Backup Support

As your Doula I am invested in you and your family’s journey. Life can be unpredictable, in the case of illness, emergency or if I am attending another birth, I have entrusted two wonderful Doulas as my backup.

These Doulas bring the same level of integrity, care and energy to the birth space. Meet Martha and Carissa:

Martha LanphearI came to find my passion for supporting families after I was deeply involved in my sister’s pregnancy and birth journey. Since then I have taken numerous trainings and grown my experience through supporting clients. I have completed training through Motherwit and am certified through Wise Women Way of Birth. I utilize tools gained through my diverse education to support you through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I strive to ensure I continue to provide informed support for all birthing people, all bodies and all families. I am here to help honour your chosen path.My personality shines through in my role as a birth worker, you can expect to be met with open, honest discussions, my love of all beings and some good laughs. I draw from my past desire to be a sexual health educator through using non-judgemental care no matter the topic. I have a knack for making families feel comfortable during this transformative process and confident in choosing decisions that feel right for them. I will hold space and support you in knowing your choices, so that if new obstacles arise you can continue to be in charge of your body.When I’m not supporting families, I can be found riding my bike, doing virtual HIIT with friends, cooking and more importantly eating delicious plant-based food. My happy place is snuggling with my little niece and rescue pup, all 60 pounds of lap dog!

Martha Lanphear

I came to find my passion for supporting families after I was deeply involved in my sister’s pregnancy and birth journey. Since then I have taken numerous trainings and grown my experience through supporting clients. I have completed training through Motherwit and am certified through Wise Women Way of Birth. I utilize tools gained through my diverse education to support you through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I strive to ensure I continue to provide informed support for all birthing people, all bodies and all families. I am here to help honour your chosen path.

My personality shines through in my role as a birth worker, you can expect to be met with open, honest discussions, my love of all beings and some good laughs. I draw from my past desire to be a sexual health educator through using non-judgemental care no matter the topic. I have a knack for making families feel comfortable during this transformative process and confident in choosing decisions that feel right for them. I will hold space and support you in knowing your choices, so that if new obstacles arise you can continue to be in charge of your body.

When I’m not supporting families, I can be found riding my bike, doing virtual HIIT with friends, cooking and more importantly eating delicious plant-based food. My happy place is snuggling with my little niece and rescue pup, all 60 pounds of lap dog!

Carissa ReidAs a holistic doula, the guiding principles that inform my practice are: trust in the body, belief in the birth process, and heart centred, intuitive care for the entire family during this life changing and transformative experience. Holistic doula care looks like evidenced based information to support you making informed choices - along with offering energetic based support for the mind and spirit through affirmations, meditation, attuned listening, and fully witnessing you exactly as you are. It is a balanced approach between the medical and intuitive models of care. It is connection to the body. It is support for the spirit. It is a guiding force that allows you to explore what your heart and gut tells you. I understand that the most important aspect of your pregnancy is ~trusting your body~ and attuning to it in order to make fully informed and sovereign decisions. I come prepared with a fierce belief in you as the expert in your experience, and your ability and capacity to navigate this incredible transformation.When I’m not supporting families you can find me furthering my birth knowledge through education (books, podcasts, etc), cooking and eating all my favourite foods, laughing as much as I can, and getting lost in the beautiful forests of the West Coast.

Carissa Reid

As a holistic doula, the guiding principles that inform my practice are: trust in the body, belief in the birth process, and heart centred, intuitive care for the entire family during this life changing and transformative experience. Holistic doula care looks like evidenced based information to support you making informed choices - along with offering energetic based support for the mind and spirit through affirmations, meditation, attuned listening, and fully witnessing you exactly as you are. It is a balanced approach between the medical and intuitive models of care. It is connection to the body. It is support for the spirit. It is a guiding force that allows you to explore what your heart and gut tells you. I understand that the most important aspect of your pregnancy is ~trusting your body~ and attuning to it in order to make fully informed and sovereign decisions. I come prepared with a fierce belief in you as the expert in your experience, and your ability and capacity to navigate this incredible transformation.

When I’m not supporting families you can find me furthering my birth knowledge through education (books, podcasts, etc), cooking and eating all my favourite foods, laughing as much as I can, and getting lost in the beautiful forests of the West Coast.