Hello, I’m kirsty.
Midwife, nurse, Calmbirth® Educator, Acuneedling Practitioner™, Mum and the face behind Mind Body Birth.
I live in a lovely rural community nestled at the foot of the Grampians, with my husband, our two gorgeous children, our dog, cat and some chooks. Beyond all things birth, I love pottery (although finding the time with two little ones is hard), bushwalking and yoga.
Becoming a parent is profound!
With over a decade of experience as a midwife, I’ve had the amazing privilege of supporting couples as they embark on this incredible journey to parenthood. I’ve been with many families during this raw, life changing moment and I still feel in awe at every birth!
My wish is for every family to have a positive, empowering and joyful birth experience, no matter how it unfolds. My aim is to empower couples with the knowledge they need to approach childbirth feeling informed, empowered, and confident.
I'm deeply passionate about ensuring that rural women have equal access to opportunities and services, including holistic childbirth education and treatments like Acuneedling. I strongly believe in taking a holistic approach to birth and am thrilled to be able to offer services such as Acuneedling and Calmbirth® to our amazing community.
Caring for couples who had completed the Calmbirth® course and witnessing the confidence and connection they held always made me consider becoming a Calmbirth® educator. However, it was my own birth experience that ultimately made me decide to become an educator. While it wasn't the birth I initially envisioned or planned, it was an incredibly positive, empowering, and life-changing experience.
Since then, I've developed a deep passion for providing evidence-based antenatal education. I’ve witnessed how creating positive birthing conversations can help women realise how powerful they truly are and embrace their incredible bodies. Every birth is unique and although you cannot plan exactly what will happen on the day, you can prepare. One of the things l Iove about Calmbirth® is it’s not about a specific type of birth but about giving couples the knowledge and tools to create a positive birth experience, regardless of the twists and turns their birth journey may take.