So, I caught a baby for the first time last week. On my birthday… a day where I attended not one, but TWO Hypnobabies home births back-to-back. Pretty awesome birthday gift. Two births, one catch and one pair of amniotic fluid-soaked jeans later, I got into my beloved bath tub just before midnight on my […]
Photo: Jackie Dives, Birth Photographer Emilie had a beautiful hospital birth with registered midwives, and it was all caught on camera by Jackie, a birth photographer who often joins me at births. Here’s Emilie’s testimonial about her experience: Photo Credit: Jackie Dives, Birth Photographer I met Jessica through her free birth preparation group … I […]
Megan Taylor, Amateur Birth Photographer One of my doula clients put together a list of postpartum suggestions to share with women preparing for a newborn, based on her recent new-mom experince. She’s generously given me permission to share it with all the Birth Takes a Village followers! I’ve made a few comments throughout the post […]
Photo: Apple Blossom Families When I took Cedar on as a client, it was meant to be as a “second” doula, as it was my first twin birth. The two of us ended up bonding prenatally through visits and phone calls, and through her regular attendance at my free monthly prenatal group. It was incredible […]
As much as I like hammering out new blog posts on my laptop, I will always have a special love for pen-to-paper journalling. I was going through some of my birth-journal entries earlier this evening, and thought I would start a segment here on the Birth Takes a Village Blog with occasional glimpses of the […]
Create your absolute best chance for a natural, healthy home birth with this this Holistic Birth Care Package. This package focuses on keeping you healthy and nourished during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period with the wisdom of a natural, holistic approach to pregnancy and birth. While the doula services package involves support that is more […]
Complete the following three steps to book into doula care with me: Step 1: Intake Form Complete this online client Intake Form and submit it. By submitting the form, you are agreeing to the Service Agreement. Please review the agreement before submitting your intake form. If you wish, you may download and print the agreement […]
Like birth, the loss of a pregnancy can also benefit greatly from personalized support. I provide holistic support for both unexpected miscarriage or planned abortion. Preparatory herbal support for nourishing your body before an anticipated loss In-person support for comfort and reassurance both during and after a loss (as well as before in the case of anticipated loss) […]
A more traditional approach to pregnancy and birth, my Complete Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Support package embraces a natural, holistic perspective. This package focuses on keeping you healthy and nourished during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. While the doula services package involves support towards the end of your pregnancy and during your birth, the Complete […]
Prepare for your upcoming birth with full-service doula support including home birth supplies, pool, educational materials, and a doula (me!) with a reputation for supporting people in having gentle and informed births. Have the best birth possible with doula services driven by years of experience and hundreds of happy families. If you view birth as a normal, physiological process […]
So, this summer, my baby sister had a baby. No big deal or anything. (Eeeek! Most exciting blog post I’ve ever shared!).She wanted to share her story because she hopes that “more women can learn to trust their bodies and have empowering birth experiences like mine!” I’m pretty much in love with this little guy. He’s […]
Photo by Carrie Van Snellenberg Next Date: Currently Updating Class. Next Date TBA! “Fathers and partners cannot be trained or educated enough to go to the hospital to be able to “protect” their partner/wife and baby” – Janel Mirendah Father-friendly Vancouver prenatal class that: Dad can enjoy and benefit from – (really! we won’t put […]
I am still trying to find the words to describe the event of Jamin’s birth – and not even close to finding a way to say thank you for all you did to support us in those MANY hours! Your intuition, expertise, sincerity, endurance, humor, sensitivity and care far surpassed what we imagined. Your tireless […]
Although circumcision may have been fairly common among men in your peer age-group, more and more parents are choosing to keep their sons intact. Every year, the percentage of infant boys being circumcised is decreasing. This is because, as we learn more about the impact of circumcision, more people are looking at it as a […]
