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Welcome
My name is Alison. I am a Birth Keeper & Photographer. I am a mother of 4 wonderful children.
My journey started when I became a mother for the first time in 2013. I had a hospital induction vaginal birth. It was a somewhat ok experience. My daughter's birth began my journey to become a fully informed mother and birth advocate. In 2020, I had my son. Like many women the system let me down. My pregnancy complications were dismissed, resulting in a 53cm DVT, 1.4lt hemorrhage, birth trauma, breastfeeding complications, PND, and PTSD with no apology from anyone.
This changed my life for the better—forever!
In 2021, I had a wild pregnancy and an unassisted free birth at 34+1. I knew the system had failed me before, and it would fail me again. I had to fully trust God and take radical responsibility for my own body, birth and babies. Around 20-24 weeks, I could palpate my womb and knew I was pregnant with twins without any ultrasounds. I had faith in Jesus and found support from the wise women in my life.
For most of the year in 2022, I travelled around Australia as a travelling Doula and Birth Photographer. Known as "My Travelling Doula" My family of 7 decided to take on this journey because we all believe women can make informed for themselves and their babies. Mothers deserve to be supported and not risked out of care when making those choices, even if they go against the grain. We deserve respect and support.
I am mother-led birth keeper while I provide you and your partner with care, understanding, information and support before, during and after birth. Support can be either a mix of online or in-person. Like each woman and birth, my support will be unique. Our initial meeting will help us work together to tailor a package to fit your needs.
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SERVICES
Birth is a wonderful life changing event for every maiden to mother, and with my nurturing support, you will learn what it means to take radical responsibility of your birth. We will work on any questions you have around birth for you and your birth team. As your Birth Keeper, I will support you to feel confident within yourself throughout your entire pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey.
POSTPARTUM KEEPER
PACKAGES
As a Postpartum Keeper through your postpartum, I will support you and your family in the essential mother/baby bonding period. Support looks different for each mother during postpartum. Some may desire birth debriefing, healthy and nutrious meals, child-minding, night visits, general housework, and emotional support for the precious moments while you adjust to life with a new family memeber.