“Marion and Carmen both bring their own unique experiences and skillset to help families prepare for birth. It is so exciting to see them come together to provide birth support to the Newcastle community!

I have previously attended Marion’s prenatal and postpartum yoga programs, and I have been supported by Carmen in her birth education and doula roles.

Marion and Carmen both share an incredible belief in the power of women and their natural birthing instincts. Their understanding of birth goes beyond the physical, recognising the importance of emotional, social and environmental factors in preparing for birth and postpartum.

They both have an openness around listening to families, which I believe has allowed them to truly understand the diversity of families and support their different needs. Most importantly, their programs help to build the confidence of the birthing team and provide practical ways for the birthing person and their support team to navigate the wild and beautiful ride that is birth.”

“I feel so lucky that I was able to work with both Carmen and Marion at different points through my journey to motherhood.In the lead up to birth they both played a huge role in helping me connect with my baby and my body: through yoga, breathwork, and providing a safe and nurturing space for reflection. 

They both have so much wisdom about birth and motherhood. I felt really empowered during the birth of my son because of the preparation work I’d been able to do with Carmen and Marion.

Carmen really helped me understand all the different options I would have during labour with regards to interventions and pain relief. She helped me make a beautiful birth map and supported me to feel confident in voicing my needs.

Marion really helped my partner and I prepare for birth with yoga and breathwork practices. Both women have a beautiful, warm and non-judgemental presence. Working with them I felt so nurtured, supported and uplifted. It was a wonderful way to be initiated into motherhood.”

“From the moment we connected, Carmen brought an incredible sense of warmth, support and understanding to my journey. Carmen is not just a doula; she’s a guiding light, making me feel deeply heard, supported, nurtured and nourished, both before and after birth. Her presence during my pregnancy was invaluable - she answered all my questions with such care during our birth preparation sessions, leaving me feeling empowered and confident in my body’s natural ability to bring new life into this world. 

I’ve also had the privilege of knowing Marion through both my first pregnancy and my current one, and I honestly can’t get enough of her pregnancy yoga classes. Marion is more than just a yoga teacher; she’s a compassionate soul who creates a safe and nurturing environment for us expecting mothers. Her intuitive understanding of our needs, combined with her deep knowledge of yoga philosophy and anatomy, makes every class a gentle yet powerful experience. Each session leaves me feeling relaxed, stretched and completely at home in my body. Marion’s guidance has been a true gift during this special time in my life.”

“I birthed my 5.1kg baby at home at 43 weeks and could never have done this without the powerhouse team that are Carmen and Marion.

I’d heard a bit about doulas but wasn’t sure what to expect. I immediately felt at home with Carmen, She listened to my frustrations about birthing in the system and supported my decision to change care provider later in my pregnancy. Having Carmen on my team helped me to feel calm, confident and ready for birth. 

I also attended many sessions of birth ready yoga (my last at 42+5 weeks pregnant!) with Marion and my partner and her birth preparation workshops. These were invaluable to prepare my body and mind for birth, My partner was so grateful for the knowledge too. It helped hi to feel much more confident to support me – he was brilliant.

If you are wanting a positive birth experience where you feel prepared, empowered and held, you want these absolutely amazing women on your team. Thank you so very much Carmen and Marion for sharing your gifts with me.”

“Carmen and Marion supported me during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Their knowledge on pregnancy and birth was a source of comfort during this huge transition. Carmen’s doula work was echoed in Marion’s prenatal yoga, with a focus on optimal birth positions, building confidence to navigate the system in a way that aligns with your values and ensuring support systems were in place for a nourishing postpartum. Both women are warm, knowledgeable and truly passionate and professional about their work. I could not recommend integrating them in your birth and postpartum journey enough. Thank you ladies.”