Nancy - birth doula and pregnancy massage therapist - standing in the doorway of her home waiting for a doula client to arrive.

Hi, I’m Nancy — and I’m so glad you’re here.

If you’re new here, I’m a Birth and Postnatal Doula, Perinatal Remedial Massage Therapist, Infant Massage Instructor, Infant Sleep Educator, Cue-Based Infant Communication Educator and Yoga Teacher.

With 10+ years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, hundreds of births at home and in hospitals, and early parenthood, my approach is warm, evidence-informed, and deeply respectful.

And yes, I had doulas for both of my own births!

I primarily work with families seeking gentle, informed, and empowered homebirths and a calm and nourished journey into parenthood. There is one space per month held for families birthing in hospital who yearn for physiological birth.

My focus is on helping you feel safe, confident, and ready to give birth — with guidance grounded in evidence and experience. With personalised education, continuous birth support, practical reassurance, and the right tools at the right time, you will trust your body, birth beautifully and parent from your heart.

About me

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“Keep the river flowing.”

– T. K. V. Desikachar

Mentors

I acknowledge the experts who have dedicated their lives to new research and ancient traditions, forging paths toward better health, stronger relationships, and improved birth outcomes. Thank you for sharing your wisdom — it has profoundly shaped my work.

Michael di Manincor, Lisa Granaug & Kirstie Christenson, The Yoga Institute
Renee Adair, Australian Doula College
Marie Burrows, Birthing Rites
Nadine Richardson, She Births
Nadine Fragosa, my own gorgeous doula, now MGP midwife
Petra Fernandez, midwife
Dr. Pamela Douglas, Neuroprotective Developmental Care Institute/Possums
Catherine McInerney, Pregnancy Massage Australia

Conversations

These podcast episodes are honest conversations about birth, motherhood, grief, doula work, and the experiences that shape the way I nurture families through pregnancy and birth.

A more personal window into the heart behind my work.

With deep gratitude to Kai Noonan and Annalisa Gardiner for holding space for these conversations.

Qualifications

Birth & Postnatal Doula | Remedial Massage Therapist | Pregnancy Massage Specialist | Cue-based Infant Communication & Infant Massage | Yoga Teacher (500hr Diploma) | Prenatal Yoga Teacher | Kids Yoga Teacher | Placenta Remedies Specialist | Infant Sleep Educator | Neuroprotective Developmental Care/Possums Infant Sleep, Settling & Gestalt Breastfeeding | Birth Cartographer | Spinning Babies/Optimal Maternal Positioning

Certificates

Working with Children Check | National Crime Check | AFP Check | CPR & First Aid | Food Safety Supervisor | Blood-borne Pathogens & Infection Control

“Birth is about making mothers—strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves.”

— Barbara Katz Rothman

Homebirth mother being supported during labour by Nurtured by Nancy
Nancy supporting a home birth family during labour. Nancy is leaning over a birth pool, gently stroking her hair, calming her before she births her baby at home in the water.
Woman birthing at home in inflatable birth pool with fairy lights supported by her doula Nancy McLean
Nancy giving her doula client a head massage during labour whilst having a water birth
A person is receiving a massage from a therapist in a bright, cozy living room with large windows, a white sofa, and a large green plant.
A pregnant woman receiving a pregnancy massage on her back from a remedial massage therapist
Nancy smiling in her kitchen at home in Corrimal, NSW
Nancy watching intently at the labouring woman in the birth pool
Nancy pours water over the labouring woman's back in the birth pool during birth.
Birth support services in the Illawarra
A pregnant woman receiving Spinning Babies / OMP / Optimal Maternal Positioning techniques
Nancy comforting a young birthing mother during a home birth.
Nancy reading a birth and yoga book in her home
Three women sitting on yoga mats in a circle, engaged in a group discussion or meditation, in a room with brick walls.
Nancy holding a smiling young Henley during Yoga Playgroup
A couple practicing partner yoga outdoors whilst the woman is pregnant
Nancy surfing on a wave in the ocean in Indonesia with a big smile on her face.
A woman receiving a massage from a massage therapist in a cozy room with a bookshelf in the background.
Nancy and Charliepracticing acro yoga outdoors in a park whilst Nancy is pregnant with Henley
A group of women and children practicing partner yoga on colorful mats in a cozy room with large windows, a fireplace, and indoor plants.
Woman with a wide-brimmed hat doing yoga on a porch and smiling.
A pregnant woman with long hair sitting cross-legged on the floor in a yoga pose, smiling with her eyes closed.
Nancy smiling while spooning ingredients to make client gifts, surrounded by jars and bowls on a countertop.
Pregnant woman in white dress standing sideways, smiling softly, with her eyes closed, against a plain white background.
Mother and baby easing out of early postpartum
A smiling woman with long brown hair sitting cross-legged on a beige couch, holding a clear glass mug with tea, in a bright living room with sunlight streaming through a window.
Illawarra birth doula
A stack of four books on childbirth and midwifery.

Acknowledgement and gratitude for the stunning photography by:
@alexraystudios — Justin Chau — @birthed_with_love_by_karlee — @jamesdayfamilies — @alisiamasonphotography