Welcome to Elemental Beginnings'
Birth Doula Services
Childbirth is a transformative journey—exciting, beautiful, yet unpredictable. It's a time of deep emotions and significant change, where you’ll need someone you trust to support you every step of the way. Whether you're birthing at home or in a public or private hospital, my role as your doula is to help you feel respected, heard, and confident in your choices.
The families who approach the birth of their child with curiosity, honesty and the courage to do hard things are the rockstars of my birth world.
However you welcome your baby, I’m here to support you with care and expertise across all birth settings in Adelaide.
Every Birth is Unique.
No two pregnancies or births are the same, and that's why my approach is personalised to meet your specific needs, values, and desires. I offer a calm, nurturing space where we work together to prepare physically, mentally, and emotionally for your birth.
What Do Elemental Beginnings' Clients Receive?
Birth With Confidence $1950 |
An optional Clarity Session. This is your opportunity to ask any questions, share your needs, and determine if we’re the right fit to work together. By the end, you'll have a personalised action plan to start preparing for your best birth. |
Two Face-to-Face Pregnancy Coaching Sessions: In the comfort of your home, these sessions focus on building trust and ensuring you and your family feel confident and informed. We'll practice labour coping techniques, build self-advocacy skills, and create a birth plan to help you feel supported throughout your journey. Build confidence, reduce anxiety, and feel prepared for your birth. |
Full Pregnancy Support: I’m available for phone and email support whenever you need me. I’ll be here to answer questions, provide resources, and address concerns to ease any fears or doubts. Emotional reassurance and expert advice, exactly when you need it. |
100% support from the start to the finish of your birthing time.
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Immediate postnatal support to welcome your baby earthside ~ 2 hrs.
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One Postnatal Visit: We’ll debrief your birth experience, discuss newborn care and your recovery, and ensure your parenting journey is off to the best start possible. Guidance and reassurance as you step into the new role of parent. |
Two Bonus Face-to-Face Visits: You can choose to use these during pregnancy or after birth. These visits are flexible to meet your needs and can be used for appointments with your care provider. Extra support tailored to whatever stage of your journey you need it. |
Free Access to My Resource library: Borrow a TENS machine, pregnancy, birth, and parenting books, as well as baby-wearing wraps and slings to try. Get the tools and knowledge you need to feel confident in your choices. |
Placenta Encapsulation (Exclusive Doula Client Price): Access this service for a reduced price of $195. Doula clients get discounted prices on other services too! Promote healing and wellness in your postpartum period. |
Postnatal Meal-Train Coordination: I’ll help arrange a meal-train with your friends and family so that you can rest and enjoy those precious early days with baby. Focus on bonding and recovery, not cooking. |
Continued Support for One Year: I’m available for email support during your baby’s first year to answer questions and provide ongoing guidance. Ongoing reassurance as you navigate the challenges of early parenthood. |
Private Online Client Portal: You get access to your own portal containing extra video resources, free printouts and worksheets. Convenient, on-demand support tools to help you feel informed and prepared. |
CALL
Schedule your free call with me.
Suss me out and ask those questions |
CLARIFY
This is a very important step where we both get clarity, aligning your expectations with the way I deliver my services.
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CREATE
This is where the magic and bonding begins! I am a passionate doula, ready to work along side you!
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Are You Ready For Your Best Birth?
Emotional and Mental Support:
I understand how important it is to feel emotionally supported and mentally prepared for childbirth. Together, we’ll explore your birth philosophy, address any fears, and build coping strategies for all stages of your birth. You’ll have the space to be honest about your feelings and take control of your experience.
No matter what twists and turns your birth may take, you have the right to speak up for what you need, change your mind, and prioritise your well-being. I’ll be there to support you through every step, ensuring you feel confident, informed, and capable.
Ready to Get Started?
Book your Introductory Clarity Session today and take the first step toward the birth experience you’ve been dreaming of. Let's make sure you feel ready, supported, and confident for whatever lies ahead.
I understand how important it is to feel emotionally supported and mentally prepared for childbirth. Together, we’ll explore your birth philosophy, address any fears, and build coping strategies for all stages of your birth. You’ll have the space to be honest about your feelings and take control of your experience.
No matter what twists and turns your birth may take, you have the right to speak up for what you need, change your mind, and prioritise your well-being. I’ll be there to support you through every step, ensuring you feel confident, informed, and capable.
Ready to Get Started?
Book your Introductory Clarity Session today and take the first step toward the birth experience you’ve been dreaming of. Let's make sure you feel ready, supported, and confident for whatever lies ahead.
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I am not your average doula but nor are you the average client.
You are someone that:
✔ Values the time we spend together
✔ Is willing to put in the hard work to achieve your goals
✔ Participates in self-reflection
✔ Can hear challenging things and take steps to work through them with my support
✔ Is accountable for your choices and actions
✔ Devotes the time to build a strong working relationship with me
✔ Knows birth can be better
✔ Is curious and wants to learn
✔ Is ready to own your birth in whatever shape or form that may take!
My biggest worry about birth was being able to fully relax and enter my birth space. Having a doula meant that I had someone to care for me in a professional manner and organise the little things that I couldn't. Tammy, Mum to Onyxia
Mt Barker SA |
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Got a question? I'm only a phone call away
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Bookings
To secure me as your doula, a signed contract and a non-refundable retainer of 40% are required. The remaining fees are due by 37 weeks gestation. Payment plans are available within this timeframe, and I also offer a gift registry where your friends and family can contribute towards your support. Once your booking is secured, I am available by phone and email to answer questions and provide guidance. I will be on call to attend your birth from 38 weeks gestation. If your baby arrives earlier, I will do my utmost to be by your side, regardless of the trimester. Please note, I do not provide medical care or advice. For any medical concerns, contact your care provider directly. For extra postnatal support, please explore my dedicated postnatal packages here. |
"Kelly has a beautiful kind nature and I honestly could not have asked for a better doula.
She was everything we needed to make our birth exactly how we had planned."
She was everything we needed to make our birth exactly how we had planned."
Kirstie - Roxby Downs
You've got Doula Questions?
I've got answers.
What is a Doula?
Technically, a birth doula (/ˈduːlə/) provides non-medical, holistic care to the childbearing parent and their family.
This means I support you during pregnancy, labour, childbirth and in the postpartum period depending on what your needs are. Most commonly, I will meet with you during your pregnancy so that we can get to know each other and then I go with you when you give birth and provide continuous support.
As a doula I offer childbirth education, physical and emotional support.
Most doulas have undertaken training from one of the many doula training organisations around the world but it is not a regulated industry so some may not have any training. You may wish to enquire about this with any doula you interview.
Other terms may include birth companion, birth attendant or birth coach.
This means I support you during pregnancy, labour, childbirth and in the postpartum period depending on what your needs are. Most commonly, I will meet with you during your pregnancy so that we can get to know each other and then I go with you when you give birth and provide continuous support.
As a doula I offer childbirth education, physical and emotional support.
Most doulas have undertaken training from one of the many doula training organisations around the world but it is not a regulated industry so some may not have any training. You may wish to enquire about this with any doula you interview.
Other terms may include birth companion, birth attendant or birth coach.
What does a Doula do?
The answer to this depends on what a client's individual needs are but it can generally be broken down into three categories:
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
- Childbirth Education - the physiological process of how you and your baby work together
- Hospital policies and how to advocate for your needs around them
- Your legal rights as a birthing person - hint: they trump hospital policies
- Birth options in Adelaide
- Research into procedures, interventions
- Local support services
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
- Previous birth debriefing
- Traumatic birth resources
- Working through fears and anxieties around birth
- Adjusting to your new family dynamics
- Moral support
- A strong belief in our clients' ability to choose what is right for them
PHYSICAL SUPPORT
- Comfort measures (non-medicated) to cope with the intensity of labour. I am trained in Spinning Babies and accupressure for birth.
- Techniques and positions to help relieve pre- and post-natal aches and pains
- Attend appointments with you
- Meals and light housework
- Newborn care
How much does it cost to have a Doula?
It varies depending on the extent of the services the doula provides and their experience. I ask for a 40% retainer and then allow you to pay off the rest of your investment throughout your pregnancy with the final amount paid a few weeks before your estimated due date. I'd love to discuss my tailored package and payment options with you once we've met and assessed what your needs might be. I also have a gift registry available to clients.
What hospitals do you cover?
I have worked as a birth doula in Adelaide in the following locations:
I also love supporting clients who birth at home with a private midwife.
I travel anywhere between Aldinga and Gawler. A travel fee may be applicable for some clients.
- Women's & Children's Hospital - MGP (homebirth & hospital), public & private maternity services
- Lyell McEwin Hospital - MGP (homebirth & hospital), BAUL and obstetric services
- Flinders Medical Centre - MGP (homebirth & hospital), public maternity services
- All private hospitals including Burnside, Ashford & Calvary North Adelaide
- Mt Barker Hospital, Murray Bridge Hospital, Gawler Hospital
I also love supporting clients who birth at home with a private midwife.
I travel anywhere between Aldinga and Gawler. A travel fee may be applicable for some clients.
Can a Doula deliver a baby?
The short answer is no.
It is outside our scope of practice and it is also illegal for a doula in South Australia to manage any of the three stages of birth. You can read the legislation here if you're interested in what is deemed as managing the health and well-being of mother and baby.
The legislation does NOT mean that we can't attend your birth at home or hospital. Most doulas will only attend a birth that is overseen by a Midwife or OB because of the risk of prosecution if something goes wrong and we are held responsible.
It is also not illegal for you to birth without a Midwife or OB present. You have every right to choose where and with whom you give birth.
We can however deliver a pizza if that's what you're craving ;-)
*inside birth joke - babies are born, pizzas are delivered*
It is outside our scope of practice and it is also illegal for a doula in South Australia to manage any of the three stages of birth. You can read the legislation here if you're interested in what is deemed as managing the health and well-being of mother and baby.
The legislation does NOT mean that we can't attend your birth at home or hospital. Most doulas will only attend a birth that is overseen by a Midwife or OB because of the risk of prosecution if something goes wrong and we are held responsible.
It is also not illegal for you to birth without a Midwife or OB present. You have every right to choose where and with whom you give birth.
We can however deliver a pizza if that's what you're craving ;-)
*inside birth joke - babies are born, pizzas are delivered*
What does a Doula do during birth?
All doulas have different skills depending on their personal interests and experience. I've given some examples below. Sometimes it may look like we are doing nothing when we are sitting quietly, observing how you are coping during childbirth and letting you have some privacy. When you are coping well, this is often what we do so as to not interrupt a birth warrior in progress. Any time you need our hands-on support and presence, we will be there for you.
And for the partners who are wondering - no, I don't take over your very special role. I will demonstrate a comfort measure and then encourage you to be actively involved, if you want to.
And for the partners who are wondering - no, I don't take over your very special role. I will demonstrate a comfort measure and then encourage you to be actively involved, if you want to.
- acupressure
- massage
- positioning
- rebozo work
- relaxation
- breath work
- visualisation
- compresses
- hydrotherapy
- music therapy
- affirmations
- advocacy
Im planning a __________ Can Elemental Beginnings help me?
I offer my advanced doula services to all parents including, but not limited to homebirth, low risk birth, elective c-sections, VBAC, birth trauma, infant loss, high risk pregnancies, inductions, multiples, IVF, and sexual abuse survivors.
It does not matter to me what type of birth you want. It matters that you are provided with respectful, holistic, culturally supportive care and informed choice.
Let's get started with a free 30 min phone consult to identify your needs.
Has your medical care provider asked you what your needs are and how they can support you?
It does not matter to me what type of birth you want. It matters that you are provided with respectful, holistic, culturally supportive care and informed choice.
Let's get started with a free 30 min phone consult to identify your needs.
Has your medical care provider asked you what your needs are and how they can support you?
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As your doula, I’ll ensure you feel confident and informed about the tools and options available during your birth.
I’ll make sure all your questions are answered by your care providers and be there to support you every step of the way.
I’ll make sure all your questions are answered by your care providers and be there to support you every step of the way.
The promise of a Doula:
1. You cannot hurt my feelings in labour
2. I won’t lie to you in labour 3. I will do everything in my power so you do not suffer 4. I will help you to feel safe 5. I will make sure that you have a voice and I will make sure you are heard |
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