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 and birthed 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 woman, her 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 meaning I support individuals and families through Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, Pregnancy Loss + Abortion.
I champion bodily autonomy and advocacy and acknowledge that my clients are the experts when it comes to understanding their bodies and individualised needs.

As the Bow Valley’s only Full Spectrum Doula I intentionally limit the number of birth and postpartum families I support each month to ensure I continue to provide the highest level of care and support.

It is never too early or late in your pregnancy or postpartum journey to reach out and see if I can support you.
Let’s grab coffee ☕️
I look forward to connecting with you!

Pregnancy & Birth

Customised Support

Tailor your support

Whether you are envisioning your labour and delivery and know every last detail, or you have no idea where to even begin, I am here to see you birth in a way that feels empowering, safe, informed and autonomous!

I offer continual support through labour and childbirth, childbirth education, help creating customised birth preferences and so much more.

Together we can tailor and create a package that meets your goals, needs and budget!

Birth Support

I’m here to support your birth in whatever setting you choose, whether that is a home birth, hospital birth, or birth centre. Lets bring your birth vision to life!

Birth Education

Remove any uncertainty or doubt and step into your birth knowledgeable, empowered, autonomous and fully supported.

Customised Birth Preferences

Consider all options and avenues available to you and with my help and guidance we will create customised birth preferences ready to take into your birth space.

Prenatal Yoga

Schedule a private 1:1 yoga class that is tailored to meet your needs and level of practice.

This six wek comprehensive prenatal yoga series is designed to support and empower you through pregnancy and birth.

Each week, we’ll explore a new aspect of birth education, before blending physical movements and breathing techniques together to open and prepare both your mind and body for the labour of love ahead of you.

Prenatal Yoga Series

Postpartum & Beyond

Supporting Your Journey Into motherhood

Welcome to Postpartum

Welcome to the fourth trimester! Whether you’re fresh in your postpartum journey, been here a while or looking ahead as you plan for this transition period, I’m SO glad you are here!

I offer day and overnight support where we will tailor each visit to the current needs of you and your family.

Unsure of where to begin or what support best works for you, reach out and we can arrange a time to chat!

Postpartum Day Visit

During a Postpartum Day Visit we will assess your individual needs and goals for the visit. We then prioritize what will best support you, sometimes that will look like rest, other times getting out the house, help with household chores, caring for baby - every visit is different based on yours and your families needs on the day.

Postpartum Overnight Visit

During an Overnight Visit the goal is simple - get you (and your partner) a full nights rest. With extensive experience caring for single and multiples you can rest easy knowing that overnight feeds and changes are taken care of. Wake up well-rested to a clean house (all bottles will be taken care of prior to leaving).

Postpartum Yoga

Schedule a private 1:1 postpartum yoga class that is tailored to meet your specific needs and level of practice.

Childcare

With over 15 years experience caring for children ranging from newborns to teens I am happy to provide childcare for your family.

Book your
FREE 30min consultation!

Book a free 30 minute consultation to see if I’m the right fit for you.
Feel free to bring your partner or support person + any questions you may have.
There is no commitment, pressure or obligation,
just an opportunity to get to know one another.

Curious about what I do?
Looking to get into birth work?
Have questions for a Doula?
Just want to chat and be my bestie for 45mins?

Book a Pick My Brains session and we can virtually grab coffee, or tea, whatever you choose and chat about anything that’s on your mind.

Pick my Brains

What happens after booking a consult?

1.

☕️YOU BOOK YOUR FREE 30MIN CONSULT -
We have a no obligations chat to get to know one another, I will answer your questions and walk you through the services I offer.

2.

💍 PROPOSAL - Should you decide you want me to support your birth, I will send you a proposal with our contract and a payment portal for your 50% down payment.

3.

📆 SCHEDULE PRENATAL MEETINGS - We book our two 90min prenatal in-home sessions around weeks 34-36 of pregnancy.

4.

🤱LABOUR AND BIRTH SUPPORT - from the moment you decide you would like extra support, be that at home, the birth centre or hospital I will join you for continual support.

5.

🏡 POSTPARTUM HOME VISIT - a friendly drop in (with coffee) during those first few days at home. A chance to discuss your birth, answer questions, connect you with resources, and love on you and babe!

6.

🫧You continue to send me all the fun updates and milestones you and bub encounter together over the years!!!! *please

 FAQs

  • I live in Banff Alberta and offer my services to Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise + Exshaw

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • A million times, yes! One of the greatest gifts you can give a new parent or family is the gift of love and support.
    Provide a new parent professional support and assistance during the early, sleep-deprived days!

  • Yes! Book me for an overnight postpartum visit and enjoy a night of uninterrupted sleep, knowing your little one is taken care of.

  • Teale was an amazing support person. She was able to help me feed the twins, clean up a little bit and also wash bottles. She also provided a listening ear, and provided words of encouragement and was lovely to sit with. Honestly, this is truly Teale's calling, she is a wonderful person and I am a stronger mother because of her support she was able to provide.

    — C.P

  • Teale was thorough about knowing our wishes with the whole birthing process and making us feel comfortable. She gave me advice when I thought I was going into labour and was a calming force the whole time we were in the hospital. She was there for us when the hospital staff was busy running around.

    — A.H

  • Teale's knowledge and calm demeanour was the most helpful for myself and my extremely nervous husband. She jumped in and assisted a lot with pressure points and helping me to move. I honestly wish I could have had her help longer (I pictured a longer labour at home) but it all happened very quickly!

    — S.T

  • Description goes hereTeale is one of the warmest people I have ever met! I was thrilled to learn that she was offering a 5 week postnatal yoga series at Flow State- I absolutely loved it. As a new mom, it was a great way to dedicate time towards myself (even though my baby was there). It was also a great opportunity to connect with other parents and babies.

    — A.F

  • During a long and complicated birth experience, Teale was a constant calm and advocate in the birth space. Teale's ability to provide personalised, compassionate care helped me feel supported and empowered during childbirth. We also shared many laughs and stories to pass time! Not only did Teale support me, she kept a close eye on my husband and made sure he remained informed and encouraged.

    — B.P

prepare to enjoy your
labour of love