Birth & Postpartum Doula Services
Support for pregnancy, birth and the early weeks with your baby.
Pregnancy
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Personalized birth planning and birth preference discussions
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Evidence-based information to help you make informed decisions
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Emotional support and reassurance throughout pregnancy
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Preparing your partner or support person for labour
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Comfort measures and coping techniques for labour
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Creating a calm, supportive birth environment
During Labour & Birth
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Continuous emotional and physical support
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Breathing guidance and relaxation techniques
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Position changes, movement, massage, and comfort measures
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Encouragement and reassurance through each stage of labour
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Helping you communicate your preferences with your care team
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Support for your partner so they can confidently support you
After Baby Arrives
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Emotional support during the transition to parenthood
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Newborn care education and confidence-building
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Infant soothing, swaddling, diapering, and bathing guidance
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Feeding support (breast, chest, bottle, or combination feeding)
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Creating healthy rest and recovery routines
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Preparing nourishing snacks or light meals
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Light household tasks (laundry, dishes, tidying)
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Holding baby so you can shower, nap, or eat
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Support for siblings as the family adjusts
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Connecting you with local resources when needed
All packages are designed as flexible containers of care and may be adapted to individual and family needs. Travel within Nanaimo is included in all packages. Travel outside of Nanaimo is billed at $0.65 per km. Availability for presence at time of birth is subject to scheduling capacity.
Package
Prenatal Preparation
275
Together, we'll prepare your body, mind, and support system with education, birth planning, comfort measures, and confidence for the journey ahead.
Valid for 3 months
Three Prenatal Visits
90 minutes each
Package
Birth & Beyond
1,250
Compassionate support throughout labour and birth. Includes two prenatal visits, up to 12 hours of in-person birth support, and one postpartum visit to help you transition into early parenthood.
Valid for 6 months
Two Prenatal Visits
In-Person Birth Support
One Postpartum Visit
Package
Postpartum Care
825
Helping you recover and adjust to life with your new baby. Whether you need nourishment, newborn guidance, or emotional support, this space is designed to help you settle into your rhythm.
Valid for 3 months
Three Postpartum Visits
4 hours each
Containers of Care
1 hr
50 Canadian dollars
Rest, recovery, and newborn support during the early weeks of parenthood.
8 hr - 12 hr
From 500 Canadian dollars
1 hr
75 Canadian dollars
You don't have to do this alone.
I'm here to help if you're...
Feeling nervous about labour
Hoping for a calm, supported birth
Wondering what to expect after baby
Looking for evidence-based guidance without judgment
Wanting someone to support you, not just your baby
Needing a chance to rest while someone cares for your baby
Ready to Begin?
Book an Intake Session to get started.
Intake Session
1 hr 30 min • CA$195
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Birth & Postpartum Doula?
A Birth & Postpartum Doula is a trained, non-medical professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support throughout pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postpartum period. My role is to help you feel informed, supported, and empowered while working alongside your existing healthcare team.
Do I still need a doula if I have a midwife or OB?
Yes. Your midwife or physician is responsible for your medical care, while your doula focuses on you. I provide continuous emotional and physical support, comfort measures, education, and reassurance before, during, and after birth.
Will you make medical decisions for me?
No. I do not provide medical care, diagnose conditions, or make decisions on your behalf. Instead, I help you understand your options, ask questions, and make informed decisions that align with your values and birth preferences.
Can my partner still be involved?
Absolutely. A doula doesn’t replace your partner—they support both of you. I help partners feel confident in their role while ensuring they also have space to rest, eat, and be fully present during the birth.
What does postpartum support look like?
Postpartum support is tailored to your family’s needs. This may include newborn care education, feeding support, emotional support, light household tasks, meal preparation, and giving you the opportunity to rest while someone cares for your baby.
What if my birth doesn’t go according to plan?
Birth is often unpredictable. Whether you have an unmedicated birth, an epidural, a planned or unplanned cesarean birth, or your plans change unexpectedly, my role is to provide calm, compassionate support throughout the experience.
When should I hire a birth doula?
You can hire a doula at any point during pregnancy, though many families begin looking during the second trimester. The earlier we begin working together, the more time we have to prepare for your birth and postpartum experience.
Do you support all types of births?
Yes. I support hospital births, home births, birth centre births, planned cesarean births, VBACs, induced labours, medicated and unmedicated births. Every birth deserves respectful, individualized support.
Do you offer postpartum support without birth support?
Absolutely. You don’t need to have me present at your birth to benefit from postpartum care. Whether you need support during the first few weeks or months after baby arrives, I’m happy to meet your family where you are.