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  • Doula Birth Support
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    • Doula FAQ
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    • VBAC
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    • Photography Prices
    • Gallery
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    • Private Classes
    • Group Workshops
  • Henna Adornment
  • Mother Blessings
  • About
    • My Birth Story
    • Testimonials
    • Why the Kookaburra feather?
  • Contact
Bree Downes
  • Home
  • Doula Birth Support
    • Doula Packages
    • Doula FAQ
    • Doula Back Up Team
    • VBAC
  • Photography
    • Photography Prices
    • Gallery
  • Birth Classes
    • Private Classes
    • Group Workshops
  • Henna Adornment
  • Mother Blessings
  • About
    • My Birth Story
    • Testimonials
    • Why the Kookaburra feather?
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Doula Birth Support
    • Doula Packages
    • Doula FAQ
    • Doula Back Up Team
    • VBAC
  • Photography
    • Photography Prices
    • Gallery
  • Birth Classes
    • Private Classes
    • Group Workshops
  • Henna Adornment
  • Mother Blessings
  • About
    • My Birth Story
    • Testimonials
    • Why the Kookaburra feather?
  • Contact

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henna

    Melbourne Doula and Birth Photographer

SACRED AND CREATIVE BEGINNINGS

Darling woman

I am so glad you’ve found me. I am an experienced doula, award winning birth photographer and budding henna artist based in Melbourne. I approach birth in a holistic way by combining the physical, emotional, informational and spiritual aspects to help you create and embrace your baby’s own unique birth story. I am passionate about pre natal education and empowerment through information.

Servicing 40km from the Dandenong Ranges; covering the CBD, South Eastern Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula and the Yarra Valley. If you are seeking doula support and childbirth education during your pregnancy and birth, or yearning for memory evoking images of your motherhood and birthing journey, then let’s work together to make your story, the most creative and sacred one possible.

1ST PLACE ~ ACM BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2018 ~ BIRTH & LABOUR CATEGORY

This image is of two beautiful men becoming fathers. One selfless woman giving the ultimate gift of life through altruistic surrogacy and one darling baby girl, who is loved so fiercely by so many. Capturing this moment has meant the world to me. This image symbolises the change I wish to see in the world; where a family is possible for everyone, selfless giving is the highest achievement there is, and love has no boundaries or judgement. For this image to be awarded 1st place in the labour & birth category of the 2018 ACM Birth Photography Awards, it means that others recognise this too.

TESTIMONIALS

“Choosing Bree to photograph the birth of my daughter is one of the best decisions I have ever made. Every time I look at the photos my heart swells in gratitude and my eyes well up for the majesty of birth and the feminine.”

~ Bridget Wood

“Bree was an integral part of my pregnancy support and birthing experience. She also provided support, advice and love when I needed an ear whilst tackling life with a newborn. Having a dedicated person to speak with is invaluable and Bree seemed ever available. Her knowledge is vast and she can steer you to consider aspects of pregnancy care you may not otherwise have an opportunity to think of.”

~ Sarah

“How do we begin to thank you for all your support and guidance over the past 8 months! Your heartfelt energy and motherly instincts have helped open my own doorway into motherhood and for that I will be eternally grateful. You have been a fantastic listener and have the ability to read between the lines and say exactly the right thing at the right time. It has been very special indeed to work with someone who is being true to themselves. You are an angel for women.”

~ Jacqui & Shane

BOOK ME NOW WITH 6 or 12 MONTHS INTEREST FREE

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