My Journey

In 2016, I encountered a traumatic birth experience with the arrival of our daughter. The postpartum period that followed was incredibly challenging, both physically and mentally. I struggled to find the support I needed to process the experience and cope with the overwhelming emotions that surfaced.

In 2019, after the birth of my son, I finally found the support I needed. I was held in a safe space and guided through processing my birth experience with a gentle and holistic approach. For the first time, my feelings were validated, and I felt truly heard. This marked the beginning of my healing journey.

My Mission

Through this journey, I quickly realized how common birth trauma is and how little support new mothers and their families receive. In 2022, I decided to transform my own trauma into something positive and became a certified Healing Birth Practitioner.

My mission is to support women around the globe who have experienced trauma during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, including pregnancy loss. I want all new mothers to have access to this support, so our children can grow up in a more healed world, which is so desperately needed right now.

Birth is such a special and sacred event in a woman’s life and should be treated this way.

How I Can Help

As a Healing Birth Practitioner, I provide a safe and supportive space for you to share your birth story. I will help you understand why certain events may have happened during your birth, explain the physical processes of labor and birth, and offer holistic tools to begin your healing journey. If you are planning another birth, we can also work together to ensure it is a healing and empowering experience.

My support is offered online via Zoom, or if you are local to Taranaki, we can meet in person.

You Are Not Alone

Through my own lived experience of birth trauma, I am here to support you. I offer a safe space where you can be heard and understood.

No one should be left unsupported through postpartum. It takes a village to raise a Mother.

Melissa xxx