THERE IS A SECRET IN OUR CULTURE, AND IT IS NOT THAT BIRTH IS PAINFUL BUT THAT WE ARE STRONG
~ Laura Stavoe Harm
Bringing life into the world is transformational, empowering and perfectly natural. It binds us together in the most beautiful way.
As a doula I pride myself on being the connective tissue between fact and emotional wellbeing for families bringing new life into the world. I believe in nourishing, nurturing and empowering you on your journey to self-awareness. That means holding you through the challenges as well as the breakthroughs.
It would be and is an honour and privilege to stand by you.
I’m Sanne
A daughter, a sister, a friend, a partner, a mother, a Doula. I live in Melbourne, Australia, but was born and raised in South Africa.
My own birth experience was the catalyst to my journey into birth work. Unexpectedly falling pregnant was a big adjustment for my partner and I. Living in a foreign country, away from close family and key support made it tough but having the privildege of going through pregancy with continuity of care was an invaluable experience. Little did I know, but it was that experience that would plant a seed. A seed that has now grown into this sacred work I do today.
My vision is to empower, support, hold space, and inspire families with compassion, knowledge and choice on their journey into parenthood. I am committed to being in a constant state of learning and I consider myself a perpetual student in this important work.
Supporting you on your unique birth journey.
There is no right or wrong way to birth, there is only your way.
I support you with full compassion in feeling safe, without judgement
navigating this path with you.
Offerings
Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum
package:
My doula service is not just about being at your birth. I am there to provide you with the prenatal, postnatal, emotional and educational support that you and you family need.
My full package covers, but may not be exclusive of:
Free meet up to determine if we are the right fit for one another;
3 x 1:1 prenatal visits to educate, talk through and navigate any fears and guide you on your journey to birth and beyond;
Supporting you to trust your intuition;
Continuous support via phone and email leading up to and after your birth;
Full access to my books and resources;
On call 24/7 from 38 weeks until you have your baby;
Full birth support; and
2 x postnatal visits including a debrief, bonding and breast feeding support, light house work and a nourishing home-cooked meal.
My package fee varies depending upon your location (I service Melbourne CBD + 50km radius area). Please contact me to discuss.
Postpartum Support package:
Support after birth is essential to your physical and emotional wellbeing. I believe that postpartum support is equally as important as the birth itself. I will be there in whatever way you need me. Whether it be hands on or holding space and listening to you process your experience. This may look different for every family. This package includes, but may not be exclusive of:
1x prenatal visit to establish what support might look like for you. This may include but not exclusive of creating boundary settings and meal planning;
24hrs of postnatal visits however this may look for you, this might be spread across weeks or days;
Listening without judgement to your birth experience, holding space and providing support;
Support with bonding with your newborn and partner;
Feeding support;
Nourishing you and family with a home-cooked meal and snacks;
Baby wearing, baby massage, bathing and sleep support;
Supporting you to trust your intuition;
Light house work;
Supporting siblings through the transition and helping them feel part of the process.
My package fee varies depending upon your individual needs and can adapt it accordingly. Please contact me to discuss.
Tailored package
I truely believe everyone deserves support! Especially through this huge transition. Everyone is on their unique journey into parenthood and each of us has a different situation. I encourage you to reach out and let’s chat. We can create something that works for you and your family.
If finances are challenging you from getting support, please do reach out and we can chat about a plan on how we can work together.