Birth Guidance, Support and... YOUR Wishes - FULLY HEARD! Natalie Meade, over 15 Yrs Exp.

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Nice to chat to you here! Maybe you are pregnant, or hoping to be soon? Maybe you found this website while researching and wondering your choices for birth?

Do you hope to have a positive birth experience? Hopefully one... with Joy and Celebration?

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My Career has been long and amazing, I have already helped over 3,300 families. And enjoyed every second of it.

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Let's chat, I'm a friendly, open-minded and down-to-earth Birth Doula, Bith Counsellor and Birth Educator. Supporting women and families in Newcastle, NSW, Australia and surrounds.

I am also a caring, giving person and love to share my local birth knowledge!


Natalie Meade

(GradDipPsych, C & Ed, BSc (Hons), CCB, CH, M.A.C.A Level 2)

Upcoming Events (More Community Affordable "Hypnobirthing + EXTRAS" Courses are coming in November and December 2026)

Enjoy being a "fly on the wall" during a home consult with the Norris Nuts!

SAD, NEWS ALERT - Current Maternity Systems

Only 2-4% of Australian women get the time and support needed to experience a fully natural, physiological, birth.

Furthermore, In Australia, 1 in 3 women view their birth as being traumatic. "This is an alarming statistic that can have lifelong health and economic impacts on Australian women, birthing parents and their families" Research Link.


Natalie Meade

(GradDipC, GradDipPsyc, GradDipEd, BSc (Hons), CCB, CH, ACA LEVEL 2)

I wish I had done a PRIVATE, speacialist Birth Course

I wish I had known, Doulas are so great!

I wish I had KNOWN that it would be life changing to have someone guiding me!

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Personal Learnings

Long ago, when I birthed my first child, there was so much I didn't know, I didnt yet know!

In labour I was panicking and fighting my own body and it meant that birth felt torturous and scary. It also meant I had no knowledge or control over my body, my choices or my baby and I even experienced Mother-Baby Separation Trauma (what I grew to learn and understand, was quite an unnecessary separation - oh the gift of hindsight!).

The Birth Course I attended (government medical hospital course) gave me nothing to ground me or calm me.

A year AFTER my birth, I was awakened to the world of excellent and amazing birth education, such an Hypnobirthing (and other great styles too)

I became a passionate birth and parenting educator and I have learned more and more EVERY single day, from the humans I work with and every single birth I attend or support virtually.

As a science research nerd I also did many deep dives into birth topics, research evidence, midwife papers/articles and wise-woman birth teachings. I was especially blessed to spend many years mentoring under some of the greatest midwives of the world.

Fast forward 15 years, I’ve educated over 1,100 families as a Hypnobirthing Educator, and have guided and emotionally supported, another 2,200 families - as a Doula, Counsellor and Birth-Community-Project Coordinator.

And during my journey, one of my biggest breakthroughs and entries into the world of birth wisdom, I have also birthed my final baby, in an amazing healing birth experience that truly taught me the full, full, spectrum of how birth and parenting can be.
It is my delight to share all I have gained along this long journey, with new, fresh mums!

Birth Knowledge and Skills

15 Years Birth-Work Experience Emotional support for 3000 Families Science, Plus Psychology Degree Couple, Trauma and Birth Counsellor Hypnobirthing, Plus EmbodyBirth Positive-Birth and Newborn Support

Relevant University Studies

(GradDipC, GradDipPsyc, GradDipEd, BSc (Hons), CCB, CH)

Respect and honour to the Awabakal and Worimi people as the original and wise custodians of this land. Honour to those who have birthed and breastfed their babies on this sacred land for more than 65,000 years.

Professional Association History

Parents' Sharing Feedback

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Nat Meade Birth Doula was exactly what I needed for safety, experience and empowerment.
April, 2026

Liz Ross
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Natalie was the steady presence and advocate I needed during such a vunerable time. She is exactly the kind of person you want in your corner. May, 2026

Finesse
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Natalie's support, experience and knowledge is amazing. I felt so understood, seen, loved, and heard.

Celine
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You gave me: trust in my body, you gave my hubby: confidence and in-depth understanding of birth.

Lisa
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Your dedication, knowledge, tact, care and diligence were exceptional.

Moonmoon
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Your teachings protected my headspace and transformed me as a birthing woman.

Indigo
pregnant woman wanting birth care

I'm so grateful to have Nat as my Doula, she is such a wise woman and a calming and grounding presence in those exact moments when you need her.

Williamtown Mum, keeping name private.

Pregnant and wanting information to enjoy a positive birth?


Welcome to my birth choices information and birth services website, Natalie Meade.

Birth Education

BIRTH CAN BE AMAZING - I promise!!

To experience the highest potential of your birth experience, ensure you get the highest quality of private, specialist, education (standard hospital courses don't cut it) and private support (eg a doula).

The time and energy you invest in your birth will reward you for your entire lifetime, subsequent births and your next generations too!

You are very welcome to chat choices and/or do a birth course with me. Nat

Birth Doula

A Birth Doula is a very special and helpful part of any families' birth journey.

Other supporters can end up too stressed, freaked out or too worried, to be present emotionally. IN the meantime, your Birth Doula remains steadfast by your side, believing in you and sending you the vibe “you’ve got this”!

A Birth Doula is there for you for the entire journey (pregnancy, birth and postpartum) – she brings birth education and information, she is emotionally supportive, reassuring and calm.

Online Birth Course

You can be anywhere in Australia (or the world) and we can work together via online, zoom, LIVE sessions. A new group starts each month. Always beginning on the the first Tuesday night of the month. You are very welcome to chat choices and/or do a birth course with me. Nat

You are in great company!

Here's what other parents are saying

Natalies’ Birth Education course enabled me to have a calm pregnancy and an empowering birth experience. My husband and I both learnt a great deal about natural birthing and nurturing parenting methods.

Amy and Rob - Newcastle, NSW

Natalie taught my husband and I amazing life skills that we have applied with our parenting technique and our work.

Ben and Gem - Central Coast, NSW

The classes definitely helped me to cope…In my birth I chose some minor interventions and I felt in control and happy about my choices!

Elisa - Sydney, NSW

I would recommend The Hunter Birth Education Centre to any prospective parents who want to alleviate the worries of parenthood.

Benjamin - NSW

Natalie gave me birthing confidence and confidence as a mother. The relaxation skills I learnt – I still use today

Emma - Nelsons Bay, NSW

The work I do with families usually involves some,
if not all, of these following activities:

• 15-minute complimentary phone chats - these help you to sort out a lot of the overwhelm and confusion!
Nat: 0406 934 645

• Home visits consults

• Birth and Parenting Course (fun, awesome, life changing)

• Relationship Support (Qualified and Experienced Counsellor)

• Birth Doula and Newborn Support (caring, special, personal)

• Referal to GREAT follow-up Mums and Bubs programs

Sincerely, Natalie Meade

(GradDipC, GradDipPsyc, GradDipEd, BSc (Hons), CCB, CH, ACA LEVEL 2)

Start with a message or a phone consult - enjoy fifteen minutes complimentary!