Bump to Baby

Supporting your journey from pregnancy to parenthood.

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Sophie Akther, student midwife and founder of Bump to Baby by Sophie
Sophie Akther, student midwife and founder of Bump to Baby by Sophie

Meet Sophie

Sophie’s approach to midwifery is grounded in a genuine passion for women-centred care and a deep respect for the strength and wisdom of the female body. She believes in nurturing trust between women, their bodies and their babies, empowering each person to feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their journey. Her philosophy is rooted in compassion, inclusivity, and the belief that every pregnancy and birth deserves to be met with an open mind, individual understanding, and respect.

Sophie’s approach to midwifery is grounded in a genuine passion for women-centred care and a deep respect for the strength and wisdom of the female body. She believes in nurturing trust between women, their bodies and their babies, empowering each person to feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their journey. Her philosophy is rooted in compassion, inclusivity, and the belief that every pregnancy and birth deserves to be met with an open mind, individual understanding, and respect.

Holistic Approach to Midwifery

At Bump to Baby, pregnancy and birth are understood as more than clinical milestones, acknowledging the deeply personal and transformative experience that deserves care for the whole person. Sophie values an approach that considers your physical, emotional, spiritual, and individual needs - recognising that no two journeys are the same. The aim is to help you feel prepared, heard, and empowered while keeping the wellbeing of you and your baby at the heart of every decision.

At Bump to Baby, pregnancy and birth are understood as more than clinical milestones, acknowledging the deeply personal and transformative experience that deserves care for the whole person. Sophie values an approach that considers your physical, emotional, spiritual, and individual needs - recognising that no two journeys are the same. The aim is to help you feel prepared, heard, and empowered while keeping the wellbeing of you and your baby at the heart of every decision.

Continuity of Care

Feeling supported begins with building a relationship where trust can grow. From pregnancy through birth to the transition into parenthood, Bump to Baby centres your experience, your curiosity, and your evolving needs. Sophie offers consistent individualised, evidence-based support to help you navigate the unknowns with greater confidence, understand your options, and feel actively involved in decisions about your care. Because support should not only guide you through each stage, but help you feel seen, heard, and cared for by someone you know and trust.  

Feeling supported begins with building a relationship where trust can grow. From pregnancy through birth to the transition into parenthood, Bump to Baby centres your experience, your curiosity, and your evolving needs. Sophie offers consistent individualised, evidence-based support to help you navigate the unknowns with greater confidence, understand your options, and feel actively involved in decisions about your care. Because support should not only guide you through each stage, but help you feel seen, heard, and cared for by someone you know and trust.  

My Journey

Sophie is currently studying midwifery at ACU and will graduate at the end of 2027. She is passionate about woman-centred care, and hopes to one day become a private midwife, supporting physiological birth with a particular focus on home birth.

For now, Sophie supports families as a student midwife, offering a reliable and reassuring presence throughout your pregnancy. This continuity means she can walk alongside you from start to finish, building a space where we can learn, grow, and feel supported as a team!

Alongside her degree, Sophie has trained as a Reformer Pilates Instructor with Barre Body and plans to specialise in pre- and postnatal Pilates. She has also pursued training in Hypnobirthing Supportive Care and Spinning Babies. Each of these reflects her dedication to keep learning to ensure she offers up-to-date holistic and woman-centred midwifery care.

If Sophie’s approach resonates and you’d like her by your side throughout your pregnancy, she’d love to hear from you!

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

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Women So Far

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Vaginal Births

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Planned Caesareans

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Assisted Vaginal Births

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OFFERINGS

Holistic Care

Midwifery Care

Complete support across pregnancy, labour and birth, and the postnatal period. With continuity of care, you’ll have a familiar, trusted midwife with you throughout your special journey.

Midwifery Care

Complete support across pregnancy, labour and birth, and the postnatal period. With continuity of care, you’ll have a familiar, trusted midwife with you throughout your special journey.

Midwifery Care

Complete support across pregnancy, labour and birth, and the postnatal period. With continuity of care, you’ll have a familiar, trusted midwife with you throughout your special journey.

Hypnobirthing Supportive Care

Rooted in hypnobirthing principles, this philosophy brings together breathing techniques, pelvic awareness, helpful birth positions, and mindset tools to support a calm, positive birth. Gentle touch, movement, grounding exercises, and encouraging communication help you make informed, confident decisions.

Hypnobirthing Supportive Care

Rooted in hypnobirthing principles, this philosophy brings together breathing techniques, pelvic awareness, helpful birth positions, and mindset tools to support a calm, positive birth. Gentle touch, movement, grounding exercises, and encouraging communication help you make informed, confident decisions.

Spinning Babies Birth Preparation

Spinning Babies has been associated with up to a 48% reduction in caesarean births. The method focuses on natural movement, maternal positioning and techniques that encourage balance in the body, both in preparation for birth and during it. Move with confidence and connection, and enjoy greater comfort and ease on the day.

Reformer Pilates

Pre- and postnatal reformer Pilates, available as private sessions or in small, intimate groups. Classes are designed to build strength, deepen your connection to your breath, and support pelvic floor health during pregnancy and recovery after birth.

Coming soon

Spinning Babies Birth Preparation

Spinning Babies have been associated with up to a 48% reduction in caesarean births! The method focuses on natural movement, maternal positioning and techniques that fosters balance in the body, both in preparation for and during birth. Move with confidence and connection, and enjoy greater comfort and ease at your birth.

Coming soon

Reformer Pilates

Pre- and postnatal reformer Pilates, available as private sessions or in small, intimate groups. Classes are designed to build strength, deepen your connection to your breath, and support pelvic floor health during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

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Blog Posts

Substack

Mother breastfeeding

Sophie Akther

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2/25/26

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2 min

Colostrum: When should I express it?

Colostrum, often called "liquid gold", is your baby's first nutrition. Learn what antenatal expressing is, who it's recommended for, and how to get started.

Postnatal

Mother breastfeeding

Sophie Akther

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2/25/26

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2 min

Colostrum: When should I express it?

Colostrum, often called "liquid gold", is your baby's first nutrition. Learn what antenatal expressing is, who it's recommended for, and how to get started.

Postnatal

Newborn restingin mother's arms

Sophie Akther

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2/2/26

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2 min

The Golden Hour: Understanding the Physiology

The first 60 minutes after birth are a powerful physiological window - for bonding, hormonal regulation, and a foundation of lifelong wellbeing.

Prenatal

Newborn restingin mother's arms

Sophie Akther

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2/2/26

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2 min

The Golden Hour: Understanding the Physiology

The first 60 minutes after birth are a powerful physiological window - for bonding, hormonal regulation, and a foundation of lifelong wellbeing.

Prenatal

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Get in Touch

Whether you’re seeking midwifery support or would like to move with me, I’d be delighted to hear from you.

hello.bumptobaby@yahoo.com

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Location

Melbourne, Australia

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Code of Conduct

Privacy Policy

I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I work and live. The Wurindien neonle of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

Bump To Baby By Sophie, All Rights Reserved

Location

Melbourne, Australia

Resources

Code of Conduct

Privacy Policy

I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I work and live. The Wurindien neonle of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

Bump To Baby By Sophie, All Rights Reserved

Location

Melbourne, Australia

Resources

Code of Conduct

Privacy Policy

I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I work and live. The Wurindien neonle of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

Bump To Baby By Sophie, All Rights Reserved