When I set out to do my post-secondary education, becoming a doula was not the end goal. I knew that I had a great fascination in pregnancy and birth, but I wanted to explore a broader field in health. I attended Western University and completed my degree in Health Sciences with a focus on social determinants of health. Understanding why some people in our communities face hardships as a result of societal systems beyond their control really drove me to figure out how I can make a difference. It was during my undergrad when I realized that supporting families during periods of growth and potential hardship is where I belonged. It is possible to become a doula by completing a series of weekend-long courses, but I knew that I wanted a full-spectrum education on everything about reproduction. Thus, I enrolled in the one-year Doula Studies program at Fanshawe College. On day one of the program I knew I was in the right place.

Flash forward to now…

I specialize in helping parents transition from pregnancy to parenthood by providing physical, emotional, and informational support during the postpartum period. My official title is a full-spectrum doula, but you can think of me as support companion through one of the scariest, most exciting, or most remarkable periods of our lives. I help families as they navigate infant feeding, recovery from birth, mental health, and general infant care in the weeks and months immediately postpartum. My scope of practice is quite large as there are so many different transitions that families make when they welcome a new baby into their home. Regardless of my clients’ individual circumstance regarding parenthood, I am able to provide empathetic and evidence-informed support.