Beyond The Birth Plan

"For those who long to heal from a traumatic birthing experience, or for those who hope to avoid one in the first place, this book is an excellent place to begin your birth education. Beautifully written and so bloody useful."
— Clare Bowditch

"Rhea has so much wisdom to offer women, she is the wise woman the world needs right now… Everyone should get their hands on this book and get real with Rhea!"
— Milli Hill, author of The Positive Birth Book and Give Birth Like a Feminist

"Beyond the Birth Plan is the next delightful arrow in Rhea Dempsey’s quiver… In eight accessible chapters full of stories and scenarios, Rhea brings decades of experience to life. Preparing for birth is key, and this book shows you how to do the work and ROAR."
— Hannah Dahlen, Professor of Midwifery, Western Sydney University

"Rhea’s warmth and wisdom are a sure guide for birthing families."
— Dr Sarah Buckley, author of Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering

"Rhea shares her wisdom gathered over many years… offering a holistic approach for parents preparing for their birth journey."
— Rachel Reed, Midwifery Academic and Author of Why Induction Matters

"You are making the invisible world visible in this book… summoning deeper knowings, insights and patterns and putting them into words."
— Lola Howard, Artist and Doula

Rhea Dempsey is an independent childbirth educator, counsellor, and birth attendant with over 30 years of experience supporting women and their partners through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She has attended more than 1,000 births in hospitals and home settings, and has guided many more families through workshops, prenatal classes, and personal counselling sessions both in Australia and internationally.

Rhea has witnessed the rise of unnecessary medical interventions and the challenges this creates for women hoping to birth naturally. Her work focuses on empowering women with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to navigate birth with calm, courage, and control.

Independent Childbirth Educator, Trainer, Birth Attendant, Counsellor

T.P.T.C. (Trained Primary Teacher’s Certificate)

Dip. C.B.E. (Childbirth Education)

N.A.C.E. Trainer (National Association of Childbirth Educators)

Grad. Dip. Counselling & Human Services (La Trobe University)

Certificate of Gestalt Therapy

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