About
What languages do you speak?
English and French.
What is your personal definition of “doula”?
I always like to come back to the Greek meaning of the word — to serve. I am here to help you stay grounded so that each decision you make along the way helps lead you toward an empowering birth and parenthood experience.
What brought you to birth and postpartum work?
The births of my two children ignited a curiosity in me for the birth world. I felt that I couldn’t have done what I did in labor without the support of my doula. When my kids entered kindergarten I started to specialize in teaching pre and postnatal yoga, I thought about doula training but none of the programs seemed to be the right fit for me. It wasn’t until years later that I saw that my Doula was offering a 6-month mentorship program, I jumped at the chance to train in such an intimate setting. I found the process of becoming a doula so rewarding and I continue to be amazed at the epic journey that occurs from pregnancy into parenthood. I have been deeply humbled by being a parent and am always grateful for the challenges and lessons that have been presented to me. Reflecting on my parenting led me to become a certified parent coach through Connected Parenting. The postpartum journey never ends!
In a climate of caregiver burnout, how are you caring for yourself?
I love spending time in nature. Walking our dog Jasper always helps me reconnect with the present moment. I get to the ocean frequently because of him and I always try to breathe deeply and use it as a chance to recharge.
What is a standout book, movie/tv, etc about the childbearing/parenting journey that you return to?
BOOK
Birth Care Package
To better understand Brood’s birth package pricing model, read on → Making Birth Doula Care Accessible: The Green Bottle Sliding Scale Method
Tell us more about the ethos in your birth doula practice:
Our bodies are blueprinted to go through the process of labouring and birthing a baby. If you didn’t read any books before your labour, your body would still know what to do. We will explore the mind-body connection so that you feel mentally prepared to encounter the epic journey of labour. I will be there to listen if any fears or concerns come up for you as you prepare to meet your baby. Getting aquatinted with your fears ahead of time will help to change your relationship with them. We can’t predict how your labour will unfold but if the fears surface during labour then it will be like walking towards an old friend as opposed to suddenly bumping into a stranger.
Prenatal Care
- Free In-Person Foundations Visit → Once your contract is signed and your first-choice doula has been confirmed, your doula will visit your home for around 1+ hour so you can chat, connect, and ensure the fit feels right—for both of you!
- In-Person Prenatal Sessions → Enjoy a minimum of 2 in-person prenatal sessions tailored to fit your unique needs. These visits are designed to build trust and connection, allowing us to create a strong foundation for your labor experience.
- Personalized Birth Planning → Together, we’ll explore what is important to you and develop a personalized birth plan that reflects your vision for labor. I’ll guide you through this process to ensure your preferences are prioritized.
- Prenatal Education and Pain Management Techniques → During our prenatal sessions, I’ll introduce various hands-on comfort techniques, such as massage, acupressure, and counter-pressure points, to help you familiarize yourself with my touch and empower you with tools for pain management. We’ll also discuss what your postpartum period will look like, ensuring you feel prepared and supported as you transition into this new chapter.
- Ongoing Support → Enjoy unlimited text and phone support from hiring until 3 months postpartum. I’m here to answer questions, provide reassurance, and support you through any concerns.
- Personalized Referrals → Receive tailored referrals to community services that can enhance your journey, connecting you with valuable resources.
- Brood’s Family Membership → Gain exclusive access to five online courses covering prenatal and newborn care, plus join our virtual private clubhouse and member area for downloadable resources.
- Postpartum Product Guide → A curated list of our top postpartum must-haves, based on what we see support families again and again.
Birth Attendance
- Continuous, One-on-One Care → Experience dedicated support throughout your labor journey with continuous, personalized assistance from me.
- Personalized Labor Support → Throughout both early and active stages of labor, I will provide comprehensive support tailored to your needs. This includes massage, acupressure, and aromatherapy to help ease discomfort and enhance your comfort.
- Holistic Pain Management Techniques → Benefit from acupressure, massage, aromatherapy, guided visualizations, and other effective pain management techniques tailored to your comfort during labor.
- Comprehensive Birth Documentation → Enjoy detailed records of your birth experience, including beautiful birth photography and videos, capturing those precious moments for you to cherish.
- First Feed and Newborn Care Support → Receive hands-on assistance with your baby’s first feed, latching, and essential newborn care to ensure a smooth start for both you and your little one.
- Home Transition Assistance → If you return home from the hospital the same day, I’m here to help you settle in, preparing a warm meal, tidying up, and allowing you to focus on bonding with your newborn.
Postpartum Support
- In-Person Visits → Enjoy a minimum of 2 in-person visits designed to support you as you transition into life with your newborn. These visits are tailored to your needs and can include everything from debriefing your birth experience to assisting with household tasks.
- Unlimited Communication → Receive unlimited text, phone, and email support for the first 3 months postpartum, ensuring you have the guidance you need right at your fingertips.
- Assistance with Daily Life → I can help with grocery shopping, running errands, and even cleaning your home. Whether you need someone to hold your baby while you shower, nap, or spend quality time with an older child, I’m here to lighten your load!
- Gentle Self-Care → Together, we can engage in gentle yoga and I can provide massages to ease any aches and pains, helping you feel your best as you navigate this new chapter.
- Pelvic Floor Health Guidance → I’ll touch base about pelvic floor health and ensure you have any necessary referrals for community services to support your recovery.
- Complimentary Parent Coach Session → For families with older children, I offer one complimentary parent coaching session to provide you with tools and strategies to help everyone adjust to welcoming a new family member.
- Personalized Referrals → I will assist you in seeking postpartum resources tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
Training + Education
BIRTH
- Awakening the Village Doula Mentorship, Centre For Growing Families
- Certified Body Ready Method Practitioner
POST-SECONDARY
- BFA in Theatre, University of Victoria
- Acting Specialization, George Brown Theatre School
OTHER
- Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training, Esther Myers Yoga Studio
- Cultural Safety Training, BC Aboriginal Friendship Centre
- Core Confidence Trainer, Bellies Inc.
- Parent Coach Certification, Connected Parenting
- Yoga Teacher Certification, The YogaSpace
- Healthcare Provider CPR-C with AED
- Certified Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening
WORKSHOPS
- EQ + You: for Care Workers with Jessica Robson
- Lactation + Nursing for Doulas with Allison Mennie of Milky Way Lactation
- Running Your Care Practice with Emma Devin of Brood
- Full Spectrum Roundtable with Gina Badger of Long Spell, Dr. Madeline Ennis, Julia Santana Parilla of So I Had an Abortion, and Zuzana Betkova, Registered Midwife and Adjunct Professor
- Bookkeeping for Doulas with Courtney Ewan of CCE Consulting
- Who You Are Affects How You Care with Anna Balagtas of Pocket Doula
- Supplements & Nutrition with Dr Jennifer Fitzgerald of Bird&Be
- Twins, Triplets, and Multiples 101 with Emma Devin and Lolo Chaumont of Brood
- NICU 101 for Doulas with Tracy Karp, (NP) Neonatal Patient Care, Nursing Education and Leadership
- Perinatal Mental Health: Identifying and Supporting Clients with PMADs, with MomWell
- Sleep Training Roundtable with Desiree Russell and Jessica Peters
- Acupuncture and Acupressure for Doulas with Courtney Morris
- Values in Action: Boundaries & Balance in Care Work with Saphren Ma and Emma Devin of Brood
- Queer & Gender Affirming Care: Supporting and Celebrating Queer & Gender Diverse Families with Dia DP
- Lactation Support for Doulas: Common Ailments and Hands-on Resources with Allison Mennie of Milky Way Lactation
- Enhancing Doula Care: How to Address Clients’ Body Image Concerns and Combat Anti-Fat Bias with Vinny Welsby of the Fiercy Fatty + Weight Inclusive Consulting
- Values in Action: Care Considerations for the Perinatal Period with Roberta Stuart
- Babywearing 101 with Karla Castro of the Babywearing Club
- Trauma & Care Work: Integration and Healing from Birth & Postpartum Experiences with Melissa Medjuck of the Perinatal Collective
- Responsive Doula Care for Families with Complex Needs with Lolo Chaumont
- Sex and Relationships After Baby with Erin Davidson, MA, RCC, CST, CHST
- Pelvic Floor Support Through Pregnancy to Early Postpartum with Lauren Sutherland of Core Connection Physio
FOR YOUR PERSONAL LEARNING, WHAT IS THE WORKSHOP/TRAINING ON YOUR RADAR
- Sound Healing Workshop
Testimonials
Camille is a gem! She was the doula for the birth of our daughter. She was a wonderful support before, during, and after the birth. During my labor, she was there the whole time with two trips to the hospital. What a caring and serene presence helping to keep me and my husband calm, especially in the intense moments. It was also great to have her follow-up care during the postpartum time. — Tanyss
I appreciated the meetings leading up to the birth where Camille educated me on diastasis recti, and the exercises to do to help avoid it. I appreciated the abundance of resources she showed me, especially when we discussed my previous birthing experiences, analyzed my thoughts on birth, and helped my mind prepare for birth with the prenatal writing exercise. Her presence at the birth was beneficial for keeping a calm space. I enjoyed our meetings after Jonah’s birth. The massage was exactly what I needed at the time. Besides the massage, just the time together was welcome, as the early days can feel a little isolating. I think her support and take on experiences would be helpful for life’s other big experiences as well. In short, more people should benefit from how wonderful you are! — Ursula
I felt very well supported by the way Camille communicated with us before and after the birth. When we met in person she was always a good listener, she also helped my husband and I to communicate with each other about our concerns/expectations/feelings, which was valuable. I liked how she made sure to check in with us now and then by email/text, offering information, resources, and encouragement based on concerns we had mentioned at our in-person meetings. When the labor started, I was grateful to be able to call and email — both to ask questions and just to keep her posted on how things were progressing. Camille was very responsive and I felt reassured by our communication at this time. We were grateful to be able to call her over when my labor was becoming more intense. Knowing that she was on her way gave us peace of mind. I felt very supported when she arrived at our apartment. Camille took an active role in the process, offering suggestions for positions and providing physical support. The way she mediated our communication with the midwife at this stage was especially helpful. I was also very grateful for the emotional support she offered at moments when I felt discouraged, such as after our first conversation with the midwife. I felt that she heard and acknowledged my feelings at that moment which helped me to move forward. At the birth center, I appreciated her calm demeanour, gentle encouragement, and reassurance that things were progressing well. After the birth, I appreciated the opportunity to “debrief” with her and our midwifery student as I was still processing the experience. We felt that you were there for us if we ever needed more help. — Dana
I felt listened to and understood during the prenatal time. Camille was such a great communicator and picked up on what we wanted to get out of our relationship with her. I also liked that she thought to include touch in the prenatal visit. The birth happened very quickly and she saw that we were coping well, just us, so she was able to take a step back and let things unfold. For the actual day of the birth, it was really valuable to have someone else observe and document the day. We loved having the photos and Ezri’s birth story from her perspective written to him. Such a special keepsake! — Nikki
