What is a birth doula?

A birth doula is a trained professional who provides physical and emotional support during labour and childbirth and acts with your values, wishes, and best interests in mind. Birth doulas work alongside doctors and nurses to help ensure that your emotional and physical needs are met. A birth doula can help you deal with the unexpected, as well as support the birth YOU want!

Do you support hospital births?

Yes! Whether at a hospital, birthing centre, or at home, I’m happy to provide support for you and your birth team.

What kind of training do you have? Are you certified?

I am trained with DONA International, a leader in evidence-based doula training and certification. Currently, I am working towards my certification (please inquire about reduced rates during my certification period!). I am a member of the Association of Ontario Doulas as well as a member of The Collaborative Doula Collective. I have also taken Lactation Education by Trena Gallant and am constantly reading publications about the birth world as well as participating in CBE classes!

If I hire you, can I text/call/facetime you?

Yes! Before 37 weeks I’m available morning, afternoon, and evening for texts/calls/facetimes.

After 37 weeks I’m on call for you and your partner, and you can call/text/facetime at any point 24/7.

What are your tactics for pain management?

Managing discomfort is something I love to help with! While I know a TON of comfort measures and techniques, the best expert for what measures work best for you is YOU! Working together, we will practice and go over as many comfort measures as we can prenatally to create a custom plan for your ideal labor experience. I supply the tools, you let me know what works for you.

How do you work with birth partners?

Doulas do not replace your birth partner, we work with your birth partner! Providing physical and emotional support can be very taxing on the support person. When your partner needs to tap out or if you need more support, I’m there! My motto is “Your Birth Bestie” for a reason.