About
What languages do you speak?
English, French, and Arabic
What is your personal definition of “doula”?
A trained companion who provides emotional, informational, physical, and mental support to birthing people, while building relationships with expecting people/families to help them have a positive birth and postpartum experience. Our main goal is to provide care with our minds, hands, and hearts.
What brought you to birth and postpartum work?
I’ve always had a passion for caregiving, which started when I became an aunt at 8. By 13, I was a full-time babysitter for my nieces and nephews, and caring for children felt natural to me. Over the past 11 years, I’ve worked in various childcare roles, including respite care for children with disabilities, group work with the Canucks Autism Network, and nursery care in France. When I discovered Labor and Postpartum Doulas, I knew I’d found my calling. I’m now a certified Labor Doula, Postpartum Doula, and Perinatal Educator, excited to support families through positive birth and postpartum experiences!
In a climate of caregiver burnout, how are you caring for yourself?
Meditation, exercise, music, spa treatments, and personal time with my loved ones.
What is a standout book, movie/tv, etc about the childbearing/parenting journey that you return to?
MOVIE
BOOK
- You’ve Got This: Your Guide to Getting Comfortable with Labor by Sara Lyon and Brittany Mash
- The Montessori Book for Babies and Toddlers by Maria Stampfer
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:
My birth doula practice is all about being open, honest, and making sure you feel truly cared for. I know that every birth is a one-of-a-kind experience, and I’m here to learn from you and support you in the ways that matter most!
I’m passionate about natural wellness and love finding gentle, holistic remedies to support health. If you’re interested, I’m always happy to share tips and ideas that can help you feel your best. Above all, I want you to feel supported, understood, and at ease. I’m here to help you navigate this journey with warmth and care.
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!
- Each prenatal support package is tailored to you—your story, your needs, and your way of moving through the world. I bring my background as a student midwife, yoga teacher, former patternmaker (I love planning and creative problem-solving), and a warm, grounded presence to help you feel truly seen and supported. Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, our time together will be spacious, collaborative, and nourishing.
- 2 to 3 Personalized Sessions → Enjoy flexible support with in-person and virtual options. Sessions include:
- First Visit: Virtual meeting to discuss your preferences and draft your birth plan.
- Second Visit: In-person session to finalize your birth plan, address any questions, and ensure partners are prepared.
- Third Visit: Focus on physical comfort with stretches, breathing techniques, and meditation.
- Bonus Session (Optional): An additional visit to explore labor movement and enjoy a calming head massage.
- Ongoing Support → Text and phone support whenever you need it.
- Brood’s Family Membership → Access our 5 online courses, private virtual clubhouse, and member-exclusive resources.
- Postpartum Product Guide → A curated list of our top postpartum must-haves, based on what we see support families again and again.
- Local Resources & Referrals → Connect with trusted community services and programs.
Birth Attendance
- Continuous In-Person Support → I’ll be by your side throughout labor and for 1-2 hours after birth, ensuring you feel cared for every step of the way.
- Comfort & Pain Relief Techniques → Experience a variety of options, including massage, guided meditation, breathing exercises, music, and movement to help you find comfort.
- Partner and Support Team Guidance → I’ll guide and help your partner(s) in supporting you effectively, creating a calm and supportive environment.
- Informed Decision-Making → Clear information about medical procedures to help you make empowered choices.
- Newborn Care Assistance → Support with the first feeding and tips for nursing (if desired), plus guidance on basic newborn care.
- Birth Photography & Video → Capture special moments with (iPhone) photography and video throughout the process.
Postpartum Support
- 1 to 2 In-Person Sessions → Focused on emotional support, newborn care, and helping you adjust to life as a new parent.
- Ongoing Communication → Unlimited text, phone, and email support for up to 6 weeks postpartum, whenever you need guidance or reassurance.
- Lactation & Feeding Assistance → Support for nursing, pumping, or other feeding options to meet you and your baby’s needs.
- Personalized Referrals → Connect with trusted postpartum resources and community support services tailored to your situation.
Training + Education
BIRTH & POSTPARTUM
- Labour Doula Certificate and Training, Doula (School) Canada
- Postpartum Doula Certificate and Training, Doula (School) Canada
- Childbirth/Perinatal Educator Certification, Doula (School) Canada
OTHER
- Health Care Assistant, Vancouver Community College
- Early Childhood Assistant, France
- Healthcare Provider CPR-C with AED
- Certified Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Carrot Fertility-Approved Doula
- Sun Life Coverage-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?
- Diving headfirst into all of Brood’s workshops and roundtables!
Testimonials
Having Hebah by our side felt like having my own personal cheerleader. She helped me stay calm and focus on my breathing, thank you, Hebah, for all your help. — Hoda & Brandon
Hebah made our birthing experience memorable and gave endless support. We were so happy to have her during and after labour! — Casandra & Ibrahim
