Your Birth Story

About Me
Hi my name is Tonia MacKay and I live in Mission with my husband and three amazing kids. Unfortunately my husband and I were not able to conceive easily and so we had to navigate our way through the crazy world of infertility. After five years we were blessed to become pregnant with our daughter and then quickly after two sons. This journey through infertility taught me to treasure my pregnancies, value being able to experience childbirth and simply adore my newborn babies. We feel so lucky to have three children and to have had three natural births. Although every birth is different I use the experiences of my own births to help you through yours. I understand that your birth story is a time in your life that you'll remember forever and I want it to be remembered in a positive way. I love having the privilege of being a part of your special day. I have completed the DONA Birth Doula workshop through Douglas College as well as a Lactation Education Course

What is a Doula? The word "Doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves". Studies have shown that when Doulas attend births labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily. I will provide continuous physical and emotional support during labor and delivery as well as providing information to you before and after birth. I will help you create a Birth Plan that will help you and all professionals involved know what kind of birth you want to have. We will also come up with a back up plan because every birth is different and it is better to make a plan now for the unforeseen than when you are in labor. I will try to help you stay as relaxed and comfortable as possible using massage, breathing techniques and different laboring positions. Unfortunately labor does hurt, but I can promise you it is worth it! My commitment and responsibility is to you and your baby. I am here to support you to feel empowered throughout your delivery and to feel as prepared for it as possible.