“Giving birth is an incredible act of nature and power.”
- Michele Obama
Hi I’m Haydie,
I am so excited you are here!
I have always LOVED birth. I would watch birth videos, follow birthy IG accounts, and listen to any and all of the birth story podcasts all before I even started trying to conceive our first.
I used to even DREAM about giving birth, when I was like 10! So when I fell pregnant I was so excited (obviously for the baby too!) about the actual birth process. It felt like this was what I was meant to do.
And my experience was EUPHORIC. It was empowering and mind altering - pure bliss (although not how I originally envisioned)
But I know that’s not how it is for a lot families. Over 1/3 of parents reported experiencing birth trauma, and so many statements like ‘I didn’t know I could say no’ or ‘I should have trusted my gut’, it became obvious to me that so many didn’t have the knowledge or confidence to back themselves like I had.
So I became a doula, so that I could help families feel confident, supported and in charge of the birth of their baby!
My background is in allied health, I am a clinical myotherapist and Pilates professional and have been working in the industry for over a decade. In my work I have again felt the pull toward pregnant clients, helping them manage not only the aches and pains that can be associated with pregnancy, but also help modify exercise programs, teach them about their bodies, and prepare them for labour and birth through movement and breath.
My mum was a midwife, and always was open, honest and real about our bodies, pregnancy, birth and beyond. She never used negative language around labour and birth.
I grew up learning that birth was a beautiful, sacred, messy, unpredictable, transformative, and yes there would be pain, but my mum never dwelled on this, she described it as the best kind of pain. She showed me (literally, I was there when my little brother, and little sister were born) how amazing birth can be!
I knew I was lucky with the knowledge and wisdom passed down to me.
My hope with my work is that I am able to pass the wisdom, power and confidence that my mum passed to me, for not only my clients, but as they reach out to their friends and family as well.
And hopefully, the next generation of women will know their power, and what their bodies are truly capable of. To be able to navigate the maternity system armed with everything they need to know. To have their village supporting them throughout. To be able to grapple with their fears. And most importantly - have their voices heard.
A very special thank you to my mum, Rita aka Del, you gave me wings and made me fly xx
Birth is a normal natural physiological process. Every birth will have its own nuances, but for the vast majority, an undisturbed parent led experience is the safest option.
With that said, I also believe that the sovereignty of birth lies with the parent. That is when they are adequately informed (or not, if they CHOOSE so) and make decisions with that information that align most with their thoughts, beliefs, and values.
My birth philosophy:
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