Elemental Beginnings • Adelaide Doula

03/03/2026

Protein balls and Chia pudding made for a client today.

All gluten, dairy and nut free to meet their dietary requirements ✨️

I'm happy to help in the kitchen so that you have more time for other things.

15/02/2026

If your name is Jack and you have made an enquiry about placenta encapsulation, I've tried to respond to you but it says your email address isn't found. Please reach out to me here if you see this =)

06/02/2026

A Tree of Life print from the past week ✨️

23/10/2025

The 2025 Cochrane review on immediate and early skin-to-skin contact after birth highlights that further randomized controlled trials comparing skin-to-skin contact with ‘usual care’ are no longer ethical.

The findings show there is now enough evidence to make immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth the global standard of care, and as WHO already recommends skin-to-skin the standard of care, the authors argue that randomizing the separation of mother and newborn may no longer be justifiable.

Read more:
https://centerforbreastfeeding.org/cochrane-review-2025

22/08/2025

❓️Did you know?

A true knot in the umbilical cord happens in about 1-2 in 100 pregnancies. It can form when bub wriggles through a loop of cord early on.

Thankfully, the cord is cushioned with Wharton’s jelly – a thick, protective layer that helps keep blood flow moving smoothly even when the cord twists or knots.

Nature’s design is pretty amazing 🪷

18/08/2025

When you understand and work with your baby’s sleep biology it is unnecessary to try to train your baby how to sleep at night. Just be aware that throughout the first year and beyond, baby humans remain helpless baby mammals who need you for physical contact, comfort and safety. Their need to be close to you is vital for their survival

Yes, most babies still wake during the night at 12 months. No, that doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.

17/08/2025

What do you need to meet your needs today?

15/08/2025

The latest birth stats

05/08/2025

23/07/2025

✨ REAL FAMILY, REAL RESULTS ✨

'I couldn't believe it! He fell asleep within 15 minutes!'

This little guy used to take 2 HOURS to fall asleep every night. His parents were exhausted, and with a new baby in the house, something had to change.
Fast forward a few weeks of gentle sleep support... Mum handled bedtime solo (dad was sick) and he was asleep in just 15 minutes! 🙌
This is what happens when you have the right tools that actually fit your family.

Read their full story on my blog ➡️

Discover how one Adelaide family transformed their 2 year-old's 2-hour bedtimes into 15-minute success using gentle, responsive sleep coaching methods that work

20/07/2025

📚 A little stack of wisdom coming with me to today’s prenatal visit.

These are some of the books my client was curious about - covering everything from birth stories and sleep to family connection and postnatal wellbeing.

As a doula, part of my role is supporting your learning and helping you feel confident in your choices, whatever they may be.

💬 Want to borrow a book or chat through what’s ahead? I’m here to support your journey every step of the way.

24/06/2025

Curious about placenta encapsulation?

Many of my clients say their capsules help with:
✨ Boosting energy in the early weeks
💛 Supporting mood and emotional wellbeing
🩸 Replenishing iron after birth
🤱 Encouraging milk supply

Every mum’s journey is different, but the feedback I receive is consistently positive!