Hi, I’m Mel, the heart behind The Holistic Doula.
I’m a Northern Beaches mum of two. A courageous little firecracker toddler who keeps me on my toes, and a calm, gentle and incredibly patient baby boy who has brought such a beautiful balance to our family.
If you meet me, you’ll quickly notice that I speak as fast as I do just about everything else in life. I am passionate, energetic and deeply feeling. I feel things hard, which means I love hard too. I’m incredibly Type A, organised, driven and detail-oriented, but somehow, I’m also completely capable of winging it and going with the flow when life calls for it (which, as any mother knows, is often!).
I’m slightly obsessed with wellness and living in alignment with nature. Give me bone broth, bare feet on the grass, sunshine in my eyes, and I’m a very happy mama. I believe there is something greater than us guiding this journey, and I feel incredibly grateful to be here experiencing all of it – the messy, beautiful, transformative adventure of motherhood and life itself.
My Journey to Becoming a Doula
My passion for birth and motherhood began long before I became a doula, but it was through becoming a mother myself that I truly understood how powerful it is for a woman to feel informed, supported and deeply cared for.
Pregnancy, birth and postpartum are some of the most transformative experiences a woman will ever go through. Yet so many women move through this time feeling overwhelmed, underprepared and without the village of support they truly deserve. That is what led me to become a doula.
What I Believe
I believe birth is not just about bringing a baby into the world – it is also about the birth of a mother.
I believe women deserve access to clear, evidence-based information so they can make decisions that feel right for them.
I believe every woman deserves to feel heard, respected and fully supported, regardless of how her birth unfolds.
I believe postpartum care matters just as much as birth preparation.
And I believe that when women are nurtured, informed and held with compassion, they are better able to step into motherhood feeling strong and confident.
How I Support Women
As your doula, my role is to walk beside you throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
I provide:
- Evidence-based education and information
- Emotional support and reassurance
- Birth preparation and planning
- Guidance for physiological birth and optimal maternal positioning
- Practical tools for labour comfort and partner support
- Postpartum planning and recovery support
- Infant feeding support
- A calm and grounded presence during one of the most important transitions of your life
My goal is for you to feel safe, informed and deeply supported – and to know that you always have someone in your corner.
My Mission
My mission is to bridge the gap between clinical maternity care and the emotional and practical support women need as they prepare for birth and early motherhood.
Through compassionate care and honest, evidence-based education, I aim to help women feel calm, confident and supported throughout their journey.
My name is Mel Grimes, and I am an emerging doula currently completing my training through the Doula Training Academy, and I service the Northern Beaches and surrounding areas of Sydney. If you would like more information about my doula services, please contact me:
Business Name:
The Holistic Doula
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
round-gardenia-5w55.squarespace.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theholisticdoula.au
Phone:
0403 115 996