She [Virginia] is a lifesaver. When I’ve had mastitis, which unfortunately happened many times with my second, she was able to help me with a poke root tincture each time. I am so thankful for her knowledge and help. She is kind and nurturing. ~Allie Paduch

I saw Virginia for an holistic pelvic care session. I was a bit nervous and not sure what to expect going in to the appointment, but Virginia was nothing but professional and re-assuring. I found the session itself very grounding and healing, I walked out feeling much lighter and brighter. Additionally, with Virginia’s guidance and…

Virginia’s service is professional and prompt in terms of timing from pick up to delivery – Virginia clearly understands a mothers needs of having the product back to the mum in good time to combat those potential baby blues or nights that cluster feeding emerges – before day 3! Complimenting the memories of our beautiful…

I bought a large jar of The Natural Beginnings Internal Healing Cream a while after I had injured my right knee quite badly. I had tried numerous products to try and ease the pain but without much success until I discovered Natural Beginnings. The cream was amazing, my knee healed and I was able to…

I went to see Virginia to receive help processing a traumatic birth. The technique she used really allowed me release the tension I was holding in my body, particularly in my womb and I have continued to feel lighter and relaxed since my treatment. During the session I was able to release a lot of…

“I recently had a Birth Trauma Release with Virginia. I was experiencing sleepless nights reliving my birth and having fears around birthing again. Through a Google search I found Virginia and thought to reach out as she had such lovely and positive reviews. After our time together, I can see why. Virginia created a safe,…

“I had a pregnancy / birth healing with Virginia and I recommend this to anyone who has any fears around giving birth, especially if you have any trauma whatsoever around a previous birth experience. Virginia is a beautiful, empathetic lightworker and I immediately felt comfortable around her presence. She listened to my story and worked…

“I saw Virginia for a birth trauma release about 20 weeks into my current pregnancy. I went into it not really sure what to expect but Virginia was so comforting and understanding and really made it such a beautiful experience. I have since been able to form a great connection and bond with my baby…

“I engaged Virginia recently for a birth trauma release ceremony after experiencing a traumatic unplanned c-section with my son. At first I was hesitant at the prospect of sharing my feelings but Virginia made me feel extremely comfortable and I had no trouble expressing my real emotions about how I felt during my labour, my…

“Hi Gin, I thought I’d take this opportunity to say thank you. No one has taken the time to really listen to me like the way you did. You helped me reconnect with my emotions where I was able to let go and release. I felt I was in a safe space where my feelings…

“Virginia organised a rebirth ceremony for me when our son was back home from NICU [after being born at 27 weeks]. It was such a special ceremony which helped me to acknowledge my grief, let go of it and be positive with my mind. I cannot imagine how we could have been without Virginia’s support…

“Thanks so much for today. It’s good to release shit that no longer serves…. and to hear that it’s ok to forgive and it is time….. I really appreciate the time, energy and support you gave me today….. Thank you so much. Xxx” ~ Crystal.

Homebirth After Caesarean in Croydon I found Virginia through Facebook groups early on in my pregnancy with #bub 2. Virginia worked with me on the preparation for my VBAC which with her help turned around into a dream HBAC! Virginia was instrumental in setting me up for success with her work. She empowered me –…

Precipitous Homebirth in Wattle Grove Finding the right birth partner to have within my birth space was so important for me, especially being my first pregnancy. When looking for a doula, I wanted someone that aligned with my holistic beliefs and that was able to understand my needs and wants – Virginia provided just that…

Planned Homebirth with First Time Mum in Cronulla Virginia was my doula and supported me through my first pregnancy and birth of my baby boy in May 2022. She gave me so much strength and guidance. She helped me educate myself and feel prepared for a home birth experience. During pregnancy, Virginia not only gave…

Fast Natural Hospital Birth at St George with Third Time Mum I used Virginia’s doula service for my third baby and what a different experience it was having her support throughout my pregnancy. Virginia helped me feel confident and empowered and my birth experience was so much more positive having her knowledge guide me through.…

Natural Hospital Birth For 2nd Time Mum  I moved to the Shire area half way through my pregnancy and had to leave behind a wonderful midwife who was like my doula. I was anxious about how my birth was going to unfold without knowing who my midwife was going to be on the day. Then…

First Time Mum with Gestational Diabetes Virginia was such a great support during my pregnancy and labour. I had gestational diabetes and her knowledge of herbal remedies along with diet and exercise brought my sugars down. When ever I had a question she was happy to help. She was a great support during my labour…

First time Mum Vaginal Birth at Sutherland Hospital Virginia is one of the most wonderful women I’ve ever met. She showed me compassion, kindness and was exactly the person I needed by my side when I gave birth and afterwards. She continues to check in with me to see how I am going. I’m not…

First Time Mum Homebirth I hired Virginia Maddock as a doula and photographer for the birth of my first baby (at home). It was a beautiful experience and I cannot imagine having to go through that without her. From our prenatal appointments Virginia prepared us for what was to come, we talked about different stages…

Herbal Help For Gestational Diabetes Virginia was my doula for my second child, it was 4 years ago. Her expertise provides holistic care for birthing mothers needs so well! But not only she’s an excellent doula but her herbal mix are so powerful and effective! I have gestational diabetes with my 3rd baby, was on…

First Time Mum’s Lotus Birth I would give more than 5* if I could! Virginia made our birth experience as perfect as possible! She helped us with lots of good information (books, dvds, experiences). I had a drug-free natural undisturbed lotus birth and she was a perfect partner in it. She and my Husband made…

I had been struggling for a long period of time with hormonal symptoms such as chronic pain, pms, low energy levels, dizziness, mood swings and sugar cravings. I had been seeking treatment from doctors and other naturopaths for a long time with little to no results and was starting to feel a bit desperate. I…

Single First Time Mum Natural Birth at RPA Birth Centre Virginia Maddock… has been the greatest support during pregnancy and birth for me. She was lovely and caring and respecting any of my wishes during this adventurous times. I am here as a single parent with no family around and she filled all the gaps…

Our daughter aged 7mths was suffering from constipation and in so much pain she would scream when she passed a bowel motion. This was very distressing and left us feeling helpless, she was still breastfed and eating plenty of fruit and vegetables but still having so much trouble going. Within weeks of treatment from Virginia…

A kid at school ran over Gus’ bare big toe today and he says it’s really sore. I’ll give the magic [Herbal Internal Healing] cream a go! …. Gus’ toe cleared up after two applications! Thank you. ~Erika Elliott

It’s awesome. I’ve had tennis elbow… I rub my [Herbal Internal Healing] cream in morning and night, along with magnesium oil, and it’s feeling so much better. No remedial treatments needed. Just the magic cream!! ~Erika Elliott

Thanks so much for your awesome [Herbal Internal Healing Cream] ointment. I banged my arm the day after receiving it and only late thought, maybe I should put some on. Aside from smelling divine and being lovely to smell as I went to sleep, the duration and severity of the bruising is markedly affected. I…

The [Herbal Internal Healing] cream worked really well, thanks! Apart from smelling delicious, I don’t have any pain or issue with strength, etc in that bone. I used it for about 6 weeks til the pain went away, pretty much, and I wasn’t reminded to use it! I (still) haven’t seen a GP or had…

My husband has had a soft tissue injury that no one seems to have been able to help for years. He has seen physiotherapists, chiropractors and has had remedial massage therapy and nothing worked. He was losing the use of his wrist due to the pain and was wearing a support brace daily to function…

I got the Herbal External Healing Cream from Virginia to treat my cat who had severe eczema and fur loss. It was excellent. His skin cleared and the fur began to regrow within a week. I also use it for my kids whenever they have nappy rash or other eczema type issues. Highly recommended. ~Liz…

Thanks Virginia. Your [Herbal External Healing] Cream is fantastic. I found when I used your cream for 3 days applying twice a day after shower, my eczema cleared up like magic! Better than any chemist cream I have ever used! ~Jen Schellhorn

Thanks again for that awesome [Herbal External Healing] Balm you made me. I was worried sex would be painful, but it wasn’t and I’m sure its because I massaged the balm into the [episiotomy] scar tissue. ~Anon

I loooove the [Herbal External Healing] Balm. I can feel my scar softening already! I’ve also been putting a little bit on the dry spots on my hands. They’re all fixed! Amazing! ~Belynda Carrall

The Immune Restore tincture has been my saviour preventing me from doing what I would have previously done as a last resort – take antibiotics! I had a throat infection that wouldn’t budge but going with Virginia’s advice, I tried the tincture and the throat infection was gone withing two days! My Husband at the…

When I started having some issues with my milk supply being low a couple of weeks after birth, I once again turned to Virginia for advice and she provided me with [the BoobyMilk Booster] tincture which quickly helped boost my milk supply, and I haven’t had any supply issues since! Meg

We had the privilege of having Virginia prepare and encapsulate my placenta. She even went to the trouble of making some beautiful placenta prints and a dream catcher from the cord – they are the most unique and treasured keepsakes we have! The placenta pills were a godsend in those early weeks, I felt energised,…

I used Virginia’s ‘Boobymilk Booster’ herbal formula to help increase my milk supply during the first few months after birth, as I felt the supply had dropped off from the initial amount (ie. my breasts were not as large and full of milk as I thought they should be).  I really struggled getting used to…

Virginia’s skills as a doula and herbalist were [also] great during the labour, suggesting positions when I felt stuck, giving me herbs and flower essences when I needed an energy boost, and encouraging me to voice my feelings when they intruded into the progress of the labour.

Newly pregnant and with a toddler to chase around all day, I was exhausted but still having trouble getting to sleep at night. After trying various remedies (listening to music, having a warm bath, even acupuncture!) I came to see Virginia desperate for some help with my insomnia. After only a few days on the herbs she prepared for me, I was falling asleep easily and more importantly, staying asleep! Bliss!

I am so grateful I found Virginia during my pregnancy. I had PUPPPS (a pregnancy induced rash that was driving me crazy) and had tried various things to fix it. Antihistamines, V8 juice, cold water all eased the never-ending itch a little but nothing was more than temporary and minimal help. Apparently PUPPPS doesn’t go…

I can’t recommend Natural Beginnings enough – the knowledge and experience Virginia has shared with us on our natural pregnancy, birth and parenting journey has been invaluable and we feel very blessed.

Dear Virginia,
I just wanted to express my sincere gratitude to you for arranging my beautiful Blessingway. I have only recently heard about the old Navajo tradition while exploring my spirituality and it appealed to me in so many ways… .the honouring of a pregnant mamma, the rituals and the sisterhood.
I had only known you for a few weeks and you willingly opened your heart and home and put on the most precious, special ceremony on for me and I will forever be grateful to you and to all the gorgeous mammas who took part in the blessingway as well.
Not only that you also organised all the women who attended to cook meals for me post birth and OMG it was a Godsend not having to cook for the first 2 weeks was amazing and really the best gift a new Mum can receive.
So a BIG Thank you to you for everything you truly are an Angel and I honestly feel so blessed to have met you…….
Love and Blessings

First Time Mum’s Birth Centre Lotus Water Birth I would give more than 5* if I could! She made our birth experience as perfect as possible! She helped us with lots of good information (books, DVDs, experiences) I had a drug-free natural undisturbed lotus birth and she was a perfect partner in it. She and…

Hi Virginia
Thank you sooo much for hosting my Blessing way on Saturday! It meant the world to me and the ceremony will forever be so sacred to me and those that I shared this day with..
I felt so special and pampered.

First Time Mum’s Home Water Birth I had been anxiously looking for Doulas in my area since reading Rhea Dempsey’s Birth with Confidence. I wanted to experience birth in its entirety and I knew I needed a Doula to help me make it happen. I learnt of the shocking statistics of the private hospital I was…

Natural Birth at RPA When I found out we were pregnant for the second time, all I knew was that I wanted pictures of the birth! So my search began for a birth photographer. Being due in busy October, most were booked out. In my desperate search to find someone available and book them ASAP,…

“I got my NBA2C! (Natural Birth After Two C-Sections!!!!)” – Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick It still sends shivers down my spine and brings a smile to my face when I remember the birth of my daughter – my third child, and my first natural, drug-free birth. Virginia was instrumental in helping us achieve this…

Natural Birth at RPA The best thing any pregnant couple could do would be to hire Virginia as their doula! Virginia put our minds at ease from the first meeting and I knew that she would be a fantastic support throughout pregnancy and during the birth. Virginia really took the time to get to know…

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for hosting my Blessingway. It was everything I wanted. I really appreciate the energy and time you put in to it, and the love and support you are giving me. To have you as part of my birth team means the absolute world to both my husband and myself. Your positive messages and vibes about my birth are helping so much in me being able to relax and visualise it all unfolding beautifully. Thank you again, so much and I am so glad to have you with me (us) on this journey.

It was a beautiful and empowering day soaking up all the love and connection with close friends and family, really feeling the blessings of everyone to surround me leading up to the birth, during the birth and afterwards. Feeling so excited about this birth and the Blessingway just encapsulated all that I was wanting to give me that extra bit of strength and encouragement. Love love love my henna belly too. Thanks Virginia for facilitating such a beautiful ceremony. xox

Premature Birth at Royal Hospital for Women My husband and I are very happy that we had Virginia as our doula. We were planning a home birth with independent midwives, but due to premature labour we gave birth at the hospital. For the first false alarm labour at 26 weeks gestation, Virginia was quick to…

Attempted VBAC at St George hospital Virginia was my doula for my attempted VBAC. Straight away me and my husband felt comfortable and relaxed with Virginia. She helped me in so many ways for my labour with herbs, massages, encouragement and plenty more. I went into labour with so much more knowledge thanks to her…

Natural Birth at Bankstown Hospital – Patrick’s Birth Story My quest to find a Doula all started with the want to educate myself about child birth, especially after watching the documentary “The business of being born”. I met Virginia when I was 15 weeks pregnant and her presence instantly put us at ease about childbirth.…

Vaginal Birth at Sutherland Hospital It was my first pregnancy, so me and my husband decided that we would like to have a doula to help us. We had been in Australia just for an year with no relatives or close friends here and an idea to have someone by our side during pregnancy and labour seemed perfect to…

Cronulla Homebirth My pregnancy and the birth of our son was a wonderfully positive experience as we were guided with Virginia’s wide depth of birthing expertise and high level of care. The photos she took were beautiful and we will be forever grateful for her support and giving us the confidence we needed to birth…

VBAC at RPA Birth Centre I started researching for a doula late into my third trimester and only actually met and decided on Virginia when I was 35 weeks pregnant. Being my second pregnancy and not having experienced the natural birth I desired the first time around, my husband and I felt we could benefit…

Natural birth at RPA Birth Centre From our very first meeting with Virginia my husband Joel and I felt like she was very trustworthy. Importantly for me Joel was very comfortable with her and we booked her straight away. She was very comfortable with the idea that we might like our other daughter Olive present…

Waterbirth against all odds at Sutherland Hospital My husband and I are very happy and satisfied with Virginia’s doula and placenta encapsulation service. She is very supportive, respectful and well informed. We had a hard time with the hospital throughout the pregnancy until the birth because the hospital wasn’t very supportive, didn’t provide holistic care…

Homebirth transfer to hospital I met Virginia during the first 3 months of our pregnancy when we interviewed her. This was the first and only interviewed we conducted, having felt we had found the right doula for us. Virginia came across as extremely passionate about supporting women through their birth experience, and certainly very knowledgeable…

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Thank you so much for the energy and time you gave me during my birthing time. Since hiring you as my Doula I instantly felt really comfortable with you. You supported me so beautifully leading up to my birth and during my birthing time. There were a few times during my…

Quick Waterbirth at Sutherland Hospital The decision to hire a doula for our second birth happened for a number of reasons. One was so that my husband could feel he could leave if our older child needed one of us, and two because we needed the extra support this time around so we could both…

Natural birth at St George hospital I decided to hire a doula fairly late into my second pregnancy. When I met Virginia , she seemed grounded and unflappable, I felt she was at ease within herself – all good qualities for a birth support person. My husband and I met with Virginia several times before…

Quick and peaceful homebirth We were planning a homebirth with our second child and started looking for a doula to act as our support person for our 3-year-old son during the birth.  Virginia was recommended to us and after meeting her we felt that she could provide the support we were after – she had…

Challenging 2nd birth at RPA birth centre We decided to use a Doula for the birth of our second baby as my mother attended the first birth and I found it useful to have another pair of hands around. It allowed my husband, Stephen, to concentrate on me a whole lot more whilst getting some…

VBAC trial at Prince Of Wales Private After a disappointing hospital experience giving birth to my first child two years ago, I employed Virginia as my doula while pregnant with my second child in the hope that we could achieve a much more positive birthing experience the second time around. Virginia met with me regularly…

Very quick birth at RPA birth centre It was great to have Virginia as part of our birthing team. We engaged her services very late in my pregnancy (about week 36) and found Virginia to be very willing to work with us in terms of scheduling meetings and talking on the phone at short notice.…

Unplanned Caesarean at RHW During my 2nd trimester, my husband John and I made the decision to obtain the services of a doula for the birth of our first child. My family was in Canada and we didn’t have any familiar birth support in Australia, so we felt that having a doula assist at our…

Waterbirth at RHW Birth Centre We had been deliberating about whether to enlist the services of a Doula for some time before the birth of Jonah, and in hindsight, we could not have done without the assistance and support of Virginia. Prior to Jonah’s due date, Virginia met with us on a number of occasions,…