Mel Craven
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Me moments after birth with my third little boy, Malakai.
The Birth Journey Continues

40 Days Of Love Doula

Preparing for your first 40 Days postpartum is just as important as preparing for your birth.  All too often mothers arrive home with baby and feel overwhelmed, exhausted and anxious.  I am here to help you plan for and navigate this crucial time for you, baby and your new family. 

Find out more about Postpartum Doula Services
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Childbirth Outside Of The Hospital Setting (COHS) Online

If you are interested in freebirthing or an unassisted  birth, this course will empower you with knowledge and information to  prepare a safe birth environment. Learn from an Intensive Care Paramedic  when to recognise an emergency situation for mother or baby, and know when and how to get the help you need.

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Empowered Gentle Birth Doula Support

Support to plan your birth and be with you at your birth. In person or Virtual Online and Phone support available.

Support to plan your birth and be with you at your birth. In person or Virtual Online and Phone support available.

Support to plan your birth and be with you at your birth. In person or Virtual Online and Phone support available.

I understand that there are many birthing options and I am here to walk alongside you whichever one you choose.

I am passionate about empowering women and birthing parents

Support to plan your birth and be with you at your birth. In person or Virtual Online and Phone support available.

Support to plan your birth and be with you at your birth. In person or Virtual Online and Phone support available.

Your Body, Your Baby, Your Choice

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Childbirth Outside of the Hospital Setting Course

Support to plan your birth and be with you at your birth. In person or Virtual Online and Phone support available.

Childbirth Outside of the Hospital Setting Course

Included is a 4 hour instructional video, resource package and a one on one zoom follow up session for you and your birth partner

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Empowered Gentle Birth Doula Package

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Mothering The Mother Package

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The First 40 Days with Mel Craven

My presentation at the 2021 Birth Symposium.

If you are pregnant and at home I am here to support you

Prenatal Yoga Classes At Home

Yoga when you are pregnant can uplift your mood, provide a sense of calm and help to strengthen and balance your body.  The postures will encourage baby in to the optimal position for birth while relieving pregnancy discomfort. It is also a beautiful way to bond with your growing baby.



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Closing the bones ceremony with mel craven

Closing The Bones Ceremony

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Let Me help you plan your postpartum recovery

Developing Your Postpartum Plan

I will meet with you in person or online to discuss your unique postpartum needs and to help you write your plan. This plan can then be shared with family and friends so that everyone is on the same page to support YOU and BABY.

Nourish - Postpartum Meal Planning

What things are important to eat in those first few days and weeks following the birth of your baby? Your body is working hard to repair, heal and nourish both you and your baby. Let me help you plan a delicious nutritious postpartum recovery menu that is easy to prepare. Create a meal train or stock up your freezer!

Perineum and Vagina Care

After birth you may have tears, stitches, swelling, bruising, hemorrhoids, constipation. So much going on that can get in the way of enjoying time with your baby.  Let me show you natural ways to soothe, heal and support your body at this time.

Breastfeeding and Baby Care

If this is your first time with a newborn, or even your second, it is always beneficial to have someone you can contact to discuss nursing and bonding with your little one. Problems like engorgement and mastitis can be addressed and prevented. Let me show you how to help baby latch on with natural breastfeeding methods and techniques that really help during those early days. 

Abdominal Massage and Closing The Bones

Let me pamper you with abdominal massage to help your body relax and your uterus and bladder return to their pre-pregnancy place.  This also helps with digestion and constipation. A rebozo hip sifting and Closing The Bones Ceremony is a powerful way to return your body, mind and soul back to its centre, Find acceptance and harmony with your new role as a mother.

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Postnatal Yoga for Mummy and Baby Massage

Learn exercises you can do together with your baby, including baby massage, rhymes, movement, pelvic floor exercises to help with incontinence and yoga postures to help bring your abdominal muscles back together (address Diastasis Recti).

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Prenatal Yoga with Chair Class

Here is one of my latest zoom classes for you to try.

If you would like to book a private online yoga class with me - please contact me today!

email: melcravenyoga@gmail.com

WhatsApp: +61 437 631 294

Five Key Strategies For Coping With Colic

Have You been told your baby has colic and there’s nothing you can do about it? This article Busts 5 Myths About Colic and shares 5 Key Strategies which you can begin  implementing straight away. 

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Baby Massage

What is Baby Massage

Babies are born craving our touch. Nurturing touch provides so many benefits for baby and is a wonderful way to bond together.

Relief from teething pain

Relief from Colic

Soothing and Settling strokes to  help baby relax and sleep

Stimulation of baby's nervous system and brain development

Strokes to boost baby's circulation and move oxygen and nutrients around the body


Blossom and Berry Baby Massage Classes also encourage responsive parenting that helps babies to feel secure, understood and loved.

Parents gain confidence to respond to their baby's cues and also benefit from the love hormone oxytocin that massage helps to release in both parent and baby.

Classes use eye contact, singing, rhyming and massage strokes

A natural vegetable oil is applied to babies skin also providing nourishment and nutrients.


You can also book a private baby massage session online or in person ph: 0437 631 294





    Mummy & Me Classes in Ulverstone

    Combining Postnatal Yoga for Mums with Sensory Play and Massage for Babies. 

    If you are a new mummy I am here to support you

    Mummy & Baby Yoga Classes

    Once your baby is six weeks old it is the perfect time to start Baby Yoga.  My classes will create sensory experiences for baby to learn and grow, as well as help you to recover your strength and pelvic floor tone. 

    Why not join a group class and connect with other mums. 



    Essential Oils for Pregnancy and Birth

    Learn how you can use different oils to relieve many pregnancy related discomforts and to support a more calm natural birth

    Birthing With Heart on Only Love

    I had the pleasure of talking with six International Doulas, Birth workers and Birth Activists who are currently writing a book (with me) "Birthing With Heart - The Birth of A Mother".  They share wisdom for birthing and being a new mother during this time of Covid and Social Isolation as well as an initiative to support new mothers currently in lockdown in the UAE. So much love here.  Love for yourself, for each other and especially for new mothers and their little ones. Enjoy

    Mel Craven

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    Join my Introduction to Yin Yoga 4 Week Course for only $20

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