With an extensive background in tertiary education training and over a decade of experience as a Birth Attendant/Doula, Jules is a rich source of teaching expertise and real-life wisdom. A certified Calmbirth Instructor, Jules specialises in teaching couples how to work with their bodies, and how to achieve positive birth experiences no matter what the outcome. Jules is mother to three wonderful children, her commitment to childbirth education was and continues to be inspired by her family and personal motherhood journey.
Lael is a proud mother of three children who has worked as a Birth Attendant/Doula and certified Calmbirth Instructor since 2004. From a background in wellbeing, counselling and research, Lael was compelled into the field of childbirth education by her own birth experiences. It has been her privilege over the years to witness and partner many couples achieving satisfying births. Lael has interviewed and collected birth experience data from hundreds of Australian women throughout her career. This data provided insight and motivation to develop the About Birth Online Education Program.
The Program's content has been prepared with the help of experienced childbirth and prenatal consultants including doctors, midwives, lactation consultants, therapists and other healthcare professionals. Meet some of our expert contributors:
General Practitioner
Practicing GP with over 35 years experience in antenatal care and birth attendance.
MAMA Midwife
Private midwife of 25 years; consultant in pre- and postnatal care and director of Midwives & Mothers Australia (MAMA).
Obstetrician, Gynaecologist
Practicing private OBGYN; special experience with high-risk pregnancies. Former Senior Consultant Obstetrician at The Royal Women's Hospital Victoria.
Midwife, Maternal Child Health Nurse
Midwife and Maternal Child Health Nurse of 10 years, and mother of five children.
Midwife, Lactation Consultant
Registerd Australian Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®).
Chinese Medicine Practitioner
20 years of practice in traditional medicine and acupuncture, holds a Masters in Chinese Herbal Medicine.
Osteopath
Qualified, registered osteopath; head practitioner and owner of Liforce Osteopathy.
MAMA Midwife
Private practicing midwife, co-founder of Mothers & Midwives Australia (MAMA). Formerly at The Royal Women's Hospital.
Counsellor
Specialist counsellor to new and expectant parents with previous experience as a doctor in psychiatric health and general medical practice.
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