"I realised that any action taken in a state of depletion would inevitably lead to resentment, while actions performed with a full cup would bring abundance." -Fiona Agius What drew you to this work? Before following my passion for pre and postnatal nutrition I worked for Corporate Ad Agencies in Sydney, London, and Vancouver. Those years taught me resilience and strategy, but it was the profound experience of motherhood that sparked my transformation. My journey into holistic nutrition and becoming a Certified Nutrition Consultant began with my own experiences as a mother. I realised proper nutrition's profound impact on my well-being and my baby's development, most notably after experiencing postpartum anxiety following the birth of my second child, Florence....
"The empowerment that mothers feel once they've achieved their desired birth experience resonates deeply within them, transforming them permanently. This newfound understanding of why they exist on this earth is incredibly fulfilling." Why did you start your practice? I started my practice from home back in 2018 in Bayside Melbourne after completing my training in 2016. It was a no-brainer to integrate my work into my home, as I had small children. I was able to have them with me while also tending to demands like breastfeeding. This is where the "Womb Room Collective" was born. It was a beautiful space with an open fireplace and a garden. I would hold one-on-one consultations with mothers and fathers and organise gatherings...
"Being the first person they've come across who understands exactly what they're going through - either the symptom, system or experience." What drew you to this work? I was drawn to study Chinese medicine on... somewhat of a whim. I wanted to change my career trajectory and I knew I wanted to work with the body. I knew next to nothing about Chinese medicine, but had this intuitive moment where I thought - that's it. That's what I can see myself doing in twenty years! That was a really special moment, because at that point in my life, I could barely imagine what the next year would look like. Working with reproductive health and pregnancy had a similarly intuitive feel. I was diagnosed...
"Outside of this, it really does take a village to raise a child and we were never meant to do this alone so outsourcing help is so necessary to avoid postpartum depletion." Why did you start your practice ? / What drew you to do this work? I'll be the first to admit that I was a little cocky and completely naive going into my 1st birth. I loved the idea of birth, I wasn't scared of it, I was actually excited to birth my baby. I did the hospital birthing course and honestly thought, 'I got this!' I was happy to 'go with the flow' and take the lead of those in the know. However when the time came, I was completely...
"I urge parents to view birth as the beginning, not the end goal. View the first forty days as a time of learning, rest, recovery, and active support." What drew you to do this work? My calling to work as a certified postpartum doula came from a longing for mothers to be offered more; supported in a meaningful way whilst being provided for in a way that served them. Specifically, offering mothers (primarily) a practical luxe approach to care in those early days after birth, with the option to add care for extended postpartum (given postpartum is forever)! Furthermore, I wanted to change the landscape of what a ‘traditional’ postpartum doula looked like; ensuring that mothers of all demographics could...
