Welcome to The Original Birth Connection!

I’m Alex, its founder.

I’m a mum of 3, step mum to 4, horse addict, book worm and huge birth geek.

I’ve been a Doula for over 12 years. I have an MSc in Health and Development with a specialism in Anthropology of Maternal Health. I’m an Antenatal teacher, doula mentor and founder of The Original Birth Connection but at heart I will always first and foremost be a doula!

I created The Original Birth Connection in 2020 because I passionately believe that all birthing people deserve the care and support of a doula or birth keeper that is confident in their knowledge and skills to support them on their journey into parenthood.

I still love to support families in person to birth unassisted or within maternity services. I love to help families navigate this incredible time in their lives.

My pronouns are she/her.

I’m Michelle!

I joined The Original Birth Connection recently as a full time mentor and course lead.

I’m a mum of 2, and have always had a passion for family as an Early Childhood Teacher in New Zealand and then as a professional Nanny for 21 years.

Now, as a Birth Keeper Doula, Childbirth Educator, Hypnobirthing teacher

My pronouns are she/her.

Here at The Original Birth Connection we want to build a network of confident, intuitive, skilled doulas and birth workers, with an independent scope of practice. It's time to make birth better! One family at a time.