About
What languages do you speak?
English
What is your personal definition of “doula”?
A doula is an advocate, a trusted companion, and a mother to mothers—offering guidance, reassurance, and a safe space through every stage of the parenting journey.
What brought you to birth and postpartum work?
I believe that when people feel confident, supported, and fully connected to themselves, they bring something powerful to the world. My goal is to help create an environment where birthing people can access their most authentic, instinctive selves—free from fear and empowered to trust their own strength. I believe everyone deserves a team of unwavering support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, and I am passionate about being part of that support system.
In a climate of caregiver burnout, how are you caring for yourself?
I give myself credit where credit is due. I touch grass. I spend time with my friends and am really honest with them, knowing they have my back. I wholeheartedly enjoy my weird little hobbies.
What is a standout book, movie/tv, etc about the childbearing/parenting journey that you return to?
BOOK
- Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler
- Childbirth Without Fear by Grantly Dick-Read
- The Fourth Trimester by Susan Brink
- The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
TV
PODCASTS
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:
I have five core pillars in which I base my practice on — there is no right way to give birth, only the right support for each family.
1) Education & Understanding
I believe knowledge reduces fear and increases confidence. Understanding birth helps families approach birth with confidence.
2) Informed Choice & Autonomy
I don’t have a personal agenda, I want you to have the experience YOU want. The right choice is the informed choice.
3) Physiological Birth & Body Wisdom
I believe that the body is the expert at giving birth and creating conditions that support these natural processes is key whenever possible. When we understand and support physiology, birth is less intimidating and more intuitive.
4) Whole Family Support
Birth is never a solitary experience. I prepare and empower birth partners and educate on the postpartum transition. Everyone deserves support.
5) Compassionate, Non-Judgmental Care
Every family is different, every body is different, every person has their own hopes and fears. I will meet you where you are at and help guide you where you want to go.
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!
- Two Personalized Prenatal Visits → Meet in person for two 1–2 hour sessions tailored to your unique needs, questions, and birth goals.
- Birth Planning Support → Explore your preferences, values, and priorities while creating a birth plan that feels informed, flexible, and empowering.
- Labour & Birth Education → Learn what to expect during labour, birth, and the immediate postpartum period so you can approach your experience with confidence.
- Comfort Measures & Partner Preparation → Discover practical coping techniques for labour and learn how your birth partner can provide meaningful support throughout the process.
- Questions & Decision-Making Support → Receive evidence-based information and guidance as you navigate choices during pregnancy and prepare for birth.
- Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Resources → Receive a comprehensive information package including a Birth Plan Worksheet, sample birth plan, Labour & Delivery Guide, and Postpartum Planning Guide.
- Personalized Birth Preparation → Discuss logistics, communication plans, when to call for support, and any concerns, fears, or expectations you may have about the birth experience.
- Ongoing Emotional Support → Share your thoughts, worries, and excitement in a judgment-free space where you feel heard, supported, and cared for.
- 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
- 24/7 On-Call Availability → Beginning at approximately 36 weeks, I am on call around the clock and ready to support you whenever labour begins.
- Continuous Labour Support → Receive dedicated, uninterrupted support throughout your labour and birth, regardless of how long the process takes.
- Physical Comfort Measures → Benefit from hands-on support including massage, position suggestions, relaxation techniques, breathing guidance, visualization, and other comfort measures to help you cope with contractions.
- Emotional Encouragement → Feel supported, reassured, and cared for through every stage of labour with calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental presence.
- Partner Support & Guidance → Help your birth partner feel confident and involved with practical coaching, encouragement, and opportunities for rest when needed.
- Information & Decision-Making Support → Receive evidence-based information and guidance to help you navigate choices and feel informed throughout the birth process.
- Advocacy for Your Preferences → Be supported in making the decisions that feel right for your family, with respect for your values, goals, and evolving needs.
- Practical & Logistical Support → Receive assistance with communication, comfort items, refreshments, photos, and other non-medical needs so you can focus on your birth experience.
- Immediate Postpartum Support → Enjoy continued support after your baby arrives, including assistance with settling in, capturing memories, and addressing any immediate needs.
- Reliable Backup Coverage → In the event of an exceptionally long labour, a trusted backup doula may join or relieve support to ensure you continue receiving high-quality care.
Postpartum Support
- In-Home Postpartum Visit → Receive a dedicated postpartum visit within the first 3–5 days after birth, scheduled at a time that works best for your family.
- Birth Debrief & Processing → Reflect on your birth experience in a supportive environment, with space to ask questions and process your thoughts and emotions.
- Emotional Support → Receive compassionate, non-judgmental support as you adjust to life with your new baby and navigate the early postpartum period.
- Newborn Care Guidance → Access evidence-based information and practical support for newborn care, feeding, soothing, and other early parenting questions.
- Resource & Referral Support → Receive recommendations and referrals to trusted local professionals and services if additional support is needed.
- Early Postpartum Check-In → Discuss your recovery, family adjustment, and any challenges or concerns to help ensure you feel supported and confident moving forward.
Training + Education
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM
- Birth Doula Certificate, College of the Rockies
- Maternal Support Practitioner, Bebo Mia
- Fertility Doula, Bebo Mia
- Childbirth Education Certificate
POST SECONDARY
- Social Service Worker Diploma, Langara College
OTHER
- Healthcare Provider CPR-C with AED
- Certified Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Registered with the Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant Program (DAFGP)
- Carrot Fertility-Approved Doula
- Eligible for Extended Health Reimbursement
WORKSHOPS & ROUNDTABLES
- 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?
- DAFGP certification
- Lactation Consultant training
