Pregnancy & Birth Coaching

Statistics show that a trusted, safe, and continual relationship with a known professional greatly increases women’s safety & satisfaction of her pregnancy and birth journey.

The coaching relationship provides space to develop this relationship.

When I was working as a professional midwife, the endless paperwork and constant demands of on-call life often prevented me from spending the time and energy required to build deeply trusting relationships with my clients. I mourned this loss, and dreaded feeling that I had to ‘rush’ through appointments, sometimes even cutting women off or not fully answering their questions, due to time and resource constraints. It became clear to me that there was very little space in the medical profession for truly client-centred, women-led maternity care. Midwifery care is a good option, but it is still not sufficient.

In the context of birth coaching, you will have access to my knowledge and experience from decades of supporting women and families through this sacred time. Without the time constraints, paperwork, boxes to check, and traditional appointment style meetings of formal maternity care, we will have space to lean into the deeper layers of what this time of life means for you, your family, and your baby.

From providing information & answers to your questions, to more in-depth and complex space holding for decision making and emotional processing, I will be an empathic ear and knowledgeable, trusted source for you to turn to, from conception to birth.

Unbiased and deeply devoted to supporting your own unique knowing, my only priority is supporting your growing family - however that may look!

What care might look like...

  • What pregnancy & birth coaching is:

    -Professional, knowledgeable & experienced answers to your questions, big & small

    -A trusted source of information on everything related to pregnancy & birthing

    -An opportunity to develop a connected relationship with yourself, leaning into your own intuition, deep knowing, and personal values

    -Someone in your corner, dedicated to supporting your journey

    -Unbiased, open minded, heart centred care

    -Someone to call when you don't know where to turn for the "right" answers or unbiased information

    -The opportunity to debrief after medical appointments, tests, and procedures with someone known & trusted

    -Skills and resources on decision making, focused on personal growth, empowerment, and autonomy.

    -Flexible, personal care: in person, online, via phone or text, available when and how it works best for your life

  • What pregnancy & birth coaching is not:

    -Medical care

    -Midwifery care

    -Doula care

    -Unsolicited advice

    -Biased opinions solely based in one paradigm of care

    -Someone to make your decisions for you

    -"Anti-western medicine" or "outside the system" pregnancy care.

In-person, over Zoom, or via phone, text, or email, we can create a plan to stay connected & schedule our contact in a way that works best for you, your needs, and your family.

Safe, strong, & supported - every step of the way