Imren Bayram
Postpartum Doula | Postpartum Preparation | Pronouns: she/her | Based in North West Naarm, Melbourne. Supporting families in the surrounding suburbs ◦ Wurundjeri Land
About
I am a postpartum doula and mother of two with first hand experience of the beauty and complexity that is pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Having had a vastly different birth and fourth trimester second time around, I truly believe that planning well, becoming informed and having the right supports in place made the world of difference.
I am passionate about women receiving the necessary care they need during the first forty days after birth and beyond. My own experiences of becoming and being a mother in today’s society have fuelled my passion to provide support, hold space and create a community of care for new and seasoned mothers.
With a background in youth work, teaching and community planning, I have learnt how to walk alongside someone, to truly listen and hold compassion during times of vulnerability. Further practice in mindfulness and meditation have taught me to embody self reflection and stillness.
Alongside practical support and care, I love to feed families with meals that are made with love, infused with culture and loaded with nourishment.
Training and experience
‘Newborn Mothers’ Postpartum Doula Certificate
Reflective Practice with The Bouverie Centre
Current police check
Working with Children check
CPR and first aid training
Offerings
Emerge - Postpartum Package
Embrace the upcoming seasons of postpartum with compassionate support and nurturing care. This package provides you with:
1 hr in-home prenatal visit
4x3 hr postpartum sessions
1x homemade snack for your first session
phone support in-between sessions and one week post final session
access to postpartum books and resources
Investment: $1,850 + glorious meal bundle for +$300
Illuminate - Postpartum Package
Lean in to all that unfolds as a mother, held and nurtured in every way. This package provides you with:
1 postpartum planning session
1hr in-home pre-natal visit
6 x 3hr postpartum sessions
1x homemade snack for each session
phone support in-between sessions and one week post final session
access to postpartum books and resources
Investment: $2,950 + glorious meal bundle for +$550
Bespoke Postpartum Support
Acknowledging that every family is different and each postpartum has unique needs, I offer tailored care that is created in collaboration with you.
Together we discuss what you need and want to develop a plan that will unfold directly after birth until my support is no longer required.
Flexibility is available to determine the number of sessions and weeks you want postpartum care for. I can also work in partnership with another doula to provide more intensive care (3 or more visits per week).
Investment: TBD
One off Postpartum Sessions
There may be times throughout mothering that a little extra support is needed and a single session may be all that you need.
Virtual support (1.5 hours): $220
In-home support (3 hours): $450
Postpartum Planning Options
During the later stages of pregnancy, let's develop a solid plan to prepare for life with a newborn. Together we discuss how you want your fourth trimester to feel and ways for this to unfold. We explore your relationship with rest, boundaries and self care to create a plan that is personalised and practical. Planning together will leave you feeling assured and ready to be well cared for and supported. Your partner or a family member are encouraged to attend. These can be booked as a standalone or part of a package.
Planning Package
postpartum questionnaire to be completed yourself/with your partner and a postpartum planning guide (evidence based information, tips and relevant contacts)
Investment: $80
Planning Session
a 1.5 hour online personalised planning session to discuss and create a supportive postpartum and beyond.
Investment: $80
^^ travel fee applies beyond 20kms from Coburg
^^ payment plans are available
Testimonial
“Imren is a beautiful soul who embodies the work she does as a postpartum doula and I feel so grateful to have been held by her after the birth of my second child. She is warm, caring, flexible - three critical things needed during such a big time of transition. I loved her focus on feeding me - nutrition being such a thoughtful and considered way of supporting parents in postpartum. She provided space for me to share about the seismic adjustment of moving from one kiddo to two, and the reflection that flowed when thinking about my two (very different) birth experiences. We also connected over the bottomless grief of parenting while grieving for our own parents. Not something everyone can understand and I'll be forever grateful to have shared these moments with her.
There aren't really words to provide enough thanks to someone who supports for you during this raw and vulnerable time, so the best I can do is to tell everyone I love to invest in Imren's care as the best gift to themselves during their 4th trimester.” Lisa
Book an initial chat
If you are searching for a Birth Doula in Melbourne, private birth education or personalised antenatal classes, the best place to begin is with a free initial chat.
This is a relaxed 20 to 30 minute conversation where we can:
Explore what you are looking for
Discuss your pregnancy, previous experiences or concerns
Clarify whether private birth education or postpartum support feels like the right fit
Answer any questions about how I work
There is no pressure and no expectation. Just a genuine opportunity to connect and see whether we align.
You can book your initial chat via Radiant Birth using the link below.
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