Full spectrum birth doula
Maternity massage therapist
"Intuitive, supportive, nurturing"
Hi there, I'm Sarah
It is absolutely paramount to me that a woman (especially one who is producing another human being) isn’t underestimated, that her internal voice is nurtured, her outside voice heard and choices for her own body and birth process, utterly respected. That doesn’t mean every wish on a birth plan will necessarily be granted, sometimes that’s how things roll, but with a carefully selected birth team that totally have your best interests in heart and mind, you can have a solid plan-of-care in place. In my experience these preparations make a huge difference to the overall experience for the mother being a more positive one.
One birthing quote that resonates deeply for me is one by midwife Ina May Gaskin ~
“If a woman doesn’t look like a Goddess during labour, then someone isn’t treating her right”.
I started attending births in Canada with my massage mentor some 5 years ago and it absolutely changed me and my sense of purpose ever since. I have dedicated myself to learning how best to be there as a support person for the pregnant community, using massage as my main tool to bring comfort and ease the physical and emotional transitions that pregnancy, childbirth and being a new parent brings. For those that wish, I offer the option of massage being incorporated into my service as your doula, as a way for us to get to know one another, give you as mother your much needed time to go inwards while your body is being cared for. I also love to impart families with hands-on knowledge so they have the necessary tools and confidence to continue massaging you the right way!
Get in touch if you would like to meet, talk birth and all sorts, and see what having me as your doula would look like to you. I look forward to meeting you.
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