Overnight Postpartum Doula Support

No-- I am not trained in sleep training. My Sleep Support services are tailored to help new parents to get sleep, and I typically work with little ones who are still to young to be sleep trained. If you are looking to sleep train your little one, I am happy to recommend Sleep Consultants.

I offer a reduced hourly rate to clients who book more overnight hour with me. The care offered in each package is the same-- the difference is the length of our time together. 

Yes! If you want Sleep Support for an extended period of time, I would be happy to create a long term contract for you. The hourly rate applicable in the "A Good Night's Sleep" package-- $30/hr-- would be used. 

Nope. If you want to book one when you sign the contract, and book the others later on, that's fine! Just know that I do a limited number of Sleep Support shifts each week-- I might not be available last minute!

Yes! You can find all the info on my Postpartum Support page. 

No, I don't do unattended childcare. For a couple of reasons:

1) My training is as a postpartum doula-- my role is to "mother" both the birthing parent and the new baby. Unattended childcare is outside of my scope of practice.

2) My hourly rate is typically much higher than a babysitter. If you are looking for a babysitter or nanny, I am happy to make recommendations.

I offer a limited number of scholarships for my Supportive Starts program annually. Unfortunately, I cannot offer discounts on my Sleep Support Packages. If financial investment is a concern, please reach out to me at info@collectivecare.ca-- I would be happy to recommend other doulas or support programs. 

My Sleep Support services are only available within the HRM. 

Before becoming a doula, I was a birth researcher for 14 years. I worked on research projects about infertility, the medicalization of childbirth, pregnancy experiences, motherhood and mothering, and how pregnancy and birth happen in different places around the world. I have a PhD in Reproductive Anthropology and Gender Studies. My last major research project was about experiences of pregnancy and birth in Sweden. I did research by spending time with pregnant people and their families.

I did my certification as a birth and postpartum doula through Doula Canada. I have also completed training in perinatal mental health, supporting water births, and pelvic physiology. 

Yes! I am happy to provide proof of insurance, as well a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check on request. 

To protect the privacy of my clients, I do not offer direct references-- I will not give you past clients contact info. I will provide testimonials from previous clients upon request.