about Andrea
Welcome!
Firstly, I’d like to say a heartful ‘thank you’ for your time, interest, and consideration of my support to as your doula.
I’m Andrea Dickson and I’m the owner of Matrescence Australia - a full spectrum doula service that provides education as well as physical and emotional support to birthing people, no matter the outcome of pregnancy.
Like so many others called to this kind of work, it is almost impossible to separate my own deeply personal, lived experiences from wanting to support, nurture and walk alongside others as they navigate their own path through similar experiences.
To share with you my ‘why’, I also have to share with you that my business was founded as a legacy to my son, Theodore. What began with loss, found it’s way to understanding, connection and helping others.
His short existence was profound and life changing for me in many ways, but ultimately led me to leave a decade long career in marketing and communications to pursue my Doula certification.
Theo’s essence is in all that I do, right down to the flannel flower represented in the brand logo, which in the Language of Flowers means ‘what is lost will be found’.
Whilst providing support to mothers and birthing people during the sacred window of time that is pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period is my ‘bread and butter’, it is important for me to acknowledge the duality of outcomes experienced during pregnancy and send comfort to those who have also walked this path. Please reach out via the contact form for more information regarding support for pregnancy loss.
The home birth of my wild, bright, and fearless daughter (pictured) has again been both a pivotal and healing experience for me.
My daughter’s birth cemented my knowledge that birth does not need to be feared and that thoughtful preparation for birth and the postpartum period is invaluable.
It would be my great privilege to support you during the growth of your family and thank you again for your consideration.
Love and light,
Andrea
Work & Qualifications
Doula
2021 - Certified - Australian Doula College (ADC) - Birth and Post Partum Doula
2021 - Certified - Children By Choice & ADC - Abortion Doula
Current - First Aid & CPR
Current - Blue Card
2021 - Bloodborne Pathegens Certification
2021 - Safe Food Handling
Pregnancy Loss Work and Advocacy
SANDS - Volunteer - Pregnancy Loss Nurse and Midwifery Educator
Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) Support Group Australia - Founder
Red Nose - Bereavement Support Worker
Professional Associations and Memberships
Australia Doula College
Doula Network Australia
Through the Unexpected