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doula

support when you appreciate it most

making those first moments special

 As your doula, I provide non-clinical support through your third and fourth trimesters. From supporting you during labour to helping you rest and recover in the early days with your newborn, I am there to offer steady, practical care as you adjust to life as a new parent.

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Birth Doula Support 

$1,200

  • Complimentary meet and greet

  • Two prenatal visits

  • Ongoing phone and email support during pregnancy

  • Guidance creating your birth wishes using evidence-based information

  • Comfort tools for labour, including TENS unit use (pads $30)

  • Continuous support for you and your partner during labour and delivery

  • 24/7 on-call availability starting two weeks before your due date

  • Guaranteed backup doula if needed

  • Initial breastfeeding support after birth

  • One in-home postpartum visit

Postpartum Doula Support (Hourly)

  • Complimentary meet and greet

  • Physical and emotional support for you and your family

  • Hands-on newborn care (diapering, bathing, soothing, baby wearing)

  • Breastfeeding support (latching and positioning)

  • Comfort measures for you after birth

  • Sibling support and adjustment

  • Postpartum mood awareness and guidance

  • Referrals to trusted community resources

  • Light household tidying, baby laundry, simple food prep

  • Guidance with newborn sleep patterns

  • Evidence-based answers to your questions

  • Text and phone support for up to 3 months after our time together

 

Daytime: $50/hour (4–6 hours)

Overnight: $70/hour (6–8 hours)

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Birth & Early Postpartum Care Package

$1,750

This package supports you from pregnancy through birth and into the first days at home with your newborn.

This package includes 12 hours of postpartum care at a preferred rate. Additional hours may be added as needed.

  • Full Birth Doula Support (as listed above)

  • One overnight postpartum visit (up to 8 hours)

  • One daytime postpartum visit (4 hours)

Other notes

Mileage outside Calgary city limits is billed at the current CRA kilometric rate.

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 the benefits of doula care

Pregnancy, birth, and the early days with a newborn are some of the most joyful moments in your life. At the same time, they can also bring uncertainty that many new parents do not expect.


Rather than feeling like you have to figure it out on your own, a doula is there to support and guide you every step of the way.

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Why wouldn’t I just ask my family to help?

 

Family support can be wonderful, but loved ones are often emotionally involved and just as tired as you are. When I step into your home, I bring calm, experienced support that allows your family to simply enjoy the baby while you receive steady, practical care when you need it most.

My partner will be there. Why would we need another person?

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I do not replace your partner. I support both of you. While you focus on labour, your partner can stay present without feeling pressure to remember everything or manage the situation alone. Many partners feel relieved knowing they have guidance and support too.

We took childbirth classes. Do we really need a doula?

 

Childbirth classes give you valuable knowledge. What I do is help you use that knowledge in real time. During labour, it can be difficult to remember positions, breathing techniques, or comfort measures when those contractions are strong. I gently guide you through what you have learned and support you through each stage as it unfolds, so you don’t have to think about what to do next.

I’m planning a C-section. Is a doula still helpful?

Yes. My role does not end if your birth plan changes. I provide steady support before surgery and help you adjust during the first hours and days of recovery when movement is limited and rest is essential. I am there to support you and your partner around the experience, while you focus on meeting your baby.

What if I’m not sure I want another person in the room during labour?: 

This is a very common concern. During labour, I support you in whatever way the moment calls for. Sometimes that means quiet encouragement, and other times it means active guidance and coaching when you need it most.

Once your baby arrives, I step back and give you and your partner the space to have your own special moment together. My role is never to take over, but to be there exactly when you need support. Many parents say afterwards they hardly noticed I was there, but they felt the difference in how supported they felt.

Why would I hire a postpartum doula instead of asking a friend or hiring a night nanny?

 

A friend offers love. A nanny offers childcare. What I offer is educated support for both you and your baby during a time when rest, recovery, and guidance matter most. My focus is not only on your newborn, but also on helping you adjust physically and emotionally as a new parent.

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