About
What languages do you speak?
English
What is your personal definition of “doula”?
To me, a doula is the resource and support for a family to have everything they need to in order to thrive through one of the biggest transformations, and to help every person involved feel expansive in such an incredibly beautiful and vulnerable time.
What brought you to birth and postpartum work?
For a long time, I struggled to find my place and a path that felt aligned with both my values and my natural strengths. I have always been someone who deeply enjoys connecting with people one-on-one, especially during vulnerable or transitional moments. Supporting others emotionally and practically has always come naturally to me, and I’ve often been told I have strong maternal instincts, outside of traditional caregiving roles.
Returning to school for social work helped bring clarity to this. Through my studies, I’ve developed a deeper understanding of systems, advocacy, and trauma-informed care, and I began to see how meaningful it feels to support people in ways that are relational, grounded, and person-centered. While I am still working toward my degree and gaining experience, I continue to face challenges finding work that feels both sustainable and aligned with this calling.
Talking with a close friend who is a doula was a turning point for me. As they shared their experiences, the role brought together everything I’ve been searching for: emotional support, advocacy, education, and presence. It felt like the first time all the pieces came together in a way that made sense. Becoming a doula feels like a natural extension of who I am and the direction I am already moving in through my social work education.
In a climate of caregiver burnout, how are you caring for yourself?
I love this question! I think it is so important to care for yourself in order to care for others. My favourite daily self-care things are meditating, singing and dancing, journaling, yoga, exercise, being in nature, calling a friend, and making sure I get enough sleep!
What is a standout book, movie/tv, etc about the childbearing/parenting journey that you return to?
BOOKS
- Glennon Doyle’s “Untamed” is a book I have read many times, I find it is related to a parenting journey in the sense of finding your inner truth, trusting yourself and your path. It has helped me as an individual, and how I can relate to new parents.
Training + Education
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM
- Postpartum Doula Certificate, Kathrin Auger (Los Angeles Doula)
OTHER
- Healthcare Provider CPR-C with AED
- Registered with the Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant Program (DAFGP)
- Certified Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Eligible for Carrot Fertility Coverage
- Eligible for Extended Health Reimbursement
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 am super interested in somatic teachings and reiki, and am very open to other holistic teachings that could support my work as a doula.
