Informed and peaceful birth experiences.
Justine is currently available for hire.
What is a Doula?
The word Doula is an ancient Greek term meaning “Women’s servant”. Today it is used to describe a trained professional who supports women through pregnancy, birth and postpartum. This support includes being a resource of abundant information to guide you in making informed decisions, working with you and your family throughout pregnancy, staying with you for the entire duration of your birthing time to provide advocacy, physical support, emotional support and helping you through the beautiful transition of becoming a parent. A Doula’s role is non-medical support and focus is to provide a comfortable and safe environment.
What are the benefits of having a Doula support you through birth?
Continuous support from a Doula has shown to improve outcomes for both birthing people and newborns, including fewer complications, the use of fewer medical interventions, less time in neonatal ICU, positive psychological benefits, more satisfying birth experiences as well as an increase in breastfeeding. My goal is to work with you to have a positive and peaceful birth experience while guiding you to trust your intuition.
Stay safe, stay connected!
I understand these are trying times. As a Doula I am passionate about supporting families. My preference is to meet face-to-face and be by your side as you navigate the joys and challenges of birthing and new parenthood. Due to the need for social distancing, I continue to offer support that families need, from a safe distance. I am now offering virtual consults and meetings to help support families.