Melinda Balint

Birth and postnatal doula

hypnobirthing teacher, essential oil nerd

advocate for gentle beginnings

I was born in Transylvania, now living and working in and around Broadstairs, Kent.

I finished my doula course with Developing Doulas with the guidance of Katie Olliffe and I'm teaching The Wise Hippo birthing programme. 

I advocate for positive birth experiences, helping families in making informed decisions, tailoring the service to their needs.

I first wore my doula hat before I even knew what a doula is, when my dear sister asked me to assist at the birth of her first and a few years later her second baby and it was one of the strongest, most empowering experiences to this day! 

Coming from a culture that is still nurturing the knowledge of old generations of women giving birth, I believe that we, women should reclaim our stories. 

I strongly believe that women should own their births and make the decisions that are best for them with the help of evidence based information. I consider myself a gentle caring person who would be your advocate when you are the most vulnerable.

Kent Doula Collective (2019)