Noteworthy Events are event listings in Vancouver I think you all might be interested in, but aren’t necessarily part of our regular group meet-ups where we get together in one of our homes to knowledge share (and I won’t necessarily be attending). Many of you have expressed interest in childbirth hypnosis education with Crystal. It’s […]

RSVP View event on Meetup Date Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 7:00 PM *This event is for my birth doula clients. If you are not a Birth Takes a Village Doula Client, please disregard this event! (What is Meet The Back-Up?) Meetup.com integration powered by Nuanced Media.

RSVP View event on Meetup Date Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 7:00 PM Venue 2720 Fraser Street, Basement Suite, entrance at BACK of house Come ’round and chat about birth over tea. It’s been a while since I’ve scheduled a regular meetup, and I’d love to have you over to talk about all things childbirth. We […]

Myself and the two doulas I work closely with are doing a talk on prenatal nutrition & exercise, your options for childbirth (different types of care providers, birth location, and prenatal classes), and placenta encapsulation. Join us and learn how to navigate the seemingly overwhelming terrain of preparing for your baby’s birth in a fun […]

by Jessica Austin May 13, 2012 ”Birth isn’t just about making babies, birth is about making mothers, strong, competant, capable mothers who know their inner strength ” – Barbara Katz-Rothman  I don’t visit my mom enough, or call her as often as she’d like. I get so busy supporting women as they become mothers that […]

Overall, Jessica was always a phone call/e-mail away and her support meant the world to me during my pregnancy/birth experience. They say that the biggest birth complications comes from the mother being stressed. I can confidently say that Jessica’s expertise and support reduced my stressed greatly and turned what could have been a stressful experience […]

Information on doulas in Vancouver. How to choose a Vancouver doula, why doulas are an important part of your birth team, and research on the effectiveness of doula support in birth outcomes and experiences. How Good Birth Support Leads to Better Births The Difference Between Midwife And Doula Explained 5 Tips For Selecting A Vancouver […]

The mission of Birth Takes a Village is to create a gentle and informed birth culture, starting here in Vancouver, BC. Here are some articles on why I think this is necessary and how to go about doing it! Vancouver Doula Network: Building Community! Should Elective Cesarean Births Be Covered By Provincial Health Plans? Promoting […]

This is one of the first birth photo slideshows I watched and fell in love with. The colours are beautiful, mama wears her dreads like a rockstar, the older sister is cute as can possibly be, and the whole thing just exudes happiness and love. It’s next to impossible, in my opinon, to watch this […]

Believe it or not, this is a hospital birth! I’ve never seen a video like this before… a waterbirth in a birth pool, in a hospital, where mom and dad were given space and privacy to allow mom to have a peaceful environment for birthing baby. Beautiful! muirichinnahali

Photograph & Pottery by Jackie Dives If you are having some signs of labour, but things aren’t progressing as steadily as you would like, ask your midwife if she’d be comfortable recommending a black and blue cohosh tea. Black and Blue Cohosh are two herbs which stimulate oxytocin and bring on regular contractions, helping a […]

Photo By Ryan M Mclaughlin Surrounding yourself with positive ideas about birth prepares your for a good birth experience.  Here’s a list of some great quotes to inspire you for your upcoming birth! Birth Inspiration As You Prepare For Birth I would consider moments of my birth experience to be orgasmic, but not in the […]

If you have suffered from birth trauma in the past, you may have fears and anxieties about your upcoming birth. Unfortunately, it is common for women to experience trauma during childbirth.  According Vancouver Birth Trauma, which is run by research psychologist Kalina Christoff, the two main reasons for birth trauma are: The use of unnecessary medical interventions in […]

This is a beautiful, peaceful birth. Mom births baby unassisted like it’s no big deal at all! Birthing unassisted means there is no medical caregiver present for the birth. Although I believe birth is normal and natural, I think our culture has taken away a lot of the inherent knowledge we used to grow up […]