Congratulations! You are new parents, or welcoming another baby into your home, some big adjustments either way! I am here to help you get off to a GREAT start!  From breastfeeding support, newborn care, sending you off for a nap, to helping you get organized as you repeat feedings and diaper changes.

Breastfeeding:  I am passionate to help you get breastfeeding off to a great start from getting a good latch, getting through engorgement, keeping supply strong, and learning how to pump/express if and when needed. This can come with lots of initial challenges. It takes perseverance, some confidence and some good support around you to make it over the hump of adjustments and then you will be successfully breastfeeding for however long you want! YOU CAN DO IT! For any issues that are out of my realm of experience, I will refer you to good resources, lactation clinics, etc.

Multiples:  Feeding twins is a challenge! Helping them get on the same feeding schedule is something I love to help you do! How do you feed two babies at the same time? How do you breastfeed babies at the same time? Whether you are breastfeeding or bottle feeding there are ways you can successfully accomplish this! I also help you think through pumping times, how often, etc. and even some night time support, so that you can get some much needed sleep.

Qualifications:  Postpartum Doula DONA Certificate – April 2015, Infant CPR – Oct 2018, IBCLC Breastfeeding Course, Breastfeeding for Doulas Course and the experience of helping over 200 families through birth and postpartum.

“Remember when you found out you were pregnant and thought ‘how am I going to do this’?  You did.   Remember when you had a crying newborn and thought ‘how am I going to get through this’? You did.   Remember when you had a strong-willed, defiant toddler and thought ‘how am I going to make it through’? You did.    When days are hard, just remember… You have.  You can.  You will.”   Proud Happy Mama

With the experience of being a certified birth doula for 11 years, you will receive excellent support and teaching through prenatal Zooms, helping you feel prepared and empowered for your labour and delivery. You will receive needed information to help you feel informed for the choices you may need to make, I can also be available through phone and texting during your labour. Scared about tearing? I am passionate about saving the perineum! Some good focus is spent on this, teaching you how to deliver well! Years of experience have taught me when tears can be avoided, and this is one that will make a difference!

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Qualifications: Birth Doula Certification from DONA International July 2011 and the wide experience of helping over 200 families.

After some nights of sleep deprivation, having a night or two during the week really makes a difference for your outlook on life with a new baby! You can sleep with confidence knowing a well experienced and trained doula is looking after your baby! Contact me and we will discuss what your needs are and the best way to give you support!

Qualifications:  Postpartum Doula DONA Certificate – April 2015, Infant CPR – Oct 2018, and the experience of helping over 200 families through birth and postpartum.

I have been a doula now for 11 years and have loved this stage in my life! Being able to have so many life experiences gives me a lot of joy and fulfillment to be able to speak into the lives of growing families. I am passionate in helping women/couples achieve their desires for birth and be empowered by the incredible experience of giving birth and welcoming a new baby into their arms and homes. I love helping with the transition to home, giving breastfeeding support to help mama and baby off to a great start to successful breastfeeding!

My husband and I have 3 adult children with lovely spouses and have 6 grandchildren to date. Our family is the love of our lives! 

We love biking/hiking/camping in the summer, going for long energetic walks or slow walks, travelling when we can, enjoying the company of family and friends. One of our favourite highlights was biking 8 days across the northern coast of Spain the summer of 2018, as we also visited Wales, Spain and Italy for an amazing 6 weeks! Another favourite highlight of our lives was taking 2 of our 3 kids (teens then in 2005) to South Africa for 6 months to work at an international community development agency – it changed our lives and we’ve been involved ever since!  We have spent extended time in several different countries, in my years growing up and then us together. This gives me a unique world view, we continue volunteering from time to time in underdeveloped countries.

A new venture for 2021 – we are opening a small Airbnb private entrance suite in our home!