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Why is a doula necessary, and why would you want them to be beside you during labour? Since the shift to hospital births in the 1950s, the role of traditional midwives and bidans have largely diminished in Singapore. Hear how doulas, like Blooming Births founder Chantel, serve to fill that gap, supporting parents through the birth process and work alongside healthcare professionals to advocate for the parents.
Chantel Kismet is the founder of Blooming Births, which she started seven years ago after recognizing a gap in childbirth preparation that supports couples together, not just the birthing mother. Passionate about helping couples build a strong, loving foundation before welcoming children, Chantel guides families through antenatal classes, parent coaching, and trauma-sensitive somatic work. Drawing from her own challenging birth experience—including birth trauma, postpartum depression, and relationship struggles—she deeply understands the emotional complexities of childbirth and parenting. Chantel is committed to empowering parents by reframing cultural norms around birth, advocating for body autonomy, and helping families heal through their experiences. Her work also supports those who have faced pregnancy loss, reflecting her compassionate approach to family care.
Olivia Lee, a mother of two girls and former early childhood educator, brings a deeply personal perspective to birth support. Inspired by her own natural water birth and the kind of care she hoped for, Olivia offers hands-on birth advocacy and doula support that is warm, respectful, and deeply intuitive. Together with Chantel, she helps parents navigate the birthing process with confidence and compassion— especially within Asian communities where doula support is still growing in awareness. Olivia works closely with medical professionals to ensure families feel safe, seen, and supported every step of the way. Her fervent dedication to empowering Mothers during their birthing journey takes center stage as she focuses on education, calming fears, and nurturing advocacy while gently reminding families that birth isn’t something to fear, but something to be embraced. With the right support, it can be a beautiful time of connection, celebration, and laughter.
Blooming Births provide childbirth classes, birth doula services, postpartum care, breastfeeding guidance, parent & women’s coaching, fertility support and somatic therapy sessions. We prepare you through conception, pregnancy, birth and into parenting.
Meet Yan Ching, a passionate heritage guide who brings heart and nostalgia to My Tanglin Halt and My Alexandra Heritage Tours. A self-professed die-hard Queenstowner, Yan Ching finds joy in reconnecting with the neighbourhoods of her childhood — especially Queenstown and Margaret Drive, where she grew up with the many warm memories of the library, Tah Chung Emporium and the real itinerant hawker food.
Today, she channels those memories into her tours, offering heartfelt stories that resonate with visitors young and old.
Participants should be dressed respectfully in smart casual (i.e. collared shirt, long pants and covered shoes). Sleeveless attire, shorts/miniskirts or sandals are strictly not allowed.
Parking is available at Block 115 Commonwealth Drive Carpark.
My Births and Rebirths
My Births and Rebirths
My Births and Rebirths
My Births and Rebirths
My Births and Rebirths
My Births and Rebirths
