A Travelling Doula- available throughout NZ
“As a birth attendant, Sophia’s work is deeply reverent. She works with a profound understanding of the silent devotion to birth as the unfolding that enables babies and mothers to be born alongside one another. She invites women to descend deeply within themselves and stands witness to their descent. Sophia is present as a pillar yet in service to moving with the waves navigated throughout labour. With Sophia as witness to my free birth just one month ago, I felt her silent presence as I traversed both the natural fears and concerns of this world and went deep into the ethers to guide my baby home to our family” -Nikki 2024
A Doula Mothers the Mother...
I am a qualified Childbirth Educator having the privilege to be a part of thousands of pregnancies in the past 17 years. I am an experienced Birth Doula, having attended between 2 and 3 hundred births. The vast personal integration into pregnancy and birth has gifted me much experience and wisdom. I attend each woman as an individual, supporting her unique path. My skills are in physiological birth support and emotional care. I like to journey in close relationship in later stages of pregnancy in preparation for deep presence and support during birth.
I am unafraid to walk alongside you as you delve into all of the processes that may arise- grief, fear, love, pain.
Birth Photography is part of the package.
Investment: $2,400 first time Mothers $1,600 for subsequent births
Payment plans welcome. A $400 deposit holds your space in my calendar.
Please email me info@motherscircle.co.nz to further discuss personalised doula support options.
Client Love
“After experiencing three hospital births, I was hesitant about a home birth. Talking it all through with Sophia and having her there was so much more than I thought it would be. Admittedly I was worried she would get in the way of my/our space, or take my place. But she only made it easier for me to provide actual helpful support. It felt like emotional security with Sophia there, like I could enjoy the birth without worry. It didn’t feel medical, it felt the way it should be -not stressful and scary. I believe this was largely down to Sophia’s skills and presence”
“Sophia is the most wonderful, nurturing soul to have around in the time of labour and birthing. Sophia was gracious, a calm voice to listen to, wonderful warm reassuring touch on my shoulder right when I needed her without me saying a word- she knew! I absolutely appreciated having the extra love while having my baby girl.
If you want someone who is warm, calm, loving, peaceful, attentive and all round AMAZING! You need Sophia in your life!”
“Sophia empowered me to feel safe and to go with the flow. I was able to work through the pain with her reassurance and breathing techniques. She was always right by my side , massaging my back and I got through it without an epidural.
On top of that she captured beautiful moments with her photography skills which I will treasure forever.
Her support leading up to the birth, during and post natal was incredible and if I was to have another baby, I would have her by my side again without question.
I highly recommend Sophia as a doula and her pregnancy classes, her knowledge and service is worth every cent!”
“It was amazing having a doula help out during my partner’s labor. Sophia did such an awesome job and I think as a man you’d be foolish not to have a doula help out. Sophia, you are a miracle and it was beautiful having you with us. I can’t thank you enough”
“Having someone who understands and has a true deep love for women standing with you as you process the million waves of emotion pregnancy brings is truly invaluable. She was with me, for me and determined to make sure I was empowered my whole journey. She set the tone in the room for my birth and it 100% would not have been the same without her. Birth is one of, if not the hugest things you’ll do, It can be magical and you CAN be empowered with the right support. Thank you isn’t enough!”
“I met Sophia during my second pregnancy and there is not enough words to describe how much she did for us.
She is kind, respectful, professional, lovely and all the time I felt comfortable to share my story, culture and concerns with her.
She made a huge different in my baby girl’s life and the way she was born.
Thank you so much for all your support Sophia!! All my family appreciates what you do!”
“I have no words to say thank you to Sophia for this wonderful experience and for sharing her knowledge with me, I learned so many great breathing techniques, birth/ labour positions and relaxation techniques. Our one on one session was so special, intimate and beautiful, I feel so wonderful and excited about giving birth! ”
“Finding Sophia was the best birthing gift we gave ourselves! After a 5 year long unnatural process of trying to have a baby, I craved a natural and empowering birth experience. I attended the Peaceful Pregnancy Circle, we did the Art of Support workshop and Sophia was our Doula. I couldn’t have wished for a more wonderful birth and truely don’t believe this would have happened without you! It was calm, I felt strong, loved and so supported.
Thank you Sophia for you role in this, you will forever be a very special being in our lives as I’m sure you are to many ”
“I had a traumatic first birth and was searching for an empowering and healing home birth this time. Proud to say I got it and Sophia played a major role in this!”