Melissa Bird

Hi there! It’s me, Melissa!

I am the founder and lover of Little Bird Flies. I am a registered nurse/midwife, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), certified international doula, childbirth educator, optimal maternal positions and pelvic alignment ambassador. I have a background in somatic and holistic practices, nurturing the nervous system and working with previous birth trauma. I also spend time mentoring young midwives and aspiring doulas.

I live and breathe birth, the nurturing of women and creating community for mothers and birthworkers. I work in the space of healing and unravelling throughout pregnancy so that you can enter motherhood with unwaivering confidence, self-love and power.

Every woman has the capacity to bring their baby earth-side with complete trust and knowing in their body, sometimes it just takes a little loving guidance.

As a midwife of 9 years and as a doula who has studied and experienced a range of holistic practices, I draw on a blend of ancient traditions and evidence-based information to bring individualised support to every woman and family I work with, no matter where they are at on their journey. I see the importance of addressing all aspects of the birthing journey, ensuring mum is prepared physicially, emotionally and psychospiritually. I am constantly immersing myself in the latest evidence from around the world and delving deep into the practices of ancient and indigenous cultures. I like to work with both eastern and western practices of medicine whilst deeply listening to the individual and their needs.

I offer Hypnobirthing Australia’s 2 day Positive Birth Course, as well as prenatal and postpartum guidance consultations, individualised full-spectrum doula support (pregnancy, birth and postpartum), individualised breastfeeding consults, bespoke consultations and birth trauma debriefing and support. I provide both in-person and online support so that anyone, anywhere in the world has the opportunity for empowered pregnancy, birth and postpartum education and guidance with me.