Best Doula Sunshine Coast Near Me

Caitlin Ruyg: Jagger graduated from Coastlife! ✨️Our beautiful Lisa was my absolute rock throughout my pregnancy, birth and post-natal! I felt like I could talk to her about anything and everything she is just so warm and welcoming. My partner confided in Lisa the whole time during my birth and for that he was able to be a confident birth partner and was able to advocate for me when I was unable to make decisions for myself.I could not have done it without Lisa and the team at Coastlife and I feel so proud knowing that our baby Jagger is thriving and that we can move on to the next stage of parenthood. The consistency of care is like no other I will absolutely recommend Coastlife to anyone and everyone!! We love you Lisa and we will be back xxxx

Robert Ewen: When my wife said she wanted to use these guys to be honest I was not convinced, but after all they have done for us I would use them again and again.Allison and the team made my wife and I very comfortable with the birth, not once did we feel pushed in to doing anything we didn’t want. They gave us pro’s and con for every step of the way through birth and post natal care.Being the partner you feel helpless throughout birth with your only roll is to comfit your Partner and time contractions, with coast life Allison was in contact with me the whole way which gave me so much more confidence we were in the right place and everything was going according to nature. Allison even came out to check up on my wage at 3am and 6am.The commitment is absolutely outstanding considering we kept Allison up Christmas Eve and even gave birth Christmas morning! They had someone on call everyday over the public holidays.The team at coast life gave us the most confidence to become the parents we are today!Thank you so much!

Laura Ewen: We had the best experience with Allison and the rest of the Coastlife team during my pregnancy, birth and postnatality. I felt prepared, supported and cared for which I believe ultimately resulted in me having the birth I was hoping for.We would recommend them to anyone on the coast that is looking into this model of care.

Claire Beckett: One of the best decisions I have ever made was to have Coast Life Midwifery take care of me and bub for my second pregnancy. The care they provide is outstanding. I felt so cared for throughout the whole process, from monthly 1 hr long catch ups during pregnancy, regular education sessions, to having your midwife on call for birth, and the 6 weeks post partum support. I had such a positive and transformative water birth with my baby girl and it was all thanks to Anne and Cass and the rest of the team.

Lucy Holland: , but they have provided so much more. Jess and Jane offer a safe space to address the fears associated with becoming a new mum and celebrate the joys. They provide education and advice about physical, emotional and social development and a point of contact when you need it most - for weird rashes, temps, noises etc! The care has been absolutely invaluable and should be the first thing you arrange for you and your little one post birth! Thank you team.

Jessica Drocourt: I cannot speak highly enough about the women at Coastlife Midwifery. They are an incredible team dedicated to ensuring that mothers have an empowering and positive birth experience. Having a private midwife by my side, overseeing my care, advocating for me and guiding me through all the decision making was life changing for me after prior traumatic experiences with birthing. If you are wondering if you need a private midwife the answer is yes, please do it. You won’t regret it!

James: I couldn't speak more highly of these ladiesThe service they provide is second to none and worth every cent. We were so thankful to have them through all the stages of pregnancy, birth and afterwards.Thank you Jillian, Alison and Anne

Estelle Felix: of our lives! I was so overwhelmed at the hospital on delivery day and her support and advocation for my birth choices meant the world to me and helped to keep me positive.The fees are well worth the value for the amount of clinic visits, scan and blood test referrals

tinyyogilove: as we embarked on our breastfeeding journey which has been very challenging. I truly believe I would have given up by now if it weren’t for Allison’s unending support and love for Birdie and I. I am SO grateful for Allison. She is my midwife but she is also my friend. ❤️

Deidre Breytenbach: Great experience. The team at Coast life are all extremely knowledgeable. Jillian and Allison ensured that we were supported during pregnancy, have a beautiful birth story and saved our breastfeeding journey by supporting us through challenges in those early days.

Kate Ung: As a first time mum, signing up to get the support and professional advice provided by these ladies through our pregnancy and birth was the best decision.

Frances Sarah: Choosing these ladies to help me through pregnancy and birth was the best decision I made. We are forever grateful and lucky to have this service available on the coast.

Bree Molloy: I originally come from Sydney and when I became pregnant I really didn't know how I would plan my birth, I was thinking along the lines of a female Dr and to have my baby at the new public hospital. I came across Coast Life Midwifery. To be honest, I had no idea you could have a baby without having a private Dr. I was impressed reading their Google reviews and once I understood their philosophy and programme, I almost thought it was to good to be true. Having both a private Midwivey team and being able to use the new public hospital, I felt like I was getting the best of two worlds. They say nothing can ever prepare you for the birth of your baby, but I tell you what, this team of ladies did a bloody close job of it. There can be complications with birth, I recommend ladies attend their classes, it really empowers you on the day and doesn't leave you in shock if a situation occurs. They truelly went above and beyond, the education and care provided is seriously unheard of when I speak to family and friends going privately in Sydney. I only wish the government gave these ladies more funding to grow their business, because the cost I paid out of my pocket for their services wouldn't have touched the sides.

Cathy B: , and we were able to relax knowing that we were in great hands. We also received fantastic post-natal support, with frequent home visits and follow-up clinic appointments during the first six weeks after birth. The team also focuses on linking new mums with one another through mother and baby groups. We can’t thank Coast Life Midwifery enough for helping us to have such a wonderful experience!Cathy and Mo

Aleesha Hansen: We couldn’t have asked for a better team!These women become family.We were blessed to have had the birth we envisioned at home.With their expertise and tools, why wouldn’t you have them by your side, wherever you intend birthing.The Continuity of Care provided really made life easier with a newborn and we just loved you coming over for the tea and laughs. 😁Thank you so much Anne & Allison.Forever in our hearts 💕

Hannah Honnef: We had our discharge appointment with our midwives today.I feel grateful and reflective and a little sad, but I know we will be back soon. 😜Thank you so much Mary and JemmaI am so in awe of these two incredible women and the way they work with such wisdom, knowledge and professionalism, as they support, guide and hold space for this journey from pregnancy to parenthood. They go above and beyond in every single way and im eternally grateful that we found them and were blessed to have them walk beside Andrew and I during this incredible time of growth and transformation.Unfortunately, our birth didn't go to plan. After going through a full labour and literally seeing bubs hair sticking out, we had a complete reversal of labour. I went from 10cm and pushing back to 1cm dilation as if labour had never happened. We then transferred to hospital where we found nothing visibly wrong and were told we just had to 'start again'. With our beautiful midwives by our side and supporting and encouraging the whole way, bub was born in hospital.Despite things not going to plan, I am not in any way traumatised. I feel so empowered by the whole experience and owe a lot of this to the continuous support of our beautiful midwives.I can't wait to do it again!

Chilled Heat Admin: I felt connected with Mary & Jemma, I trusted them completely, I felt like we shared the same vision & beliefs.They have been such a massive loving support for me & my partner. Both my partner & I have always felt supported, safe & genuinely cared for always.They are both such a great team together, a wealth of knowledge!!The programs they offer are so incredible, the bodywork program healing birth truma, womans circle, Dads are able to meet up & support is offered to them too. I love how included my partner was, he learned so much & because of that he was confident in our labouring & birthing...maybe alittle scared lol, but confident & strong, he knew what to do & what was going on, we are more connected & in love than before because of this.We have such a treasured story of bringing our baby girl earth side.I have so much gratitude to both Mary & Jemma for what they taught me, helped me let go of, and helped me gain, I believe the work done through the program & the honest loving communication helped me soooo much have the beautiful, calm, trusting birth I had. An absolute dream come true.My first birth experience was at a hospital & not a nice experience, Jemma really helped me bring healing to that trauma & past sexual trauma too, this has had a profound positive impact on my life not just my birth experience.How wonderful to experience labouring how my body felt called to, to move & groove in peace & calm, in a safe environment. Not told what to do, how to lay, when to push, nothing forced onto me, and not pushed to do anything i didn't want to & most importantly having my requests & desires for my birth truly respected & honoured. I felt so empowed, so strong & able - Mary & Jemma play such a huge part in this & of course my support team too.I birthed my baby exactly how I had wished I could, my beautiful Maia Marama Rosina was born into a calm, quite, loving, warm space - the same loving space she was conceived in. How magic. My family are so blessed, and we are so grateful to Mary & Jemma for helping us navigate through this journey to have a happy, safe, loving birth that every woman deserves!Thank you beautiful ladies, I will forever be grateful ❤❤❤Arina-Rose

Briohny de Vere: Mary was my home birth midwife for all 3 of my boys, Jemma was the assisting midwife for my 3rd. I could not recommend these 2 gorgeous ladies more. I felt so cared for and loved throughout all 3 pregnancies, labours & postnatal. They didn't just provide medical care they provided education, guidance and support. They didn't tell me how they did things, they educated us on the options and let us choose our own path. I will be forever grateful the only birth experience I have had was a beautiful and spiritual one in the comfort of my own home.

Meghan Hinchey: After two previous hospital births, we birthed our third baby girl with Mary at our home. I have never felt so trusting, so supported, and so held during my pregnancy, the birth, and during those early postpartum visits. Mary is a gift to midwifery - she is a passionate advocate and role model; empowering & educating women about their mind & bodies so they can have the births they want & deserve! I loved her and would highly recommend her to anyone.