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Beautiful Beginnings

Birth & Postpartum Services Nadine is passionate about all things birth and postpartum. Nadine offers a wide variety of Doula Services for parents.

An infant specialist with unique experience and training with premies and multiples. Nadine prides herself in supporting parents through their journeys and helping them gain the confidence they need to take on parenthood. With Nadine as their doula, parents have all the latest evidence and information to help them make the best decisions for their babies and themselves during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

09/03/2025

🍎📚 Back to School, Back to Birthwork!

September always feels like a fresh start, new routines, new opportunities, and the perfect time to dive into something you’ve been dreaming about.

✨ If becoming a Birth or Postpartum Doula has been on your heart, now is your chance.
Our next Doula School Canada training runs October 24–28 in Toronto. Convenient location, lots of parking and great company. Your doula community is waiting for you.

Come join us to:
🤝 Connect with like-minded people
🌱 Launch a meaningful career
💜 Learn the skills to support families through birth and infant care

Don’t wait, this fall could be the season you start your doula journey.

📍 Toronto • October 24–28, 2025
🔗 Register here: https://doulatraining.ca/?ref=719

08/24/2025

✨ 300 Births Attended ✨

This morning, I had the honor of supporting my 300th birth as a doula. 💜

When I think back to my very first birth almost 9 years ago, I could never have imagined the depth of growth, learning, and transformation this path would bring. Each family, each birth, each unique journey has shaped me into the doula I am today.

I’ve witnessed strength in its rawest form, love in its most powerful expression, and resilience that continues to inspire me. Every single birth has taught me something new, about trust, about surrender, about courage, and about the sacred power of bringing new life into the world.

I am endlessly grateful to every client who has welcomed me into such a vulnerable and intimate space. To be invited into these moments is the greatest honor, and I carry pieces of every story with me always.

Here’s to the next chapter, the next births, and the continued privilege of walking alongside families as they welcome their babies. Thank you for trusting me. 💜

08/18/2025

Today I’m refreshing my First Aid & CPR certification, an important part of staying current as a professional birth worker.

Birth work isn’t just about emotional and physical support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, it’s also about being prepared for the unexpected. Keeping my certifications up to date ensures I can provide safe, reliable care for the families I serve.

Continuing education and maintaining these skills are just one of the many ways doulas stay committed to professional standards and to the well-being of the people.

06/15/2025

Today we honour the role of fathers and father figures.

To the dads who show up with love, presence, patience, and care, you matter more than words can say. Your support, your strength, your softness, and your steady hands help shape the next generation. You are partners in the truest sense, nurturing, guiding, and protecting. Your role is deeply important and deeply appreciated.

We also recognize that Father’s Day can bring up complex feelings. For those grieving, estranged, longing, or navigating absence, we see you. This day can carry both love and loss, celebration and sorrow. Whatever your experience, you are not alone.

Today, we celebrate the many ways that care and connection show up in families, biological, chosen, and everything in between. 💙

06/13/2025

At St. Joe’s in Toronto today, holding space as we prepare to welcome another little one earthside. After just over 24 hours of labour, it’s almost time to meet this baby! Parents are catching some final moments of rest before we start pushing. What an honour it is to witness strength, love, and anticipation in these quiet, powerful hours. 💛✨

05/17/2025

Happy 1st Birthday to Zeus!
This little bully boy joined our family last July, and life hasn’t been the same since. He’s tested every ounce of patience I have—but he’s also filled my heart in ways I didn’t know possible.

Zeus, you are wild, stubborn, hilarious, and full of love. I absolutely adore you.

Happy birthday, baby boy. Now let’s go play at the cottage and celebrate you!
❤️

05/13/2025

Today we said goodbye to our beloved Missy.

She joined our family in 2011 and quickly became more than just a pet, she was a loyal companion, a gentle presence, and a cherished friend to me and all my girls. Through every season of our lives, she was there with love, patience, and her own quiet kind of wisdom.

Missy brought so much joy and comfort into our home, and though our hearts are heavy, we are grateful for the many years we shared with her. She will be missed deeply, but she’ll live on in our hearts and memories always.

Thank you, Missy, for everything.

03/26/2025

💛 World Doula Week – Day 5 💛
The Doula-Client Relationship

There’s something truly special about the relationship between a doula and the person or family they support.

It’s not just about showing up for a birth or a few postpartum visits.
It’s about building a bond rooted in:

✨ Trust – knowing someone has your back, no matter what.
✨ Continuity – having the same supportive presence throughout your journey.
✨ Nonjudgmental support – being held exactly as you are, with no pressure or agenda.
✨ Shared decision-making – having someone who listens, informs, and reminds you that you are in charge.

The doula-client relationship is built on presence, patience, and deep respect.

It’s about walking beside you, through the unknowns, the messy moments, the joy, and the transformation, with steady hands and an open heart.

03/25/2025

🌍 World Doula Week – Day 4 🌍
Doulas and Health Equity

Not everyone has the same experience when it comes to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care, and that’s NOT okay.

Birth disparities are real.
In many communities, especially for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and marginalized populations, rates of birth complications, mortality, and mistreatment are significantly higher. Systemic racism, bias, and barriers to care all play a role.

Doulas are part of the solution.

✨ How do doulas support health equity?
• We provide continuous, individualized care that centers the needs, values, and voices of each client.
• We advocate for informed consent and respectful care, helping clients navigate the system with confidence.
• We offer culturally competent, inclusive support, recognizing and respecting diverse identities, traditions, and experiences.
• Studies show doulas help reduce rates of interventions, increase satisfaction, and improve outcomes, especially in underserved communities.

Every birthing person deserves safety, respect, and dignity.
Doulas help bridge gaps in care, empower families, and stand beside them in moments that matter most.

This is more than support, it’s justice!

03/23/2025

✨ World Doula Week – Day 2 ✨
The Benefits of Doula Support

Did you know that having a doula can significantly improve birth and postpartum outcomes?

Here are just a few evidence-based benefits of working with a doula:

📊 25% lower chance of Cesarean birth
📊 39% decrease in the risk of birth complications
📊 15% increase in spontaneous vaginal births
📊 Shorter labours
📊 Higher satisfaction with the birth experience
📊 Improved parent-infant bonding and feeding outcomes

(Stats: Cochrane Review, 2017)

Doulas are a game-changer—providing calm, reassurance, comfort techniques, and advocacy during a time that can feel overwhelming.

Doulas don’t just support — they empower.

03/08/2025

Happy International Women’s Day!

Every day, I have the privilege of working alongside incredible women—witnessing their strength, resilience, and determination in everything they do. But what makes this strength even more remarkable is that it exists alongside softness, vulnerability, and deep empathy. Women hold space, they lead, they nurture, they push boundaries, and they show up for others in ways that are truly awe-inspiring.

Today, I want to celebrate all the women out there—whether you’re supporting, creating, advocating, or simply being. Your presence, your work, and your energy make a difference.

Here’s to you. Here’s to us. Here’s to women everywhere. 💜

03/06/2025

Holding Space During Labour: The Power of Presence

Labour is more than a physical experience—it’s emotional, mental, and deeply transformative. One of the most valuable things we can offer during this time is holding space: being fully present, without judgment, without trying to fix or change anything, but simply offering unwavering support.

Holding space means:
✨ Creating an environment where the birthing person feels safe, heard, and respected.
✨ Trusting in their ability to navigate their own journey while offering reassurance.
✨ Recognizing when to step in with comfort measures and when to step back and just be with them.
✨ Protecting their choices, boundaries, and energy, ensuring their voice is honoured in every moment.

It’s not about doing for them, but being with them—calm, steady, and present. This is the heart of doula support.

Have you ever experienced someone holding space for you in a powerful way? Let’s talk about it in the comments! ⬇️

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62 Mildenhall Place
Whitby, ON
L1M0E5

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Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19059256224

Website

http://Beautifulbeginnings.ca/

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My Story

Nothing ignites my passion more than pregnancy, childbirth and infants. When I started my doula career in 2016, I quickly realized that this is where I belonged. I’m blessed to have found this path, and thankful for being able to meet so many wonderful parents. Watching a couple transform into a family or witnessing a family grow is an honour I cherish every day. Being that constant familiar face throughout their journey is a responsibility I both understand and respect. Helping parents get the support they and their families need is my #1 priority, because I strongly believe in the importance of continuous support and informed choices for better perinatal and infant health outcomes. Birth is unique to each woman and every pregnancy, and I aim to make that journey the best it can be through education and support. Knowing how our births affect our future mental health, parenting and the development of our newborns is crucial to making the right choices for our individual needs and circumstances. Whether it be during pregnancy & childbirth or during the postpartum periods, my training and experience will help guide you and your family through this special and unforgettable moment in your life. Looking forward to helping you tap into that empowerment within you, so you, your family and your baby can have the Beautiful Beginnings you deserve.

Your Doula Nadine