Liv Rail - DOULA

23/08/2026

I have just supported my last birth ( a very special one 💕) before I press pause on my birth support provision while my life takes a different pathway for the moment.
Each and every birth that I have had the privilege to support has blown me away with the strength, power and love from the families that I have been alongside, with over 27 birth call-outs over the years of being a birth doula.

12/04/2026

Love this…

A doula isn’t there to lead your birth.

They’re not there to:
✖ tell you what to do
✖ make decisions for you
✖ steer you towards a “right” birth

They’re there to:
✨ hold steady
✨ create a non-judgemental space
✨ support you to make your own choices

That distinction matters more than most people realise.

Because the goal isn’t a “perfect” birth.
It’s your birth - on your terms.

👉 Ask this when choosing a doula:
“How would you describe your role?”

29/01/2026

27/01/2026

27/01/2026

"We're now talking about safer bed-sharing," he says. "And that takes all the steam out of the controversy...We recognize and acknowledge that bed-sharing happens. We don't promote it, but neither do we judge people about it," Blair says. "By doing that, you can open up a conversation with the parents about the really dangerous circumstances when you shouldn't do it." https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/05/21/601289695/is-sleeping-with-your-baby-as-dangerous-as-doctors-say
Also see safe co-sleeping guidelines here https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/sleep/where-your-baby-sleeps/co-sleeping

08/05/2025

A fab day with Tranquil Baby Hypnobirthing talking about all things pregnancy and birth, practising biomechanic techniques learnt from the fabulous Shellie Poulter.

08/05/2025

08/05/2025

🧐 There is a lot of research about the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of interventions during the placenta's birth. We conducted this study because no research had asked women about their experiences of birthing the placenta.
"Women in this study were aware that there were time constraints around birthing the placenta regardless of their chosen management. They also reported that care providers were concerned about time, and often intervened to facilitate the birth of the placenta during expectant management."
https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-019-2288-5

03/02/2025

Supporting every family in their birth choices and preparations - what a pleasure it is to be alongside such wonderful human beings as they prepare for the arrival of their babies and focus on transitioning to expand their families 🧡🧡