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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

01/10/2026

There is something profoundly sacred about this moment.
A child holding their newborn sibling for the very first time — curiosity, tenderness, and protection all wrapped into one quiet gaze.

This is where birth ripples outward.
Not just the arrival of a baby, but the birth of a sibling, a family reshaped, a heart expanded.

As a doula, these are the moments I hold closest. Birth doesn’t end when the baby is placed in arms — it continues in the soft introductions, the slow bonding, the way love rearranges itself to make room.

This is postpartum.
This is attachment forming.
This is the unseen magic that lasts a lifetime.

🤍

01/06/2026

Every birth writes its own story.
No two labours the same. No two rhythms alike.
Just trust, surrender, strength — and partners moving as one.
This is what happens when birth is met together, moment by moment.
Powerful. Intimate. Entirely its own.

12/11/2025

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is delighted to announce the introduction of in-person tours of the Women and Children's Unit for expecting parents.

"The tours are an important step in supporting families as they prepare for one of the most meaningful moments of their lives," said Fannie Vavoulis, Director, Communications and Patient Experience.

To read the full story and to learn how to sign up for a tour, visit 👉 https://www.ckha.on.ca/2025/enhancing-women-and-childrens-health-is-a-priority/

12/09/2025

✨ GIVEAWAY TIME! ✨
To celebrate this beautiful season of growth and connection, I’m giving away something extra special for an expecting parent in our community. 🤍

I’m gifting one FREE Birth & Postpartum Planning Session PLUS my full Pregnancy-to-Postpartum Planning PDF Booklet (value $140)!

This session is all about helping you feel deeply supported, confident, and informed as you prepare for birth. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan that honours your preferences, your intuition, and the unique journey ahead. 🌿

Here’s what you’ll win:
✨ 1:1 Birth & Postpartum Planning Session (virtual or in person if located in Chatham-Kent area)
✨ Full Pregnancy-to-Postpartum Planning Booklet (PDF)
✨ Tools, education & support to help you feel grounded and prepared

To enter:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow
3️⃣ Tag an expecting parent or someone who would love this (each tag = 1 entry!)
4️⃣ Share this post to your story for 5 bonus entries (don’t forget to tag me!)

Winner will be announced on December 16th at 8pm ✨
Open to anyone in Canada/US/Worldwide (virtual session).

Pregnancy is a journey you shouldn’t have to navigate alone. I can’t wait to support one of you through this beautiful season. 🤍🌿

11/27/2025

Preparing to welcome your baby is one of the most transformative seasons of your life — and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Join us in person for a hands-on, empowering childbirth class designed to help you feel prepared, informed, and confident as you approach your birth journey.

Together, we’ll explore:
🌀 Understanding the stages of labour
🤰 Comfort measures, breathing, & coping techniques
🤝 Partner roles & support strategies
🏥 Advocacy skills + communicating with your care team
💉 Common interventions & informed decision-making
🌙 Creating a birth plan that feels aligned with you
👶 Newborn care basics & the first hours after birth

This class is perfect for:
✨ First-time parents
✨ Those hoping for a positive, empowered experience
✨ Partners wanting to feel helpful & involved
✨ Anyone wanting evidence-based education with a holistic touch

You’ll leave feeling prepared, connected, and confident — with practical tools you can use on your birth day and beyond.

📍 Location: Just Breathe Yoga Studio, Chatham
📅 Upcoming Dates: January 17th
💲 Investment: $220 per couple
📩 To register: Send a DM or email lisauher@hotmail.com

Because birth isn’t something to fear — it’s something to prepare for, honour, and step into with knowledge and support. 🤍

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11/24/2025

Join us October 21st for our “Caring for Baby: The First 6 Weeks” Virtual Class from 6–7:30pm! 👶🏻✨

Welcoming a new baby soon? Feeling a little overwhelmed or wanting to feel as prepared and confident as possible? This class is designed to support you as you step into those early weeks of parenthood with knowledge, reassurance, and practical skills.

We’ll cover:
• Understanding newborn behaviour
• What’s normal in newborn appearance
• Umbilical cord care
• Safe sleep, bathing & feeding basics
• Elimination (poops & pees—what’s normal!)
• Tummy time
• Babywearing
• Recognizing & navigating newborn illness
…and so much more.

$25 per couple

To register, please DM or email ckbirthservices@gmail.com

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11/21/2025

✨ The Power of Skin-to-Skin in the First Hour ✨
The first moments after birth aren’t just beautiful — they’re biologically critical. Placing baby directly on the birthing parent’s chest (also called skin-to-skin or the golden hour) triggers powerful hormonal, neurological, and physiological benefits.

👶🏼 For baby:
• Regulates heart rate, breathing, & temperature
• Stabilizes blood sugar
• Reduces stress hormones
• Supports healthy colonization of the parent’s microbiome
• Increases likelihood of successful, instinctive breastfeeding

🤱🏼 For the birthing parent:
• Boosts oxytocin (the “love hormone”)
• Supports placenta delivery & reduces postpartum bleeding
• Enhances bonding & confidence
• Encourages early feeding cues

This simple, primal contact is not just comforting — it’s evidence-based, protective, and foundational for newborn transition. If you’re expecting, consider adding “uninterrupted skin-to-skin” to your birth plan. Your body and your baby are wired for this connection. 💙

11/20/2025

Questions to Ask When Induction Is Recommended:

When your care provider suggests induction, take a moment to pause, breathe, and gather information. Understanding why induction is being offered — and whether it’s truly necessary — helps you stay grounded in both knowledge and intuition.

Here are some key questions to ask:
1. Why is induction being recommended in my situation?
(Is there a medical concern, or is it being suggested for convenience or protocol?)
2. What are the benefits and risks of inducing labour now versus waiting?
3. Are there any signs that my baby or body are in distress, or is everything still healthy?
4. What methods of induction are available, and which would you recommend first?
(Ask about least invasive options such as membrane sweep, prostaglandin, Foley balloon, etc.)
5. What are the chances that induction could lead to further interventions — such as epidural, continuous monitoring, or cesarean birth?
6. Can we try natural methods or give my body more time before deciding?
7. If I agree to induction, can I still move, eat, use comfort tools, or labour in water?
8. What will happen if I choose to wait another day or two?

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Trusting Yourself in the Decision

These questions aren’t about resistance — they’re about connection. Induction can be supportive and even necessary, but your intuition deserves a seat at the table. When you ask questions, take your time, and listen inwardly, you invite both your body’s wisdom and your care team’s expertise into harmony. Trust that you’ll know what feels right.

11/12/2025

✨ Best Labour Positions to Help Rotate an OP (Sunny-Side-Up) Baby ✨

When baby’s back is against your spine (occiput posterior), labour can be intense — hello, back pressure! 😅 But the good news is, movement and positioning can help baby rotate into an optimal position for birth.

🌿 Here are a few effective positions to try:
• Hands & Knees: Rock your hips side to side or do gentle pelvic circles. This helps create space in the pelvis and encourages rotation.
• Forward-Leaning Inversion: A Spinning Babies favorite — helps release tight ligaments and allows baby to reposition.
• Asymmetrical Lunge: One foot up on a stool or chair, leaning forward slightly — this opens one side of the pelvis to give baby room to turn.
• Side-Lying on Left: Gives baby gravity-assisted rotation time and allows you to rest between surges.
• Exaggerated Lunge or “Captain Morgan” Pose: Great during contractions to create pelvic asymmetry.

💫 Pro Tip: Stay mobile! Changing positions every 20–30 minutes and using the rebozo for sifting can be incredibly helpful.

Trust your instincts — your body and your baby are working together beautifully.
You’ve got this, mama. 💪🤍

11/10/2025

✨ Expecting a little one soon? ✨
Join us on Nov 18th for our Creating a Birth & Postpartum Plan Virtual Class, from 6pm-7:30pm 👶🏻💛

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the information out there or you simply want to be as informed and confident as possible heading into birth and postpartum — this class is for you!

We’ll walk through everything you need to feel supported and prepared, including:
📝 Building your birth plan
🎒 What to pack for the hospital
🤍 Creating your support team
🏡 Designing your postpartum plan + support system

Investment: $25 per couple
To register: Send a DM or email ckbirthservices@gmail.com

Let’s prepare, empower, and support your journey into parenthood together. 🌿✨

11/09/2025

Sweet Lincoln made his way earthside fast & furious (after a few days of prodromal labour)— a birth story we’ll be talking about forever ✨

Mama moved through transition at home with such instinctive power… swaying, moaning, and trusting her body every step of the way. It was raw, intuitive, and beautiful — the kind of strength that takes your breath away.

We came very close to welcoming a car baby 🚗💨 — but made it to the hospital just in time for this sweet boy to make his grand entrance! 9lbs 6oz and 22 inches of pure perfection 🤍

A truly beautiful and redeeming birth experience for this mama. I’m still in awe of her power, her presence, and her surrender to the process.

Welcome earthside, Lincoln. And mama — you did it. You trusted, you listened, you breathed life into the world. 🤍✨

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15 Grand Avenue W
Chatham, ON
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+15193500755

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http://mothernurturedoulaservices.ca/

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