frequently asked questions
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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Being the only Doula servicing the Bow Valley, I take extra special precautions to ensure that all of my clients receive the best care and support. I am currently only taking one EDD (estimated due date) per month. These spaces fill quickly so the earlier in your pregnancy you reach out and enquire about Doula Support the better chances of booking me.
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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 Doula Support?
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.
I am a Full Spectrum Doula trained under DTI (Doula Trainings International) to support individuals and families through Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, Loss + Abortion.
I champion bodily autonomy and advocacy, and acknowledge that my clients are the experts when it comes to understanding their bodies and individual needs.
I provide personalized care and support tailored to your individual needs and desires,
Wherever you find yourself in your reproductive journey, I’m here to support you.
