As a DONA certified birth doula, postpartum doula and Lamaze educator, I have supported all kinds of clients: married, couples, singles, from here, and recently arrived in Canada. I have studied many aspects of birth work, including loss doula support for those suffering the heartbreak of miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death, so that I can offer a full spectrum of support to the families I support.

My philosophy I believe it’s so important to attend to the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of birth and becoming a parent. Birth is so much more than an event; it’s a transformation. I know first-hand the benefits of practicing daily relaxation and movement in improving physical and emotional well-being, and I have seen amazing results in helping my clients to find ways to incorporate self-care into their pregnancy, birth and parenting in ways that work for them.

I truly believe that everyone deserves to experience birth feeling supported, respected and cared for. I am so thankful for the opportunity to support you in having the best birth experience possible! Within you is everything you need to birth well.

At home I am a wife & mom of two kids school, and I love the field trips and volunteering that are a perk of motherhood! My happy place is in the woods or a house full of animals, I love to travel, do yoga and take dance classes of every kind, especially ballet barre. I'm one of those elusive native Calgarians you hear tales of, though I’ve travelled 5 continents of the world, learning about other cultures and birthing traditions. I do my best to incorporate peace, a lightheartedness, curiosity and respect for the wisdom of the body into every birth, helping families find their own unique rhythm.

Biology 30 hormones of labour presentation. Ping pong babies. — I’ve been a volunteer at Inn From the Cold teaching drop-in childbirth education and connecting families with doula support for 4 years, which has given me compassion and insight into the need for community connections. We all go through hard times and deserve unconditional support.
I have also been offering a Hormones of Labour presentation to Biology 30 students for several years. I love seeing students leave fear behind and embrace the wonder and power of birth, including the joy and laughter that occurs as they learn about how contractions work by “giving birth” to ping pong ball babies out of balloons.

Non-smoking/scents:

Smoke, scented candles, perfumes and air fresheners are a migraine trigger for me. I respectfully request that while I am in our home, you avoid using these things. If this becomes an issue, I will seek alternate support for you from a doula who does not have this sensitivity.