Lisa Chalmers

phone: 08 9305 2003
e-mail: lisa@australiandoulas.com.au

I am a mum to 3 young girls and I moved to Perth from London in 2004.

I have been a birth and post birth doula for 6 years and have supported many families during this amazing time in their lives.

I am deeply passionate about childbirth and believe that one to one care from a midwife or doula is the key to a better birthing experience.

Childbirth is normal and the medicalisation of childbirth has removed much of what is wonderful from the experience. As a doula I try to bring into the room a sense of calm and confidence in the women. I have helped many women through their labour, with massage, hugs, homeopathy, talking, movement, normalising, and offering alternatives to the offered medical pain relief.

Taking the pressure off the partner to be the sole carer without pushing him out is also something I feel is important so I can . Its a team effort and we have a common aim
- a fantastic birth that in no way compromises the health of the mum or the baby.

As your doula I will help with birth plans, the labour, birth and postnatal period. I am also a qualified breastfeeding counsellor.

WHAT CLIENTS HAVE SAID ABOUT LISA:

I had a 4 day pre-labour which left us confused and exhausted, but Lisa was always at the end of the phone giving support, at one point she drove over at 11pm and stayed til 6am to make sure I was ok. Once labour had started, she was there with her calm suggestions for breathing and positions. Throughout, Lisa was a continual support to me and my husband, with her there an experience that could easily have been overwhelming remained in our control. She is an extraordinary person. Having her involved was was the best decision I made during pregnancy.
- Charlotte Anne Griffiths

Lisa remained constantly by my side, she knew exactly what I needed and when, encouraging me through the whole process. Her voice was always there but never intrusive.
Lisa got on superbly well with the midwives, it was a real team effort.
- Tania Wortman (VBAC mum!!)