Gess and Zayla in their home garden taken by Jessica Prescott @jess__photo

Hi, I’m Gess Adana

Melbourne-based pregnancy and postpartum doula

I provide wholesome virtual and in-home pregnancy and postpartum care in the greater west of Melbourne area. I’m an advocate for women taking charge of their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. I’m here to hold space for you to flourish in your motherhood journey.

I help women be in alignment with their decisions by peeling back layers of prior conditioning and past traumas. I offer education and evidence-based information to help mothers and partners feel confident in making decisions that suits for them. I nurture families by offering wholesome nutritious meals delivered to your door or prepared in your kitchen. I provide physical, emotional, and spiritual assistance during these transitional periods. My role as a doula will be unique depending on your personal needs.

Testimonials

I went into labour last night and thought of you all day. Everything you spoke to me about and passed onto me. . . You were such an inspiration and great guidance sis. It was so worth it to have spoken to you Alhamdulillah.

- Sister N
Gess was a saving grace for me during my pregnancy! Going through pregnancy for the first time can feel like walking in the dark, even as prepared as I tried to be. . .She guided me through my pregnancy journey with such calm and grace, empowering and reassuring me the whole way. She caters and tailors her support to my needs. I mainly needed support with labour and post-partum preparation so she went through what the process would be like step-by-step and we worked together on a birth plan, listening to what I wanted and checking in with me every step of the way.

- Sister I
Having most of my pregnancy during lockdown, Gess proved to be an amazing source of support, providing her services virtually. Having her gave me the much needed clarity and direction I needed in my pregnancy, ultimately delivering my baby girl and having the birth experience I wanted.

- Sister I

Sydney highlights - visited my fav halal spots

1. @pazarfoodcollective for dinner - celebrated our milestones here
2. @pantrystory_sydney their pandan mochi cookie is out of this world
3. @circaespresso my old stomping ground. Always delivers - fo

A moment of reflection on the circles I’ve been holding over the past months.

Circles have been a part of the Islamic tradition for generations. The word “halaqah,” which means “a circle” in Arabic, refers to a traditio

Recent nourishments

1. Ginger miso chicken congee with Mayak eggs
2. Sop ayam - simple clear broth chicken soup with galangal, ginger, cloves, cardamom, staranise
3. Soto Ayam - turmeric lemongrass chicken noodle soup
4. Oats and chocolate chunk co

Halal Meal Packs - Menu for the next two weeks

Mains (serves 2)
• Ginger miso chicken congee
• Hainanese chicken rice with a side of steamed bok choy, broth and green sauce
• Lamb shepherd pie topped with cheesy cauliflower potato m

Find me on Instagram @gess.adana.birthwork

Hi, I’m Gess Adana

I went into labour last night and thought of you all day. Everything you spoke to me about and passed onto me. . . You were such an inspiration and great guidance sis. It was so worth it to have spoken to you Alhamdulillah.

Having most of my pregnancy during lockdown, Gess proved to be an amazing source of support, providing her services virtually. Having her gave me the much needed clarity and direction I needed in my pregnancy, ultimately delivering my baby girl and having the birth experience I wanted.