Meet our Doula Students!
The Birth Yurt is delighted to recommend our Doulas to support your through pregnancy and birth. Meet our Graduates
Students are located in Canberra and Surrounds
Students are located in Canberra and Surrounds
Ruby Barnett (she/her)
Hi, I am a student doula servicing the Canberra region. I am also a mother of three and a small business owner - facilitating community workshops in jewellery making and crochet.
I developed a love and passion for birth when I was little, watching in awe as my mother's midwife rode to our house on her horse and supported my parents while my sister was born!
Birth has such an incredible impact and birthing people, their baby/babies and partner should feel supported in an honest and compassionate way. Whether you are planning a homebirth, a gentle cesarean or have no idea yet, I would love to have a chat with you to see if I am the right person to provide you with support.
treasuredbirthservices@gmail.com or 0408 437 265
I developed a love and passion for birth when I was little, watching in awe as my mother's midwife rode to our house on her horse and supported my parents while my sister was born!
Birth has such an incredible impact and birthing people, their baby/babies and partner should feel supported in an honest and compassionate way. Whether you are planning a homebirth, a gentle cesarean or have no idea yet, I would love to have a chat with you to see if I am the right person to provide you with support.
treasuredbirthservices@gmail.com or 0408 437 265
Julie Jefferson (she/her)
I live just outside Canberra and am here to support my birthing clients within the ACT and surrounding NSW area. I am a wife, mother to two adult children, guardian to a 13 year old and a very passionate person who is excited about this new chapter of my life. I believe in a person's ability to birth their baby, and will be there to support them in all of their pregnancy and birth choices, to provide physical and emotional support and remind them to trust in themselves they can aim for the birth of their choice.
I believe that birth is beautiful. That the creation of a peaceful and respectful space within which you can respond to the needs of your body and the birth of your baby. I am dedicated to empowering people to birth their baby how they want to, and reminding them how amazing they are!
My theory part of this new stage in my life has completed and now I'm ready to commence the practical part. If you or know of someone interested in my services please message me on jruttle32@gmail.com.
I believe that birth is beautiful. That the creation of a peaceful and respectful space within which you can respond to the needs of your body and the birth of your baby. I am dedicated to empowering people to birth their baby how they want to, and reminding them how amazing they are!
My theory part of this new stage in my life has completed and now I'm ready to commence the practical part. If you or know of someone interested in my services please message me on jruttle32@gmail.com.
Emma Minion (she/her)
Hello I'm Emma Minion, a student doula, mother to two beautiful little boys and an avid photographer.
My passion is to provide continuous and unbiased support for all birthing people and to create a safe and loving environment.
Phone: 0468475779 Email: emma_minion@hotmail.com
My passion is to provide continuous and unbiased support for all birthing people and to create a safe and loving environment.
Phone: 0468475779 Email: emma_minion@hotmail.com
Sharmeen Hussain (she/her)
’m a student doula based in Canberra. My journey into the doula world has been an interesting one - professionally, I come from a very different background and did not anticipate a shift to something so different. However, my own experience with labour and birth was truly enlightening and it encouraged me to explore the world of birthing further. As a doula in training, I want to work with my clients to empower and support them during their journey while holding space. I feel that information and an awareness of one’s own strengths can play an integral role in this process and I want to support my clients with that.
When I am not training to be a doula or working, I am responding to a series of ‘whys’ from my 3 year old son, attempting to practice (and be better) at yoga and often bake just for therapeutic reasons. :) I can work with clients in the Canberra region and also speak fluent Urdu / Hindi.
Contact Details: Sharmeen Hussain; Phone: 0422385251; sharmeen.hs@gmail.com; Instagram: @birth_mandala
When I am not training to be a doula or working, I am responding to a series of ‘whys’ from my 3 year old son, attempting to practice (and be better) at yoga and often bake just for therapeutic reasons. :) I can work with clients in the Canberra region and also speak fluent Urdu / Hindi.
Contact Details: Sharmeen Hussain; Phone: 0422385251; sharmeen.hs@gmail.com; Instagram: @birth_mandala
Kimberley Zwickl (she/her)
My name is Kimberley and I am a student Doula based in Googong. As part of my studies through Rising Vines, I am looking for clients from the Canberra and Queanbeyan region to support through their birth experiences.
About me specifically, I am a mother to 3 children (9, 6 and 2). I have a strong focus on support and connection in all aspects of my life. I understand that people are diverse and so are their births. I am an advocate for body autonomy and education for birth.
It is my intention to help you feel empowered in your birthing experience. I am available to meet for a no-obligation session to see if I would be a good fit for you. Contact: kimmikun@gmail.com
About me specifically, I am a mother to 3 children (9, 6 and 2). I have a strong focus on support and connection in all aspects of my life. I understand that people are diverse and so are their births. I am an advocate for body autonomy and education for birth.
It is my intention to help you feel empowered in your birthing experience. I am available to meet for a no-obligation session to see if I would be a good fit for you. Contact: kimmikun@gmail.com
Dominika Fuskova (she/her)
A little bit about me…. I was born in Czechoslovakia and made Canberra my home in 2011. I have a Bachelor Degree in Pedagogy and a Diploma in Children’s Services, and I currently work fulltime at Montessori Day-care. Children are my passion and studying to be a Doula provides me with another tool to support families as they embark on their beautiful journey into parenthood. As a Doula with a different cultural background, I would love to support women from my home country and/or those where English is their second language. I am a very active and lively person, however I am also grounded and present in stillness. It would be my honour to be your Doula.