Hey, I’m Kelly, a mum of 3 and a Birth & Postpartum Doula on Sydney’s North Shore. I provide mother-centred care, support and nurturing when pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are busy cracking your world wide open in beautiful and confronting ways.
Motherhood can feel like everyone shows up for your baby. But I show up for you. I help you prepare for, and embrace, this wild new adventure with gentle guidance and a healthy dose of pragmatism. As a mum with two grown-up kids and one in primary school, I’ve come out the other side, and not just survived, but (mostly) thrived. I bring my experience, soothing manner, and non-judgmental approach to your birth and fourth trimester.
Being your doula is both a professional and personal relationship, which means we have to gel for it to truly work. So a little bit about me…
I’ve had careers spanning marketing, counselling, and business writing, so I’ve worked in corporate land and with some of society’s most vulnerable people. I try hard to put good into the world because I want to leave it a better place than when I arrived (currently losing that battle).
I believe solving a problem starts with a cup of tea (tell me you’re English without telling me you’re English), I believe there’s no one right way to birth or parent, and I believe women are flipping amazing and deserve way more credit and reverence than they get.
So if all that sounds like I might be your person, reach out and let’s have a chat to see if sparks fly.
Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula
100 hours of study, and a graduate of the Doula Training Academy
Optimal Maternal Positioning
Qualified counsellor
Diversity & Inclusion
Women Owned
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Ana Ristov is a registered Psychologist and accredited Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Clinician with a deep commitment to supporting women through the full arc of the perinatal experience - from preconception, pregnancy, and birth, to the early years of parenting.
We have cherry picked the most useful resources for your fourth trimester so that you don't have to waste precious hours searching.
Article - Lucy Carroll (Birth & Beyond Education)
Midwife-led workshops and positive birth classes not only prepare mothers for labour but also give partners confidence, practical tools, and emotional support for one of life’s biggest transitions. We sat down with Lucy Carroll, a practising midwife, educator and co-founder of Birth & Beyond Education, to explore how empowered birth education helps families thrive.
Article - U-Fhern Chang (Elan House of Wellness)
Postpartum recovery is often overlooked, yet it shapes a mother’s long-term health. In this interview, a Melbourne founder shares how traditional care, nourishment and support can help mothers heal, rebuild, and feel held through the fourth trimester.
Article - Illy Lawrence (The Sick Sense)
This practical guide walks through simple steps for cleaning your house after family sickness, helping reduce germs in the home and reset your space once everyone is feeling better. Ever reached the end of a sickness stint with your family and thought, “Yep, I could absolutely just light a match and start over”?
Article - Winnie Wu (Papaya Clinic)
In this guide, we’ll explore the role of these three postpartum support options, outlining when and how to use each one. We’ll also provide evidence-based insights into their benefits and explain how they can complement a broader recovery plan that includes core-strengthening exercises and professional care. Whether you’ve had a vaginal birth or a cesarean delivery, this article will help you make informed decisions about postpartum recovery.
