Renegade Doula

about us

there is a little renegade in all of us

No matter the setting we choose to birth, there is an essence inside all women longing to shed the ‘good girl’ persona, which has been ingrained in us for generations. More women are seeking to consciously make choices to do things our own way. Let’s begin to shed the ‘wishing’ we had listened to our instincts.

About me

Welcome, I’m Debra Pintley.

I am a mother, wife, and woman devoted to the cycles that shape us — from girlhood to womanhood, pregnancy to birth, and the ongoing evolution of motherhood and family life.

I live in South-West Sydney with my husband Jason and our four children — Ruby, Henry, Emily, and Thomas. Together, we are walking the homeschooling journey, which continues to be both deeply rewarding and humbling as we learn and grow alongside our children.

My work is rooted in supporting women and girls through life’s most significant transitions. I am passionate about providing holistic doula support, birth education and guiding young girls through their first experiences of menstruation in a way that feels informed, positive, and grounded. 

Through Renegade Cycles, I hold space for these rites of passage to be understood, honoured, and supported — not rushed through or feared, but recognised as powerful thresholds of becoming.

WE CREATE A SUPPORTED EXPERIENCE

Renegade Cycles supports mothers and maidens through First Moon Circles. It is time to bring together mothers and daughters approaching their first menarche to create a supported experience by conveying positive messages and weaving stories to empower young women. My desire is to educate generations of maidens to advocate for themselves clearly, unapologetically, without hesitation or shame.

Birth reflections

Georgina

 I don’t know what I would have done without Debra. After wanting to give birth as naturally as I could, I was kicked out of the hospital for refusing to get induced. I gave Debra a call. She helped me remain calm and said she’d meet me at my house to get me back into a safe place and transition to active labor. Debra helped prepare an after-birth plan with my husband, and she guided me to stay as calm as possible and breathe correctly. A few hours later, on my toilet, I felt the ring of fire, and Debra caught my baby as I stood up. I felt so comfortable with Debra, and I knew I was in great hands. Debra is full of knowledge and experience as a doula.

Cindy

I can’t recommend Debra enough! You get GENUINE. You get KNOWLEDGE. You get TRUST. You get HONESTY. You get CONTROL. You get SUPPORT. You get LOYALTY. You get CONFIDENCE. You get CALM. You get a FRIEND. I know this because this is what I got. I thank you Debra for my beautiful birthing experience.

Carolina

I had such an incredible birth experience. In the midst of Covid and lockdown I took the decision to birth at home. Deb made me feel at ease from our very first consultation, even though I was a little uneasy with the fact I was well into my 3rd trimester. The day of my birth, Deb made it over fast and absolutely made me feel empowered to be confident and to listen to my body. That is exactly what I ended up doing! I caught my own baby…. just wow an experience like no other. I’m super excited to have the full experience again and Deb will be my doula for my 4th baby due in Nov 2024.