Postpartum Sidekick Doula Services

01/10/2026

If you're running late, can you still come to Nurture & Thrive Parent Circle?

Absolutely! It takes a lot to get out the door with a little one. Clearly they know when you're the most stressed is a great time to have a blow out.

If you're able, give Encompass a call so we know that you're running late or you've decided to stay home instead.

If you're not able to make it before 10am, please also call so that someone else might be able to take your place.

01/05/2026

✨ Our Guest This Week ✨

Let's start the new year with Christina Page from Family Psychotherapy to talk about Navigating the Pressure to “Get It Right” in the Early Years!

Grab your seat: https://postpartumsidekick.ca/services/nurture-thrive/

Whole Family Psychotherapy is a trusted local therapy practice offering a safe place to land for all parents and parents-to be, through trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond into the early and later years of raising children. Their team of Certified Perinatal Therapists specialize in counselling services for parents, and offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy and parenting support sessions. Therapy services are available to all residents of Ontario, and are offered virtually to make life easier for busy parents.
When parents feel WHOLE, family systems thrive! Free consults offered,the team has current availability daytime, evenings and weekends with no waitlist.

Follow .family.psychotherapy on Instagram or learn more about the team at
https://wholefamilypsychotherapy.com/

01/03/2026

New Parent Coffee Club is happening next week at a NEW LOCATION!

When: Thursday, January 8 | 2:00–3:30 PM
Where: Pink Crow Cafe, 30 William St W, Waterloo
Cost: Free to attend—just grab a drink & join in!

Please note there are several steps into the building, consider leaving your stroller in the car or let us know if you'll need a hand.

Bring your baby, bring a friend, or come solo—everyone is welcome! No RSVP needed, just drop in, grab a coffee, and connect with other parents who *get it.*

We can’t wait to see you and your little one! 💜

01/02/2026

January at a Glance – Postpartum Sidekick Events

☕ New Parent Coffee Club – Jan 8th @ 2 PM
Meet us at Pink Crow Cafe for a casual drop-in hangout with other new parents and doulas. Bring your littles or come solo — everyone’s welcome!

🌱 Nurture & Thrive – Every Friday @ 10 AM
Our free peer support group continues at Encompass Health & Wellness. Drop in for connection, community, and a little extra care.

Let’s build our village together 💬👶

01/02/2026

While there is no Nurture & Thrive Parent Circle this morning, we have a great line up to start off January!

January 9 – Christina Page, Navigating the pressure to “get it right” in the early years
January 16 – Rose Couse, Set Intentions – aligning action with values
January 23 – Rhonda Chamberlain, Ease into Postpartum Fitness
January 30 – Erica Pisciotto, Lactation Support & Education

Start your year off by finding your community!

12/22/2025

Celebrate the season, connect with community, and support the National Collaboration for Doula Access!

Join us for a warm, end-of-year gathering in support of the National Collaboration for Doula Access (NCDA) and their 30 Villages Fundraiser. This evening is simple, grounding, and all about being in community.

Together, we’ll:
✨ Celebrate the work we’ve carried through 2025
✨ Connect before the year closes
✨ Reflect on our role in community care
✨ Support NCDA’s vision of equitable doula access across Canada

Instead of a ticket price, we’re inviting a minimum $20 donation (or more, if you feel called) made directly to NCDA at doulaaccess.org/donate. Donations are tax-deductible, and our collective goal for the night is $1,000.

Expect light refreshments, intentional conversation, and meaningful time to mingle.

Come exactly as you are—tired, triumphant, tender, or all three—and help us close the year with purpose and community care.

Monday, December 29, 2025
7–8:30 PM
Encompass Health & Wellness Studio
130 Weber St. W, Suite 202, Kitchener

🎟 Get your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/waterloo-region-village-gathering-for-ncda-tickets-1976665362309

💜 We’d love to gather with you.

12/15/2025

✨ Our Guest This Week ✨

Just me at Nurture & Thrive this week — and I’m actually really excited about it. 💜

I’ve been deep in my apprenticeship on matrescence with Jessie Harrold, and it’s reshaping so much of how I understand the transitions of early parenthood. This Friday, I’d love to bring that learning into the room with you.

We’ll keep it gentle, grounded, and totally conversation-based — a space to explore what matrescence looks and feels like in your life, especially as we move through the holiday season.

Come as you are. Bring your coffee, your questions, your tiredness, your curiosity — all of it belongs.

Friday, 10–11:30 AM
Encompass Health & Wellness

Can’t wait to connect 💜

Grab your seat: https://postpartumsidekick.ca/services/nurture-thrive/

12/08/2025

✨ Our Guest This Week ✨

A great topic as we enter the holiday season with Nicole, followed by facilitated peer support time.

Grab your seat: https://postpartumsidekick.ca/services/nurture-thrive/

Nicole is a Registered Social Worker with a master’s in social work and a Health Sciences degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. She supports clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem challenges, and more, and is training in Perinatal Mental Health with Postpartum Support International. 🌿

Passionate and attentive, Nicole works alongside clients to understand their unique strengths and values, helping them create meaningful, lasting change—one day at a time.

When she’s not working, Nicole enjoys family time, pups, reading, gardening, staying active, and being in nature.

12/02/2025

November at a Glance – Postpartum Sidekick Events

☕ New Parent Coffee Club – Dec 4th @ 2 PM
Meet us at Seven Shores Community Café for a casual drop-in hangout with other new parents and doulas. Bring your littles or come solo — everyone’s welcome!

🌱 Nurture & Thrive – Every Friday @ 10 AM
Our free peer support group continues at Encompass Health & Wellness. Drop in for connection, community, and a little extra care.

Let’s build our village together 💬👶

12/01/2025

✨ Our Guest This Week ✨

Join us this week to talk about building a foundation for emotional resilience with Rose Couse of Thrive Together Parenting, followed by facilitated peer support time.

Grab your seat: https://postpartumsidekick.ca/services/nurture-thrive/

After more than 40 years in the field of early childhood education, I retired — but my passion for supporting parents and children didn’t retire with me. Now, as a mom of adult children, a grandma, and a parent coach, I focus on helping families build emotional resilience. Through my Thrive Together Parenting Framework, I guide parents to find confidence and clarity while meeting the unique needs of their children — and themselves.

11/28/2025

CANCELLED

Due to weather and road conditions, I'm choosing to cancel our gathering this morning.

Please take your time today and hope to see you next week.

Cheers
Lisette

✨ Our Guest This Week ✨

Join us this week to talk about birth processing with Rebecca Johnston, Firefly Counselling, followed by facilitated peer support time.

Grab your seat: https://postpartumsidekick.ca/services/nurture-thrive/

Rebecca offers counselling for new and expecting parents in Kitchener and virtually across Ontario. She specializes in birth trauma, postpartum depression/anxiety and the loss of identity that often comes with new parenthood. She is trained in EMDR therapy which goes beyond talking and helps the brain resume its natural healing process.

11/27/2025

New Parent Coffee Club is happening next week!

When: Thursday, December 4 | 2:00–3:30 PM
Where: Seven Shores Community Cafe, 10 Regina St N, Waterloo
Cost: Free to attend—just grab a drink & join in!

Don't forget to add your purchase to the room tab. You can send me an e-transfer info@postpartumsidekick.ca, bring cash, or your coffee is on me!

Bring your baby, bring a friend, or come solo—everyone is welcome! No RSVP needed, just drop in, grab a coffee, and connect with other parents who *get it.*

We can’t wait to see you and your little one! 💜