A doula is a non-medical support person hired by the family to provide emotional, informational, and physical support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

As a birth doula, I am in a unique position working outside of the medical model supporting births. I am solely there to support the new family.

• We meet in pregnancy, usually at your home, to prepare for birth and postpartum.

• I see you in early labour, usually at your home. I am there for the entire birth and stay well after your baby is born.

• I will come to your house within the first two weeks after baby is born to provide postpartum support. This can include help with feeding and baby care, meal prep, and light house work.

No, a doula is for anyone giving birth, regardless of their birth preferences.

Doulas can help navigate confusing situations. We can remind hospital staff to explain medical terms and help make sure you know what’s going on.

Doulas provide extra attention since medical staff can’t be in your room for your whole labour. Having a doula can help you feel encouraged, calm, relaxed, and fully supported.

Any time in pregnancy that feels right for you. We can start speaking in the first trimester. I typically have our first prenatal meeting sometime after 32 weeks pregnant.

Doulas don’t replace anyone on the birth team, we add to them! We can take pressure off of your partner so they can rest, go to the washroom, or grab a snack.

Your partner may not intuitively know what you need. Doulas have training to help, are equipped to nurture, and can anticipate your needs.

Doulas and midwives have different roles at a birth.

Midwives are responsible for you and your baby’s medical needs. Even the most caring and compassionate midwife needs to keep your safety at the forefront of their mind and performs medical tasks.

Whereas, doulas can focus fully on emotional, verbal, and physical support. If you think extra support in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum would benefit you, a doula would be a great fit.

I offer a range of services to help accommodate difference incomes. However, I understand that it might not be financially feasible to add a doula to your birth team. I believe every birther should have the option to access a doula, please contact me and we can talk about a contract that could work for you.