Labour & Birth Support
Pregnancy and birth come with a million decisions, a few curveballs, and plenty of “wait… is this normal?” moments. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own; that’s where I come in!
Labour and Birth Support Package
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Two 2-hour in-home birth prep sessions
Email, phone or text support from the moment you hire me and throughout your pregnancy
On-call 24/7 from 37 weeks till baby arrives
Local referrals and resources
Unbiased evidence-informed support
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Continuous labour support
Comfort Measures Tool Kit (including Birth Sling, TENS machine, peanut ball, birth ball, birth comb, and more!)
Physical, emotional and informational support during labour
Support for your partner
Remain for approx. 2 hours after birth to make sure your settled and cozy
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Next day postpartum visit and check in
One 2-hour postpartum visit to
Debrief your birth experience
Meal prep, answer questions, help with baby so you can take some time for yourself (nap or shower anyone ??), feeding support, baby wearing support
Phone/Text/Email support for 6 weeks postpartum
The world is your oyster! lets chat about how I can help.
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Additional labour prep session $125
In-home Infant massage $100
In-home prenatal massage $160
40 first days in-home postpartum massage $160
Birth Pool Rental $170
Birth Sling Rental $80
Package starts @ $1200
If you have RMT benefits, a portion of this fee may qualify for reimbursement.
Want to learn more about what makes me unique as a doula - check out my blog post!
Whats Included in Your Labour and Birth Support
Complimentary consultation
A relaxed, no-obligation meeting to connect, answer your questions, and ensure we feel like the right fit.
Prenatal visits in your home
Time together to prepare for birth in a way that feels supportive and unhurried. We’ll explore your preferences, talk through options, and practise comfort techniques so you and your partner feel more confident heading into labour.
Ongoing support throughout pregnancy
From the time you book, I’m available to you for questions, resources, and guidance as things come up.
On-call support
I’m on call 24/7 for you leading up to your birth, ready to join you when labour begins.
Continuous labour and birth support
In-person support throughout your labour - offering hands-on comfort, guidance, reassurance, and a steady presence from active labour through to after your baby is born.
Support for your partner
Helping your partner feel confident, involved, and supported so they can show up in a way that feels good for both of you.
Immediate postpartum support
Time together after birth to help you settle in, support feeding, and create a calm, grounded transition in those first hours.
Postpartum follow-up
A visit after your baby arrives to check in, process your birth experience, and offer continued support as you transition into this next stage.
Support for 6 weeks postpartum
I am there for all the questions you need answered. My support doesnt end when you have the baby!
Birth Doula Questions
Have more questions?
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A doula serves as your personal guide throughout the journey of pregnancy, labor, and birth. They highlight essential aspects, provide insightful answers to your questions, offer tips for optimizing the experience, and assist you in crafting and navigating the type of journey you desire. Research has shown that individuals receiving continuous support from a doula during labor are more inclined to have spontaneous vaginal births, less likely to use pain medication or epidurals, and have lower rates of negative feelings about childbirth and cesarean births (Bohren et al., Cochrane Review, 2017).
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Hospitals allow doulas and other support people to accompany you during your labour.
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Midwives and doctors function as medical care providers, responsible for overseeing the medical aspects of your pregnancy and providing clinical care for both you and your baby(ies). They perform essential medical tasks and ensure the well-being of both the expectant parent and the child.
In contrast, a doula does not provide medical care. Instead, a doula serves as a dedicated companion offering emotional, physical, and informational support throughout your pregnancy, labor, and birth journey. While midwives and doctors focus on clinical aspects, a doula is there to provide holistic support, helping you navigate the emotional and physical aspects of the experience and offering valuable information to empower you during this transformative time.
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Your concern is valid, and it's essential to clarify that a doula's role is not to overshadow the special connection between the expectant parent and their partner but to enhance and support it. As the tour guide, a doula becomes an integral part of the existing support team. The aim is to complement the strengths already present and contribute to a unified and positive birth experience.
A doula's presence is beneficial not only for the birthing parent but also for their partner. By offering reassurance, providing opportunities for breaks, and ensuring essential needs like food, sleep, and moments of respite are met, a doula actively supports both members of the expectant couple. The collaborative approach, where a doula brings expertise in labor and birth, and the partner contributes their intimate knowledge of the expectant parent, creates a harmonious and supportive team dynamic. It's a partnership that strives to make the birthing experience as positive and empowering as possible for everyone involved.
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I support and empower however you choose to birth your baby. As a doula I maintain a neutral stance and provide unbiased support. My purpose is to assist you in making well-informed and instinctive decisions that align with your preferences. I have undergo training to support diverse birthing scenarios, whether it be at home or in a hospital, with midwives or doctors, without medication or with pain relief, and for both vaginal and caesarean deliveries. How ever you choose to birth your baby is right for you! Let me support you!

