Your Birth Story

Your Birth Story Providing birth and postpartum support and placenta encapsulation to women in the lower mainland. That is exactly what I am going to do for you!

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 pre

gnancies, 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.

It’s now official! The sweater said so!
11/08/2022

It’s now official! The sweater said so!

04/05/2020

Close contact and early, exclusive breastfeeding helps a baby to thrive.

A woman with COVID-19 should be supported to
• breastfeed safely
• hold her newborn skin-to-skin
• share a room with her baby

03/27/2020

Update from Fraser Health: Doulas WILL BE allowed to join their birthing clients in the hospitals during COVID-19!

Pandemic or not, we will be there to support you!

This is a really good read
03/05/2020

This is a really good read

Sara Wickham looks at the latest edition of the Cochrane review on membrane sweeping for induction of labour. What are the key points?

I truly love this!
10/28/2019

I truly love this!

05/31/2019
05/25/2019

We heard from Sarah, who has a BMI of 35 and is concerned she is at “high risk” for a stillbirth with her baby. What are her real obesity stillbirth risks? Let's talk about it!

12/28/2018

Such amazing birth moments:) so sweet❤️

Good plans:)
10/11/2018

Good plans:)

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I ❤️ this
09/28/2018

I ❤️ this

One of the biggest lies told to women during pregnancy and/or labor is that baby is too big! This plants a seed of doubt into parents’ heads that mama’s body physically cannot birth her baby vaginally. That’s absurd!
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This little guy was born at home.
12lbs 11oz at birth.
Mama pushed for 8 minutes.
Mama did not tear.
Baby had a 10 APGAR at 1 min.
No gestational diabetes, baby had no blood sugar issues.
This is NORMAL!
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Obviously, this cutie was on the bigger side of normal, but for the majority of women, our bodies make babies that we are capable of birthing! Baby being truly too big to fit through mama’s pelvis (Cephalopelvic Disproportion) is rare. Often doctors will use it as an excuse to induce women before their due date, perform a c-section, augment labor with medication, or say it’s the reason for “failure to progress”. Ultrasounds are notoriously inaccurate when it comes to estimating baby’s weight. It has about a 2 lb margine of error (meaning baby could weigh up to 2 lb more or less than what they estimate!).
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Most home birth midwives understand that babies and bodies vary and so do labor patterns! Patience is a necessity. For women in labor, the key is movement! Laying in a bed reduces your pelvic diameter by about 30%! Most babies go through a series of rotations to navigate their body through the pelvis. When a mama is stuck in a bed due to medications or policies, it makes it much more difficult for both babies and their mothers. What’s the best way to avoid being stuck in a bed? Stay home during early labor, rest and nourish your body as much as possible to prepare for active labor. Have supportive providers and a doula by your side who trust birth and believe in you.
Mama: Amy Fulton

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61-32339 7th Avenue
Mission, BC
V2V6T7

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+16046146345

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