Doula Beginnings | Home

Hi, I’m Carolyn Tranter.

I’ve spent most of my life supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and those early postpartum weeks - because I truly believe every family deserves to feel held, heard, and supported by someone who genuinely believes in them.

I started Doula Beginnings back in 1990 in New Zealand, and when I moved to Australia in 2016, I brought the same work with me. Over the years, my work has grown to include not only supporting families, but also training and mentoring doulas - something I’m deeply passionate about because the ripple effect is enormous.

I’m a DONA International Approved Birth and Postpartum Trainer, and I love helping aspiring doulas feel confident, capable, and clear on what it really looks like to support families well. I keep trainings personal and practical, with small cohorts, plenty of hands-on learning, and ongoing support so you don’t feel like you’re doing it alone once the workshop ends.

Whether you’re looking for birth or postpartum support, or you’re considering training to become a doula, I’d love to connect and see what the best fit for you would be.