Years ago, anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered the first signs of civilization in a culture? The student expected Mead to talk about fish hooks or clay pots or grinding stones. But no, Mead said that the first sign of civilization in ancient culture was a femur (thigh bone) that had been broken and then healed. Mead explained that in the animal kingdom, if you break your leg, you die.

Mead was an American cultural anthropologist who is known for her research on gender roles and relationships, as well as for her pioneering work on the study of culture. This, she explained, indicated that these individuals had the ability to care for and support each other, even in the face of injury. The ability to support and care for one another is seen as the key characteristic of civiliation.

Dana Raphael, a protégée of Mead’s, with whom she co-founded the Human Lactation Center in Westport Connecticut, in the 1970s, later coined the term Doula.

The postpartum period can be challenging, and it's important to make sure you have the support you need during this time.

My offering includes a 2 hour postpartum planning session during pregnancy, check-ins throughout your third trimester, weekly visits for the first six weeks, and ongoing support between further visits, for up to 12 weeks postpartum.

I will also provide nourishing postpartum food in the first 6 weeks and you’ll have access to exclusive pre-recorded guided video sessions on gentle bodywork and breathwork for postpartum.

In addition to these services, I offer specialised support in nurturing the rest you need, navigating personal relationships and communication, self-care planning, birth decompressing, breastfeeding support, gentle sleep strategies, practical help around the house, cooking, massage, belly binding, womb massage, meal train set up and management, guidance on setting boundaries, and referrals to appropriate care providers.

I cover the Greater Sydney Region and Singapore for all my offerings. I provide video call sessions for those not in the mentioned locations and I am open to traveling if we can make it work.

$3500, including all planning, visits, support, supplies, material, and food. Payment plans are available.

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*If you’d like something less intense, are in financial hardship, or have another tactic in mind, please reach out and we can discuss arranging an offering that suits you!

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