Sunshine Coast Doula
Nurturing and empowering mothers
to create their most positive birth experience
Why use a doula?
Pregnancy and birth can feel overwhelming. From the physical changes your body experiences to the emotional rollercoaster of preparing for parenthood, you may find yourself filled with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Whether you're planning a hospital birth, home birth, or navigating a high-risk pregnancy, having the right support can make all the difference in your journey.
As a mother of four and an experienced doula on the Sunshine Coast, I understand that every birth story is unique. My role is to provide you with unwavering emotional, physical, and educational support throughout your pregnancy, during labour, and in those precious early weeks of parenthood.
I believe in your strength and your body's natural ability to birth. Together, we'll work to build your confidence, address your fears, and create the positive birth experience you deserve.
Jess
Research shows that having a doula by your side can significantly improve your birth experience, with studies reporting a 28% decrease in caesarean rates and a 34% reduction in birth dissatisfaction.
Guiding you to a confident journey
Whether you're a first-time parent or growing your family, I'm here to support you and your partner every step of the way, ensuring you feel informed, empowered, and truly cared for during this transformative time.
Birth Planning
I'll help you create a personalised birth plan that aligns with your vision, whether you're choosing a hospital or home birth. Together, we'll explore your options, build your confidence, and ensure you and your partner feel prepared and supported throughout your journey.
Birth Preparation & Support
This service combines personalised birth preparation and education with continuous support during your baby's birth. I’ll be there to guide and support you and your partner throughout your journey, helping you both approach the birth with confidence and achieve the experience you desire.
Birth & Postpartum Support
My most comprehensive service combines personalised birth preparation, continuous labour support, and dedicated postpartum care. This support package ensures you're nurtured, guided, and cared for throughout your entire journey into motherhood.
“She is a gem”
“If you’re pregnant, get a doula. If you’re looking for a doula, get Jess. She is a gem, and we couldn’t have done this whirlwind of a journey without her. We were lucky to have Jess as our guiding light during my pregnancy, the birth of our daughter and in the baptism of fire that is postpartum.”
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“As this was my first baby, I was nervous, uncertain, and had zero clue as to what was in store for me. Straight away, from the moment we met, Jess was calm, reassuring, understanding, and a wealth of knowledge. I went from fearful and without a clue, to feeling prepared and excited, with a flexible birth plan at the ready – but what was absolutely priceless, was the confidence that Jess instilled in me.
During labour, Jess was invaluable to both my husband and I. She advocated my wishes with the midwives, she was firm but calm, she reassured me and hubby through all the screamy bits and kept me on my birth plan. She literally kept her whole-body weight in pressure on my lower back for nearly 3 hours which is the ONLY thing that got me through my contractions. And somewhere in the middle of all this she was taking photos and videos, which were incredible to look back at a few weeks later.
And don’t discount needing a doula in the postpartum journey, which is really where the rollercoaster begins. But there was Jess, my calm in the storm, I feel teary remembering the moments where hubby had gone back to work, and I felt awash with a million emotions and didn’t feel like I was nailing this mum thing. The meals, the massages, the help with housework, are all absolutely amazing – but the real value, is Jess. Her conversation, her hugs, her care, her strength, her humour and her understanding are what got me through those first 6 weeks. And I could not have done it without her.
I’ve almost written a short novel here, and there is SO much more I could say. In short, reach out to Jess. You won’t look back. Her genuine warmth is rare to find, and I’m so glad we did, because she’s more than a doula – she’s now our friend.”
Zoe, Noosa
“I’ll never forget the support Jess provided for us”
“I struggle to even put into words how incredible Jess was for my family throughout our pregnancy and birth. I was a little sceptical about having a doula but I couldn’t think of having our future children without one, especially Jess.”
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“We experienced a 36 hour labour and Jess did not stop supporting not only my partner but myself throughout the whole time. As a first time dad it was so comforting to have someone like Jess with us. Jess advocated for us and provided nothing but kindness and love. I’ll never forget the support Jess provided for us, she truly is a remarkable human being and I’m forever thankful to have met her. When we first met she was just a stranger and now I feel like she is apart of our family.
I cannot recommend Jess highly enough. I now believe everyone should have a doula (especially Jess).”Bodie, Mount Coolum
“I felt empowered”
“The decision my partner and I made to have Jess as part of our pregnancy and birth journey was one of the best decisions we’ve made! What Jess offered was beyond what we could have imagined in having a doula. She is truly a remarkable person, that exudes warmth, knowledge and compassion.”
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“Jess has a way of creating an emotional and physical space of safety, respect and confidence, where throughout my pregnancy, birth and post partum of my first child, I felt so held yet empowered, and that my partner, Jess and I were a powerful and loving team.
I feel so honoured and deeply grateful to have met Jess and that her presence had a profound impact on the most significant experience of our lives. She is a beautiful person who is so generous in sharing this incredibly necessary and powerful work of supporting women and families.
Thank you again for everything you are Jess. Sending so much love to you and your family.”
Tessa, Peregian Beach
About Jess
As a passionate and experienced doula on the Sunshine Coast, I'm dedicated to supporting families through their birth journeys. With four beautiful children of my own, I intimately understand the transformative power of birth and the importance of feeling supported during this precious time.
My multilingual background (fluent in Spanish, English, French, and Italian) allows me to provide culturally sensitive care to diverse families. With extensive experience in supporting various birth scenarios, including a successful VBAC rate of 87.5%, I bring both professional expertise and heartfelt dedication to each family I serve.
“There is a secret in our culture and it’s not that birth is painful, it’s that women are strong.”
~ Laura Stavoe Harm
Have any questions? I’m always available for a chat!