Carrie D Doula Support

04/07/2026

One year ago today this legend - aka my dad - left this earth and I've missed him every day since.
I still feel his presence though...when I hear songs on the radio that remind me of him (he was a rockstar... that's him second from the right in the sepia picture 😊)...when I'm feeling down. I feel his encouragement.
I'm understanding more and more the gift that having him as my dad was.
He's pure energy now and honestly he never feels far away, which is pretty cool. It's like he's saying hello to me sometimes...and even though it feels weird, you might hear me say "Hey dad!" out of nowhere. 😁

Love you papa,
Carrie 💜

04/06/2026

My family and I are currently in the season where we can't go away - even on a long daytrip - without hiring someone to come take care of our senior dog.
He needs extra care and attention now, as well as daily medication.

I was recently looking into hiring a petsitter to come and stay in our home while we're away, and this process has helped me appreciate even more how much trust and vulnerability goes into choosing and hiring someone who you've never met before to provide care and support for something and someone really, super important to you.

So to all the moms-to-be out there who are searching for a doula to support you and your partner, I honour where you are at and the decision you are making - may you find the perfect person, someone you feel great around, who provides reassurance, who brings you back to yourself, who believes in you fully and who is there for the one and only you.

Much Love,
Carrie 💜

P.S. Let me know if you know an amazing, trustworthy dogsitter in Airdrie or Calgary!

04/05/2026

Here are my oldest and youngest daughters rock climbing together (Karis on the right and Selina in pink, on the left). 🥰

Things I might say to encourage my rock climbing daughters that you also may hear me say to my labouring mamas:
•You're safe
•You're doing it
•You're so strong
•Dig deep
•Breathe
•Lean into it
•It's ok to let go
•Trust your body
•You're working so hard

I see your feats of strength, you super strong humans, and I believe in you. 💜

04/04/2026

The ol' grey dog, he ain't what he used to be...but still loves his off-leash walks and sniffs. Oh Beenz, I love you my old buddy. 💓

(At the NE Regional Park in Airdrie...the most nature and trees you'll see anywhere in Airdrie!)

04/02/2026

If you've ever wondered what a cesarean birth looks like, this video is low on the squeamish-ness, high on the cuteness, and also accurate!

Playdough Surgery 🔪🤰🏻- Cesarean Delivery.Our little guy just had a birthday (the big 4!), and we reminisced about the eventful, unexpected day he arrived ...

04/01/2026

I know I'm quiet on social media but I'm still over here supporting births and loving the families that I serve with my whole entire heart.

This has been the most fulfilling year of my life and I am truly so grateful to the families who have chosen to have me walk alongside them during such a precious and monumental season of their lives.

Reach out to me at carrieddoulayyc@gmail.com if you are wanting to be supported in your pregnancy and birth - I'm here for you.

Much Love,

Carrie 💜

02/27/2026

🚽✨ Why do some women LOVE labouring on the toilet?

It sounds strange… until you understand physiology.

And then it makes perfect sense.

Here’s why the toilet can actually be a brilliant place to labour:

1️⃣ It helps you relax your pelvic floor

You can’t p*e or p**p without relaxing your pelvic floor.

That same relaxation is exactly what your body needs to let your baby descend.

Toilets naturally trigger a “let go” reflex.
Less clenching = more opening.

2️⃣ It reduces the urge to fight contractions

When contractions get intense, many women tighten everything.

But sitting on the toilet:
🚽Encourages a forward-leaning position
🚽 Lets your belly hang
🚽 Widens the pelvic outlet

It’s very similar to a supported squat, which we know opens the pelvis beautifully.

3️⃣ It works with gravity

Unlike lying in bed, the toilet keeps you upright.

Gravity helps baby move down.
Downward pressure on the cervix can strengthen contractions.
Stronger contractions (in active labour) = progress.

4️⃣ It mimics the “primitive” birth environment

We are mammals.

When labour gets intense, many women instinctively seek:
• Privacy
• Small spaces
• Low stimulation

The bathroom is often dimmer, quieter and away from people watching

That alone can help oxytocin flow better.

And oxytocin = effective contractions.

5️⃣ It can help with that “I feel like I need to p**p” sensation

In active labour, baby’s head puts pressure on the re**um.

The toilet gives women a safe place to release that urge without embarrassment — and often labour picks up afterward.

⚠️ A quick safety note:

If someone is feeling faint, heavily medicated, or very close to pushing, they should have support nearby. We don’t want anyone falling.

As a labour nurse, I’ve seen stalled labours suddenly pick up after 20–30 minutes on the toilet.

Sometimes the most high-tech thing you can do in labour…

Is sit on a toilet. 💛

Pic: (TT)

02/27/2026

I love learning, I love expanding my skill set but, more than anything, I love knowing that there are so many people out there who have a mission to bring beauty, knowledge, wisdom and wonder back to the birth space. 🙏💕🙏💕

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02/10/2026

I've said it before and I will say it again and again...when I am your doula, I will support you with my whole heart.
Reach out if you are looking for birth support - I'm here for you!

Much Love,
Carrie 💜

carrieddoulayyc@gmail.com
https://carrieddoulayyc.com/carrie-d-doula-website

02/01/2026

I am here to support you emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically.
I got you! 💜

01/21/2026

There is something about community that is so uplifting. Even more uplifting is being a part of a community of caring, skilled, dedicated doulas who have the biggest hearts around.
Thank-you to the Calgary Doula Association for fostering a space of love for each other and the families we support. 💕💕

12/22/2025

Just taking a moment to share one of our favourite children's author/illustrator, Jim LaMarche. Have you heard of him?
So beautiful and magical! ♡♡