She Holds More Doula Service

08/09/2026

One of the things I’m really enjoying about my current studies is learning more about the human body and how incredibly interconnected it all is.
As a doula, I don’t diagnose, treat or make medical decisions. That’s not my role.
But having a solid understanding of anatomy and physiology helps me better understand the incredible changes happening throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum — and gives me a deeper appreciation for the experience my clients are moving through.

04/09/2026

As a doula, I believe the person giving birth should always remain at the center - not disappear behind pregnancy, birth or postpartum.

Today is World Sexual Health Day and the theme is EVERY BODY.

A reminder that no matter our size, ability, age, gender, sexuality, reproductive choices or circumstances, our bodies deserve
CONSENT
AUTONOMY
DIGNITY
RESPECT
PLEASURE
SAFE, INFORMED CARE

Every body. Every Birth. Every person deserves to be heard 🙌🏼🤍

01/09/2026

You don’t have to wait until you’re in labour to practise relaxing your body. These tiny releases can become familiar before birth, so when things get intense, you have something simple to come back to.

When the body feels safe, relaxation becomes easier. And this is where a doula can help—reminding you to drop your shoulders, unclench your jaw, breathe and soften when you need it most. Right here with you

LOOSE JAW
SOFT LIPS
RELAXED SHOULDERS
DEEP, CALM BREATH

28/08/2026

Group B Strep can sound scary when you first hear those words, but there’s a little more nuance to it than simply “GBS positive = danger.”

GBS is a bacteria that can naturally live in our bodies at any time and just like the many bacteria that live on and in us, its presence doesn’t necessarily mean there is an infection or anything wrong. There is a difference between having a colony of GBS and having a GBS infection.

A GBS test is a snapshot test — it can only tell us whether the bacteria is present at the time you’re tested. While GBS infection in a newborn can be very serious, being GBS-positive does not necessarily mean your baby will become unwell.

Not every baby born to a GBS-positive mother needs testing or treatment; most healthy babies are simply observed for signs of infection.
At the same time, if you or your baby are showing signs of an infection, this deserves medical care and is exactly why we have effective medical treatment — because serious infections need prompt treatment and can be life-threatening.

If you’re offered or recommended GBS testing, this deserves enough information to make an informed decision about whether testing and any recommended management are right for you. Talk to your doctor or midwife, particularly the team at the place where you plan to give birth, about their GBS testing and management policies.

👏🏼Ask questions 👏🏼Get the information you need 👏🏼 And remember it is possible make healthcare decisions from a place of knowledge rather than fear 🫶🏼

25/08/2026

The placenta is often birthed, wrapped up and discarded… but have you ever stopped to think about what it actually did?
For around nine months, this temporary organ is working behind the scenes — helping deliver oxygen and nutrients to your baby, removing waste, producing hormones and supporting the pregnancy.

But what happens to the placenta after your baby is born?

For some families, the placenta becomes part of the story rather than something simply thrown away.

🌱A keepsake
Some families choose to preserve their placenta through artwork, photography or other keepsakes.

🌳A burial or planting ritual
In some cultures and families, burying the placenta has been a meaningful tradition — sometimes beneath a tree or plant as a symbolic connection between baby, family and place.

💊Placenta encapsulation
Some people choose to have their placenta processed into capsules.

🧴Tinctures and other preparations
Some providers offer placenta tinctures or other preparations.

Whatever you choose to do with your placenta, it’s worth knowing what this extraordinary organ has done first. It isn’t simply “afterbirth”.

It has been your baby’s lifeline, exchange system and hormone-producing organ throughout pregnancy. And once its work is complete, families can choose whether to simply say goodbye to it, preserve it, or incorporate it into a meaningful cultural or personal ritual.

23/08/2026

Today I was so excited to have the opportunity to help the Zonta Club of Mackay Inc pack 1,200 clean birthing kits for the Birthing Kit Foundation.

These kits are provided free of charge to women in around 20 countries across Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the Caribbean, where access to clean and safe birth supplies can be limited.

It was a grounding reminder that safe birth doesn’t always require complicated equipment. A plastic sheet, gloves, soap, gauze, cord ties and a sterile blade can make a meaningful difference in helping protect a mother and baby from preventable infection.

With hundreds of thousands of women dying from pregnancy and childbirth complications globally each year, many from preventable causes, these small kits can make a very real difference.

Such a simple collection of essentials. Such an important purpose 🌏🤍 It was a privilege to be involved 🫶🏼

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

It cannot be overstated how important it is for every pregnant woman to understand the procedures involved in a caesarean section. This will give those who do birth by this process more choices and, hopefully, less fear.

You may be surprised of the options available to you in fact. Family-centred birth is a term used to describe a birth that prioritises families. People usually believe that this cannot apply to a surgical procedure. This is simply not true.

Even with a caesarean surgery, you can have a family-centred birth if you know your options and choose to apply them. Some of the options will be the same as for a vaginal birth. Planning ahead (even if you don’t foresee a caesarean) can go a long way to reducing anxiety and improving emotional satisfaction for parents.

You should feel comfortable sharing your preferences and asking your care team any questions you have – this is your moment.

19/08/2026

Got my tickets for this documentary screening following the work and life of international midwife Kristine Lauria, who has attended over 5,000 births across more than 25 countries. The film examines global maternity care, the heavy medicalisation of birth, and the importance of physiological birth and maternal autonomy ✨

Come and join us for the screening of "Allowed to Birth" proceeds go towards The Held Project Mackay. Use the QR Code to book your tickets.