The Hive Yyc Doula Services

The Hive Yyc Doula Services A deep love for pregnancy, birth and beyond. A fierce advocate for all birthing peoples.

The dilation station…every doula and midwife’s favourite way to help that cervix get moving.Not fancy.Not glamorous.But ...
01/06/2026

The dilation station…every doula and midwife’s favourite way to help that cervix get moving.
Not fancy.
Not glamorous.
But very effective.

How do we do did it?
It’s simply sitting backwards on the toilet during labour. Feet grounded, chest leaning forward, pelvis relaxed. A place where your body already knows how to let go.

And it’s magic.

The toilet sends a clear message to the nervous system: You’re safe here. You can soften.

I often say, “I know this might suck…a lot. But if your body thinks it’s okay to p**p, it’s usually okay to dilate too.”

Sometimes we’ll casually prop one foot up on a stool, just a gentle little tweak to help things feel less stuck and a bit more balanced. Just small adjustments that can make a big difference.

This position works with gravity, encourages baby down, and supports the pelvic floor to relax instead of brace.

It’s not about making dilation happen.

It’s about creating the conditions where it can♥️🐝

Birth has a funny way of reminding us that the simplest tools are often the most effective

01/05/2026

This class was built for curious hearts and nervous minds.

We cover labour, comfort tools, partner support, postpartum, feeding, and newborn care…in a way that feels calm, inclusive, and actually helpful.

Birth & the Bees 🐝♥️

I do love a good labour👏🏻in👏🏻the👏🏻pool moment.There’s just something about water…the quiet, the buoyancy, the way she ho...
01/05/2026

I do love a good labour👏🏻in👏🏻the👏🏻pool moment.
There’s just something about water…the quiet, the buoyancy, the way she holds you, bodies soften and do what they already know how to do. Ohhh girl

Water births were a little rarer for me in 2025, but when they happened, they were magic every single time and a reminder of why I love this work so much.

Here’s to more water, more floating, more soft edges…
and a whole lot more aqua-durals in 2026

What a privilege ♥️🐝Turning 40 was something I once thought I might never see.Reaching this milestone felt deeply specia...
01/01/2026

What a privilege ♥️🐝

Turning 40 was something I once thought I might never see.
Reaching this milestone felt deeply special, tender, grounding, and oh so powerful.

2025 was the year I stood in so many rooms, holding space while life cracked me wide open.

I attended 39 births.
Watched strength show up in quiet ways and loud ones.
Held hands. Adjusted pillows. Whispered “you’re doing it” more times than I can count. Wiped bums. Was peed on. Cried with you and without you. Panicked when babies started to overlap. Trusted whole heartedly. Loved each of you, deeply.

We hosted our classes…rooms full of questions, laughter, nervous excitement, and that moment when things click.
I rented out pools, then realized families needed more…so the home birth kits were born.
Practical, thoughtful, held with intention.

I signed up to become a certifying breastfeeding specialist. Because feeding support kept showing up, asking to be met more fully.
And in the meantime, I supported so many families with latch, positioning, tears, relief, and that soft exhale when feeding finally feels okay. Also tears of happiness when things worked out after WEEKS of working at it. So proud of you. Each of you.

This year wasn’t flashy.
It was steady.
It was relational.
It was built one conversation, one birth, one family at a time.

What a privilege it is to be invited into these moments.
To witness beginnings.
To be trusted in the tender, ordinary, extraordinary hours of birth and early parenting.

I’m tired in the good way.
Grateful in the deep-in-my-bones way.
And so honoured to do this work, in this community, with all of you.

Same time next year ♥️🐝

01/01/2026

This is what a year of Birth & the Bees looked like 🐝

Hands on learning, questions asked out loud, support people finding their role, and a lot of “okay… I feel better about this now” moments.

We show up to talk about birth, the postpartum period, and everything in between…honestly, practically, and with a lot of care for the humans in the room.

Thanks to everyone who sat with us, learned with us, and trusted us this year.
See you next year 🐝♥️

12/30/2025

A true knot in the umbilical cord and a little placenta tour to go with it.

This placenta did such a beautiful job. You’ll notice the cord is attached closer to the edge rather than right in the centre, that’s called a marginal cord insertion. In many cases, it works just as well, quietly doing its thing throughout pregnancy.

True knots themselves are rare, less than 1% of pregnancies, and most are only discovered after baby is born. Even though the word knot can sound scary, many true knots never cause any issues at all.

One of the reasons is Wharton’s jelly. It’s the thick, cushiony, gel-like layer that surrounds the blood vessels in the cord. It helps protect blood flow and gives the cord flexibility and movement, even when there’s a knot involved.

When you look at the placenta up close, it’s kind of incredible to see how much it adapts. Different cord placements, different shapes, different stories…and still, it nourishes and supports baby every single day.

Birth is full of these quiet, behind-the-scenes marvels.
This placenta was one of them 🤍

Looking ahead to 2026 with a full heart 🐝♥️Some months are already spoken for, others still holding space and I’m feelin...
12/21/2025

Looking ahead to 2026 with a full heart 🐝♥️

Some months are already spoken for, others still holding space and I’m feeling really grateful for the families who have trusted me with their stories, their births, and their becoming.

If you’re planning a 2026 baby and wondering about doula support, reach out. We can talk through what you’re hoping for and see what feels right.

Quiet work. Deep trust. Always an honour.

Birth is collective.It’s trust passed hand to hand.It’s shared presence, steady support, and people showing up for one a...
12/19/2025

Birth is collective.
It’s trust passed hand to hand.
It’s shared presence, steady support, and people showing up for one another in ways that don’t need to be loud to be powerful.

I’m deeply grateful for the families who trusted me with their most tender moments.
For the colleagues who became friends.
For the reminders that I don’t have to do this loudly or perfectly but just with care.

I’m so forever thankful to be part of that.

Photo 📸 by (thank you for sneaking in photos 🐝♥️)

This is one of those quiet, old-school tools that doesn’t get talked about enough. And in all my 16 years supporting bir...
12/16/2025

This is one of those quiet, old-school tools that doesn’t get talked about enough. And in all my 16 years supporting births, this was actually the first time I’ve seen it used during labour.

Moxibustion (or moxa) comes from Traditional Chinese Medicine and uses gentle heat from burning mugwort near specific points on the body. In labour, it can be used to support baby’s positioning, encourage space in the pelvis, and help the body soften and respond, rather than force or rush.

It’s not about “fixing” baby.
It’s about inviting movement.
Encouraging balance.
Giving the body a little nudge in the right direction.

I love tools like this because they’re non-invasive, calming, and work with the physiology of labour. Sometimes it’s the smallest, simplest things that create the biggest shifts.

An important note:
I’m not a TCM practitioner or trained in moxibustion. This treatment was provided by a licensed TCM doctor, and if you’re curious about moxa during pregnancy, labour, or postpartum, I always encourage connecting with an acupuncturist or TCM practitioner you trust as part of your care team.

Birth doesn’t always need more doing.
Sometimes it needs more listening.

(Always used thoughtfully, with consent, and as part of a bigger picture of support.

12/09/2025

We’ve been dreaming up a little something for The Birth & The Bees classes… and look what came to life. 🐝♥️

I asked the wonderful Dr. Melissa if she wanted a new project and showed her this wild little idea. “Could we make a crocheted uterus, placenta, cord, and baby for teaching?”
And without missing a beat, she was so down for it.

I can’t wait to use it in our classes, to help families see how things actually work inside the body. To make learning feel gentle and hands-on, and to bring a little joy and playfulness to something that can feel big and overwhelming.

Huge thank-you to Dr. Melissa for jumping into this project with me.

The Hive really is full of the most incredible humans.

More little creations (and classes!) coming soon.

12/06/2025

We’re tucked in the bathroom, lights dim, everyone just giving her the space she needed.

No talking.
No looking around the room.
Just that slow, instinctive rocking on the toilet…

Her partner was right behind her, holding her in that full-bodied, steady way only they can. No words, just presence. You could feel the whole energy of the room settle into that quiet rhythm: her moving, him grounding, and the two of them locked into this little world only they could access.

Leaning her head back into him just this tiny surrender that said, “Okay… I’m in it now.”
You could almost feel her body opening, softening, saying “trust, relax, allow”.

She was deep in this process, supported by the person who loves her most, with her doula (and shadow doula) quietly holding space so she could go exactly where she needed to go.

These lil moments I always make me teary watching their love shared. I’m so honoured to have been witness to their story ♥️🐝

❄️🎁✨ Spread Holiday Cheer: Diaper & Food Drive for Families in Need ✨🎁❄️This holiday season, let’s come together to supp...
12/02/2025

❄️🎁✨ Spread Holiday Cheer: Diaper & Food Drive for Families in Need ✨🎁❄️

This holiday season, let’s come together to support our local families in need! We’re gifting Made by Mama these donations, as they are in dire need of these items: diapers, food, and other essential items to help families in our community have a brighter, more joyful holiday season 🎄

🍼 What we’re collecting:
Diapers (all sizes)
Non-perishable food items
Baby wipes
Hygiene products
New or gently used baby gear
Formula
Toys
Items for a parent
Gift wrapping items
Gifts for parents

📍 Drop-off Location:
Naturally Balanced

⏰ Drive Dates:
Now until December 21st

Your donations can make a world of difference to a family in need. Whether it’s a pack of diapers (they can be an open pack as well!)or a few cans of food, every little bit helps! 💖 Let’s make this season brighter for those who need it most.

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