FAQs
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I live in Banff Alberta and service Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore, and Cochrane.
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No, I am here to support you through YOUR birth experience. I bring zero expectations to the table and work with you to ensure you have the birth you desire. I support birth at home, at the hospital or at a birth centre.
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The best time to reach out is as soon as you feel called to explore doula support, and truly, there is no “too early” or “too late.” Many clients connect with me in early pregnancy to build a relationship, ask questions, and feel supported throughout their journey, while others reach out later in pregnancy when they’re seeking guidance, reassurance, or additional support as birth approaches.
I recommend getting in touch as early as you can to ensure availability and to allow us plenty of time to connect, but even if you’re further along, I encourage you to reach out, I’m always happy to explore how I can support you in this season.
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Yes absolutely! Everyone needs care and support as they step into this new chapter. If you are feeling the call to further support yourself and your family, please reach out, it would be my honour to support you.
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If you are interested in purchasing birth education with me send me an email (hello@bowvalleydoula.ca) and we can arrange time for two 90min prenatal sessions.
Watch this space - in person and online birth education workshop coming soon!
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Yes! Book me for an overnight postpartum visit and enjoy a night of uninterrupted sleep, knowing your little one is taken care of.
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Yes I have supported many families in the Bow Valley who have twins.
I love the dynamic of multiple babies and have developed and adapted many techniques to juggle the needs of multiple babies.
It is a great honour to provide rest and support to the families who are dealing with all the chaos, turbulence and learning that comes with having a newborn (x2!) -
A million times, yes! One of the greatest gifts you can give a new parent or family is the gift of love and support. By purchasing a postpartum package you can provide a new parent 12 hours of professional support and assistance during the early, sleep-deprived days!
What is a Doula?
A Doula is an emotional, physical + educational support person for a birthing person and their partner/family.
The word Doula derives from the Greek word “douleiá” (δουλειά) which translates as ‘a woman who serves’, stemming from a time when women gathered in reverence to birth in community, supported and guided in sisterhood.
Doula’s are birth workers in our modern society and create a bridge of information, communication and support between the birthing person, their partner, support team and care providers - be that in a home, birth centre or hospital setting.
A Doula provides continual care, support, guidance and education from pregnancy, through labour and delivery and into postpartum.
