commitment to personalized care.

Spaces like this remind us how profoundly environment shapes our experience of Birth, and how important it is for families to feel safe, empowered, and held as they welcome new life into the world.

Grateful to have spent the day in a place that carries so much heart and purpose. 🤍

| All photos are directly from the Website, where you can also find more information regarding this beautiful Birthing Unit.

| https://www.oxfordmidwifery.co.za/ 🤍 ..

31/10/2025

🤍 As this month closes, I leave behind the weight, I carry forward the wisdom, and I walk into the next chapter with gentleness, grace, and quiet courage.

30/10/2025

🤍 Birth Wishes …

Birth Wishes are not about controlling Birth.

They are a tender way of honouring your voice, your values, and the kind of support you hope to receive.

They say, "I am informed, I am present, and my experience matters".

Whether your Birth unfolds as envisioned or takes a different path, your wishes keep your heart at the centre of the journey.

🎀 When creating your Birth Wishes, consider the following ..

~ How You Want to Feel - Calm, supported, respected.

~ Your Atmosphere - Soft lighting, quiet space, gentle voices.

~ Comfort Tools - Breathwork, movement, warm water, massage.

~ Baby’s First Moments - Skin-to-skin, delayed cord clamping, quiet bonding.

~ Flexible Language - "My preference is…", "I would love" ...

Birth Wishes are not rigid rules - They are a love note to your future self.

A reminder that your voice matters, your experience is sacred, and you deserve to Birth feeling seen, safe, and deeply supported. 🌸

24/10/2025

24/10/2025

We deeply appreciate the heart, skill, and dedication Doulas bring to every birth.

Your compassionate presence and expert support empower families through one of life’s most profound journeys.

Thank you for being the calm, caring guides that you are!

22/10/2025

🎀 The Sacred Space Within: The Uterus ..

There is a sacred space within every woman - Quiet, powerful, and deeply intelligent.

It is where life begins, where intuition whispers, and where the cycles of nature unfold through us.

The uterus is one of the most remarkable organs in the human Body.

During pregnancy, it can expand more than 500 times its original size — A true symbol of adaptability and strength.

After Birth, it gently and instinctively returns to its natural form, healing and restoring itself with quiet grace.

And even outside of pregnancy, it renews itself every month, mirroring the rhythm of the moon and the continuous flow of creation and release that governs so much of life.

It is easy to move through our days without pausing to acknowledge how extraordinary this is — How much our Bodies carry, hold, and transform.

This sacred space within us is not only a vessel for life but a centre of connection.. To self, to ancestry, and to the natural world.

Take a moment today to slow down and breathe deeply.

Place your hand gently over your belly, and offer a quiet word of gratitude for all that your Body knows, all that it does without you ever having to ask.

🌸 My Body is divine. My Body is wonderfully and abundantly enough.

🤍 I trust the power within me.

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17/10/2025

A rose doesn’t rush to bloom.

It opens when it’s ready — Layer by layer, in its own time.

May we learn from her… That softness and strength can live in the same breath.

~ ✨ A gentle reminder to unfold, not force.

15/10/2025

🤍 There’s a kind of beauty that doesn’t ask to be seen — It’s felt.

It’s in the way she cradles her growing belly, whispering dreams only her Baby can hear.

It’s in her quiet courage — Choosing softness even when she feels afraid.

It’s in her love, stretching and reshaping her entire world.

Pregnancy isn’t just the making of a Baby… it’s the becoming of a Mother — A soul expanding to hold two hearts at once.

You, dear Mama, are a poem written in grace and strength.

🎀 🤍..

10/10/2025

Peace isn’t found in grand gestures, but in the quiet moments we allow ourselves to feel.

Wishing you a lovely, relaxing weekend ahead! 🌸

08/10/2025

🤍 Nurturing the Sacred Bond Between You and Your Baby..

There is a quiet magic in the early days of Motherhood. A rhythm that lives in the soft hours, in tiny sighs, and in the way your heart seems to beat for two.

Bonding with your Baby isn’t something that happens in one grand, cinematic moment. It unfolds in layers, in eye contact, in breath shared, in the small gestures that whisper “I am here, and you are safe”.

Here are some gentle, grounded ways to nurture that connection.

Embrace the Power of Touch 🫶🏻

Your touch is your Baby’s first language of love. Skin-to-Skin moments — after a bath, before feeding, or simply during quiet cuddles — release oxytocin, helping both of you feel calm and deeply connected. Don’t underestimate the healing power of holding.

Create Little Rituals of Presence 🐻

Babies bloom in routine and familiarity. Sing the same soft song before bedtime, hum while you feed, take slow morning walks together. These small, consistent rituals become anchors of comfort — moments that say, “The world is safe because Mama is near.”

Speak, Even When They Can’t Answer ✨

Your voice is the most familiar sound your Baby knows. Speak to them often, narrate your day, or simply whisper gentle affirmations. The tone of your voice tells them that love is steady, that home is always close.

Breathe Together When It Feels Overwhelming 🌸

When the day feels heavy, hold your Baby close and breathe slowly. Let your exhale be a reminder — Calm is contagious. Your Baby learns regulation through you, through your rhythm and your groundedness.

And remember, Mama — Bonding doesn’t mean perfection. Some days feel beautiful and intuitive, others feel uncertain and raw. That’s okay. The bond grows in showing up, not in doing it flawlessly.

Every smile you return, every tear you comfort, every time you choose to hold rather than hurry — you are building something sacred.

Your baby doesn’t need a perfect Mother, just a present one. 🤍

03/10/2025

🤍 Everyday moments, when held with love, become everyday blessings.