Hold and heal the mother, and the rest will follow.
Hi, I’m Aimee— doula, birth photographer, feminist, and a mother. My path to becoming a doula and birth advocate was carved by personal experience and a profound belief in the transformative power of birth when it’s supported, honoured, and trusted. Straight to the point: I believe that birth shapes not just mothers, but entire families and communities.
Birth is not just as an event but is a portal—a rite of passage that connects the physical and spiritual, mother and lineage. My favourite quote by Jane Hardwicke Collings is that “Birth is as safe as life gets.” This really captures how birth can be magically ordinary and should be viewed as a life affirming event rather than an experience that is dreaded.
My doula ethos is centred on supporting women to birth on their own terms with dignity and respect. I trust the innate wisdom of the female body and believe that birth, when left to unfold naturally, holds immense power for healing not just the mother, but the ancestral stories of disconnection and medicalisation. Birth is an opportunity for women to make choices, experience freedom, and the reclamation of this sacred rite.
I love to hold space for the mother-baby dyad, which I believe is the very foundation of society’s health and wellbeing. Through birth and postpartum support, birth mapping, and childbirth education, I aim to provide mothers with a holistic experience that nurtures their confidence and preserves their transition to motherhood, whether it be the first or the fifth time. Birth deserves to be remembered, which is why I also offer photography for my doula clients — to capture the raw and powerful moments of their birthing day and after, so they can look back and see the strength it took to bring life earthside and the tenderness of those early postpartum days.
Supporting women in this journey isn’t just about the birth itself; it’s about nurturing the life that follows. I’m here to walk with you, honour your story, and ensure you feel seen, heard, and empowered every step of the way.
My name is Aimee, and I am a qualified doula who has completed training at the Doula Training Academy, and I service the Southeast Queensland area. If you would like more information about my doula services, please contact me.
Phone:
0421 859 557
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
https://www.lifelaidbare.com.au/