Birth & Postpartum Doula

Mama's Osanpo

Lighting up the passage of your own unique birth journey

Holistic birth & postpartum support in the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland around Maleny

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here.

I am currently completing my formal birth and postpartum doula qualifications and am honored to offer holistic care at special student doula rates until mid-2027.

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About my practice

The Meaning Behind “Mama's Osanpo”

お産 Osan

childbirth

お散歩 Osanpo

a gentle, refreshing walk

By bringing these two words together, my goal is to walk humbly alongside you through your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey—helping light your path with clarity, care, and ease.

I deeply believe that every mother deserves to have her voice heard and to receive compassionate, continuous companionship.

Painting of a doula supporting a mother through pregnancy, birth, and the first moments with her baby in a sunlit garden

Services

How I Support You

I am dedicated to walking alongside mothers through one of life's most significant, life-altering transitions: bringing your baby into the world.

Whether you’re preparing for your first baby, adding another little one to your family, planning a hospital birth, homebirth, induction or caesarean, I’m here to support you through the experience.

My approach is warm, practical and completely centred around the woman in front of me.

You hold your baby.
I’ll hold you.

Pregnancy Support

Prenatal catch-ups (about 2 hours × 2–3 times)

  • Birth education and birth plan creation:
    As a dedicated researcher, I help you craft a tailored birth plan and birth map backed by current evidence-based resources.
  • Mother Blessing Ceremony:
    Facilitating a beautiful ceremony to honour the mother-to-be as you cross this meaningful threshold.
  • Antenatal visits:
    Checking in on your well-being and offering Optimal Maternal Positioning (OMP) techniques for alignment of your pelvis, and Rebozo relaxation techniques as needed, to prepare for an easier labour.
  • Answering all of your questions regarding birth and postpartum.

First prenatal catch-up is FREE

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Birth Support
  • Protecting the sacred space:
    Making sure the room is comfortable and calm, preparing birth pools and essential oils, and getting drinks and food ready.
  • Continuous labour support:
    Hands-on comfort measures, pain relief techniques, recommendations for labour repositioning using Optimal Maternal Positioning (OMP) techniques, and gentle advocacy to protect your birthing preferences.
  • Comfort kits:
    Access to helpful labour tools, including TENS machine hire, a birth sling, labour combs, birth balls, and more.
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Postpartum Support
  • Nurturing postpartum care:
    Nourishing homemade postpartum soups, healing massage, practical household support, and a safe, non-judgmental space to process your birth story.

Postpartum soups can be delivered on demand for up to 6 months.

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Bilingual support is available in both English and Japanese （日本語でのサポートも承っております）.

Free consultation

Let's Connect

Finding the right fit for your birth team is essential. I offer a free initial consultation (in person or via Zoom) so we can get to know each other and ensure our connection feels right before you make any decisions.

Or drop me an email—I’d love to connect with you!

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Smiling with her young son among the flowers in the garden
Pregnancy portrait, wearing a yellow and pink outfit with her hands resting on her belly

Meet your doula

A Little About Me

I’m Maki, a mum of two and a student doula based in the Maleny hinterland. I’m nearing the end of my training with the Doula Training Academy, and I’m offering birth doula support at a special student rate until mid-2027.

  • Completed training in Optimal Maternal Positioning (OMP)
  • Experienced shiatsu practitioner

When I’m away from doula work, I’m usually with my two young boys. At home, you’ll often find us in our backyard permaculture garden, where they love running around and picking whatever’s ready to harvest.

Mama Village

I’d love to help grow a local “Mama Village” where mothers can get to know each other, talk honestly about the hard days and feel supported through early parenthood.

I believe we were always meant to walk through motherhood together.

Painting of mothers and babies gathered in a warm, sunlit room with flowers and tea
Let's walk together

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