About
What languages do you speak?
English
What is your personal definition of “doula”?
To me, a doula is someone who supports birthing families through every stage of the perinatal journey. They know when to step in and provide comfort, counsel, or practical help, ensuring that families feel supported and cared for during this transformative time. A doula is there, attuned to the family’s needs. As a doula, my role is to foster a sense of safety, empowerment, and connection. I am dedicated to ensuring that each family feels nurtured and informed, embracing a holistic approach that honours their unique experiences.
What brought you to birth and postpartum work?
What brought me to this work was witnessing the many families who go through pregnancy and postpartum without the support they truly need. These seasons can often feel overwhelming, and no one should ever have to face them alone. I am passionate about providing support during this uncertain in-between phase, filling in the gaps and uplifting families so they feel empowered and ready to embrace parenthood.
In a climate of caregiver burnout, how are you caring for yourself?
Self-care, to me, looks like going for a dance, eating good food or spending time with my partner and friends. I also feel nourished by expressing my artistic outlets like painting, interior design, candle making and various crafting. Connecting to earth is important to me as well, whether it be going out in nature, moon cycle rituals, energy cleansing or meditating, having these in my regular practice helps wthe ith feeling of burnout and makes my cup feel full.
What is a standout book, movie/tv, etc about the childbearing/parenting journey that you return to?
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BOOK
- Pregnancy & Childbirth Secrets by Gail J. Dahl
- The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality by Kimberly Ann Johnson
- Sweet Sleep: Nighttime and Naptime Strategies for the Breastfeeding Family by La Leche League International
MOVIE
- Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin and the Farm Midwives
- Babies
Birth Doula 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:
I embrace full-spectrum perinatal care that values practical guidance, emotional support, and genuine connection. I believe that parenthood is a journey to grow into, not merely a phase to get through. I strive to create a nurturing space that allows families to rest, recover, and build confidence throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
I recognize you are the best parent for your child and I meet each family with calm adaptability and respect for their unique pace. My goal is to empower parents to feel confident and positive during this important time in their lives. Whether you seek hands-on guidance, emotional reassurance, or a moment of rest, I am committed to facilitating healing in body, mind, and spirit as you transition into parenthood. Care should lighten your load, not add to it. It should leave you feeling capable, informed, and cared for. Together, we can create the best environment for a gentle and fulfilling birth experience.
Training + Education
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM
- Birth Doula Training, Canadian Doula Association
- Postpartum Doula Training, Canadian Doula Association
OTHER
- Healthcare Provider CPR-C with AED
- Certified Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Sun Life Coverage-Approved Doula
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?
- I would love to learn more about how indigenous and other cultures around the world give birth so I can best support families from diverse backgrounds.
- Hypno-birthing has always been interesting to me and I plan on implementing that practice into my birth doula practice next!
