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The path to becoming a doula has been a winding one for me! I had never even heard of the profession until I was pregnant with my first child and taking a class lead by a doula. I realized after my daughter was born just how fascinated I was with the whole process of pregnancy, birth and adjusting to a new baby. I believe in informed consent, evidence-based care, and the ability of women to give birth beautifully when they are supported and respected.
After my second daughter was born, I decided to finally pursue my dream of supporting
women & their families in the childbearing year. I completed my doula training
and became certified with Childbirth International
in May 2007. I now have 3 beautiful, spirited girls, and they think it's pretty cool that mom gets to go "help mommies and babies"!
Education & Training
- BA - Honours English, Rhetoric & Professional Writing & Applied Studies, Cooperative Program. University of Waterloo, 2001.
- 18-hour Lactation Management seminar, based on the WHO/UNICEF breastfeeding course. Kathy Ventner, 2003.
- Childbirth International Doula training
course. 2005-2007.
-
TENS training workshop. Doula C.A.R.E conference,
2007.
- "Inspiring Confidence in Maternity Care"
conference. Kathy McGrath, 2007. Topics included working
with survivors of childhood sexual abuse, helping clients deal
with fear, and tips for the postpartum period.
- Infant, Child & Adult CPR & AED
certification. Red Cross, 2008.
- Waterbirth Workshop- Practice & Evidence.
Barbara Harper, Director of
Waterbirth
International, 2009.
- CPR for Healthcare Providers, Level C.
Red Cross, 2009.
- Acupressure for Doulas course. Tanya Smith, TCM, 2010.
Professional Memberships
Volunteer Activities
- Breastfeeding Buddies peer-support volunteer, 2003-2007.
- Regional representative for Guelph on behalf of Doula C.A.R.E.
- Volunteer doula for Guelph and Fergus public
health units.
- Moderator on Breastfeeding Naturally, an online support forum.
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