Helping create better birth stories.

Welcome to Your Birth Journey

Navigating pregnancy and birth can be challenging. We often grow up learning that giving birth is a medical emergency and something to fear.

Birth is the most natural process, and can be an incredibly empowering and wonderful experience.

But to have the experience that you want, you need to be prepared. Today, there are so many choices around how to birth your baby and the options that you choose along the way. It can be overwhelming. You may not know what options are available or what you want your birth to be like. If your birth team doesn't understand your desires, you can end up feeling disappointed and disrespected.

At Own Birth, my goal is that when you tell your birth story, you can feel proud that you had the confidence, information, and support to advocate for yourself and your baby. Regardless of how your birth unfolds, I want you to look back and know that you were able to make decisions that aligned with your values and preferences.

If you're looking for support in planning your birth, for a doula to attend your home birth, or for help transitioning into motherhood, I'd be honoured to be part of your journey.

Get in touch with me to book a free introductory meeting to see if I could be the right fit.

Meet Laura

I live in Queenstown with my two wonderful children, both of whom were born at home. Each of my births was unique, supported by doulas who played crucial roles in my journey.

Throughout my pregnancies, I dedicated time to studying and learning from inspiring people, transforming my views around birth. This experience ignited a passion in me to support other women through their own birth journeys.

I believe that many women in Queenstown need more support during pregnancy and birth. My mission is to provide that support, ensuring every woman feels empowered, informed, and respected as she brings her baby into the world.

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My Services

Birth Doula

Comprehensive birth doula services to support you through pregnancy and childbirth.

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Postpartum Doula

Postpartum support to help you transition smoothly into parenthood.

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Birth Planning

Expert guidance to help you create a comprehensive birth plan.

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Pregnancy Support

Remote or in-person sessions and on-call emotional support throughout your pregnancy.

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I was lucky to have Laura attend the birth of my second baby, after a difficult first birth. During my pregnancy, she was so supportive in helping me build confidence for a positive birth experience, practice my hypnobirthing techniques and challenge...

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Get in touch to learn more about my services or book a free 20-minute introduction call to discuss your needs and see how I can support you.

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