Erika from Maenam Doula is a Postpartum Doula & HypnoBirthing Educator supporting families in Canberra.

Having a baby is a roller coaster of highs, lows, excitement, confusion, new emotions and questions. This is something many mothers are totally unprepared for. Additionally, in Canberra many families are far from relatives and traditional support structures, which makes this time even more difficult and isolating. Having birthed both of her daughters far from a support system (one in Australia and the other in Thailand), Erika knows first hand what it’s like to need someone to mother you and she does just that. As a postpartum doula, her work is tailored to assist you with what you need on any given day, at that moment. Common requests include:

• Wearing or holding your baby so you can have time to yourself… sleep, go for a walk, shower, etc.

• Help and advice with breastfeeding, bathing, or settling techniques

• Preparing a home-cooked meal or picking up groceries

• Laundry or light housekeeping

• Sharing a cup of tea and a listening ear

Erika is also passionate about sharing her love of teaching to help couples prepare for their birth using HypnoBirthing International: The Mongan Method (the original program!) This childbirth education program is evidence based and gives parents-to-be the tools and education needed to birth with confidence and free of fear. It focuses on achieving a gentle, calm and positive birth experience no matter which path your birth takes. Erika offers group classes in Kambah and private classes are also available in the comfort of your own home.

When it comes to birth, education is power. And once the baby is born, the real adventure begins! An awareness of all the changes that take place during this delicate postpartum time can help you navigate it more joyously and from a place of confidence and calm. 

If you're considering HypnoBirthing classes or a Postpartum Doula, I would love to hear from you and chat about how I could best support you. I offer obligation free consults to all those who are interested.