The doula
behind
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hip
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A woman sitting on a brown chair smiling at the camera, with sheer white curtains and a window in the background.

What you can expect from me.

Birth is unpredictable, and I’m fine with that. I’ll help you through the birth you actually have, whether that’s at home or in hospital. I’ll be honest, I’ll be hands-on, and I’ll help you ask the right questions of your care team. The decisions are yours.

Why I do this

I’ve always noticed how little support women get, in healthcare and in life. After having a baby, we’re expected to quietly go back to life as it was, even though we’re a completely different person. I wanted to make that transition easier and a bit more gracious. I love working with people who want to feel their birth and be
hands-on in it.

What I believe.

Birth changes everything: your body, your routines, and who you are. You deserve someone fully present through that, wherever and however you give birth.

Birth has become so political, and many parents get judged for their choices. I won’t be one of the people judging you. It’s your story, not mine.

Whether you’re planning a low-intervention home birth or heading into the hospital, I’m there to keep the room calm and help you feel at ease. Plans change, and you don’t need a perfect one to be ready. You just need someone steady and hands-on beside you while you find your way.

Who I work best with.

I’m a good fit if you’re planning an unmedicated birth, at home or in hospital, and you want to be involved in it. You ask questions, trust your instincts, and take responsibility for your choices. You also know birth doesn’t follow plans, and you can let go of how you pictured it if you need to.

I’m probably not the right doula if you want to plan every detail of your birth, or if you just want a doula and any doula will do. I work best with people who want me specifically. Finding a doula is a gut feeling, so if you read this and thought “yes, her,” I’d love to hear from you.

Outside of work

When I’m not at a birth, I’m almost always outside. I run and bike the trails around Bragg Creek and Kananaskis, and I train for an ultramarathon every year. This year I completed my third 50km race, in Newfoundland.

At home, it’s my husband and our two cats, Alvina and Phoebe. We met as lifeguards and have been together for seven years.

I love reading. Literary fiction, historical fiction, thrillers, and fantasy are my go-to genres, and if I love a book I’ll finish it in a day, so send me your recommendations!

The rest of my time goes to making things. I’ve run an acrylic painting business for five years, painting landscapes and wildlife from the Rockies and the Pacific Northwest. I’ve also been making pottery for just over a year, and my kitchen cabinets are now overflowing with mountain and woodland themed mugs. I’ve been known to stay at the studio until 2am if I’m really in the zone.

I also love Traditional Chinese Medicine. Seasonal living and good nourishment shape how I look after myself, and they shape how I help you recover after birth.