I’m Sarah, the owner and founder of Mind Body Babies, and a Kiwi mum to two beautiful children. I support parents to feel calm, confident, and deeply supported throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period by blending Reiki, Hypnobirthing, and nurturing Doula care.

I have a special interest in supporting families who may need extra emotional care, including those navigating chronic health conditions, mental health challenges, neurodiversity, trauma, high sensitivity, or complex emotional needs. Creating a safe, non-judgemental space where you feel understood and supported is central to my work.

After using Hypnobirthing for both of my own births and experiencing the profound difference it made, I trained as an independent Hypnobirthing practitioner in 2018. I later created my own course, combining evidence-based antenatal education with authentic, personalised support. Through this work, I help parents understand how their bodies work during birth, release fear, build confidence, and learn practical tools - including birth partner support - to create a calmer, more positive birth experience, whatever path their birth takes.

Wanting to support families beyond pregnancy led me to train as a Birth Doula, allowing me to walk alongside parents through one of the most important and special times in their lives. As a Doula, I offer continuous emotional and practical support throughout pregnancy and birth, including hands-on antenatal preparation, birth preference planning, advocacy, comfort measures, and creating a calm, supportive birthing space where you feel safe, heard, and held.

Reiki felt like the final and essential piece of the puzzle. I had always wanted to offer something hands-on and deeply healing, and I believe it’s vital that our bodies feel supported and regulated as we prepare for birth. Reiki is a gentle energy practice that promotes deep relaxation, supports nervous system regulation, and encourages the body’s natural healing processes. It can help ease common pregnancy challenges such as nausea, fatigue, insomnia, stress, hypertension, and anxiety, support optimal baby positioning, and gently assist in healing from previous birth experiences or stored trauma. Reiki can be offered to both mum and baby, during pregnancy and after birth, at any stage.

If you’re looking for someone who will meet you with warmth, understanding, and gentle guidance, I would love to connect and support you on your journey into parenthood.