ABOUT US

I'm Courtney.

Owner of Beyond Birth Collective

Proud, wholesome mama of my two boys, Laikyn + Tex.

Disability Support Worker by day

Doula + Birth Addict, well, all the time.

Here at Beyond Birth, we aim to nurture growing families by providing them with the tools, support and knowledge they need to flourish throughout pregnancy, labour and beyond.

After the labour and birth I experienced with my first born son, a rebirth happened in me. I made it my mission to encourage women everywhere, that they too hold the power. That they are strong and fierce warriors who can't and won't be tamed.

At BBC we offer unique and tailored Placenta Encapsulation and Doula Services as I believe a mother will thrive if she has her tribe.

My aim is to be apart of your journey via encapsulation or doula support (or heck, maybe even both!) so that you and your family can transition to newborn life as smoothly and as positively as possible - all while feeling empowered and confidently strong!

Qualified and certified with the APPA (Association of Placenta Preparation Arts) in

- Bloodborne Pathogens Training 2021

Certified and qualified

- Food Safety Training 2021

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AREAS WE SERVICE

Sunshine Hospital
Werribee Mercy Hospital
Royal Womens Hospital

Epworth Freemasons Private Hospital East Melbourne

St Vincents Private Hospital East Melbourne
Geelong Barwon Health Hospital
Bacchus Marsh Hospital
Ballarat Base Hospital

Northern Hospital Epping

Northpark Private hospital

Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg

and surrounding suburbs.

If you are located in or will be birthing in a suburb or area that is not listed above, there is a chance we will still service that area. Utilise the contact us page to find out more!

**Please keep in mind some areas will incur a travel fee.**

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WHY I LOVE PLACENTOPHAGY

In the womb with your baby, nature has created the perfect organ that supports baby until birth. The placenta makes oxygen diffusion, excretes baby’s waste, supplies nutrition, and more. It is also beneficial for the mother during the postpartum period.

Placenta encapsulation is the process of taking a a placenta, after it has finished its job of nourishing your baby, and safely preparing it in a way that allows it to be put into capsules, so that they can be swallowed like a pill.

Consumption of the placenta, also known as placentophagy, is a practice that dates back to ancient times and is still common in certain cultures today.

Placentophagy, is the act of mammals eating the placenta of their young after childbirth.

The placenta contains high levels of prostaglandin which stimulates the reduction of the uterus - bringing it back to pre pregnancy size. The placenta also contains small amounts of oxytocin which eases birth stress and causes the smooth muscles around the mammary cells to contract and eject milk. Proponents also believe it can help prevent postpartum depression, may help with pain control and replace depleted iron.