Confessions of a Doula
I have a confession to make...I’m a doula and I thought birth was always painful. After ten years of supporting over 250 families, I now know that this is not always the case. I’ve witnessed all kinds of births, from [...]
How do Doulas help at Home Births
There are many ways that adding a doula to your birth team even if you’re planning a home birth can enhance your experience. Having worked at both home and hospital births, We have experienced joy in attending home births [...]
9 Tips on How to Support a Labouring Person During Childbirth
Be Patient and Positive: The number one thing that any labouring person appreciates from their support person is patience. Childbirth can take a long time; whether it’s an induction, spontaneous labour or a caesarean section. Be prepared for lots of [...]
Happy 60th Anniversary Mississauga Hospital
On May 22, 60 years ago, the first baby was delivered at Trillium Health Partners Hospital (formally Mississauga Hospital). Since then, they have become the hospital that delivers the most babies in Canada. Trillium holds a special place in my [...]
Doula Shared Care Model Was Particularly Useful
I had a truly wonderful experience with Grace and Diane – who are both very special people. The shared care model was particularly useful for me because I was able to benefit from both of their support throughout and [...]
