Hi ,

Working with trauma survivors over the years and witnessing their strength and resilience has been an honour.

Our birth preparation is specific and intentional, and it begins months before the due date.

We discuss my client’s needs and how this overlays with their care during the birth (in a way that feels safe for them). 

I provide information on how to enroll their healthcare team and put into place structural supports.

Both life experience + doula-ing have prepared me to know how to help someone who is triggered or on the verge of a panic attack. 

(Of course this can be very specific depending on the person and we discuss this beforehand if my client is comfortable)

During the birth, calm-responsiveness is important in the moment - for the doula providing care.

A birth story with trauma-informed care in action:

At every step of the way throughout my client’s labour, we made sure to prep and remind the team of the trauma-informed practices necessary for my client’s care, and we referred to the structural supports in place.

(Even if there are structural supports in place beforehand, the team still needs reminders in real time and help translating what this means in practice)

When the doctor entered the room for the birth, I could tell she was prepped. 

She was also aware she was the new person in the room, and not having a prior history of contact with my client had an impact.

The doctor listened while I caught her up to speed on what was essential for my client when providing care.

She understood that as the doula, I had been with my client for many hours before she arrived and there was a rhythm of interaction that was working.

When I gave client-directed feedback, she adjusted her approach, and together we problem-solved how to provide my client with more comfort. 

She was highly attuned and responsive, mirroring my tone and verbiage. 

After the birth, she thanked me for working with her. Collaboration helps everyone.

I was so happy to hear my client reflecting positively on her birth experience afterwards.

Teamwork makes the dream work!

Know of anyone who could benefit from having a doula? I am currently taking clients with due dates from May to early July and would love to help!

Feel free to pass along the link to my contact form here and I'll be in touch!

Warmly,