Leanne Chapman (nee Wynne)
Diploma
of Applied Science (Nursing)
Certificate
of Midwifery
Certificate
of Sexual and Reproductive Health
Master
of Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner)
Graduate
Certificate in Continence Promotion and Management
Graduate
Diploma of Counselling
My private practice: Shifrah Womens Health offers a comprehensive range of services for women from puberty to menopause and beyond.
"Your Birth – Your Choice"
I believe that every woman has her own unique personality, needs and life experiences. My role is to facilitate the best birth possible for each woman therefore I offer care that is tailored to each individual woman’s wishes.
As I have observed women in
labour and birth I have come to realize the incalculable influence of the mind
over the birthing process and the disabling effect of fear. I therefore focus
on the ‘faith or fear effect when teaching women and their partners about
childbirth. I attempt to instil in women the belief that their bodies are
designed to birth and that pregnancy and birth is a normal physiological
process.
I believe that pregnancy and
birth encompasses physical, emotional and spiritual aspects and any dysfunction
will become evident – repressed childhood pain can be triggered, relationship
issues may be exposed and depression may result. I have also found that a
beautiful normal birth has the power to heal. It is my calling to facilitate
the normal process.