Pregnancy, birth and postpartum Doula, VBAC and birth educator and birth trauma practitioner.

Doula, Education & Support Services

  • 60 minute Connection Call

    If you have questions or queries that need answering about your pregnancy, birth, your care provider, your choices or anything else in between, you can spend one hour with me to have your questions answered and your cup filled with nurturing support. Often things can come up that require some immediate attention so these calls will be made available within 72 hours after your request to book. Available times will be sent to you via email and once confirmed you will be sent an invoice and a zoom link.

    The investment for an initial call will be $197nzd and any follow up calls will be $127nzd.

    I look forward to connecting with you.

  • Doula Support

    Birth work is my souls work and it is one of my greatest honors supporting women and their families on their pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey.

    This package provides you and your whānau with tailored support during pregnancy, your birth and the early post-partum period. I offer 4 ante natal visits as I believe it is important for us to build a relationship and determine how best I am able to support you on your journey. Everyone’s needs are unique and I don’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach. I will be with you during your birth from when you WANT me to be there, up until 2-3 hours post birth. I will check in with you within the first 24 hours and we will organise my post natal visit at a time that works for you and your family.

    As your Doula, I can support you with birth preparation and education, birth attendance, a birth debrief, one 3-hour post-partum visit, breastfeeding support and resources and books for your personal journey.

    I support births at home, primary units, or in hospital, alongside your midwife.

    Investment $1700- 20% deposit required to secure your booking, balance to be paid by 36 weeks. Payment plans available.

    No availability from Feb-May 2024

  • Virtual Doula Support

    When you and I live with distance between us the Virtual Doula support would be the perfect option for you. Together we can work through any previous birth experiences, plan and prepare for your upcoming birth and anything else that arises for you along the way. I will virtually walk alongside you on your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey.

    We will have 4 ante natal session via zoom, this will enable us to build a relationship, debrief and unpack any previous births, or unpack any fears and concerns about your upcoming birth and prepare for YOUR ideal birth and everything else in between!

    I will follow up each session with an email and send any resources to you that we discussed.

    I will be on call for you via phone or zoom 2 weeks before your estimated due date. You can get in touch with day or night. I can be with you via zoom when your labour begins if you feel you need support and reassurance before your midwife arrives to be with you. If you wish, I can remain on zoom with you throughout you labour and birth to offer any reassurance, guidance or simply witness you in this ultimate transformation.

    After your birth (at a time that works for you) we will have a follow up zoom to debrief your birth (if needed) and talk about how things are going post partum.

    Investment $1100

  • VBAC Workshop

    This empowering and positive one-of-a-kind workshop covers all things ‘Vaginal Birth After Caesarean’ (VBAC) related, including: What is Who can VBAC? What are the guidelines, including risks and possible complications, including information about csection history and risks of repeat cesareans. You will gain an understanding of your previous birth/s and why your birth may have ended in a C-Section. You will walk away feeling informed and empowered (and hopefully excited) about the path you want to take for your next birth.

    As a qualified childbirth educator, I provide generalised information in this workshop to add to your tool belt. You can then discuss your individual situation with your care providers.

    These workshops are offered online, they are recorded and you will have lifetime access to the recording and you will be sent a detailed information pack after the workshop.

    This workshop can also be offered 1 on 1 if you would prefer. This means we can go much more in depth and it will be tailored to you.

    Group workshops- no upcoming workshops

    Investment for 1 on 1 $250

  • Birth Trauma Support

    Having experienced a traumatic birth with my first daughter, this is very close to my heart. Becoming a certified birth trauma support worker means that I get to provide the heart and supportive ear that I felt was lacking after I experienced a traumatic birth.

    During this 2.5-hour session, I provide a safe and non-judgemental space for you to unpack, make sense of and gain an understanding of your birth experience.

    I will offer you tools and resources to support you on your healing journey, and can support you to make complaints about your birth if you wish to.

    You will receive a follow-up email with a detailed summary of our time together, including tools and resources that were discussed.

    Investment $250

  • Birth Debrief Hour

    This one-hour power hour is designed to help you understand your birth and why it unfolded the way that it did. You might be preparing to bring another little one into the world, or just want to better understand what happened, so that you can process your birth experience.

    You may not feel that your birth was traumatic, but just want to understand your journey. I will listen to your birth story step-by-step and answer any questions you might have. Together we will help you move forward.

    I will send a follow up email and any resources we have discussed or I feel will provide you with further support.

    Investment $150

  • Custom Birth Education

    One-on-one birth education is the perfect personalised addition to your antenatal classes.

    This up to 3-hour in-person or online session will be tailored to your needs after an initial 15-minute phone consultation.

    You’ll receive a detailed follow-up email with all of the relevant resources and information that was shared during your tailored education session.

    Investment $350 per session.

  • The Birthing of You Pregnancy Circle

    This is a safe space to honor and celebrate the beautiful transition you are about to make, with other pregnant mama. This is a chance to connect, share and learn before you give birth to your baby.

    We may talk about birth and early parenting fears, hear positive birth stories from guest speakers, what you’re excited about and each month we will have small snippets of education on a particular topic.

    This first circle is going to be all about you, connecting with each other and your baby and I will briefly share my birth stories from c-section to homebirth and my own top tips about birth hormones and having them work optimally.

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Hi, I’m Kristin White - the heart and face behind Mama Rise.

I have 3 daughters - 13, 7 and 5 - and birthing them transformed my life.

I have a long list of credentials: I am a Certified Healing Birth Practitioner and a qualified childbirth educator and Doula. I've also completed papers in communications and counselling. I have been hairdressing since I was 19, which has helped me to develop a rapport with women from all walks of life.

I became a Mum at 24, 30 and 32. I’ve experienced three very different births: a hospital C-section, hospital vaginal birth after caesarean (V-BAC) and homebirth after caesarean (HBAC). My C-section birth was traumatic; my hospital V-BAC was such a ride, but ultimately a beautiful, untouched hospital birth; and my homebirth absolutely transformed me and catapulted me into the birth-work sphere.

I believe in a woman’s power to birth and the profound impact birthing has on both mama and baby. I believe all birth can be beautiful and empowering, and that all Mama’s have a right to feel fully informed and able to make decisions during their birth journey. I am particularly interested in VBAC education and support, ensuring people understand what VBAC really means and how achievable it is!

I have a full understanding of how a woman's body naturally works and in-depth knowledge about inductions, C-sections and VBACS, as well as the medical, emotional and spiritual implications of interventions.

Working with me during your pregnancy, birth or early parenthood will ensure you and your whānau have the emotional, mental and spiritual support you need to feel prepared, calm and confident.

 

Kristin was our doula in March 2022. Prior to that she came and educated us on birth as my husband had never experienced it but I had had one child years ago so was a good refresher. We didnt want the plunket classes and was just happy to have her at ours because of all the Covid stuff going on. My husband and I loved having kristin with us while with birthed at home. Kristin has a calm, soft, gentle presence which really helped set the tone for my birth. She truly celebrates you and cheers you on even when you don’t think you could do it, and very professional yet down to earth. It was such a comfort having her there, supporting us and holding my hand as I birthed our daughter at homey. Also for any first time home birth mamas and birth partners out there, I highly recommend having Kristin involved in some capacity to support you with her fountain of knowledge as it can seem overwhelming at first but she completely makes you feel at ease and empowers you to be able to naturally birth your baby. Very grateful.

-Bethany Christchurch

“Thanks for our session yesterday and your amazing follow-up email, it’s actually so validating just to read your summary of my story, it makes me feel like I’ve been heard. Thanks again so much, I know there are so many women with similar experiences to me and when faced with a medical system who constantly dismisses us, the service you provide is invaluable.”

- Liz, Mum, Wellington

“I’m so grateful for our chat, my mindset about this next pregnancy is in such a different place because of you. Thank you so so much for that.”

- Amy, Mum, Auckland


My approach

I'm a pretty radical birth worker. I am fiercely supportive of protecting every birthing person’s experience and I will be honest and upfront about all of your options, based on modern research and globally-recognised practices.

I have learned through my own birth trauma that education, support and belief in yourself are game changers when it comes to achieving a positive birth experience, no matter where or how you birth.