Heartfelt Healing Therapies

15/07/2026

Love this !!! Keeping the sad away with a “shimmy” a day 😝 allowing our children to see us in joyous movement will help regulate their nervous systems and ours - double bonus !!

13/07/2026

Hope to think I make a difference to the couples I stand beside to welcome their babies !!!

Reading about the Birth Trauma Inquiry made me reflect on the births of my own four babies.

When I look back, I remember my husband’s words, presence and the way he stood beside me more clearly than I remember many of the birth professionals in the room. That is not a criticism of those professionals, who cared for us during incredibly important moments. It is simply a reminder of how powerful the birth partner’s role can be.

During labour, the familiar voice of someone you know and trust can often be the one that lands most deeply. A partner can help translate what is happening, notice when language feels rushed or frightening, offer reassurance and bring the focus back to safety, trust and connection.

Even when the birth space is not ideal, the way a dad shows up can make a meaningful difference. He can help soften the language being used, remind her that she is not alone, and support her to feel more informed and included in decisions.

That is why I am so passionate about educating dads through Beer and Bubs: Childbirth and Parent Education for Dads at the Pub. It is not about replacing midwives or doctors, or trying to control every part of birth. It is about helping dads understand the birth space well enough to support the woman they love with confidence, calm and respect.

Years later, we may not remember every clinical detail, but we often remember how the people beside us made us feel.

Read more about the Birth Trauma Inquiry here:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-20/nsw-maternity-funding-continuity-of-care-birth-trauma-inquiry/105443306

02/07/2026

This is hilarious !!!
Twin sister is so enthusiastic!!!
Twin brother’s facial expression just says it all !!!

16/06/2026

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

Beer and Bubs is a one night session at the pub where expectant Dads learn how to support their partner through the birth of their baby.

Recommended by Childbirth Educators, Midwives and Obstetricians all over Australia.

Book here: https://beerandbubs.com.au/about/team/canberra/

09/06/2026

Next session: Saturday 13th June 1-3pm - Tulips Cafe Piallago
Open to all families expecting a new baby - ask how we can support you in preparation for birth, support your labour and help you step into parenthood with confidence 😊 Hope to see you there !!

30/04/2026

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14/04/2026

Laughter is one of the best medicines !!! Positive endorphins, connection and baby inutero gets so much more !