Gentle Hand - Doula & Family Services

05/02/2026

15 births. Countless life-changing moments!! ⭐️

This quarter looked like:
✨ 15 families supported
✨ 15 babies welcomed (10 boys, 5 girls)
✨ 4 home births + 11 hospital births
✨ 10 midwife-supported + 5 doctor-supported

But behind the numbers…there were tears, strength, surrender, and transformation.

Thank you for trusting me in such sacred seasons 🤍 Can’t wait to continue to serve my families! 💗

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

My promise to you as your doula 🤍
I will prepare your mind and body, support you fully, and stand by you every step of the way. No matter how your birth unfolds, I will celebrate you, love on you, and remind you of your strength

04/23/2026

“Surrender.” Such a simple word, but in this space it means everything. In birth, surrender isn’t weakness, it’s trust. Trusting the way your body was intentionally created, trusting the process, and trusting that even in the unknown, you are held. There is something sacred about labour, the moments where you let go, breathe through the intensity, and fully surrender… it’s letting go of who you are to touch heaven. I’ve witnessed it so many times, the shift that happens when a mama softens and releases control. This beautiful gift from a client (handmade by a Dad) will hang in my space as a daily reminder that you were created for this, and there is so much power in surrendering. 💗

04/21/2026

You can’t spoil a newborn 🤍

Those first 3 months (the “fourth trimester”) are all about survival, connection, and regulation. Rock them, nurse them, hold them, babywear them, do what you need to do to keep your baby calm and content.

But here’s the part most people skip
Set realistic expectations before baby arrives.

Have the conversations:
What if baby won’t sleep in the bassinet?
What if they cry every time you put them down?
Are we open to co-sleeping if needed? What would that look like for us? Do we know about safe co-sleeping practices? What are the alternatives to co-sleeping?
If not, what’s our plan so everyone still gets rest?

Because the goal is simple:
✨ Baby sleeps
✨ Mom sleeps
✨ Dad sleeps

There’s no one “right” way, just what works for your family.

And one more time for the moms in the back:
You are not creating bad habits. You are meeting a need.

04/20/2026

Sometimes in labour, things feel stuck. Contractions may be coming every two minutes, they’re intense, but there’s no real change. When that happens, we go back to basics. Often, baby needs a little more space to adjust position, tuck the head better, or rotate. Sometimes baby even needs to back up a bit before coming down well. That’s where good support and understanding of birth mechanics matter so much. We might use rebozo, an inversion, or other positions to help create space and encourage baby into a better position. During labour, you’re not going to remember everything you learned or researched ahead of time, and honestly, dads often don’t either once things get intense. That’s why having knowledgeable support is so important. It’s also why we offer our Prep Your Body for Birth workshop, to equip dads with practical tools and help families understand what to do when labour gets spicy. But truly, this is where a doula can make such a difference guiding positions, reading what’s happening, and helping labour keep moving. One of my favourite parts of Lapierre support, is to help moms fix the puzzle and help baby come down into the pelvis. What an honour every time! ♥️

04/16/2026

Rebozo sifting is a gentle, powerful way to support your body in pregnancy and labour. It helps release tension, create space in the pelvis, and encourage baby into a better position, all while keeping you calm and grounded.

Recommended for first-time mamas… and highly recommended for moms with toddlers chasing them all day 😆

04/13/2026

I’ve received an overwhelming reaction after my stories yesterday, and I just want to say, I see you.
I feel you. I feel your pain. And I’m truly sorry that this happened to you.

To every mama who has gone through a birth experience that left you feeling hurt, overwhelmed, or traumatized… I carry you deeply in my heart. What you went through matters, and your feelings are valid. Healing is possible. It takes time, intention, and the right support but it can happen.

And I also want you to know this, there are so many incredible professionals out there. Midwives, Doctors, nurses, doulas - people who truly care and will work really hard to support you and fight for a good experience for you. You deserve a team that listens, respects you, and stands alongside you.

I have dedicated myself to this work through training, experience, and deep compassion to support mamas who have walked through difficult births. And I will always advocate fiercely for you and your baby, and for the kind of birth experience every mother deserves.

You are not alone in this 🤍

04/09/2026

One of the most important skills a doula needs to have is the ability to read the room, to step into your space without overstepping or disrupting what your body is already doing so well. When I walk in, I’m quietly observing you, your breathing, your movements, your energy—so I can meet you exactly where you are. Getting to know you during pregnancy helps me understand whether you need touch, words, or simply a steady presence beside you. And the version of me you met during prenatals may feel a little different in labour—more quiet, more intentional—because I have a deep respect for your space and your experience. I’m there to support, protect, and honour your rhythm, not take it over. 💗

04/07/2026

If sleep has suddenly become harder…you’re not alone! There’s a reason for it…and a way through it. Register today!

04/04/2026

So excited to be at Rock your Rock Your Bump + Beyond, Red Deer on April 11th! Come and say hi!

You’re going to fall in love with this vendor 💕

Gentle Hand - Doula & Family Services founded by Sally Mjama, is a Central Alberta–based support service that walks with families from pregnancy through postpartum and beyond. Serving communities like Red Deer, Blackfalds, Lacombe, Sylvan Lake, Stettler, Rocky and surrounding areas, we offer full-spectrum birth and postpartum doula care, hands-on prenatal education such as Prep Your Body for Birth workshops and rebozo sessions, sleep consulting, postpartum circles, and practical in-home support including Doula, meal prep, and newborn care.

04/01/2026

To all the mamas in the newborn bubble, this season is tender, raw, and sacred. You are doing something incredible, even on the days that feel slow, messy, or overwhelming. Your baby doesn’t need perfection, just you. Your warmth, your presence, your love. It’s okay to move gently, to rest often, and to take your time finding your rhythm together. You are learning each other day by day, and that is enough. You are enough. Sending you lots of love today. 💗💗💗