Birth Doula Melbourne

Looking for a birth doula in Melbourne? Linda Forbes is one of Melbourne’s most loved and experienced doulas.

Birth Doula, Linda Forbes

Hello, I’m Linda! 

I’m an experienced birth and postnatal doula. In the last two decades of supporting couples, I’ve worked in all birthing settings, including public hospitals, private hospitals and homebirths.

Every birth is unique. My calm and nurturing presence will help you to feel emotionally safe, and my expertise will make you feel physically cared for too.

I’ll provide you with the knowledge of labour and birth, so that we can plan together your birth choices and I’ll support you in those choices.

Linda Forbes birth and postnatal doula

Best Decision We Made!

Having Linda as our doula was one of the best decisions we have ever made as a couple. From the moment we spoke with her, we knew she was for us. She is everything you could imagine the best doula to be; warm, caring, compassionate, and highly experienced. Throughout our lengthy labour, including a transfer from homebirth to hospital, as well as postpartum, Linda was a beacon of support, strength, knowledge and love for us and we will be forever grateful for the care she blessed us with.
– Cara Jenkinson

Birth Support Packages

Below are the two package options for birth doula support in Melbourne. For clients more than 30 minutes away from Diamond Creek, Linda charges $40 extra for visits, excluding the birth. If the support is longer than 12 hours, a cost of ( $50p/h ) will be added.

Optimal Package

The Optimal Package is ideal for first-time parents or any parents who want extra care and support.

It includes:

  • Phone support throughout your pregnancy
  • 3 prenatal visits
  • Assistance with creating a birth plan
  • On call availability from 38 weeks of pregnancy
  • Early labour support at your home
  • Birth support during labour
  • Up to two hours of support immediately after the birth
  • 3 postnatal visits of your choice.
Package price $2900

Standard Package

The Standard Package is for parents who want the essentials only for birth support.

It includes:

  • Phone support throughout your pregnancy
  • 3 prenatal visits
  • Assistance with creating a birth plan
  • On call availability from 38 weeks of pregnancy
  • Early labour support at your home
  • Birth support during labour
  • Up to two hours of support immediately after the birth
  • One postnatal visit of your choice.
Package price $2500

Linda Was Our Rock…

Having a child is a combination of the most amazing and most physically demanding experiences both parents will ever go through. Linda was our rock. Having Linda with us every step of the way for support, expertise, personal experience and, after 50 odd hours, simply helping us get through the labour was a gift. We will always be in her debt and without a doubt have her attend all the birth and of our future babies
– Freya & Jared
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Birth Doula – Lets Do This Together!

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