Growing Together Doula Services

02/15/2026

Being a q***r or trans parent comes with unique joys and challenges and you shouldn’t have to navigate them alone. 🤝

PSI’s Q***r & Trans Parents Support Group is a free, virtual, and confidential space where pregnant and postpartum parents (up to 2 years) who identify as LGBTQ+ can connect, share, and find support in community.

🔹 100% virtual
🔹 Always free
🔹 Confidential support
🔹 Open to all q***r & trans parents

You deserve support that sees you ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

🔗 Visit https://loom.ly/RK2bbOc to register!

01/24/2026

01/07/2026

Support can look many different ways, and it doesn’t have to fit into one box!

I’m here to offer education, space to process, and steady support through many parts of the perinatal journey, not just birth or postpartum, and not in just one “right” way either.

You don’t need to have everything figured out to reach out. You don’t need a perfect plan, a specific type of birth, or a clear ask. Sometimes support starts with simply knowing you don’t have to navigate this alone.

If you’re looking for care that adapts, listens, and meets you where you are, I’d love to connect💜

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01/06/2026

Supporting families looks different for everyone, which is why my services are flexible, individualized, and rooted in compassionate care.

Whether you’re looking for birth or postpartum support, education, feeding support, or care through pregnancy, loss, or family planning, my goal is always the same: to meet you where you are and support you in a way that feels right for you.

All services, pricing, and availability are listed on my website. If you’re unsure which type of support would be the best fit, that’s okay, we can figure it out together! Book in a free consultation or DM me any time.

💜Emily

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01/06/2026

Hi 👋 I’m Emily, the face behind Growing Together Doula Services.

Full Spectrum Doula • Book lover • Coffee reheater • Big believer that families deserve real support, not just information...and don't have to do it all on their own.

I’ve been supporting families for nearly a decade, and I still believe just as strongly that no two journeys into parenthood are the same.

My work is rooted in trauma-informed, individualized care, meeting families where they are, offering steady support, and creating space for informed choices without pressure.

If you’re in Muskoka (or nearby) and looking for support that feels grounding, respectful, and human — you’re in the right place💜

Let's grow together!
- Emily

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01/01/2026

✨️2025 Year In Review✨️

2025 was full of growth, learning, and beautiful families 💜

From prenatal visits to postpartum journeys, every family I supported reminded me why I do this work. I’m so grateful for your trust and for the privilege of walking alongside you during these transformative moments.

2026 is already shaping up to be exciting...more support, more education, and more sustainable care for families here in Muskoka.

Thank you for letting me do this work. It’s an honour, always.

💌 Thinking about your 2026 journey?
Let’s connect — your support, your pace, your choices.

📩 DM or visit my website to learn more

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01/01/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy New Year!!

Can't wait to see everyone in 2026💜

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12/31/2025

📢A quick update...

As my practice continues to grow and evolve, I’ll be implementing a pricing update for birth and postpartum packages beginning February 1, 2026.

This adjustment reflects the level of care I provide — including extended services, consistent backup coverage, and sustainable support for families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

All current bookings and signed contracts will be honoured at the existing rates. All new bookings from now until February 1st, 2026 will honour existing rates.

REMINDER: Financial barriers are always thoughtfully considered. Payment plans and sliding scale spaces are available — please feel free to reach out privately if this is something you’d like to explore.

As always, let's continue to grow together💜

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12/24/2025

🎄✨ Sending so much love to all the growing families this holiday season.

The holidays can be joyful and heavy, especially when your body, hormones, routines, or family dynamics are already doing a lot of work.

A gentle reminder as you move through the next few days:
💜Rest is productive
💜You don’t owe anyone access to your body, baby, or birth story
💜Plans can change and that’s okay
💜Your needs matter just as much as the traditions
💜Support is allowed, even (especially) during the holidays

Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or supporting someone you love, go slowly, breathe deeply, and trust that you’re doing enough.

Wishing you a peaceful Christmas, good health, and as much ease as possible.

And as always, I’m here reach out if you need support.
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12/18/2025

Thank you Lucy and Kyle for welcoming me into their space as they welcomed their first baby. Baby Jack really kept us all on our toes and I am so grateful to have supported this little family through it all!!

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12/17/2025

January NICU Support Group is now open for registration!

Thanks to the generous support of the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation, this 6-week virtual group is completely FREE for NICU families in Ontario, Alberta, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. 💛

Led by Kelley Hassanpour, a Registered Nurse Psychotherapist with over 15 years of NICU experience and specialized training in Infant, Early Childhood, and Perinatal Mental Health — this group is a supportive, trauma-informed space to heal and connect.

✨ What we’ll focus on:
✔️ Normalize NICU experiences
✔️ Process what happened in the NICU
✔️ Learn to trust yourself as a parent
✔️ Recognize signs of PMADs (Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders)
✔️ Build tools to manage fear, anxiety & depression
✔️ Process grief and trauma with coping strategies
✔️ Connect with parents who truly understand

🍼 Eligibility:

Baby must be discharged from NICU

Not suited for bereaved parents (except in surviving multiples — case by case)

Ontario, Alberta, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia residents only (as per licensing guidelines).

Thanks to the generous funding from , there is no cost to join this group.

📆 Mondays at 10:00 AM (1.5 hrs)

📍 Starts January 12, 2026 | Runs for 6 weeks | Held virtually (no group on January 19 or February 16)

📩 To register: Email us at parentingfromwithin@outlook.com or send a DM

12/17/2025

Calling pregnant or postpartum women in Muskoka!
We’re looking for participants to join a postpartum pelvic floor physiotherapy study aimed at improving patient access to healthcare. Your participation can provide valuable insight and may help in your own recovery journey.
Sign up today and help shape better care for mothers in our community.