You are SO excited about your pregnancy and birth...
But you know you want support bringing your baby into the world.
You're here because you're ready to give birth with confidence-- in yourself and your body--- no matter what type of birth you want.
You are in the right place if you...
✨Are excited about your first pregnancy... but have no idea what birth or postpartum are actually going to be like.
🧑🏽🍼Have given birth before, but feel like the medical birthing system didn't give you the information and support you needed...
🌳 Want an unmedicated , "natural" birth, and want help managing labour pain...
🌟 Are certain you want an epidural, or c-section, but want supportive care 24/7 (not just when the doctor steps into the room!) throughout your birth....
👩🏼🏫 Know what you want your birth to be like, and want an expert guide to help you advocate for it!
You are strong. You can do this.
Now, you just want a shoulder to lean on and an experienced guide to show you EXACTLY how to have the birth of your dreams.
What would it be like if you ...
✨Had open, empathic support throughout your pregnancy that doesn't try to convince you that there is ONE RIGHT WAY to bring your baby into the world...
✨Learned evidence-based pregnancy, birth, and postpartum info so you can stop doom-scrolling, and make your own decisions about your birth...
✨Built a birth plan for the birth you want so that no matter what happens during your birth, you feel good about the decisions you make...
✨Were a team with your partner and doula, so you can relax during birth knowing you and your baby are looked after...
✨And had the birth of your dreams and bring home your little one feeling confident and ready for the journey ahead.
When Kelsey is your doula, you get…
On Demand Prenatal and Postpartum Support
I'll walk you through all the nitty-gritty of pregnancy, holding your hand each step of the way.
Wondering whether something is "normal"? Got questions about the gestational diabetes test? Need a recommendation for a pelvic physio? I got you. From the moment you sign your contract, until 6 weeks postpartum, you have access to UNLIMITED email, text, and phone support.
In-Person Prenatal Visits
I'll teach you what you can expect during labour, birth, and postpartum! YES-- you're getting all the juicy details and every piece of expert advice I know, including:
What I learned about labour and birth in my 14 years as a birth researcher, so you can decide how YOU WANT to birth...
The process of giving birth in the HRM so whether you birth at the IWK or at home you know what to expect.
How to manage labour pain using comfort measures and medical pain management, so you can give birth as comfortably as possible...
How to plan for the birth you want (and the birth you don't), so you feel confident and assured no matter what happens during your birth...
How to make postpartum easier, including how to feed and care for your baby (and yourself!)
After our prenatal visits, you'll know exactly how you want to give birth and feel confident heading into labour no matter what changes or challenges come up.
Continuous Birth Support
From your 38th week of pregnancy, I will be on call 24/7 for your birth. Night or day, when you go into labour, I will be there. No matter what happens, or what you decide, I'll:
Support you in whatever decision you make, 100% judgment-free.
Support your partner in supporting you.
Provide comfort measures to make your birth as physically, emotionally, and mentally comfortable as possible.
Offer suggestions and techniques to help you manage pain, progress labour, and navigate the medical system.
Advocate for your birth preferences, or create the space for you to advocate for yourself
Provide immediate postpartum care, staying with you until you are settled, helping with the baby's first feed, or whatever you may need.
In-Person Postpartum Visit
I promised to be with you every step of the way, and that includes the first weeks after you bring your little one home.
Once you are home with your baby, I'll help you settle into your new life, from debriefing the birth with you to helping with diapering, feeding, and basic infant care during a three-hour in-person visit.
And, of course, I'll help you get some sleep if that's what you really need 😉
Yes, I’m the right doula for you if…
✅ You are a first-time parent who wants to feel calm, confident, and in control during your birth.
✅ You already have kids, but want this birth to be easier, happier, and without trauma.
✅ You want to make your own decisions about your birth but with expert guidance about your options.
✅ You value evidence and want to learn what the latest research and recommendations say.
❌ You want to give birth at home, without midwife support (AKA free birth)
❌ You feel you don't need support during birth and are ready to tackle the journey all on your own.
❌ You want someone to make your birthing decisions for you, or to tell you what to do. If you are just look for me to tell you HOW to give birth... I'm not the doula for you 😊
❌ You don’t really care what the research and evidence say.
Another doula will be a better fit if…
Are you pregnant and looking for a birth doula?
Check out what my birth clients are saying…
"I knew I wanted a natural birth but was scared I wouldn’t be able to manage the pain. Kelsey taught me so many techniques—breathing, movement, and even using pressure points—that I felt ready to tackle labor.”
When the contractions got intense, she was right there, reminding me of what to do and keeping me focused. I honestly don’t think I could have done it without her. She helped me stay present and connected to my body, which made all the difference.
If you’re considering a doula, don’t hesitate—Kelsey is incredible!"
"I had no idea how much I didn’t know about birth until I started working with Kelsey. She gave us evidence-based resources, answered all of our questions, and even helped us create a birth plan that felt right for us. By the time labor started, I felt so prepared and confident, which was something I never thought I’d say! The education she provided was invaluable—it took so much fear out of the experience. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the unknowns, Kelsey is exactly who you need."
Hey! I'm Kelsey!— I'm a doula, birth researcher, and complete birth dork.
I've been supporting people along their birth journeys since 2009--- first as a birth researcher, and now as a doula. I learned along the way that having continuous support throughout birth makes a HUGE difference in birth outcomes and postpartum mental health. My goal is for every birthing person to have an amazing birth experience.
The best part of my work is that every client and every birth is different. I'll let you in on a little (non) secret-- there's no "right way" to birth. It's all up to you. I'll teach you all my tips and tricks to make your birth your own, exactly as YOU want.
You can have the birth of your dreams. And as your doula, I'll do everything I can to make sure you do.
Choose the option that works for you!…
“I knew way before I was pregnant that I wanted a doula… But working with Kelsey far exceeded my expectations. She gave me the tools and the confidence to give birth the way I wanted to.
I don’t even want to think about what my birth would have been like without her!”
“One of my biggest wins was learning how to ignore all of the garbage advice everyone was giving me. Kelsey helped me focus on what was important to me, and the birth I wanted. I was able to focus more on MY birth rather than trying to give birth the way everyone was telling me to.”
Still not sure I’m the right doula for you?
Schedule a FREE 30 Minute Consult
We will meet on Zoom, and dive deep into your birth goals. From there, I’ll point you in the right direction.
Want to ask a quick question? Send me an email at info@collectivecare.ca.