About Me

My journey to becoming a doula began with my own experiences of childbirth.

The births of both my son and my daughter were not the empowering, supported experiences I had hoped for. Although I gave birth in a hospital setting, I felt unprepared, unheard, and overwhelmed. After my son was born, I struggled deeply in the postpartum period with what I later came to understand was undiagnosed postpartum depression. For months, I felt lost and unsure of myself as a new mother.

At the time, I didn’t have the education, advocacy, or emotional support that could have changed my experience. Looking back, I know how different that season could have felt if I had been informed, supported, and truly cared for. That realization became a powerful motivator in my decision to become a Doula.

Through my training and years of working with families, I’ve learned what research continues to show: when people feel informed, supported, and empowered during birth, they are more likely to leave the experience feeling confident and connected. When support is lacking, families can leave feeling overwhelmed or unsure — something I understand personally and deeply.

My goal is simple: to be the Doula I once needed.

My Approach

Over the years, I’ve supported many families navigating anxiety, ADHD, and sensory overwhelm during pregnancy and early parenthood. These are experiences I understand both professionally and personally, and I bring gentle, practical strategies to help families feel more regulated, confident, and supported.

As my work with families has evolved, so has my understanding of infant sleep and early development. Through continued education and neuroscience-informed training, I believe sleep support should be gentle, respectful, and rooted in how babies develop always honouring the connection between parent and child.

I am deeply committed to supporting families with knowledge, preparation, and compassionate care so they can move through birth and postpartum feeling grounded and capable. It brings me great joy to support families as they welcome their babies, care for partners, and adjust to life together. I also offer thoughtful support to siblings as they transition into their new roles.

I am proud to serve my community as the acting President of the Ottawa Valley Doulas Association and as a member of the Association of Ontario Doulas and DONA International. Staying connected to these organizations allows me to remain current, informed, and grounded in best practices.

At the heart of everything I do is a deep belief that every family deserves to feel supported — no matter how their baby is born, how they choose to feed, or what their family looks like. I will always meet you without judgment and with unwavering respect for your choices.