Holding you through the tender times
Your Melbourne Doula walking beside you with gentle hands, birth wisdom, and a compassionate heart—all guided by the vision you hold for your birth experience.
Personalised Support
Birth and postpartum care tailored to your unique journey and intentions
Emotional Accompaniment
Holding space for both challenges and breakthroughs with compassion
Practical Knowledge
Evidence-based support from a continuously learning birth professional
I’m Sanne
Born in South Africa and now based in Naarm (Melbourne), I'm Sanne—a daughter, sister, friend, partner, mother, and Doula. My unexpected pregnancy journey, navigating parenthood in a foreign country away from family support, planted the seed for my sacred work today.
My vision is to empower, support, and inspire families with compassion, knowledge, and choice. I believe in your inherent wisdom and am committed to being a perpetual student in this important work, always deepening my understanding to better support you.
Offerings
Postpartum Package
4 × 3-hour visits nurturing you through nourishment, emotional support, foot baths, and light housework. Includes one prenatal planning visit to envision your ideal postpartum experience.
Extended Postpartum Package
Because postpartum goes beyond 40 days—it's forever! 6 × 3-hour visits providing comprehensive support for your longer healing journey, including emotional processing, nourishment, and practical help.
Tailored Package
Everyone deserves support through this huge transition. Your journey into parenthood is unique—let's create a package that works perfectly for your family's specific situation.
Client testimonials
“I am extremely grateful for her calming energy and hands-on approach that carried me through an intense labour. I felt completely safe in her presence, free of judgement and protected by her advocacy in the hospital. Thanks to Sanne, I reflect back on this birth as one of my most empowering and positive feminine experiences”
— Ariella
“Sanne came into our lives at a time when we didn’t know we needed her friendship. This friendship turned into a sisterhood and she became a gentle, fun and calming energy for our family. Sanne held us before the arrival of our 5th child and in the weeks and months to follow. Checking in, organising food trains and helping us to feel confident in creating boundaries and connection in the early days of a family of 7. Sanne’s energy is gentle and effervescent, a reservoir of support. She is someone you want to spend time with, a breath of trust and love that holds you and listens."
— Brooke
Why Work With a Doula?
Studies show that birth support from a doula can lead to shorter labours, fewer interventions, and more positive birth experiences. As your doula, I bring calm confidence to your birth space, offering:
Continuous Support - I stay by your side throughout your labor journey, providing uninterrupted emotional and physical comfort when you need it most.
Evidence-Based Guidance - Helping you navigate decisions with clear information and without judgment, empowering you to make choices that feel right for your family.
Postpartum Nurturing - The fourth trimester deserves just as much care as pregnancy. My postpartum support creates space for you to heal, bond, and grow confident in your new role.
Having a doula means never walking this transformative path alone. Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, every birth and postpartum period deserves dedicated, compassionate support tailored to your unique needs.
Begin Your Supported Journey into Parenthood
It's truly an honour and privilege to walk beside you through this transformative time. Let's connect to discuss how I can best support your unique needs and intentions.
