Birth is a rite of passage that is worthy of acknowledgement, care and deep respect. My goal in my role is to gently offer support and care for you and your partner as you uncover your desires for your birth.
There is so much information and choice for your family, and you may face questions like:
Where should we birth our baby?
What are my choices for pain management and what risks and benefits do they have?
What role can my partner/birth team play in the process of growing and birthing our baby.
How do I prepared for not only my labour, but for after baby arrives?
Informative choice is your right. Having a birth doula offers support with education, advocacy and hands-on help. I can help navigate any questions, fears or insecurities that can arise when it is time to prepare to welcome your exciting addition.
Rest assured that I can help you develop a clear understanding of your goals for your birth journey.
monthly visits either over video call or in person at my office. These visits allow you space and time to touch base and ask any questions you may have during your pregnancy.
4/5 hours of in person prenatal educational support meetings at my office
birth preference document guidance
phone, email and text support after hire date
access to my lending library
at your birth
on call availability 24/7 from 37 weeks
continuous emotional, physical, spiritual and educational support at the onset of labour
partner support
backup doula
free TENS machine rental
2/3 hours of support after baby is born to help with the feeding of the baby and the birthing team, tidying the birth space and getting you settled.
after your birth
one in home visit to answer any of your questions post birth, share any tips and tricks and admire you new addition.
text/email support until 6 weeks postpartum
The BCAAFC Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant Program
The Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant Program (DAFGP) is offered by The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC). The goal of the program is to increase healthy birth outcomes for Indigenous families by removing the cost barrier to accessing Doula services. The grant program provides Indigenous families living in BC up to $1,200.00 of coverage for Doula services with each pregnancy.
Do you live outside the Kelowna area but would still like my support? The digital package is for you. Let’s meet over video to discuss all your options and choices for your birth and possibly even develop a plan for the care you will need postpartum, all from the comfort of your home or favourite coffee shop.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Two 2-hour prenatal meetings via video-chat
Development of birth plan catered to you and your desires for birth