As a birthworker, my goal is to support parents in making informed decisions and in feeling supported and adequately cared for. I don’t take over your role as parent, and I don’t want to take over a partner’s role, nor do I aim to influence or judge your parenting. I’m passionate about supporting parents in reaching their goals, with a specific interest in breastfeeding/chestfeeding, biologically normal infant sleep, and trauma-informed care.

According to DONA, research shows some of the benefits of postpartum doula support to be:

• feeling more secure and cared for
• success in adapting to new family dynamics
• greater success with breastfeeding
• greater self-confidence
• less postpartum depression
• an easier time bonding with baby
•  a better relationship between partners 6 weeks after birth

All packages include:

• A free 1-2 hour consult where we figure out what kind of support feels helpful to you + schedule follow up appointments
• 8 – 32 hours of postpartum support
• Free hands-on breastfeeding/chestfeeding support
• Text/email/phone support for 2 weeks leading up to your birth and 6 weeks after as needed
• *Two doulas who can rotate or stand in for one another in the case of emergency or illness

Some ideas of what may be helpful:

• Having someone to talk to (ie. debriefing your birth experience, sharing feelings as they come up in the early days)
• Cooking/meal prep
• Laundry
• Light tidy
• Babywearing support
• Help with older children
• Holding the baby while parents nap or shower

Package Options:

4 hours total (1x 4 hours) $40/hr = $160

8 hours total (2x 4 hours) $35/hr = $280

16 hours total (4x 4 hours) $35/hr = $560

24 hours total (6x 4 hours) $30/hr/= $720

32 hours total (8x 4 hours) $30/hr= $960

*Added travel fee of $1/1km to people 25km outside of Port Hope/Cobourg
*Please note that overnights ARE an option, please discuss during your first appointment if this an option you’re interested in exploring
*If finances are a barrier, let me know and we’ll figure something out

*We will discuss and meet with a backup Doula if we feel one might be necessary*