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A young baby lying on a blanket, an adult massaging its foot.

Birth and postpartum doula

& baby massage instructor

Wellington, Aotearoa

Evidence-based, empathetic birth support and nurturing postpartum care

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Birth support

Practical, emotional, informational support and advocacy through your pregnancy, labour and birth.

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Postnatal support

A trusted extra pair of hands to reassure, support and care for you through the 4th trimester and beyond.

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Baby massage courses

Calm, baby-led massage classes that build connection in a nurturing, supportive environment.

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Kia ora, I’m Sarah

and I'm passionate about empowering women, their partners and whānau during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I believe in informed choice and continuous, empathetic care that meets you exactly where you’re at. 

I'm a Doula UK-trained and recognised birth doula and mentored postnatal doula, a certified IAIM infant massage instructor, and mother to two beautiful daughters. I am also a perinatal mental health peer supporter and founder of the Wellington Perinatal Network.

I live on the Kapiti Coast, Aotearoa New Zealand and work across the Greater Wellington region. I offer evidence-based support and care to families without judgement and with universal positive regard.

Please get in touch if you would like a free, no-obligation chat about how I might be able to help you. All my services are tailored to the specific needs of your whānau.

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  • Sarah was amazing during labour and birth. She empowered me and advocated for me. She was tactful and resourceful. She reminded me what my goals were when I was struggling and she didn’t let me give up. I genuinely don’t think I would have achieved a VBAC without her. I will forever be grateful she was on our birthing team.

    HD, māma, Hutt Valley

  • If you’re looking for a brilliant doula, look no further. Sarah is incredibly knowledgeable on all topics birth and baby and I always felt so understood and safe. I had post-birth complications, and Sarah’s support was invaluable. She was also a huge support to my husband during what was a both a beautiful, and difficult time.

    RW, māma, Wellington city

  • Sarah is amazing. Having Sarah there at the time of my delivery and post partum was the best decision i had made. Sarah is kind, easy to talk to and most importantly, she listens. She is very knowledgable and found ways to help me when i was so vulnerable.

    SM, māma, Porirua

  • Where to begin?! Sarah empowered me to have my best birth. Hands down. She’s the best friend that’s been through every birth scenario, who doesn’t judge, and who walked with my husband and I step by step through birth prep, birth and postpartum.

    IBP, māma, Hutt Valley

  • This has been my favourite baby activity by far in my postnatal journey. Sarah keeps the class sizes intentionally small so you can connect with other mums in a safe space, especially useful if you didn’t find those connections elsewhere. Highlight is also Sarah’s wonderful home baking treats, which she caters to all dietary requirements!

    SA, māma, Whitby

  • Sarah is so kind and thoughtful, we loved having her help us with some night support during the four month regression. I didn’t hear a peep from our baby while she held him to sleep and then bought him in for night feeds. Super helpful when you’re trying to get some much needed catch-up sleep!

    RF, māma, Kapiti Coast

  • Thanks Sarah! We really appreciate everything you did. It means the world to us to have had our baby the way we did and we owe that to you.

    MOH, papa, Hutt Valley

  • Sarah really knows her stuff and made everyone feel comfortable - we had some great chats and no topic was off limits. The sessions were relaxed and welcoming, with home baking and hot drinks which made it even more special.

    AW, māma, Kapiti Coast

  • She is warm, supportive and caring and just a pleasure to have in your home in those raw first weeks. She’s fantastic with both older children and newborns, cooking/baking, cleaning up and lending an ear or shoulder when it’s needed - 10/10 recommend and would absolutely call on her again.

    ZF, māma, Aotea

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