My story
I'm Laura, a Spanish-born childbirth and postpartum educator. I've called Cairns home since 2019, and becoming a mum here, far from my family, showed me how much a calm, well-informed start and a supported postpartum can change everything. That experience led me to create Cradle the Mama, where I help families feel prepared, confident and held through birth and the fourth trimester. I'm bilingual in Spanish and English, so I'm happy to support you in the language you feel most at ease in.
My training
I trained with the Positive Birth Method, where I'm a registered practitioner with triple certification in Hypnobirthing, Positive Postpartum and Circle Facilitation. This gives me the tools to support you through pregnancy, birth and the early days with your baby, both one on one and in a community setting.
My approach to care
I believe birth is not something to be feared. It's something you can prepare for. My approach is gentle, respectful and led by you. Through hypnobirthing, breathing, relaxation and positive mindset tools, I help you build trust in your body and your choices, whatever your birth ends up looking like. I never push one "right" way to birth. My role is to make sure you and your partner feel informed, heard and supported, before, during and after.
I offer workshops both in person and online, and I bring the same warm, non-judgemental approach to the postpartum period, where mums deserve just as much care as babies. Through circles, I also create space for connection, because no one should have to do this alone.
