The Baby Days

The Baby Days Hello! I’m a mom of 4, Veteran, Doula for all parents in the National Capital Region from childbirth classes to breastfeeding education.

I am a full spectrum doula ready to serve you!

When dads show up, it’s more than just helping out—it’s teamwork in action.⁣Being an involved dad doesn’t mean doing it ...
07/16/2025

When dads show up, it’s more than just helping out—it’s teamwork in action.
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Being an involved dad doesn’t mean doing it perfectly—it means being present, consistent, and willing. Whether it’s late-night diaper changes, making dinner, or just holding space for a tired partner—these moments matter. ⁣
It’s not about splitting everything 50/50—it’s about recognizing that parenting is a partnership.
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Because when dads are hands-on, moms feel supported. ⁣
And when moms feel supported, their mental health improves.
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Let’s normalize active fatherhood, not as an exception—but as the standard.⁣
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👉 Teamwork in parenting is how we build stronger families, healthier moms, and more emotionally connected kids.
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Tag a dad who’s doing the work ❤️

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🕊️ Birth Trauma Awareness Week 🕊️ As we step into this week… let’s hold space for ourselves and others. Birth is meant t...
07/14/2025

🕊️ Birth Trauma Awareness Week 🕊️

As we step into this week… let’s hold space for ourselves and others.

Birth is meant to be transformative—but for many, it becomes traumatic.

Too often, birth trauma is dismissed, silenced, or minimized. But the tears we hold back, the panic that resurfaces, the fear that lingers long after delivery—those are real. And valid.

Whether it was caused by physical complications, a lack of consent, feeling unheard, or left unsupported, birth trauma leaves invisible scars. It can affect bonding, mental health, and how we see ourselves as mothers, partners, and human beings.

As a birth and postpartum doula, and as a survivor myself, I’m here to say:
🌿 Your story matters.
🌿 You’re not alone.
🌿 Healing is possible.

This week, I invite you to hold space—with compassion—for the stories not often told. To advocate for trauma-informed care. To believe people when they say something didn’t feel right.

✨ To anyone still carrying the weight of a traumatic birth—you are not broken. You are brave. And you deserve care that sees you.

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A mother’s mental health is the foundation of her family’s well-being. 💛Let’s normalize support—not silence.Here’s how w...
07/04/2025

A mother’s mental health is the foundation of her family’s well-being. 💛
Let’s normalize support—not silence.

Here’s how we can protect a mother’s mental health:
✨ Check in—not just on the baby, but on her
✨ Offer real help—not just “let me know if you need anything”
✨ Respect her boundaries
✨ Don’t judge her choices—birth, feeding, parenting
✨ Encourage rest, nourishment, and connection
✨ Make space for her voice, her tears, her healing
✨ Advocate for postpartum mental health support

Healthy moms = healthy families.
Let’s be part of the change. 💪🏾

Birth Trauma Awareness Month🕊️It’s not just a day, a week or a month it’s an everyday reality for 1 in 5 birthers.As a v...
07/01/2025

Birth Trauma Awareness Month🕊️

It’s not just a day, a week or a month it’s an everyday reality for 1 in 5 birthers.

As a veteran, mother of four, and full-spectrum doula—I’ve witnessed how birth trauma shows up in silence, in strength, and in the stories we’re often too afraid to tell.

Birth trauma isn’t always about what went “wrong” medically. Sometimes, it’s about being dismissed, touched without consent, silenced when you spoke up, or left to labour without dignity. It can live on in our bodies long after the birth is over.

I’ve supported birthers across this country—on bases, in northern Indigenous communities, and in urban hospitals—and I know this truth:

You are not broken. The system is.

🤍 If your birth left emotional wounds, you are not alone.

🤍 If your voice was taken from you, I want to help give it back.

🤍 If you’re still healing, your journey is valid.

This week, I invite you to share your story. Whether you whisper it, write it, or speak it out loud—it matters. Your story has power. And someone out there needs to hear it to feel less alone.

Drop your story in the comments, send me a DM, or use the hashtag if you want to share in your own space. I see you. I honour you.

Let’s end the silence. Let’s create change.

How Doulas Help Reduce the Risk of Postpartum Depression (PPD) 💛✨Bringing a baby into the world is beautiful—but it can ...
06/25/2025

How Doulas Help Reduce the Risk of Postpartum Depression (PPD) 💛✨
Bringing a baby into the world is beautiful—but it can also be overwhelming. Here’s how doulas play a powerful role in protecting mental health during and after birth:

🤱 Emotional + Physical Support
Doulas offer continuous comfort during labour, reducing stress and anxiety—which can lead to a more positive birth experience and lower risk of PPD.

🛑 Lower Risk of Complications
Studies show that doula support is linked to fewer cesareans and medical interventions—both of which are risk factors for postpartum depression.

🍼 Improved Breastfeeding Success
Doulas help with latch, positioning and emotional support during feeding—boosting breastfeeding confidence and reducing PPD risk.

🗣️ Advocacy + Communication
Doulas help ensure your voice is heard in the delivery room, strengthening your sense of agency and safety.

🏡 Postpartum Support
Postpartum doulas assist with newborn care, meals, household tasks and emotional recovery—easing the transition into parenthood.

🧠 Mental Health Awareness
Doulas are trained to recognize early signs of PMADs (perinatal mood & anxiety disorders) and connect families to the right help.

You don’t have to do this alone. A doula can make all the difference. 💛

Shaken Baby Syndrome is not an accident — it’s a form of abuse that can change a life in seconds.When a baby is shaken, ...
06/24/2025

Shaken Baby Syndrome is not an accident — it’s a form of abuse that can change a life in seconds.

When a baby is shaken, their developing brain can slam against the skull, causing bleeding, swelling, and permanent damage. This is known as a traumatic brain injury. For infants, it can mean seizures, blindness, developmental delays, or even death.

Babies cry sometimes even for hours. But shaking is never the answer.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone.
✅Lay baby down in a safe space like a crib for 10 minutes.
✅Step away for 10 minutes.
✅Take a 10 minute breather.
✅Ask for help.

No child should suffer because a caregiver didn’t have support.

Let’s raise awareness. Let’s break the silence. Let’s protect our most vulnerable. June is TBI month.

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To all the dads standing strong beside their partners through birth and beyond — you are our calm in the chaos. You’re t...
06/15/2025

To all the dads standing strong beside their partners through birth and beyond — you are our calm in the chaos. You’re the biggest cheerleaders, the quiet heroes holding it all together. We see you, we appreciate you, and you are loved more than words can say.
We’re still healing, and your strength means everything to us. Thank you for being our rock. ❤️🙏

Happy Father’s Day ❤️‍🔥




Dads need support too. 💙We see you, we need you. 🩵You are our calm, our voice, our strength, our courage when we give bi...
06/11/2025

Dads need support too. 💙
We see you, we need you. 🩵
You are our calm, our voice, our strength, our courage when we give birth. 💙

We know how hard it is for you to see us in pain, when we bleed out and have to get transfusions, or baby is breech and the doc has to reach in there to grab her.
We are your world and you are ours.

Thank you for being there for us, now it’s our time to be there for you ❤️‍🔥

3/7 months left of 2025 available! Booking 2026 as well!DM 💌 or .birth.ottawa if you’d like to book with me! ...
06/11/2025

3/7 months left of 2025 available! Booking 2026 as well!

DM 💌 or .birth.ottawa if you’d like to book with me!

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Postpartum Depression Vs Postpartum Anxiety:Both require medical and professional services.Both show up different for ea...
06/09/2025

Postpartum Depression Vs Postpartum Anxiety:
Both require medical and professional services.
Both show up different for each birther.
Both can be caused by trauma, genetics and stress.

1 in 5 birthers are diagnosed with PPA and/or PPD.

I am 1 in 5. ✋🏽

Doulas can help lower the risk but can also help support those with PPA/PPD.

Comment any of the below: ⬇️
I am strong
I am capable
I am enough
I am worthy
I am resilient
I am safe
I am learning
I am a good parent
I am not alone

Wishing all my clients, family & friends a wonderful Hari Raya Haji🌙 Happy Eid Adha 🙏🏾 May this beautiful occasion bring...
06/06/2025

Wishing all my clients, family & friends a wonderful Hari Raya Haji🌙 Happy Eid Adha 🙏🏾

May this beautiful occasion bring you peace, happiness, and countless blessings.

May your sacrifices be accepted and your heart filled with joy.

Wishing you and your family a blessed Eid-ul-Adha. May Allah’s grace always be with you and guide your path toward success and peace.

With love & light,
Doula Jae

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Birthing partners are so important. 🖤Your support, your love and care matters during birth.No matter how you show it, ma...
06/04/2025

Birthing partners are so important. 🖤

Your support, your love and care matters during birth.
No matter how you show it, make sure you’re showing up for the one birthing.

If you don’t know how, just ask one or all on the birth team!

What you do counts, what you do shapes the way the birth may go.

Birth is unknown, it doesn’t just affect the birthing person but also the partner as well.

Take care of you so you can take care of them.

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