Hannah Walker
Hi, my name is Hannah, and I am a birth and postpartum doula based in Kapiti, servicing the greater Wellington region and up to Palmerston North. I am passionate about all things birth, but in particular I am passionate about birth after birth trauma. After experiencing birth trauma myself, I have become a birth doula to both help prevent birth trauma, and to help women who have had traumatic births, have a more empowering birth experience.
I am a trained Biology teacher, and my science background helps me read all the latest research, and ensure all my advice comes from an evidence based standpoint.
I have two beautiful babies, who are currently two and three and a half. I had a beautiful natural birth with my eldest, but a very traumatic placental abruption with my youngest. After this I decided to train to help women have a better experience than I did.
As a birth doula I will support you during your pregnancy in education and planning. During your birth I will be there with you every step of the way, working with your LMC, and your partner and older children if they are present too. I will help by advocating for you, suggest different positions, help direct your partner and be a second pair of hands to help you achieve the birth you want.
As a postpartum doula I will come and help however you need- cleaning, playing with the older children, holding the baby so you can have some sleep, or just making a cup of tea and having a chat!
I am happy to support mums labouring at home, in a primary birthing unit or at hospital. I can travel anywhere between Wellington, Hutt Valley, Kapiti Coast and Palmerston North.
Testimonials
“My husband and I both immediately loved Hannah’s calm and reassuring demeanour during our birth preparation meetings. She introduced us to the concept of hypnobirthing and visualisations, which were completely new to us. While I had to receive an emergency C-section to deliver my son, Leon, Hannah’s techniques were still incredibly helpful to help me stay calm during the whole process.”
“I wouldn’t have made it as far or as long without Hannah. I felt so supported and encouraged throughout the labour, and it meant so much to me.”
“It’s been an absolute privilege to have Hannah as our birth and postpartum doula. She was an incredible source of knowledge, a constant reassuring presence and helped us with the emotional and logistical support that typically fall outside the remit of a midwife.”
“I was always looking forward to Hannah’s regular visits, where she would cuddle with my baby to allow me to have a shower. In addition, she would do a load of dishes or just sit next to me to help me do the odd admin task that I had postponed for weeks!”