Mother Nurture Doula Services

Mother Nurture Doula Services DONA certified Doula providing women and their partners with the support they need in order to have the birth & postpartum experience they envision

Chatham-Kent Birth Services offers Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula services. A doula is a certified professional experienced in childbirth who provides women and partners with continuous emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after the birth of your baby. We are able to support you if you are low risk or high risk, using a midwife or doctor, planning a homebirth or hospital birth. Doulas work with clients who want to avoid medications, as well as those clients who are planning to use medications. Chatham-Kent Birth Services founder, Emily Hime, is a DONA International Certified Doula who offers support before, during, and after birth allowing women and their partners to experience the birth & postpartum periods they envision for themselves. Studies show that Doula's:
- reduce the rate of medicated births
-reduce the rate of medical interventions (such as C-sections, episiotomies, use of forceps, induction)
-reduce the risk of tearing
-shorten the length of labour
-reduce the risk of postpartum depression
-increase the success of breastfeeding
- Increase overall satisfaction with birth

Doulas not only support mothers, but also partners and other family members involved in the birth. "If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it" - Dr John H Kennell

Strength brought these babies here. Love takes it from here 🤍
04/13/2026

Strength brought these babies here. Love takes it from here 🤍

There is so much noise in the postpartum space.Advice from strangers.Advice from family.Advice from professionals.Advice...
04/13/2026

There is so much noise in the postpartum space.

Advice from strangers.
Advice from family.
Advice from professionals.
Advice from social media.

And sometimes… it’s wrong.
Or incomplete.
Or not meant for that specific mother.

Postpartum is not one-size-fits-all.

Newborns wake often.
Milk takes time to build.
Feeding journeys look different.
Recovery looks different.

✨ And none of that means you’re failing.

As a doula, my role isn’t to push an agenda.
It’s to help you understand what’s normal, what’s possible, and what’s right for you.

Because when a mother feels supported instead of judged—
everything changes.

Save this for later 🤍
And send it to a mama who needs to hear this.

Thomas’ Birth — Part 2 🤍The way she moved through each surge—completely in tune with her body.Holding onto her husband, ...
04/13/2026

Thomas’ Birth — Part 2 🤍

The way she moved through each surge—completely in tune with her body.
Holding onto her husband, finding her rhythm, surrendering deeper with every wave.

The support.
The trust.
The knowing.

And then… the moment her baby met her hands.

At 6:26pm, sweet Thomas was welcomed earthside—into the safest place he knows 🤍

A powerful, peaceful water birth.
A mother who trusted.
A body that led the way.

And now, a beautiful boy with two big brothers waiting to guide him through this life.

These are the moments that deserve to be remembered forever ✨

04/12/2026

Thomas’s birth video 🤍🌿

At 4pm, I got the call—things were picking up.

By 5pm, I arrived in Wheatley and was welcomed into a space that already felt grounded, calm, and full of quiet strength. Mom was moving through her contractions intuitively—walking, swaying, breathing deeply with each surge. She was so in tune with her body.

We spent some time using the rebozo, and she worked through a few deep squats, but where she truly found her rhythm was with her husband. Facing him, holding onto him, completely anchored in his presence—while I supported her from behind with double hip squeezes. The way they moved together was powerful… connected… steady.

As her sounds deepened into low, instinctive moans, we followed her lead and moved into the tub.

And just like her last birth—something so familiar and almost sacred happened…

The moment she sank into the water, her waters released.

Her body knew.

Not long after, her surges shifted. Her body began to bear down, and she followed it with complete trust. There was no hesitation—just surrender.

In one of the most powerful moments, mom reached down and caught her own baby.

At 6:26pm, sweet Thomas was welcomed earthside—into his mother’s hands.

Mom is incredibly strong. The kind of strength you don’t just see—you feel it in the room.

And this lucky little boy… he has two big brothers waiting to guide him, protect him, and grow alongside him 🤍

Hospital policies around eating in labour often come from a place of caution — especially around emergency surgery.But f...
04/11/2026

Hospital policies around eating in labour often come from a place of caution — especially around emergency surgery.

But for low-risk, physiological labour, the conversation is evolving.

Because here’s the truth:

Your uterus is a muscle.
Your baby relies on your blood sugar.
Your contractions need fuel, hydration, and electrolytes to work efficiently.

And labour?
It’s not passive.
It’s intense, full-body endurance work.

When the body is depleted:
→ contractions can become less effective
→ labour can feel longer and harder
→ stress hormones rise
→ interventions may increase

When the body is supported:
→ better stamina
→ more coordinated contractions
→ improved coping
→ smoother progression

✨ This isn’t about ignoring medical guidance
✨ It’s about informed, individualized care

Every birth is different. Every risk level is different.
But nourishment matters.

Always talk with your care provider about what’s appropriate for your situation 🤍

This is what undisturbed birth can look like.No rush. No separation.Just baby, finding their way to their mother—exactly...
04/10/2026

This is what undisturbed birth can look like.
No rush. No separation.
Just baby, finding their way to their mother—exactly as nature intended. 🌿🤍

✨ “Birth Isn’t Something Your Body Has to Learn… It’s Something It Remembers.” ✨Your body is not broken.It was designed ...
04/10/2026

✨ “Birth Isn’t Something Your Body Has to Learn… It’s Something It Remembers.” ✨

Your body is not broken.
It was designed for this.

Birth is not just a series of random contractions — it’s a highly coordinated physiological process led by your hormones, your nervous system, and your baby.

Here’s what’s actually happening behind the scenes:

🤍 Oxytocin (the love hormone)
This is what creates contractions. It flows best when you feel safe, supported, and undisturbed — which is why environment matters so much in labour.

🌊 Endorphins (your natural pain relief)
As labour intensifies, your body releases increasing amounts of endorphins to help you cope, focus, and enter that “labour land” state.

🔥 Adrenaline (the shift hormone)
In early labour, too much adrenaline can slow things down. But near the end, a natural surge helps with the final push and birth of your baby.

👶 Your baby is part of the process
They aren’t just along for the ride — they are actively rotating, navigating, and working with your body to be born.

✨ Birth works best when we support physiology, not fight it.

That means:
• Feeling safe and supported
• Freedom to move and follow your instincts
• Minimal interruptions when possible
• Trusting the process (while still having access to support when needed)

There is no one “right” way to give birth.
But understanding how your body works?

That changes everything.

🤍 Knowledge replaces fear.
🤍 Support changes outcomes.
🤍 You are not meant to do this alone.

Save this for when you need a reminder: your body already knows the way.

5 COOL FACTS ABOUT THE UMBILICAL CORD 🌿The umbilical cord is more than just a “lifeline”… it’s actually incredible.Here ...
04/07/2026

5 COOL FACTS ABOUT THE UMBILICAL CORD 🌿

The umbilical cord is more than just a “lifeline”… it’s actually incredible.

Here are 5 things most people don’t know:

✨ 1. It has no nerves
Cutting the cord doesn’t hurt your baby. There are no nerve endings in the cord.

✨ 2. It delivers EVERYTHING baby needs
Oxygen, nutrients, hormones, antibodies — all through one cord. It literally sustains life.

✨ 3. It contains 3 vessels
Two arteries + one vein working together to bring oxygen in and waste out. A perfectly designed system.

✨ 4. It keeps working after birth
Even after baby is born, the cord continues to pulse — delivering extra blood volume to baby if you wait before clamping.

✨ 5. It’s protected by Wharton’s Jelly
A thick, gelatin-like substance surrounds the vessels to prevent them from collapsing — nature’s built-in protection.

🤍 The umbilical cord is simple… but powerful.
Another reminder that the body knows exactly what it’s doing.

Save this for later + share with an expecting mama 🤍

Last night, this sweet little bunny made his way earthside just in time to be our little Easter miracle. 🐣🐰His mom— an a...
04/05/2026

Last night, this sweet little bunny made his way earthside just in time to be our little Easter miracle. 🐣🐰

His mom— an absolute warrior.

Welcome to the world Felix 🤍 More of his story to come…

C-SECTION AWARENESS MONTH 🤍There are so many ways babies enter this world…and every single one deserves to be honoured.A...
04/04/2026

C-SECTION AWARENESS MONTH 🤍

There are so many ways babies enter this world…
and every single one deserves to be honoured.

A cesarean birth is not the “easy way out.”
It is major abdominal surgery… layered with strength, courage, and deep love.

It may be planned.
It may be unexpected.
It may carry relief, grief, empowerment—or all of it at once.

And all of those feelings are valid.

As doulas, we see the quiet bravery it takes to surrender to a different path.
To trust. To pivot. To still meet your baby with everything you have.

✨ You are not less because your birth looked different.
✨ You did not fail.
✨ You gave birth.

This month is about awareness—but also about respect.
For informed consent.
For gentle cesarean options.
For postpartum support that truly honours healing.

If you had a cesarean birth—your story matters here 🤍
If you’re preparing for one—you deserve to feel informed, supported, and held.

We hold space for all births here.

If this resonates, share your experience below or send this to a mama who needs this reminder today 🤍

Those first six weeks… no one can fully prepare you for them 🤍They are tender.They are exhausting.They are beautiful… an...
04/03/2026

Those first six weeks… no one can fully prepare you for them 🤍

They are tender.
They are exhausting.
They are beautiful… and sometimes overwhelming all at once.

And yet—this is the season we send mothers into with the least support.

This class is here to change that.

✨ Newborn Care: The First Six Weeks ✨
A gentle, real, and supportive virtual class designed to help you feel confident as you step into early motherhood.

Inside, we’ll talk about:
• What’s actually normal in the early weeks
• Feeding, sleep, and newborn behaviour
• Umbilical cord care
• Postpartum recovery & emotional shifts
• How to care for your baby and yourself

Because you deserve to feel prepared—not panicked.
Supported—not alone.

🗓 April 13th
⏰ 7:00–8:30pm (Zoom)
💻 Class content provided
💲 $25 per couple

To register DM us or email ckbirthservices@gmail.com

No one tells you how overwhelming it feels…standing there trying to pack a bag for one of the biggest moments of your li...
04/02/2026

No one tells you how overwhelming it feels…
standing there trying to pack a bag for one of the biggest moments of your life.

Do I have enough?
Did I forget something?
Am I overpacking?

After supporting 150+ births, I can tell you this—
most moms either bring way too much… or miss the things that actually matter.

And the truth is…
feeling prepared going into birth changes everything.
It softens the unknown.
It creates calm in the chaos.
It lets you focus on what really matters—meeting your baby.

So I created something for you 🤍

A simple, thoughtfully curated Hospital Bag Checklist
with everything you actually need—nothing you don’t.

✨ for labour
✨ for postpartum recovery
✨ for baby
✨ for your support person

No guesswork. No overwhelm.

Just a calm, confident start.

👉 Download it free at the link in my bio

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You deserve to walk into birth feeling ready for this moment 🤍

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Chatham, ON
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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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