The Baby Days

03/25/2026

It’s World Doula Week! 🤍

The biggest question I often get is:
“What does a doula do?”

But really… the better question is:
“What does a doula not do?”

🤍 We don’t overstep
🤍 We don’t judge
🤍 We don’t make decisions for you
🤍 We don’t care if your house isn’t clean
🤍 We don’t expect you to have it all together
🤍 We don’t dismiss your fears or your voice
🤍 We don’t replace your partner, we support them too
🤍 We don’t rush your experience

What do we do?

✨ We hold space
✨ We listen, really listen
✨ We support you through every wave, every question, every emotion
✨ We provide evidence-based information so you can make informed choices
✨ We remind you of your strength when you forget
✨ We help build your village

Because birth, postpartum, and parenthood were never meant to be done alone.

Doulas don’t take over…we walk beside you.

And every family deserves that kind of support. 🤍

03/12/2026

I received the most loveliest gift from a beautiful friend & incredible teacher today!

Orange, turquoise & brown are my favourite colours!

Orange & brown are the typical colours for turtles.

Turtles are part of the Polynesian and Asian culture where they are known for their long lives, shells are a symbol of protection & strength.

Turquoise because of water which has healing properties of calm, warm and feeling of weightlessness.

These are also the colours for my logo too!

Thank you 🥰🥹🙏🏾

02/27/2026

We prepare women for birth.
But who prepares their partners?

Too many dads walk into labour feeling unsure.
Too many mothers carry the emotional weight alone.

Birth works best when it’s a team effort.

Doulas don’t replace partners, we empower them.

Partners anchor.
Mothers lead.
Families begin stronger.

Stronger support means better outcomes.
For mom. For baby. For everyone in the room.

This is how we change birth culture.
Together.

02/10/2026

https://www.change.org/Insurance_coverage_doulas_national

As a mom of four, a birth & postpartum doula, and a military veteran, I know firsthand what happens when families don’t have access to support.
We moved often, lived remotely, and had no village, no doulas, no midwives, no family nearby. That lack of care contributed to postpartum anxiety and depression that could have been prevented.

Doulas don’t just support birth we support families through the most vulnerable moments of parenthood. Evidence shows doula care improves birth outcomes, reduces C-section rates, and strengthens maternal mental health. Yet in Canada, most families still pay out of pocket because doula care isn’t covered by insurance.

Access to care shouldn’t depend on your postal code or your bank account.
It’s time for provincial governments and private insurers to include doula services in health coverage.

This isn’t a luxury. It’s healthcare.
Join me in calling for change and help make doula care accessible to every Canadian family. 🤍
Sign the petition. Share this. Be part of the shift.



LINK IN BIO ❤️ and below: https://www.change.org/Insurance_coverage_doulas_national

02/10/2026

As a mom of four, a birth & postpartum doula, and a military veteran, I know firsthand what happens when families don’t have access to support.
We moved often, lived remotely, and had no village, no doulas, no midwives, no family nearby. That lack of care contributed to postpartum anxiety and depression that could have been prevented.

Doulas don’t just support birth we support families through the most vulnerable moments of parenthood. Evidence shows doula care improves birth outcomes, reduces C-section rates, and strengthens maternal mental health. Yet in Canada, most families still pay out of pocket because doula care isn’t covered by insurance.

Access to care shouldn’t depend on your postal code or your bank account.
It’s time for provincial governments and private insurers to include doula services in health coverage.

This isn’t a luxury. It’s healthcare.
Join me in calling for change and help make doula care accessible to every Canadian family. 🤍
Sign the petition. Share this. Be part of the shift.



LINK IN BIO ❤️ and below: https://www.change.org/Insurance_coverage_doulas_national

01/23/2026

I’m honestly speechless… and that doesn’t happen often.
Winning the Canadian Choice Award for Doula Services is such an incredible honour.

Thank you to every family who trusted me in one of the most vulnerable, powerful seasons of their lives. Thank you for inviting me into your birth rooms, postpartum days, tears, laughter, exhaustion, and joy. This award belongs to our village.

Birth work is heart work. It’s advocacy, safety, presence, and love — and I’m so grateful I get to do this every single day. 🤍

From the bottom of my heart — thank you for choosing me.

12/19/2025

I’m so honoured to be a Canadian Choice Award finalist as a Doula. 🤍

To every family who chose me and trusted me to support you through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood…thank you 🥹. Your trust means everything, and it is a privilege to walk alongside you during such a transformative chapter of life.

This recognition is because of you. 🙏🏾

11/22/2025

I’m truly honoured and humbled to be selected as a nominee under the Doula category! 🫶✨

This work has been my heart’s calling for years supporting families through birth, postpartum, trauma, NICU journeys, lactation, and everything in between. To be recognized for something I pour my soul into means more than words can express.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me, believed in me, trusted me with your most vulnerable moments, and continues to walk this journey with me. Your stories, your strength, and your families are the reason I do what I do. 💛

Feeling grateful, grounded, and inspired. 💫

11/18/2025

“Tiny in your arms, mighty in this world.”

Premature birth can feel overwhelming emotionally, mentally, and physically. That’s where doula support becomes a steady anchor for families navigating the unexpected.

💛 Emotional Support
Doulas provide calm, grounding presence during a time filled with uncertainty. We help parents process fear, grief, and shifting birth plans with compassion and clarity.

📘 Information + Advocacy
We break down medical terms in trauma-informed language and help parents express their questions and preferences to the care team never crossing clinical boundaries, always empowering.

🤱 Feeding & Lactation Support
From pumping schedules to milk expression tips, we guide parents through feeding challenges that often come with NICU journeys.

🧡 Strengthening the Bond
We teach NICU-friendly bonding strategies like kangaroo care, hand-hugging, scent cloths, and reading to baby helping parents stay connected even when touch is limited.

🧠 Trauma-Informed Postpartum Care
NICU life can be emotionally heavy. Doulas recognize signs of postpartum anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering grounding tools and supportive resources.

👪 Support for the Whole Family
Balancing home life and hospital life is hard. We help with sibling support, routines, and building a strong village around the family.

📅 Preparing for Home
From discharge education to emotional support during transition, doulas walk with families every step of the way.

Premature birth doesn’t have to be navigated alone. A doula’s care makes the journey softer, safer, and more supported. 🤍

11/17/2025

Our babies 🙂

Seven years ago, my girls arrived 8 weeks early. In 2017, the Canadian Liberal government introduced 18-month maternity/parental leave for babies born after Dec 4th. My girls were born before the cutoff but stayed in the NICU until Dec 16 and Dec 23.

My leave didn’t officially start until Dec 16 when one baby came home while the other stayed in the NICU.

So I fought. I filed a grievance. I took an extra full year of LWOP because with four kids in childcare and a Cpl salary, working would’ve put me in the negative each month. Childcare alone would have eaten 75% of my income.

But I was lucky. My CoC understood the trauma of my birth and gave me control over my postpartum. They saw the barriers we were facing and still supported me. They let me work part-time at a pharmacy to make ends meet. They visited us, brought food, gifts for the kids so I could shower, eat, and nurse. 🤱🏾

That is true leadership. The kind we don’t talk about or thank enough. 🙌🏾

I’m forever grateful for every person who showed up as we went from a military family of four to a family of six—especially so close to the holidays. Even our babysitters, who barely knew us, became part of our story. ❤️‍🔥

If you’re part of a military mom’s life, know this: it’s a privilege. Most of us start from scratch every time we’re posted. We navigate PPA/PPD, motherhood, emotional and mental shifts, and bodies that feel like a train wreck.

We see you. We appreciate you.

Motherhood is tough sh*t. Military motherhood is even tougher like that first p**p after delivery.

Today, with a full and grateful heart, I’m saying thank you. ❤️

Every year I see this photo and remember: building a village for military mothers isn’t easy, but it’s necessary, sacred, and life-changing.

11/13/2025

🌿 Acts of Kindness for New Parents

Sometimes the smallest gestures make the biggest difference. New parents are navigating exhaustion, change, and a whole new identity and kindness can truly transform their day.

🤍 Simple Ways to Show You Care

• Drop off a meal with no expectations.
• Hold the baby so they can shower or nap.
• Tidy something small — dishes, laundry, sweeping.
• Check in on them, not just the baby.
• Normalize their feelings — remind them they’re doing great.
• Bring their favourite drink or snack.
• Take older kids out to the park for a break.
• Offer practical help like groceries, dog walking, or diaper runs.
• Celebrate the parent, not just the newborn.
• Respect their boundaries — no guilt, no pressure.

✨ Why it Matters

Kindness meets people where they are. For new parents, these small acts remind them that they’re supported, they’re seen, and they’re not alone. 🤍

10/28/2025

And it’s hard seeing your spouse going through this and there isn’t a quick fix! It’s about seeing her, validating her, just being there and holding her ❤️