Meet Daia

Birth Keeper, Curandeira, Nurturer and Forager of Wisdom

Holding Space

I believe in the art of authentic midwifery. In holding space for women and offering support and sovereignty as they cross the threshold into motherhood. My style is tranquil and serene, but I believe there are times a leader needs to rise and guide. I am not afraid to do this and will hold you in your most tender moments but also in those when your feminine fierceness is called for in its fullness.

My offerings are personal, and I tailor what I offer so although you will see a guide on my offerings page, this is simply a guide and I am led by you and what you need. The support will be entirely personal as I encourage you to birth in your power. I am dedicated and devoted to working with women, harnessing your inner intuition and unlocking your ancestral wisdom.

Warmth and intimacy are my mark

Helping women to heal, holding space without the need to rescue, and supporting your holistic health. From reclaiming the connection we have with medicinal plants to the beauty and ceremony of La Cerrada, I will walk alongside you, nourishing you, I am not afraid to touch you and be intimate with you in the way that only a woman can. Leading you back to wholeness through sacred space holding.

I will hold you and nurture you with respect and reverence, witnessing your unravelling and honouring this sacred rite of passage, encouraging you to step into your strength and trust your intuition as you journey through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Here you’ll receive herbal guidance and handcrafted tinctures and teas, time to connect together and touch. It is my intention to deepen your connection with yourself, your body, and your baby as I attend to your needs. Sometimes it will be as simple as holding your hand, making sure you are comfortable and cared for – celebrating womanhood, motherhood and sisterhood – this is my calling.

Training

I work with women who want to reclaim autonomy in childbirth and who are looking to have a peaceful birth at home. I’m here to support and celebrate women’s autonomous choice in birth, health and life.

Holistic Health

  • 2009-2013 – Naturology BSc in Brazil
  • 2010 – Hot Stone Massage
  • 2011 – Gestal-therapy
  • 2010 -2011 Reichian Therapy
  • 2013 – Thai Yoga Massage
  • 2012 – Systemic Family Constellation Workshop Training with Ursulla Frank and Thomas
  • 2015 – TRE – Trauma/Tension Release Exercise Training with Mariano Pedroza, Brazil

Birth

  • 2016 – Núcleo Catarinense de Formação de Doulas – Brazil
  • 2017 – Developing Doulas  – Cambridge
  • 2020 – Ongoing  –  Online The Art of Birth with Mexican Midwife Naolí Vinaver.
  • 2022 – Childbirth Physiology with Dr. Rachel Reed
  • 2022 – Resolving Shoulder Dystocia with Spinning Babies
  • 2022 – The Art of Birth, Rebozo for Birth and Mexican Postpartum conference with Naolí Vinaver in the UK hosted by me.
  • 2023 – In person The Art of Birth Training in Brazil.
  • 2023 –  Advance Childbirth Skill training in Bali with Midwives Robin Lim, Naoli Vinaver, Ibu Mala, Dr. Sarah Buckley, Debra Pascali and Betty-Anne Daviss.
  • 2023 – Radical Birth Keeper School with Free Birth Society.
  • 2024 – Ongoing – Mentoring for Parteria Livre, Brazil.
  • 2025 – Birth First Aid with Ruth – True Midwifery in Malaga, Spain

My Offerings

Kind Words

I had a wonderful birth – my daughter was born smoothly and calmly in the comfort of my own living room. I’m incredibly grateful to Daia for showing me how to bring about such a beautiful and empowering birth. Her genuine loving care made the whole experience more special.

Kerry

I felt as though Daia found all the pieces of me and both physically and spiritually pulled them together again. She drew light to places I didn’t even know needed healing, as well as helping me start the incredibly hard journey of piecing myself together following my experiences over the past year.

Lottie

After the ceremony I felt like a different person. I am not exaggerating. I left so much pain and suffering behind thanks to Daia! I am so grateful for everything she did for us. I am a happy mom since and I am so glad I made this investment into myself, where my baby and family get to benefit too.

Diana