A Travelling Doula-
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I am a qualified Childbirth Educator having the privilege to be a part of thousands of pregnancies in the past 18 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.

STANDARD DOULA PACKAGE: Investment: $2,800 first time Mothers (including VBAC) $2,200 for subsequent births. Travel costs additional.

Payment plans welcome. A non refundable $400 deposit holds your space in my calendar.

NEST PACKAGE: 10 day live in wrap around support Investment $4,400

Please email me info@motherscircle.co.nz to further discuss personalised doula support options.

A Doula Mothers the Mother...

“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”

— Tremough M

Mums and dads..

“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 couldn’t have wished for a more wonderful birth and truly don’t believe this would have happened without her! 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”

-Steph M

There are truly no words to describe the impact Sophia had on the birth of my son. So much happened before the birth even took place. Things came to light that I had no idea was looming over me and hiding inside me until I was in a space, held by Sophia, where I could safely explore and empty.

We talked, cried, split open, softened and healed together; creating sisterhood with each other and curating a sacred place for birth to unfold. It was a holy event full of reverence! Sophia enabled me to experience a birth beyond anything I thought possible- undisturbed, uninterrupted, unbelievable. I will never birth without her!

-Eden R

Thanks so much Sophia from all of our family! It was truly amazing to have your energy and presence with us bringing our little one into this world. Normally we are the ones holding space for others so was really nice to have someone doing that for us and doing it with such grace and ease. All the little things as well leading up to and after birth didn't go unnoticed. I don't think it could have been a smoother transition for our bubs to enter this world. You have truly found your calling.”

-Bryce M

“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.

— Chloe G

“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!”

-Kimberley R

“We couldn’t have comprehended how impactful having Sophia stay with us for the birth of our daughter would be. There were moments where tears flowed freely and Sophia helped to slow things down so we could see the insights that accompanied any fears that were arising as we neared closer to our babies homecoming.

Sophia has complete trust in birth and the birthing woman which enabled her to support whilst not interrupting, disturbing or projecting onto our experience. She was at complete ease within the intensity and encouraged me to be present in it. Her calmness softened my nervous system while the waves washed over me. She was also able to just be a witness as my partner held me through contractions, never taking away from his supportive role in this space, only aiding in it. We knew we could rest assured that Sophia had our birth intentions at the forefront of her mind, such as ensuring my partner was the one to catch our baby and pass her up to me.

Our birth was a ceremony. One that has provided me the opportunity to see what I am truely capable of. We will be forever grateful that Sophia helped us achieve this, and for her presence, support, trust, wisdom and friendship through this transformational time”

-Mishaela

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