B'Earthed Doula
B'Earthed Doula
Nurturing you before, during, and after birth with compassionate care
About
Hi, I'm Gillian
I’m a certified Doula based in Melbourne’s south east. I support women and their partners through the journey of pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. Women are powerful and resilient and as a Doula I believe my role is to guide them with knowledge and support to harness their power and be in control of their birth choices.
I am a mum of three and it was my three very different birth experiences that led me down the path to become a Doula. I completed my training with the Australian Doula College.
All women should feel respected and heard in the birth space. My role as a Doula is to ensure that women are informed and feel empowered to make their own decisions in pregnancy and childbirth. Having the information and knowledge is not enough if no one is listening. I will help them raise their voice.
I bring a calm and grounded presence, providing continuous emotional, educational and practical support during your pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Support Packages
How can I help?
Pregnancy & Birth Package
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3 x 2-3 hour visits in your home - personalised educational resources covering the third trimester, birth mapping, labour, birth and postpartum.
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Phone, text and email support.
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On call from 38 weeks until baby is born - available to you by phone 24/7.
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24/7 contact from onset of labour - I will come to you when you are ready.
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Continuous support during labour and birth - I will stay with you after baby is born until you are ready for me to leave.
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2 x postpartum visits - will include a birth debrief, and any other support you need at the time.
Last Minute (37+ weeks)
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2 x 1 - 2 hour visits in your home - discussing birth preferences and developing personalised and informed birth map.
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Phone, text and email support.
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On call from 38 weeks until baby is born - available to you by phone 24/7.
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24/7 contact from onset of labour - I will come to you when you are ready.
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Continuous support during labour and birth - I will stay with you after baby is born until you are ready for me to leave.
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2 x postpartum visits - will include a birth debrief, and any other support you need at the time.
Birth Only Package
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1 x Phone or Video call prior to your estimated due date to discuss your birthing preferences and answer any questions and/or address any concerns you have.
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On call from 38 weeks until baby is born - available to you by phone 24/7.
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24/7 contact from onset of labour - I will come to you when you are ready.
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Continuous support during labour and birth - I will stay with you after baby is born until you are ready for me to leave.
Education and Birth Mapping
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2 x 2-3 hr visits in your home - personalised educational resources covering the third trimester, birth mapping, labour, birth and postpartum.
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Includes developing a personalised, informed birth map to share with your midwife/doctor.
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Postpartum Package
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1 hour visit in your home during pregnancy to talk about your ideas around life with baby and how I can best meet your needs.
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16 hours of support over the first six weeks divided up however it best suits you and your family’s needs.
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Could include: Debriefing the birth and any feelings you may have, light cleaning, cooking or meal prep, taking care of baby so you can do anything you want or need (a nap or shower), guidance on baby’s sleep and feeds and/or care for older sibling(s) while you spend time with your baby.
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Optional extra: Nourishing vegan/plant-based meals and postpartum treats delivered to you weekly for 6 weeks.
Postpartum Support Visit
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One off visit in your home to provide whatever support you need.
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Could include: Debriefing the birth and any feelings you may have, light cleaning, cooking or meal prep, taking care of baby so you can do anything you want or need (a nap or shower), guidance on baby’s sleep and feeds and/or care for older sibling(s) while you spend time with your baby.
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Sibling Doula Support
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1 x visit in your home with you and your family to talk about your needs and the needs of your child, their likes/dislikes, favourite activities etc.
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2 x 1 hour play date in your home, usually around 36 and 37 weeks, so we can get to know each other.
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On call from 38 weeks until baby is born.
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From the onset of labour I will come to you when you are ready and stay with your child as long as you need.
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Entertaining, playing with, and comforting your child
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Explaining the birth process to the child (age appropriate)
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Helping you to involve your child in the birth process as much as you desire
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Making sure your child gets food, drinks, and rest (nap or overnight)
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Creating special memories for the child around their siblings birth
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Postpartum Meals
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Nourishing vegan/plant-based meals delivered to your home.
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Includes various options of soups, stews, dahl, pasta, baked good and treats.
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Contact
I'm based in Aspendale Gardens and my service area is anyone birthing at home or hospital in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne including Bayside, Kingston, Monash, Frankston, and Mornington Peninsula. Feel free to send me an email or DM to check your location.
0432 535 587
