Choose a Doula with She Births®

When you choose a Doula with She Births® you receive evidence based support across pregnancy, birth and parenthood with our unique philosophy & methods

She Births® Doula Service

Women supporting women during birth is the most ancient mode of care and has existed since the beginning of time.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2017) explains in detail how continuity of care from a doula is one of the most effective supports in the birthing room.

A trained labour assistant employed directly by a family provides information, care and support across pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum and this improves birth outcomes while increasing maternal satisfaction.

Over my years of working with families within the systems of birth I find the protocols and fear based culture we live in has only intensified and made it harder for families to achieve a more natural and positive birth experience.

For 20 years I have supported families through their birthing experience as a doula – this is where I discovered the most about childbirth, transformation and pain relief.

Childbirth can be scary and it will definitely be one of the most intense life events we go through. The birth room is the coalface where I created She Births® but also where I developed the Doula Service offerings we now mentor our team with.

I am extremely happy to be able to offer our bespoke Doula Service infused with the unique She Births® philosophy and methodology for pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

You can rest assured when hiring a doula with us you are making a great investment in your family’s happiness.

Our Doulas provide you and your partner with the best evidence-based support across this powerful and transformative time.

Nadine xxx

Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2017) the continuous support of a Doula is proven to result in:

Increased spontaneous vaginal birth

Decreased epidural & c-section rates

Shortened labour time

Increased positive feelings about childbirth

A doula with a difference

Nadine Richardson, She Births® founder is one of the longest standing doulas in the eastern suburbs of Sydney and with over half of our families asking her to recommend or send her little black book of doulas, she decided to curate a team of the best in the business all trained and experienced in the She Births® methodology.

Our doulas are experienced, intelligent, insightful, creative and nurturing. All these qualities are essential for a really great birth experience and birth outcomes. Our doulas have been trained in the She Births® method and practical tools and have worked alongside Nadine.

They value the importance of evidence-based and high quality antenatal education. After completing your education with us a doula is able to hold space. She provides a container for discourse that will allow you to dive deeper into any fears or limiting beliefs and can facilitate ritual to nurture and support you on the inner transformational journey.

You can also learn a little more from the video below, taken from our Full Online Course.

Continuity of care

Our Doula Service is only for families who have completed the full She Births® course either online or face to face.

This allows for continuity in language, principles and tools. Our packages are uniquely created for body, mind and soul and you can tailor them for your needs and your budget.

The Role Of A Doula - As told by a She Births® family

Do you live in REGIONAL NSW?

Choose your Doula with She Births® Doula Service in Regional NSW

Our Doula Matching Service is exclusive to families who complete the full She Births® course face-to-face or online. All are trained in the She Births® method and practical tools, allowing for continuity in language & principles.

Every Doula has been hand-selected and approved by the Founder of She Births®, Nadine Richardson. And will help your partner be an even better support!

We will then match you with a shortlist of recommended Doulas that we know match your requirements and, very importantly, are available for your dates AND WITHIN YOUR BUDGET.

Please note that we currently offer the Regional NSW Doula service at half the Sydney and Melbourne locale rates to ensure a more affordable service.

Upon purchasing this ticket, She Births® Doula Coordinator Caroline will contact you to book a 30-45 minute call to discuss your needs.

We will then match you with a shortlist of recommended Doulas that we know match your requirements and, very importantly, are available for your dates.

She Births® Doula Service will save you the time of sifting through hundreds of Doula websites, and you can rest assured you will be matched with the right Doula for you.

Tell us about yourself and let us find your Doula

Tell us a bit about you

Fill out the form below and let us know about your pregnancy and what type of birth experience you are hoping to have. We will come back to organise a personalised phone catch-up.

Explore your needs and wishes

During your 30-min chat with our Coordinator Amélie Patrux (who is a doula herself), you will understand how a doula can support your unique and individual needs, and birth preferences. Our service is based upon what Nadine has been providing to families for many years and what thousands of mums have told us they really want and need.

Let us find your Doula

Searching for a doula on Google isn't easy. So many different profiles out there ! Where to start?! Some might be great with marketing and have an efficient website but your best match might be a doula who only works by word-of-mouth ! We have a team of over 40 doulas with a wide range of profiles and skills. We will hold your hand across the 'meet and greet stage' so you can choose the best doula for your family.

The first phone chat with Amélie the She Births® Doula Coordinator was the most helpful part in making Rob and I feel like we were listened to and in helping us articulate what our needs were for our upcoming birth. We felt completely supported and heard as to what we wanted. It informed us of what options were available to match any budget and what the step by step process would be. The booking service was efficient and effective in finding someone in line with what we were after.

MaryAnn and Robert KELLY, first pregnancy

I knew I wanted the support of a doula for the birth of our first baby, but didn't know where or how to start looking. Amélie, the She Births® Doula Coordinator, was wonderful - she took time to get to know me, my background, and my hopes for the pregnancy and birth. We talked about the type of support I was hoping for during my labour, and any concerns or fears I had. Amelie's experience shon through - she spoke with many doulas before introducing me to someone. The fit felt perfect! I didn't feel the need to speak with anyone else. Our doula, Jo, has been a huge help already during our pregnancy and I feel reassured by her many years of experience. I know she will be an invaluable source of emotional and physical support, and a strong advocate for us, during the labour and birth. She also gently encourages and draws out my own inner strength and resources, and I've seen my husband's confidence increase too. I'm grateful for Amelie's help and her ability to understand us in order to find a wonderful match. Thank you!

Emma and Scott HOUSTON, first pregnancy

The doula service through She Births® made selecting a doula a really enjoyable experience. Having an experienced yet impartial person to discuss our hopes and needs in a doula was extremely beneficial, and prompted us to think of questions/elements we hadn’t thought of ourselves. It was really reassuring to know that each doula would be across the She Births® course, so our main focus was ensuring we connected with them. That we could meet them and chat prior to booking in was so helpful! Overall the service was very efficient & smooth and we felt very supported by the She Births® team in our birth journey.

Sami BLOOM and Mike DEBES, first pregnancy with baby Avery

Amélie, was my first point of contact, she explained the process of finding the right doula to support my personal birthing journey. I immediately knew I was in good hands. I was put in touch with 3 potential doulas to see which one was right for me, Amélie included as she was also an experienced She Births® Doula. I had video interviews with each of them in turn and in the end I felt Amélie’s approach was the right fit for us. I would highly recommend the She Births® Doula Service to mums who want that strong support through the biggest moment of their lives.

Justina GILL and Philip KEAN, first pregnancy with baby Isabel

When we decided we wanted to pursue a She Births® Doula, Amélie the Doula Coordinator, was there to help us navigate the decision. She helped us to work out what was important to us in a doula and what services we required. Amelie set up a meeting for us and broke down the pricing structure. She was incredibly helpful.

Habib and Alison BRIAN, second pregnancy with baby Eliza

We knew we wanted a doula but struggled with how to find the right one. We spent some time on google researching. In the end, a mutual friend put me in touch with Amélie from She Births® and she took the time to chat about my birth preferences, the type of couple we are and what we'd be looking for in a Doula. That week she set up appointments, and it was at the first interview with the first Doula that we knew she was perfect for us. We are so happy we chose to get expert guidance from She Births and so delighted with our Doula.

Naomi JUDGE and Ben, first pregnancy

Amélie, the She Births® Doula Coordinator, was most professional in helping us determine the most suitable doula for the birth of our baby boy. She took the time to explain what our options were and educated us about the different styles and personalities of doulas, so she could put forward the most suitable recommendations for us. The process was smooth and prompt, and Amélie was delightful.

Annabel and Mark KING, first pregnancy with baby Winston

Watch Nadine Richardson discuss Doula Support

FAQS

Why choose a She Births® Doula?

All our doulas have been selected by Nadine and trained in the She Births® method or worked alongside Nadine. This allows for continuity in language, principles and tools and you will be on the same page during your antenatal visits and during your birth whether you’re talking ‘Coffee Plunger Breath’ or utilising the B.R.A.N.D acronym.

I have not done the She Births® course, can I still hire a doula?

Our She Births® Doula Packages are only for people who have completed a She Births® course either online (full course) or face to face. Again, this allows for continuity in language, principles and tools between the clients and the doula. Our doulas enjoy working with She Births® families as education is the most important tool to have an empowering and beautiful birth.

When is the best time to hire a doula?

The earlier the better! Good doulas are booked early and fast! At She Births® we recommend you select your doula around 18 weeks. If you are doing a fetal morphology scan around that time it might be good to confirm your doula once you have the results as that can sometimes throw a few different birth ideas into the mix with placenta position etc.

However, please get in touch with Amelie our Doula Coordinator as early as possible (13 -18 weeks) to do all the admin steps and select your package because our team get booked up very early, and especially if your Estimated Due Date falls on busy holiday times!

What is the Evidence-Based Information on Doulas?

According to a 2017 Cochrane Database Systematic Review, continuous support in labor may improve a number of outcomes for both mother and baby:

increased spontaneous vaginal birth
shorter duration of labour
decreased caesarean birth
decreased instrumental vaginal birth
decreased use of regional analgesia and any analgesia
decreased low five‐minute Apgar score and
reduced negative feelings about childbirth experience

Continuous support from a person who is present solely to provide support, is not a member of the woman’s own network, is experienced in providing labor support, has at least a modest amount of training appears beneficial. No adverse outcomes have been identified.

View the full Cochrane review

Doulas in history

Engaging with a doula is a very ancient mode of care during the birthing rite of passage yet the contemporary role of “doula” first emerged from the grassroots natural birth movement in the United States in the 1960s. The word originates from the Greek meaning ‘woman’s servant’ and the term doula was first used in a 1969 anthropological study conducted by Dana Raphael, a protégée of Margaret Mead.

I'm still undecided, can I talk to a human?

Of course you can! Complete the above form that will get sent straight to Amelie, our Doula Coordinator. She will send you more info and will organise a phone call with you to discuss everything in detail.