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Ainslie DeBoer - Doula, Blenheim, ON (2026)

01/19/2023

Calling all expecting families!
(Message for more availability)

11/08/2022

Doula Myth-Busting…

“If my partner is present then I don’t need a doula” or “having a doula could take over the intimacy of the experience between my partner and I.”

Everyone sees there experience in their own ways - and that’s okay! I want to clarify what exactly a doula can provide to benefit your experience. Reality is the doula May be the only person beside the partner that is providing one-on-one support. We are there solely for the emotional well-being of the birthing individual. Medical staff such as nurses, OBs and Midwives have additional responsibilities such as breaks, shift changes, clinical duties and policies. As a doula YOU are our full priority.

Doulas can actually bring a couple closer. Some partners are very hands on, and others prefer to step back. Both are fine! The most important thing is that all are being supported. A doula can fill in when the partner is tired, hungry or even overwhelmed. This ensures the birthing woman’s needs are always being met. If the partner wishes to be super hands on, doulas work on the side lines making suggestions for the partner that will help keep the mother comfortable.

Your birth team is IMPORTANT. This is your experience, and having a strong support team along the way will give you the best chance for an optimal outcome.

If you have any questions, please comment or reach out. I would love to chat with you!

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10/11/2022

Hello again! I am back and as a Mother of 2.

It is coming up on a year since stepping back and soaking up time with my first baby, and welcoming our second in January! This is also the start to new beginnings, yet again! My services will no longer be operating out of , as the doors have closed - allowing Grecia to follow bigger dreams! I was so grateful to have been apart of Radius.

I am operating solo once again, and am currently accepting new clients 👏🏼✨

Here is to another year doing my favourite thing ever! 👶🏼

11/02/2021

𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The dilation stage of labour is usually the longest. If you give birth in a hospital setting, this is the stage that tends to have the most time restrictions placed on it. Many believe that cervical dilation needs to be progressing at the rough rate of 1cm an hour. We know that we are all made uniquely, which is why we need to avoid putting each individual’s cervical progression into a cookie cutter timeline.

This idea of consistent hourly progression comes from a study done over 60 years ago, which resulted in a graph called Friedman’s Curve. 📈

Despite current research showing Friedman’s Curve to be irrelevant, some maternity care policy is still based on this outdated information. Which can lead to unessecary interventions!!! - this is where you need to be informed and advocate!

If labour isn’t progressing, it may be time to check in with your surroundings, mind, body etc. It is also normal for your body to be taking the time it needs!

✨ Frequent exams to check dilation are optional majority of the time. ✨

10/26/2021

𝘈 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘬, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘺 𝘺𝘢𝘸𝘯.
𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘣, 𝘸𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰,
𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴.
𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘱𝘴.
𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘦. - 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘹

10/25/2021

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬 ✌🏽

Also referred to as membrane sweeping, is often offered to those after 37 weeks gestation as a way to “encourage labour” and avoid needing to be induced later on. However, membrane sweeping is a mechanical method of induction in itself.

The purpose of membrane sweeping is to encourage your body’s natural release of hormones such as prostaglandins and oxytocin. So when providers are doing this, they’re hoping the sweep will help soften and ripen the cervix and perhaps even promote uterine activity that will then lead to contractions and labour in order to avoid a more medical form of induction later on.

40 randomized trials have compared membrane sweeping to either no treatment or “fake” sweeping. On average, people in the membrane sweeping group were more likely to have labour start on its own instead of with a formal medical induction. (the authors did state these findings should be interpreted with caution because the evidence is “low-certainty.”

Pros:
• May shorten the length of labour by about 4 days on average, as well as reduce the risk of a medical induction later on.
• Free and done in the clinic
• Can be repeated multiple times (no shown benefits)

Cons:
• Can be very uncomfortable
• Bleeding or cramping following procedure
• May trigger irregular contractions that can interfere with sleep
• Sometimes done routinely during a vaginal exam and WITHOUT consent

This is an optional procedure that can be refused. It is important for you to make a decision that you feel is best for you and your baby. You are always able to ask questions or ask for more information on these options.

To set up a 1 on 1 appointment with myself, to further discuss options such as membrane sweeping, contact 519-397-1219 or DM!
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10/23/2021

✨T E S T I M O N I A L✨
🌱Meet one of our beautiful mamas, Lindsay! Here’s what she had to say about her birth experience with our amazing doula, Ainslie DeBoer - Doula:
✨I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend after having an emergency c-section previously. I knew I wanted to have a VBAC this time around. I also knew I needed someone in my corner, who would advocate for me, listen to what my body needed and not be afraid to talk me through delivery! I am so freaking PROUD to say I DID IT!!! I had a completely unmedicated birth!!!!!! And it was AMAZING. Ainslie coached me through delivery and never let me doubt what my body could do! She kept me focused and never left my side!!
✨She was there for both Greg and I, running down to the cafeteria to get food and drinks. She had me bring things to focus on, took photos and constantly kept the atmosphere calm and relaxed.
✨You will NEVER be disappointed to have Ainslie with you on such a magical day! My birth story this time around is amazing and exactly what I wanted! Thank you Ainslie!❤❤

10/22/2021

Positions and movements in labour are extremely important. The things you do in the early stages of labour can set you up for a smoother road to meeting your baby. If you aren't listening to your body, it can slow the birthing process.

It is common to see Women labouring in bed, but this often causes labour sensations to become much harder to manage. Finding positions and movements that support progression as well as comfort are important to avoid unnecessary interventions.

Remember, MOVEMENT BRINGS IMPROVEMENT! In my Prenatal Consultations, we can go over what these options are. We will discuss what movements and positions to do as soon as contractions begin, all the way to the birth of your baby.

Contact myself or Radius Health Clinic to book your Prenatal Consultation! ✨
📷 .sanderson.birth

10/19/2021

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭/𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭

This is a visit to your home after the delivery of your baby, or if preferred in the office. As a postnatal doula, I can provide:
✨ Postpartum recovery tips
✨ Aid in postpartum recovery (sitz bath, massage etc)
✨ Debrief and help to process birth
✨ Breastfeeding support + Bottle support
✨ Care for baby while family rests
✨ Household duties
✨ Offer resources/referrals

I get it! I understand what you are going through, that you may have ups and downs. You are likely sleep deprived and it is okay to say yes to help. I am here to listen deeply and without judgment to what you're going through. This is also not limited to the first 6 weeks following birth, I am available to you at any point in your postpartum journey. Remember, this is my passion! I appreciate the time I get to spend with you and your families through this transition. 🤍

Call the office (519-397-1219) or send an email (doulas@radiushealthclinic.com) to get booked in for your postnatal appointment/visit.

10/18/2021

“𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘧, 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥, 𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵. 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘶𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵. 𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘪𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘯𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘰.”
― 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘦 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯

To all of those who have experienced the loss of a child, regardless of age, you are not alone and your babies are not forgotten.

09/27/2021

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬…

Meet Jenna, a local Mama who had her first baby in the summer of 2020, unexpectedly at 37 weeks!

“𝘐 𝘸𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 37 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘖𝘉 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩. 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵, 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩, 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘻𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 (𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴), 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳. 𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘷𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘢𝘺. 𝘔𝘺 𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵! 𝘖𝘯 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘺 22, 2020 𝘢𝘵 3:21𝘗𝘔 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺 7𝘭𝘣𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯.

𝘈𝘴 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘶𝘱, 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘰 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘚𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯-𝘵𝘰-𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯. 𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 48 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥. 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘴, 𝘥𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴, 𝘭𝘢𝘣 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴, 𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘪𝘥𝘴 - 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘸 𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤!”

If you wish to share your birth story, please reach out!✨

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