"I believe when we prepare and take responsibility for significant life journeys we benefit enormously. Birth is a huge life journey for all women, their babies, their partners and their helpers so… preparation and understanding is essential!!"
I started learning midwifery in 1989. Early in my midwifery life this unique knowledge about the birth hole and skills essential for birth was shared with me by Wintergreen, the founder of the Pink Kit.
From a midwifery perspective this knowledge changed how I practiced. From a woman’s perspective - this knowledge deepened my understanding and appreciation of my own birthing goods.
Fiona became a registered midwife in 1990. In the early 1990’s she had the good fortune to learn ‘pregnancy bodywork’ from Wintergreen (founder of the Pink Kit). This body of knowledge deepened her appreciation and under-standing of the wonders of the pelvis. These practical skills enabled Fiona to work with and teach women how to create space in the pelvis during pregnancy and birth.
In 1995 Fiona commenced private practice as a midwife, being with women as their trusted carer at hospital births. She began sharing the body preparation skills with women and as time passed taught the Bodywork for Birth knowledge and skills to midwives, doulas and childbearing couples in workshops.
She has worked extensively with newly graduated midwives since 1997.
Fiona completed a Diploma in Holistic Bodywork in 2004 and currently cares for women in the hospital and at home. She teaches midwives, women and couples individually or in workshops. Fiona teaches internal vaginal massage to women in private sessions to further prepare their body for birth or heal after birth trauma.
Fiona is now set to expand her knowledge and teachings in all directions due to the relentless pushing and support of her husband!
"I believe when we prepare and take responsibility for significant life journeys we benefit enormously. Birth is a huge life journey for all women, their babies, their partners and their helpers so… preparation and understanding is essential!!"
