Tara

“Not only did Sarah hold me so beautifully throughout and following the premature ending of my pregnancy, she also held our family unit in the most extraordinary of ways. Sarah was there for us every step of the way. She was one of the first people that I called when I received the news of an abnormal NIPT test result from our Obstetrician. Although this too was relatively new ground for her, she leaned in, she really leaned in, in all the ways that we as a family needed her to.
The almost daily check ins, the deep listening, the allowing of fears and tears, the answering of questions, the open and honest conversations, the hand holding and the attending of appointments with us, felt so life giving for us whilst we navigated a heartbreaking situation.
Sarah was there for us at every step and stage of our journey. Her guidance, knowledge and expertise in the field, allowed us to build a unique and absolutely perfect team of medical professionals around us.
Although my pregnancy had to end early and our daughter was very sadly stillborn, the holding that Sarah provided throughout, was nothing short of exceptional. Her love, her kindness, her gentleness, her fierceness and her ability to read the room and know exactly what I needed before I did, was exactly what I and our family needed.
I felt heard, supported, understood and empowered and although the experience was heartbreakingly sad, it was also one of the most empowering of my life and one that has changed me forever.
Sarah’s extraordinary holding helped birth not only my stillborn daughter, in the most loving of ways, but also my voice, my ability to speak up for and get my needs met. In emotionally heightened situations like ours, the meeting of the needs of the birthing mother and her family is more sacred and important than ever before. They must be put first, honoured and cherished, which is exactly what Sarah did.
Sarah was present for the entirety of our birth and helped us build a birthing bubble of safety around us, for which I am eternally grateful. I never knew that birth could feel this empowering, even in the midst of such great heartbreak.
An imprint of our daughter’s tiny footprint hangs around my neck, close to my heart, on a gold pendant by a Melbourne jeweller recommended to us by Sarah. Sarah thinks of every little detail and leaves no stone unturned, in her mission to meet the needs of the mother and the wider family unit.
Sarah’s knowledge of birth and the medical systems that we exist within, is second to none. She not only brings with her decades of experience but also a powerhouse of like-minded practitioners in her back pocket. A network that she can call upon at any time to further support you and your needs.
Sarah is also a wonderful story teller who will keep you captivated by the tales of her own birth, life and travel experiences. She is also very handy with a camera and captured the most beautiful and intimate of moments throughout the birth, without me even noticing.
Thank you Sarah for supporting my family through one of the hardest experiences of our lives. We could not have done it without your love, support, knowledge, guidance and advocacy. If I could go back in time I would have had you at my two previous births. Everyone needs a doula in their corner, advocating, informing, supporting and loving on them. Someone ensuring that all needs are being met.
Sarah is a bright, shining light in the birthing space. An absolute gift. She will provide you with all the support and more that you need.
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– Tara