Author Profile

I am Grace, Birth Keeper and Postpartum Space Holder
I support families in their journey through pregnancy, birth and postpartum in a holistic and empowered way. I will hold you through this rite of passage with courage and empathy.

Hypnobirthing Coach, Trauma Recovery Practitioner & Guardian of Cacao as plant medicine.

You will birth and heal well!

Training and Experience

* I am a certified Hypnobirthing Teacher by the same organisation that trains midwives and staff of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) – KGHypnobirthing.

* Certified 3 Step Rewind trauma recovery.
Birth and Postpartum Doula trained by Kicki Hansard and Birth Bliss Academy.
I am trained and use aromatherapy for labour and birth and I am certified by Aromatherapy for Childbirth.

* I give different modalities of massage for birth and postpartum to mums,
including Creative Healing therapy, trained by gynaecologist, Gowri Motha waterbirth pioneer and creator of Gentle Birth Method.

* ITEC Level 3 Holistic Massage Therapy and SCAR therapy for C-section.

* I am up to date with the latest evidence-based data to support you to make informed choices - I work as volunteer for the Association for Improvement of Maternity Services (AIMS).

* I am trained by Birthrights organisation on human rights and birth rights to be able to advocate for my clients should they need me to.

* I use Rebozo as a biomechanics birth aid and for relaxation during labour birth and postpartum. Find out more here. I was trained by traditional Midwife Naoli Vinaver to use rebozos to facilitate pregnancy, labour and postpartum.

* I am a certified Neuro-Linguist Programming Coach and Trauma Recovery Specialist and trained to work with anxiety sufferers.

* I work closely with Doctors, Midwives and Doula associates to ensure knowledge and skills are in line with the most current trends in the birthing space.

* I am trained and certified in first aid for pregnancy, babies and young children.
I am certified in biomechanics for pregnancy, labour and birth. I was trained by Midwife Molly O'Brian and Osteopath Shellie Poulter on biomechanics. I use Spinning Babies tools to assist a positive and shorter birth.

* Association of Breastfeeding Mothers combined Breastfeeding Peer Supporter and Breastfeeding Counsellor training.

* Cacao Ceremonialist and Practitioner, trained by Keith (Cacao) Wilson and Brazilian Cacau Guardians.

* Women's Health and Natural Gynaecology including Yoni Steaming trained by Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Bel Saide in Brazil.

I have attended Home, Hospital, VBAC and Breech births and supported parents from all walks of life including with twins and diverse characteristics and conditions.